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Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke education autism disabilities college forestofdean therapeutic wellbeing community healthcare

The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean has embarked on a new chapter, having been sold to Gloucestershire Independent College to be repurposed as a specialized educational facility for young people with … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 marathon charity endurance fundraising gloucester tomlovetrust motivation challenge community tribute sport

Mike Mills, a dedicated teacher and father of three from Gloucester, is pushing his limits by running five marathons in five consecutive days to support the Tom Love Trust. This remarkable effort is a heartfelt tribute to his … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 pub cirencester planning community heritage housing conservation social opposition development

The iconic Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane, Cirencester, a cherished community hub in the Cotswolds, is at the center of a heated debate. Owner Hywel James has applied to Cotswold District Council for permission to convert the … Read More

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 cirencester pubs planning community heritage conservation b&b residential localgovernment cotswolds

The future of the Twelve Bells, a cherished pub in Cirencester’s Lewis Lane, is under intense debate after plans were submitted to convert it into a residential property with a bed and breakfast outbuilding. Hywel James has … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 stroud lido community heritage stratfordpark campaign maryportas localbusinesses outdoorswimming preservation

The community of Stroud has come together in a heartfelt campaign to save the town’s cherished Stratford Park Lido, an outdoor swimming pool that has been a local landmark for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council recently … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 lido stroud community heritage stratfordpark renovation campaign sustainability maryportas localbusinesses

In Stroud, Gloucestershire, a united community effort is underway to save the town’s iconic Stratford Park Lido, a treasured outdoor swimming pool that has served residents for nearly 90 years. Stroud District Council … Read More

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

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 cycling charity fundraising babyloss bereavement gloucestershire non-league sport mentalhealth community

Jake Parrott, a seasoned Gloucestershire non-league footballer and former University Games finalist, is preparing for his toughest physical challenge yet: cycling approximately 80 miles a day from London to Paris over the … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfcdrive-thru coleford forestofdean planning sustainability jobs litter traffic community development

The Forest of Dean could soon welcome its very first KFC drive-thru, with plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford set to be reviewed by the Forest of Dean District Council on April 14. The proposed site on … Read More

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfc forestofdean coleford drivethru planning development jobs environment community traffic

The Forest of Dean may soon welcome its first KFC drive-thru as plans for a new restaurant on Perrygrove Road, just outside Coleford, advance toward approval. The proposal, which also includes two industrial units on the … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 transport publictransport stagecoach busservice reliability cheltenham gloucester community petition commute sport

Over 750 local residents have united to call for urgent improvements to the 97/98 bus service that connects Churchdown and Innsworth with Cheltenham and Gloucester. The community’s concerns were formally presented in a … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 bus publictransport stagecoach cheltenham gloucester reliability petition community transport commuting sport

Over 750 local residents have signed a petition urging for significant improvements to the 97/98 bus service connecting Churchdown and Innsworth with Cheltenham and Gloucester. Presented at Shire Hall on March 25, the … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 gloucestershire coopersedge localgovernment boundary unitarycouncil tewkesbury stroud reorganisation community governance

Local government restructuring in Gloucestershire is stirring confusion and concern for residents of Coopers Edge, a suburb already divided between two district councils. The county-wide reorganisation proposes merging … Read More

Monday, April 6, 2026 gloucester coopersedge tewkesbury stroud localgovernment unitarycouncil boundaries community parishcouncil reorganisation

The ongoing reorganisation of local government in Gloucestershire has plunged the Gloucester suburb of Coopers Edge into a chaotic jurisdictional dilemma, sparking concerns among residents and local officials alike. As talks … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 funeral obituary remembrance gloucestershire tribute memorial condolence community death mourning

Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media is a time-honored tradition. We are deeply honored by the trust families place in us to convey these heartfelt announcements. Every funeral notice published in our … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 funeral obituary memorial tribute gloucestershire condolence remembrance death community mourning

Announcing the passing of loved ones through local news media is a cherished tradition, and we are honoured to be trusted with sharing these important announcements. Each funeral notice published in our newspaper and on our … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 schoolgirl fundraising pedestrian crossing roadsafety community leckhampton cheltenham council awards

A determined 12-year-old schoolgirl from Leckhampton, Amalie Harris, has successfully raised £9,000 to help install a pedestrian crossing on a hazardous stretch of road outside her former primary school. Her tireless campaign … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 fundraising pedestrian safety schoolgirl community crossing cheltenham campaign donation youth

Twelve-year-old Amalie Harris from Leckhampton has successfully raised £9,000 to help install a pedestrian crossing on a dangerous stretch of road outside her former primary school. This achievement caps more than two years … Read More

Sunday, April 5, 2026 roadsafety fundraising community schoolgirl leckhampton pedestriancrossing safety campaign donations localcouncil

Twelve-year-old Amalie Harris from Leckhampton has successfully raised over £9,000 to fund the installation of a pedestrian crossing on a hazardous stretch of road outside her former primary school. What began as a simple … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 palliative care community endoflife palliativecare hospice healthcare funding dignity system

My father, Dr. Michael Moore, lived in Innsworth and received care through a mix of community services and oncology care in Cheltenham. Like many families in Gloucestershire, we believed he would have the support to die at … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport

Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 cheltenham cotswolds regency festivals montpellier architecture parks shopping culture community

Cheltenham, often celebrated for its lively annual festivals—from the illustrious horse racing in March to the esteemed Literature Festival in October—is much more than just a seasonal destination. Recently ranked as the … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 cheltenham cotswolds regency montpellier festivals tourism architecture community culture posh

Cheltenham, often celebrated for its lively calendar of festivals — from the famed horse racing in March to the Literature Festival in October — is much more than just an event hub. Recently ranked as the second-best among … Read More

Saturday, April 4, 2026 cheltenham cotswolds regency montpellier festivals imperialgardens posh culture shopping community

Cheltenham, famed for its vibrant annual festivals—from the March horse races to the October Literature Festival—holds much more appeal than just its event calendar. Recently ranked as the second best among the UK’s … Read More