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Friday, July 24, 2026 sharpness railway gloucestershire heritage passenger anniversary class143 freight transport community

Next weekend, the historic Sharpness branch railway line in Gloucestershire will celebrate its 150th anniversary by reopening to passengers for the first time in 62 years. The Sharpness branch originally opened on August 1, … Read More

Friday, July 24, 2026 risingsun forestofdean livemusic noisecomplaints community pub licensing acoustics petition localbands

The Rising Sun Inn, a popular pub in Moseley Green near Parkend in Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, is facing challenges after noise complaints threatened its long-standing reputation as a live music hub. For over a decade, … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 gloucester heritage demolition redevelopment hatherley barton conservation victorian community planning

A historic former school and day centre in Gloucester is facing demolition, sparking a strong community campaign to preserve the cherished landmark. Developers plan to demolish the former Hatherley Road Day Centre and school … Read More

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 gloucester heritage demolition victorian preservation development community planning opposition architecture

A historic former school and day centre in Gloucester, known as the Hatherley Road Day Centre in Barton, is under threat of demolition to make way for new housing developments. The Victorian-era building, constructed between … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 cotswolds lechlade police patrols offroadbikes antisocialbehaviour community gloucestershire publicsafety crimereports

Police in the picturesque Cotswolds town of Lechlade have stepped up patrols following residents’ complaints about off-road bikes causing anti-social behaviour. The Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team responded quickly to … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 lechlade cotswolds police offroadbikes antisocial patrols community publicsafety gloucestershire enforcement

Police have stepped up patrols in the picturesque Cotswolds town of Lechlade following residents' complaints about off-road bikes causing disturbances. The Cotswolds neighbourhood policing team responded promptly after … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 lechlade cotswolds police patrol offroadbikes antisocial community publicsafety lawenforcement gloucestershire

Police in the scenic Cotswolds town of Lechlade have stepped up patrols following residents’ concerns about off-road bikes causing anti-social behaviour. The local neighbourhood policing team responded to several reports and … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 2000trees festival family rock punk cheltenham music kids community forest

What started in 2000 as a modest gathering of 1,000 music lovers has blossomed into 2000Trees, a vibrant rock and punk festival attracting 15,000 attendees over 19 years. Nestled at Upcote Farm near Cheltenham, this … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 2000trees festival rock punk family children cheltenham live music silent disco community

From humble beginnings with just 1,000 attendees to drawing crowds of 15,000 over 19 years, 2000Trees has firmly established itself as a staple UK rock and punk festival. But this vibrant event proves it offers far more than … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 pub auction landlords community coleford globeinn tenancy berryhill ownership festival

Landlords Tamara Bridgeman and Steve Griffiths have expressed immense relief after The Globe Inn, a beloved village pub in Berry Hill near Coleford, was sold at auction without their prior knowledge — yet they have been … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 pub auction coleford landlords community sale tenancy support berryhill festival

The landlords of The Globe Inn, a beloved village pub in Berry Hill near Coleford, have expressed immense relief after the venue was unexpectedly put up for auction by its previous owners—without any prior notice to them. … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 pub auction landlords community coleford tenancy sale resilience local festival

Tamara Bridgeman and her fiancé Steve Griffiths, landlords of The Globe Inn in Berry Hill near Coleford, have expressed immense relief after the pub was sold at auction without their prior knowledge—but they have been allowed … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 pub coleford auction landlords community globeinn berryhill globefest tenancy local

Landlords of The Globe Inn in Berry Hill, near Coleford, have expressed immense relief after discovering the pub was sold at auction without their prior knowledge — only to learn they could continue running the beloved … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 2000trees festival family music rock punk children community upcotefarm 2027

From a humble gathering of 1,000 attendees to a thriving 15,000-strong crowd over 19 years, 2000Trees has firmly established itself as more than just a destination for rock and punk enthusiasts. Nestled at Upcote Farm near … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 funerals gloucestershire remembrance obituary funeral-notices memorials tributes crematorium donations community

Announcing the passing of a loved one through local news has long been a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be entrusted with sharing these important notices. Every funeral announcement we publish in our newspaper … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 funeral obituary gloucestershire remembrance tribute memorial family mourning charity community

The announcement of a loved one’s passing in local media has long been a trusted tradition, offering families a dignified way to share news and celebrate a life well-lived. We are honoured to be a part of this important … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 funeral tribute gloucestershire memorial bereavement family community obituary cremation donation

Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media is a heartfelt tradition that we are honoured to continue. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our website also appears on funeral-notices.co.uk … Read More

Sunday, July 19, 2026 funeral obituary tribute gloucestershire memorial crematorium condolences community bereavement remembrance

Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing in local media is a time-honored tradition, and we are privileged to be entrusted with delivering these heartfelt announcements. Every funeral notice published in our newspaper … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham gloucestershire greenflag parks burrowsfield leckhampton community recreation conservation wellbeing

Cheltenham Borough Council proudly announces that the number of Green Flag award-winning parks in the area has risen to eight with the addition of Burrow’s Field in Leckhampton. This new recognition reflects the growing … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 greenflag parks cheltenham burrowsfield community wellbeing conservation leckhampton heritage outdoorrecreation

Cheltenham Borough Council proudly announces that it now boasts eight Green Flag award-winning parks, thanks to the addition of Burrow’s Field in Leckhampton. Known for its lush landscapes and community spirit, Cheltenham’s … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham dust construction heatwave environment abatement community development regulation enforcement

Cheltenham residents have endured several weeks of dust settling on their homes and gardens, traced to earth-moving activities at a nearby construction site during the recent heatwave. The site at The Folley in Swindon … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham dust construction environment swindonvillage heatwave abatement housing community regulation

Cheltenham residents have faced persistent dust problems originating from a nearby construction site during the recent heatwave. The Folley development in Swindon Village, where 122 new homes are being built on a former … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham dust construction environmentalhealth heatwave swindonvillage abatement development community regulation

Cheltenham residents have endured persistent dust settling on their homes and gardens due to earth-moving work at the nearby Folley development in Swindon Village during the recent heatwave. The construction of 122 new homes … Read More

Saturday, July 18, 2026 cheltenham greenflag parks leckhampton burrowsfield pittville greenspaces community outdoor recreation

Cheltenham Borough Council proudly announces that the number of Green Flag award-winning parks in the area has increased to eight with the inclusion of Burrow’s Field in Leckhampton this summer. This marks a significant … Read More