The Forest of Dean’s ongoing bid to achieve Unesco biosphere status has faced criticism, being labelled a “Green vanity project” amid concerns over limited public consultation. Forest of Dean District Council leaders have …
The Forest of Dean’s ambitious bid to gain Unesco biosphere status has faced criticism, with some residents labelling it a “Green vanity project” due to what they perceive as inadequate public consultation. Leaders at Forest …
Hundreds of residents from the Forest of Dean district have signed an open letter urging councillors to exclude plans for a controversial new town of 3,500 homes along the A417 from the council’s revised housing strategy. The …
Hundreds of people in the Forest of Dean have signed an open letter urging the local council to dismiss plans for a new town of 3,500 homes near the A417. The proposed development, located at Glynchbrook close to junction 2 …
More than 740 people have expressed opposition to proposed reductions in overnight fire and rescue service cover at Cheltenham West fire station. The Gloucestershire County Council is considering plans to reduce the 24-hour …
Three additional members of a biker gang have been sentenced for their involvement in a violent and targeted assault on the president of a rival gang in the Forest of Dean last year. The incident occurred in the Market Place …
Police and local communities are actively searching for a 15-year-old girl who has gone missing from the Forest of Dean area. Brooke was last seen leaving a residence in Lydney during the early hours of Tuesday, 4 August. …
A recent spate of amusing road marking errors has sparked a warm and humorous rivalry between two market towns in the Forest of Dean. Last week, residents in Cinderford noticed that the newly painted charging bays in Station …
The number of people out of work in one of Gloucestershire’s most deprived areas has fallen, even as unemployment has risen in other parts of the county. Latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions reveal that …
The Forest of Dean, identified as the most deprived district in Gloucestershire by the Office for National Statistics in 2024, has experienced a notable decrease in unemployment over the past year. Latest figures from the …
A recent survey by Which? has ranked the UK’s holiday parks for 2025, spotlighting smaller, lesser-known brands that have outperformed household names such as Haven and Center Parcs in customer satisfaction. Notably, one of …
Experience the ultimate glamping getaway in the Forest of Dean with the newly renovated ‘Megapod Deluxes’ and ‘Megapod Premiers’. The accommodation has seen a remarkable glow-up with over £95,000 invested in refurbishments, …
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Nigel Farage is optimistic about Reform UK’s potential council seat gains in Cheltenham, Gloucester, and the Forest of Dean. However, he refrains from specifying what number would constitute success for his party. During his …
The Gloucestershire Constabulary has reported the discovery of a body in the Forest of Dean. It was found in Drybrook by a member of the public on Sunday, April 20. Although formal identification is pending, the family of …