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
‘Overwhelmed’ Yate Tennis Volunteer Wins Official of the Year at National LTA Awards Wednesday, April 22, 2026 volunteer tennis padel lta awards inclusion grassroots sodbury officials community sport Nicola Webber, a committed volunteer from Sodbury Tennis Club near Yate, has been awarded the prestigious Official of the Year award at the LTA Awards, proudly presented by Lexus. The ceremony took place on Thursday, 16 … Read More
'It is staggering to win': Cheltenham’s East Glos Club named LTA Club of the Year Wednesday, April 22, 2026 lta tennis cheltenham eastglos awards community grassroots volunteer padel sport Cheltenham’s East Glos Club has been honoured as the LTA Club of the Year, a recognition that members describe as “the award of a lifetime.” The accolade was presented at a prestigious ceremony held on Thursday 16 April at … Read More
Stroud Residents Rally to Save Historic Stratford Park Lido Tuesday, April 21, 2026 stroud lido stratfordpark community swimming council campaign ownership lidorescue localgovernment Stroud’s iconic Stratford Park lido faced an uncertain future, but a powerful community turnout at St Laurence’s Church on April 20 has injected new hope for its revival. More than 200 residents came together to engage with … Read More
Tensions Flare Over Proposed Housing Next to King Charles’s Gloucestershire Estate Tuesday, April 21, 2026 highgrove tetbury development security conservation millerhomes royalestate planning community gloucestershire Tensions are mounting in Tetbury, Gloucestershire, as a proposed housing development bordering King Charles’s Highgrove estate has sparked widespread local outrage. Residents fear the large-scale project by Miller Homes would … Read More
A Look Back at Stroud's Five Valleys Shopping Centre Ahead of Its Grand Reopening Tuesday, April 21, 2026 stroud fivevalleys shoppingcentre renovation reopening retail community development investment localbusiness Stroud’s beloved Five Valleys Shopping Centre has long been a central hub for locals and visitors alike. Over the years, it has witnessed countless changes, from bustling market days to quieter moments during off-peak … Read More