Gloucestershire Family-Owned Raymond’s Stores Closes Lydney Location After Decades on the High Street Tuesday, April 7, 2026 raymonds gloucestershire lydney familybusiness highstreet closure menswear ladieswear community retail After decades of serving the community, the beloved Raymond’s Stores in Lydney has closed its doors for good. A fixture on the high street, the family-run business announced the closure of its clothes and household items … Read More
End of an Era: Gloucestershire’s Beloved Family-Run Clothing Store Closes Its Doors Tuesday, April 7, 2026 gloucestershire lydney raymonds familybusiness highstreet closure retail menswear ladieswear legacy After decades of being a cornerstone of the Gloucestershire high street, Raymond’s Stores in Lydney has closed permanently. This family-run business, which first opened its doors in the late 1930s, has long been a beloved … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
M5 Traffic Delays Exceed One Hour Following Serious Lorry Crash Sunday, March 29, 2026 m5 traffic delays lorrycrash dieselspill nationalhighways closure congestion diversions accident Motorists on the M5 are facing significant delays after a lorry collision caused a major disruption earlier today. The northbound carriageway is currently closed between junctions 13 (Stroud) and 14 (Falfield) following a … Read More
BMX Park in Gloucester Shuts Down Amid Ongoing Vandalism Friday, March 27, 2026 gloucester bmx park vandalism closure safety council track resurfacing pumptrack The Kingsway BMX Pump Track in Gloucester has been closed indefinitely following repeated vandalism that has compromised the safety of the facility. Gloucester City Council confirmed that the gates have been locked as holes … Read More
Gloucester's LGBTQ+ Bar and Café Proud Closes After Six Months Friday, March 27, 2026 lgbtq gloucester community bar café inclusivity hospitality support closure safe-space Proud Gloucester, an LGBTQ+ bar and café located in Kings Square, has permanently closed its doors after just six months of operation. The venue, which opened in October 2025, aimed to be a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQ+ … Read More