Forest of Dean to Welcome Its First KFC Drive-Thru in Coleford Wednesday, May 13, 2026 forestofdean kfc drivethru coleford planning employment localcouncil traffic community development The Forest of Dean is set to welcome its very first KFC drive-thru after plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford received approval from local councillors. The proposed site, just under half an acre on … Read More
Forest of Dean to Welcome Its First KFC Drive-Thru Wednesday, May 13, 2026 forestofdean kfc drivethru coleford planning jobs community traffic litter development The Forest of Dean is set to welcome its first-ever KFC drive-thru, following approval of plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford. The development, situated on just under half an acre off Perrygrove Road, also … Read More
Parents and Pupils Unite Against Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud education schoolname merger heritage grammar petition liftschools community A wave of opposition has surged among parents and pupils at Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, following proposals to rename the historic institution as part of a merger with Lift Schools, a national education … Read More
Parents and Pupils Reject Proposed Name Change for Historic Marling School in Stroud Wednesday, May 13, 2026 marling stroud school education namechange merger petition heritage community trust The proposed renaming of Marling School, Stroud’s oldest secondary school, has sparked strong opposition from parents and pupils alike. Established in 1887 and named after Sir Samuel Marling, who generously donated £10,000 … Read More
Devoted Gloucestershire Dad Found Dead at Roadside, Remembered for Kindness and Family Devotion Tuesday, May 12, 2026 gloucestershire andyreed missingperson investigation family tribute policeappeal staverton death community The family of Andy Reed, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, has shared a heartfelt tribute following his tragic death near Cheltenham last weekend. Andy, 62, was discovered deceased in a ditch alongside Old … Read More
Amazing 6ft Model Village Created from Leftover Craft Supplies Tuesday, May 12, 2026 crafts miniatures modelvillage gloucester hobby teamwork creativity pensioners display community Two spirited pensioners from Gloucester have transformed a spare room into a captivating 6-foot-long model village using only leftover craft materials. Jane Parry and her friend Sylvia Baxter, both in their 80s, spent nearly … Read More