Stunning Images Reveal Tewkesbury Abbey Encircled by Floodwaters Tuesday, February 10, 2026 tewkesbury abbey flooding naturaldisaster floodwaters rainfall heritage emergency community environment Recent floods have dramatically transformed the landscape around Tewkesbury Abbey, submerging the surrounding land and creating a striking scene of water encircling the historic structure. Captured in vivid photographs, the … Read More
Hundreds Rally Against Controversial 3,500-Home Development Plan Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean community opposition floodplain infrastructure consultation planning environment On the evening of February 2, more than 200 concerned villagers packed Redmarley Village Hall to voice strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s proposal to build a 3,500-home new town at Glynchbrook, near … Read More
Hundreds Oppose Controversial Plan for 3,500-Home Development Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean glynchbrook floodplain infrastructure community council environment consultation On the evening of February 2, residents of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean gathered in large numbers at Redmarley Village Hall to voice staunch opposition to the proposed construction of 3,500 homes near the A417. The … Read More
Swans Spotted Swimming Along Flooded Road in Gloucestershire Sunday, February 8, 2026 swans flooding gloucestershire wildlife floodwaters ganderlane nature environment animals grief In Gloucestershire, severe flooding has transformed streets into waterways, leading to an unusual sight: swans swimming along the road. Residents witnessed the elegant birds gracefully paddling through the floodwaters as they …
Air Pollution Concerns Lead to Rejection of Stone Crushing Firm's Permanent Plans Friday, January 30, 2026 allstone airpollution stonecrushing gloucester myersroad planning health environment community pollution Gloucestershire County Council has rejected Allstone’s application to permanently use its Myers Road site in Gloucester for stone crushing activities. The decision follows mounting concerns from residents about air pollution … Read More
Residents Report Lingering Illness Following Toxic Fires Near King's Residence Monday, January 26, 2026 fires pollution health industrialestate gloucestershire legal smoke toxic environment community Residents near Tetbury Industrial Estate have reported ongoing health issues, including persistent coughing and nausea, a week after a series of fires described as “toxic” erupted at the site. The fires began on … Read More