Pensioners Create Jilly Cooper-Inspired Calendar to Save Forest of Dean Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 brockweir forestofdean pubrestoration fundraising community pensioners jillycooper calendar charity heritage A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean have combined creativity and community spirit to save their last remaining village pub by producing a Jilly Cooper-inspired calendar. Their lighthearted project has not … Read More
Police Update on Tragic Boxing Day Fire in Stroud Thursday, January 8, 2026 stroud fire tragedy investigation shearman inquest community support emergency gloucestershire Investigations by Gloucestershire Police and Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service into the Boxing Day fire in Brimscombe have now concluded. The tragic blaze, which occurred in the early hours of December 26 around 3am, … Read More
Children Who Died in Boxing Day Fire Remembered as ‘Very Special’ by Headteacher Thursday, January 8, 2026 boxingday fire tragedy minchinhampton community memorial compassion school bereavement support The headteacher of Minchinhampton Church of England Primary Academy has paid a heartfelt tribute to two young pupils, Eve and Ohner Shearman, who tragically died in a Boxing Day house fire in Brimscombe near Stroud. The … Read More
Restoration Begins on Historic Gloucester Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 gloucester restoration heritage pinfactory historicengland community architecture conservation industrial preservation The restoration of Gloucester’s former pin factory, a Grade II listed building with roots dating back to the early 1800s, has finally commenced in 2026. This long-awaited project follows the building’s selection for funding … Read More
Restoration Begins on Gloucester’s Historic Pin Factory Wednesday, January 7, 2026 restoration heritage gloucester pinfactory historicengland architecture community preservation industrial conservation In a significant step towards preserving Gloucester’s industrial heritage, restoration work has commenced on a former pin factory originally converted from a barn in the early 1800s. This Grade II listed building has been … Read More
Police Urge Stop to Fake Parking Notices in Chalford Wednesday, January 7, 2026 chalford parking fraud harassment gloucestershire police penalty carpark legislation community Gloucestershire Constabulary and Chalford Parish Council are addressing a troubling issue in the village of Chalford, where fake parking notices are being placed on a vehicle parked in the Silver Street Car Park. The vehicle … Read More