Wiltshire Village Faces Setback as Solar Farm Approval Sparks Protest Friday, April 24, 2026 solar wiltshire protest environment development planning ecology community renewable controversy Residents of a Wiltshire village have voiced strong disappointment following the approval of a 200-acre solar farm slated for construction on the outskirts of Potterne. Last summer, Wiltshire Council had rejected the Potterne … Read More
Village Residents Disheartened as Solar Farm Approval Moves Forward Friday, April 24, 2026 solar village protest planning wiltshire ecology construction renewable community energy Residents of a Wiltshire village have expressed profound disappointment following the green light for the construction of a 200-acre solar farm. Initially rejected by Wiltshire Council last summer, the proposal for Potterne … Read More
In Pictures: Dame Joanna Lumley Opens New Vintage Shopping Market in Stroud Thursday, April 23, 2026 damejoannalumley stroud vintage market shopping retro antiques community event local Dame Joanna Lumley recently visited Stroud to officially open a charming new vintage shopping market that promises to bring a fresh buzz to the town. Known for her vibrant personality and love of unique finds, Lumley … Read More
United Effort to Revive Cinderford Town Centre Amid Shop Closures Thursday, April 23, 2026 cinderford regeneration towncentre forestofdean shopclosures community arts heritage collaboration bid Cinderford is witnessing a strong, united push to combat the decline of its town centre, which has suffered from multiple shop closures in recent years. In 2023, the town recorded the highest vacancy rate among the four … Read More
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
Dozens of Jobs at Risk as Gloucester Council Approves Care Home Closure Thursday, April 23, 2026 gloucester carehome closure council jobs healthcare redeployment nhs community assets Gloucestershire County Council has approved plans to close Great Western Court, a care home on Millbrook Street in Gloucester, putting over 40 council jobs at risk. The facility has been empty since March, with council … Read More