Former Hospital Transformed into Specialized College for Young People with Complex Needs 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
Former Hospital Transformed into Premier College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke forestofdean education autism disabilities therapeutic community college wellbeing heritage The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean is embarking on a new chapter as it transforms into a dedicated college for young people with complex needs. Following its closure in 2024 and subsequent sale on … Read More
Gloucestershire Man Takes on Five Marathons in Five Days to Honor Family and Raise Funds 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
Controversy as Cirencester’s Twelve Bells Pub Faces Conversion Plans 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
Community Fights Plan to Convert Cirencester’s Beloved Pub into Residence 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
Gloucestershire Community Rallies to Preserve Historic 1930s Lido Facing Closure 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