Vandalism Shuts Down Gloucester Bus Station Toilets Monday, April 13, 2026 vandalism gloucester busstation toilets repairs council publicfacilities anti-social damage closure A significant vandalism incident has left the public toilets at Gloucester bus station severely damaged and out of service. Doors, locks, and wash basins were deliberately smashed, forcing cleaners to close the facilities … 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
Vandals Ruin Matson Rugby Pitches by Driving Vehicle Across Them Tuesday, February 24, 2026 vandalism rugby pitch damage gloucester matsonrfc sports grassroots community vandal sport Matson Rugby Football Club in Gloucester has been dealt a severe blow after vandals drove a vehicle across one of its rugby pitches, leaving deep tyre marks that have rendered the grass unusable. The damage was discovered on … Read More
‘Dangerous’ Roads Criticized as Potholes Twice Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucestershire transport highways damage privatehire maintenance funding infrastructure The condition of roads across Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean has been labeled dangerous, as private hire drivers frequently suffer vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a seasoned private hire … Read More
'Dangerous' Roads Blamed as Potholes Damage Private Hire Driver’s Car Twice in Months Monday, February 23, 2026 potholes roads gloucester cheltenham forestofdean transport highways damage council infrastructure The condition of roads in Gloucester, Cheltenham, and the Forest of Dean is being described as dangerous by private hire drivers who frequently experience vehicle damage caused by potholes. Hussain Vorajee, a private hire … Read More
Stroud Valleys Artspace Flooded After Burst Water Pipe Causes Extensive Damage Friday, February 20, 2026 stroud flooding waterpressure pipes burst artspace damage severntrent plumbing flood Stroud Valleys Artspace (SVA), a vibrant art studio and events venue in John Street, Stroud, Gloucestershire, suffered significant flooding after a water pipe burst, causing extensive damage to the building and its equipment. … Read More