Gloucestershire’s Ribena and Lucozade Factory Secures £25 Million Boost Thursday, February 26, 2026 investment factory suntory ribena lucozade manufacturing sustainability forestofdean gloucestershire innovation Gloucestershire’s iconic Ribena and Lucozade factory is set for a major transformation with a £25 million investment aimed at securing its future for years to come. Suntory, the Japanese owner of the brands, is expanding its … Read More
Council Approves Nearly 3% Tax Increase to Fund £1 Million in Projects from Reserves Monday, February 23, 2026 counciltax reserves budget forestofdean gloucestershire greenparty localgovernment publicservices finance projects Forest of Dean District Council in Gloucestershire has approved a 2.99 percent increase in council tax starting this April, raising the annual charge for a Band D property to £218.29—an increase of £6.34. This budget decision … 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
Wild Boar Piglets Leap Across River in Gloucestershire Haven – In Pictures Sunday, February 22, 2026 wildboar piglets forestofdean gloucestershire wildlife nature habitat conservation river uk In the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean, a charming scene unfolds as wild boar piglets bound playfully across a river, captivating nature enthusiasts and photographers alike. The area is renowned for hosting the … Read More
Greens Survive No-Confidence Vote Amid Controversy Over 13,200-Home Development Plan Friday, February 20, 2026 greens forestofdean housing localplan development noconfidence council planning engagement politics The Green Party leadership of Forest of Dean District Council has narrowly survived a no-confidence vote tied to the handling of a major housing development plan calling for 13,200 new homes. On February 19, the council … Read More
Wild Boar Enjoys Mud Bath in the Heart of the UK’s Wild Boar Capital Tuesday, February 17, 2026 wildboar forestofdean wildlife feralpig mudbath gloucestershire trailcamera ukwildlife boarpopulation naturephotography A captivating video has emerged showing a wild boar indulging in a mud bath in the Forest of Dean, an area often dubbed the UK’s wild boar capital. The footage was recorded on a trail camera by Gloucester-based wildlife … Read More