Coleford

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 coleford freemanhomes housingdevelopment forestofdean affordablehousing wildlife planningpermission floodrisk communityconcerns urbanplanning

Plans to build 140 new homes on more than 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in Coleford, Gloucestershire, have been approved by the Forest of Dean District Council despite concerns raised by local residents. The … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 housing coleford development gloucestershire freemanhomes affordable planning committee viability construction

Plans to build 140 new homes in the Gloucestershire market town of Coleford are set to be debated once more next week. Freeman Homes has applied for permission to construct a mix of two to five-bedroom houses on over 18 acres … Read More

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 housing development gloucestershire coleford affordablehousing planning council construction realestate community

Plans to build 140 new homes on over 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in the Gloucestershire market town of Coleford, are set to be reconsidered by the Forest of Dean District Council next week. Freeman Homes … Read More

Friday, July 25, 2025 missing coleford woodland search safety disappearance urgent community emergency authorities

A man has disappeared under concerning circumstances in the woodland area of Coleford. Authorities and local volunteers are actively searching, as safety fears intensify over his sudden and unexplained disappearance. The …

Thursday, July 17, 2025 police assault teenager forestofdean coleford investigation strangling witness hospital safety

A 16-year-old girl was reportedly strangled by a stranger while walking along a cycle path in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 31 May, near the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The … Read More

Monday, May 26, 2025 crash coleford collision roadclosure traffic emergency accident delay safety travel

A significant traffic accident has resulted in the closure of two key roads near a hotel in Coleford. Emergency services are currently on site managing the situation, and motorists are advised to avoid the area. The … Read More