Historic Forest of Dean Town Faces Steep Decline, but Locals Hope for Revival Saturday, May 2, 2026 cinderford forestofdean highstreet decline revitalization heritage community business independentshops localeconomy Cinderford, one of the four principal market towns in the Forest of Dean, is a place of contrasts. While its surrounding natural beauty flourishes, the town centre itself presents a starkly different picture. Situated just a … Read More
Historic Forest of Dean Town Cinderford Faces Steep Decline but Locals Cling to Hope Saturday, May 2, 2026 cinderford forestofdean highstreet decline regeneration community independentshops history localbusiness revitalization Cinderford, nestled in the heart of the Forest of Dean, is a town of contrasts. Just a short walk from its center, the natural beauty of the surrounding woodlands and panoramic views across the Cotswolds highlight the area’s … Read More
Man Arrested Following Police Pursuit of Stolen Motorcycle in Forest of Dean Saturday, April 25, 2026 cinderford forestofdean motorcycletheft antisocialbehaviour police pursuit communitysafety bikethefts crimeprevention patrols Police in the Forest of Dean have made an arrest after a man fled from officers while riding a stolen motorcycle in Cinderford. The incident began when officers spotted the motorcycle, which lacked a rear registration plate, … Read More
Hartpury Strengthen Play-Off Bid; Polledri Stars for Cinderford; Hucclecote Tops Table – Combination Cups Update Thursday, April 23, 2026 hartpury cinderford polledri hucclecote championship counties rugby combination playoffs cups sport Hartpury delivered a commanding performance against Nottingham, securing a 52-19 victory to solidify their hold on the final Elior Championship Rugby play-off position. Despite Nottingham leading early on, Hartpury responded … Read More
United Effort to Revive Cinderford Town Centre Amid Shop Closures Thursday, April 23, 2026 cinderford regeneration towncentre forestofdean shopclosures community arts heritage collaboration bid Cinderford is witnessing a strong, united push to combat the decline of its town centre, which has suffered from multiple shop closures in recent years. In 2023, the town recorded the highest vacancy rate among the four … Read More
United Effort to Revitalize Cinderford Amidst High Street Decline Thursday, April 23, 2026 cinderford regeneration highstreet forestofdean community arts heritage retail collaboration renewal Cinderford is facing a pivotal moment as community leaders, councils, and residents join forces to reverse the town’s recent decline. With an 18 percent vacancy rate in its high street—the highest among the Forest of Dean’s … Read More