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Calls Grow to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustrations Wednesday, March 25, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge lydbrook repair closure gloucestershire footbridge wyevalleywalk infrastructure community Villagers and walkers are rallying for the urgent repair and reopening of the Black Bridge, a cherished crossing over the River Wye connecting Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean with Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire. Also known as … Read More
Stroud Community Protests Lido Closure Amid Health and Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 lido stroud closure council safety repairs community fundraising refurbishment swimming Over 50 residents gathered outside Ebley Mill to urge Stroud District Council to reconsider the temporary closure of Stratford Park lido, a cherished open-air swimming pool that attracted 30,000 visitors in 2025. The council … Read More
Community Protests Stroud Lido Closure as Council Cites Safety Concerns Monday, March 23, 2026 stroud lido safety closure council community fundraising repairs swimming infrastructure More than 50 passionate residents gathered outside Ebley Mill, urging Stroud District Council to reconsider its recommendation to keep Stratford Park lido closed this summer due to significant health and safety concerns. The … Read More
M5 Lorry Fire Causes Motorway Closure and Diversion Routes Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 motorway lorry fire closure diversion traffic emergency delay transport A significant fire involving a lorry has forced the closure of the M5 motorway in the southbound direction. Authorities have also announced that the northbound carriageway will be closed later today to manage the situation … Read More
M5 Gloucestershire Fire LIVE: HGV Blaze Closes Motorway Amid Significant Delays Wednesday, March 18, 2026 m5 gloucestershire fire hgv motorway traffic delay emergency transport closure A heavy goods vehicle (HGV) caught fire on the M5 motorway in Gloucestershire during the early hours, leading to a complete closure of the affected stretch. Emergency services responded promptly to the blaze, but the fire … Read More