Canal Restoration Secures £1m Funding to Replace Key Walk Bridge at Whitminster Saturday, April 25, 2026 canal stroudwater restoration bridge whitminster regeneration gloucestershire heritage infrastructure cycling The Stroudwater Canal restoration has received a significant £1 million funding boost to replace the Walk Bridge near Whitminster, marking a key milestone in a nationally important heritage and regeneration project. … Read More
Inside the Unsolved Murder of Carol Clark: A Young Woman Found Dead by a Gloucestershire Canal Tuesday, April 14, 2026 unsolved murder gloucestershire carolclark canal investigation arrest crime justice police Carol Clark, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short, was found dead beside a canal in Gloucestershire, sparking a lengthy investigation that has gripped the local community. Despite many years passing, her murder … Read More
Gloucestershire Village Greenlit for 24-Home Development Despite Flooding Concerns Thursday, March 12, 2026 dymock housing affordable planning flooding environment canal gloucestershire development community Plans to build 24 homes in the Gloucestershire village of Dymock have received approval from the Forest of Dean District Council, despite concerns raised about potential flooding and environmental impacts. The proposed … Read More
Calls Intensify for Long-Term Solution to Gloucester Docks’ Silt Navigation Crisis Wednesday, March 11, 2026 gloucester docks silt navigation dredging canal conservation waterways bristolwater infrastructure Gloucester Docks face a critical challenge as an unprecedented silt buildup severely disrupts navigation and local waterfront businesses. In 2025 alone, approximately 50,000 cubic metres of silt accumulated—ten times the … Read More
Gang Threatens Couple with Swiss Army Knife on Gloucester Canal Path Monday, March 9, 2026 robbery gloucester canal bmx assault swissarmyknife police quedgeley theft balaclava A man and a woman were threatened at knifepoint during an attempted robbery on a canal path in Gloucester. The incident occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday, March 7, between Wharfdale Way and The Causeway in Quedgeley. Four … Read More
Gloucester Docks Plans Missing Piece of Regeneration with Six-Storey Block of 141 Flats Tuesday, February 3, 2026 gloucester docks regeneration housing development heritage architecture flats westquay canal Gloucester Docks is set to welcome a significant new addition to its regeneration efforts with plans for a six-storey building housing 141 flats. The Canal and River Trust, in collaboration with development firm Bloc, has … Read More