£6.4 Million National Lottery Grant to Restore Stroudwater Canal Under M5 Wednesday, November 5, 2025 stroudwater canal restoration nationallottery heritage conservation wildlife community tourism volunteers The historic Stroudwater Canal is set for a major revival after receiving a generous £6.46 million grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund. This funding will help restore critical sections of the canal, focusing on the … Read More
Gloucestershire Considers Upgrades to Bridleways Near Canal Thursday, October 9, 2025 gloucestershire bridleways whitminster canal shirehall pathways upgrades outdoor access community This week, Shire Hall held discussions on potential upgrades to bridleways located near the canal in Gloucestershire, specifically around the Whitminster area. Local authorities are exploring ways to enhance these pathways to … Read More
Masked Child Stabs Cyclist on Stroud Canal Path Monday, September 1, 2025 stroud cycling attack canal youth stabbing police crime safety investigation A cyclist was stabbed in the leg by a masked child while riding along the Stroud canal path. Authorities have identified the suspect as a youth aged between 12 and 14. Police are currently investigating the incident and …
LIVE: Urgent Search Underway for Man Last Seen Cycling Toward Canal Sunday, August 24, 2025 search missing cycling canal police welfare urgent safety authorities alert An urgent search is currently underway for a man who was last seen cycling in the direction of a nearby canal. Police have issued a statement expressing serious concern for his welfare and are appealing to the public for any … Read More
Cyclist Threatened at Knifepoint as Distinctive Yellow E-Bike Stolen on Stroud Canal Path Monday, June 9, 2025 robbery e-bike stroud police canal assault theft gloucestershire search cctv A man cycling along the canal path near Stroud Brewery, close to Brimscombe, was robbed at knifepoint on the evening of Friday, June 6. Just before 8:15 PM, two men approached the cyclist and threatened him with a knife … Read More
Gloucester’s Netheridge Swing Bridge Reopening Delayed, Traffic Disruptions to Persist Saturday, May 31, 2025 gloucester bridge netheridge repairs traffic delay canal construction council transport The reopening of the Netheridge Swing Bridge in Gloucester has been postponed, extending traffic disruptions in the area. Originally scheduled for completion today at 7pm, the critical maintenance works will now continue … Read More