Community Rally to Save Last Pub in Drybrook Amid Auction Threat 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
Community Rallies to Save Last Pub in Drybrook, Gloucestershire 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
Gloucestershire Village Greenlit for 24-Home Development Despite Flooding Concerns 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
Extensive Search Underway in Forest of Dean for Missing Man 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
Cheltenham Braces for Festival Week as Locals Opt to Steer Clear 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
beloved Lydney restaurant Bengal Balti closes after early morning fire 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