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Monday, March 16, 2026 newent transport projectbenedict buses4us publictransport infrastructure gloucestershire development community futureproof sport

Plans are underway to “future proof” Newent, a charming Gloucestershire market town, through the creation of a new transport hub designed to boost its appeal to residents and visitors alike. Project Benedict invites local … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 cotswolds deli usa american expatriates products business local community market

The Cotswolds, a picturesque region known for its charming villages and rolling hills, has recently seen an increase in American residents settling in the area. Responding to this trend, a local deli has capitalised on the … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 clanfield cotswolds parking residents celebrity pubs traffic oxfordshire tourism community

Residents of the peaceful Cotswolds village of Clanfield in Oxfordshire are increasingly frustrated, with some even considering moving away due to ongoing parking problems caused by visitors to the area’s trendiest pubs — the … Read More

Sunday, March 15, 2026 clanfield cotswolds parking celebrity pubs traffic locals oxfordshire community protest

Residents of Clanfield, a quaint village in the Cotswolds, are growing increasingly frustrated as celebrity-frequented pubs cause significant traffic and parking chaos. The Double Red Duke boutique hotel and restaurant, along … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 balaclavas flags cheltenham patriotism protest gloucestershire community vandalism publicsafety localgovernment

Recent reports from Cheltenham have sparked unease after men wearing balaclavas were seen affixing flags to lampposts near the Evesham Road and Wellington Road junction. The flags included a mix of Union Flags and St George’s … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook pub forestofdean auction community heritage gloucestershire conservation development assetofcommunityvalue

The last remaining pub in the Gloucestershire village of Drybrook, the Hearts of Oak, faces an uncertain future after being listed for auction with a guide price of £200,000. The pub, a staple of the community since 1838 and … Read More

Friday, March 13, 2026 drybrook heartsofoak forestofdean pub community assetofcommunityvalue conservation rural gloucestershire lease

The last remaining pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire, the Hearts of Oak, is under threat after being placed on the auction block with a guide price of £200,000. This beloved pub, a fixture in the village since 1838 and … Read More

Thursday, March 12, 2026 dymock housing affordable planning flooding environment canal gloucestershire development community

Plans to build 24 homes in the Gloucestershire village of Dymock have received approval from the Forest of Dean District Council, despite concerns raised about potential flooding and environmental impacts. The proposed … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 forestofdean missingperson searchoperation rescue community volunteers missingman woodland searchdogs investigation

Authorities and volunteers have launched an extensive search operation in the Forest of Dean for Graham, who has been missing for nearly seven days. The community and rescue teams are working tirelessly to find any trace of … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 cheltenham festival racing locals business visitors traffic community hospitality event

Cheltenham is preparing to welcome over 220,000 visitors as the much-anticipated Cheltenham Festival week begins tomorrow. Yet, despite the buzz surrounding this major event, not all locals share the enthusiasm. In the days … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 fire restaurant closure lydney gloucestershire emergency community support damage investigation

The much-loved Bengal Balti restaurant in Lydney’s Forest of Dean has been forced to close indefinitely after a fire broke out in the early hours of Monday morning. The blaze, which started in the restaurant’s kitchen … Read More

Monday, March 9, 2026 gloucestershire unitary localgovernment publicservices council reorganization consultation equality community governance

Tewkesbury MP Cameron Thomas and Borough Council Leader Richard Stanley have joined forces to express strong support for maintaining a single unitary authority across Gloucestershire. They warn that dividing the county into … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 gloucestershire missing search community police volunteer graham coleford milkwall welfare

The community of Gloucestershire has come together in a heartfelt effort to find Graham, a 77-year-old man who has been missing since last Tuesday. Graham was last seen at 10:30 a.m. on March 3 in the Ellwood Road area of … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 homelessness cheltenham roughsleeping council enforcement support cavendishhouse publichealth community housing

Tents housing rough sleepers, recently cleared from Cheltenham’s Promenade, have reappeared just 100 yards away in the churchyard of Cheltenham Minster St Mary’s. The initial removal was carried out by Cheltenham Borough … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles parking residentconcerns infrastructure publicconsultation sustainability trafficsafety community council

Highways officials in Cheltenham have come under fire as work begins to install electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East, Charlton Kings, despite strong opposition from local residents who feel their concerns … Read More

Sunday, March 8, 2026 cheltenham electricvehicles evcharging community infrastructure localgovernment transport parking residentconcerns democracy

Council workers have begun installing new electric vehicle (EV) charge points on Lyefield Road East in Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, sparking anger among local residents who feel their objections were ignored. The project will … Read More

Saturday, March 7, 2026 obituary funeral memorial gloucestershire tribute remembrance family community death condolences

Sharing the news of a loved one’s passing through local media is a deeply rooted tradition, and we are honoured by the trust placed in us to deliver these meaningful announcements. Each funeral notice published in our … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 green by-election stroud thrupp council elections politics community voting representation

Helen Elliott-Boult, the newly elected Green Party councillor, expressed her excitement and gratitude after winning the by-election to represent Thrupp at Ebley Mill on the Stroud District Council. The by-election followed … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 garden horticulture retail acquisition funding cafe gloucestershire plants bluediamond community

Leaf Creative, a distinctive garden centre located in Huntley along the A40 in Gloucestershire, has entered administration just eight years after its 2018 launch by award-winning garden designer Peter Dowle. Despite financial … Read More

Friday, March 6, 2026 lydney gloucestershire gps surgery healthcare delays nhs community development assura

Concerns are mounting over the delays in establishing a new super GP surgery in Lydney, Gloucestershire. In 2024, health authorities approved funding to relocate Lydney Health Centre and Severnbank Surgery to the former Co-op … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 cheltenham homelessness tents council roughsleepers publicorder safety enforcement community support

Cheltenham Borough Council has cleared tents used by rough sleepers from outside Cavendish House on Cheltenham Promenade following concerns about occupants' behaviour and the impact on the town centre. The removal took place … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 hmos gloucester landlords housing consultation licensing regulation tenants community planning

Gloucester City Council has initiated two public consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on new measures aimed at addressing the rise of rogue landlords and … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 gloucester hmos housing landlords regulation community licensing planning consultation tenants

Gloucester City Council has launched two important consultations inviting residents, landlords, tenants, businesses, and community groups to share their views on tackling rogue landlords and improving private rented housing … Read More

Thursday, March 5, 2026 cotswolds villageshop countrysidealliance ruralawards gloucestershire community localbusiness southwest ruralenterprise voting

Coln Community Stores, a beloved village shop and café in the heart of the Cotswolds, has earned a coveted spot on the shortlist for the 2024 Countryside Alliance Awards—often described as the ‘rural Oscars’. This esteemed … Read More