Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More
Calls Mount to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustration Wednesday, March 25, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley fod lydbrook gloucestershire reopening footbridge repairs closure hiking Residents of Lydbrook and Welsh Bicknor have voiced growing frustration as the beloved Black Bridge, a vital link across the River Wye, remains closed. Known also as the Stowfield Bridge, this former railway viaduct connects … Read More
Calls Grow to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustrations Wednesday, March 25, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge lydbrook repair closure gloucestershire footbridge wyevalleywalk infrastructure community Villagers and walkers are rallying for the urgent repair and reopening of the Black Bridge, a cherished crossing over the River Wye connecting Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean with Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire. Also known as … Read More
Body of 24-Year-Old Man Found on M4 Near Bridgend Following Distress Call Monday, December 8, 2025 m4 bridgend police emergency ambulance litchard distress investigation resuscitation footbridge A 24-year-old man’s body was discovered on a slip road off the M4 near Bridgend, Wales, after police were alerted to a person in distress on a nearby footbridge. The incident occurred just before 9:30pm on Saturday, December … Read More