Councillor Alan Preest has officially left the Conservative Party to join Reform UK, expressing his belief that the Tory presence in the Forest of Dean is “dead in the water.” Preest, a well-known local figure, stated that …
The Forest of Dean is gearing up for an influx of tourists this summer, driven by a series of recent heatwaves and promising sunny weather ahead. With three heatwaves already recorded this season, the region’s natural beauty …
The Forest of Dean community has come together to pay heartfelt tributes to Helen Molyneux, a former councillor celebrated for her dedication, kindness, and tireless work, especially during the coronavirus pandemic. Mrs. …
A tragic incident occurred on the A4136 near Staunton in the Forest of Dean late on Friday, July 25, when a pedestrian was fatally struck by a car. Emergency services responded promptly to reports of a serious collision …
A 72-year-old man has gone missing after leaving his home in the Forest of Dean area. Authorities have launched an urgent appeal to the public for any information regarding his whereabouts. The local police are actively …
A 72-year-old man has gone missing after leaving his property in the Forest of Dean. Authorities have issued an urgent appeal to the public for any information that could aid in locating him. The man’s disappearance has …
Beavers are playing an innovative role in flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean, following severe flooding caused by Storm Bert in November 2024. During the storm, approximately 50 homes in Lydney were inundated …
Beavers are playing a crucial role in natural flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean. Following the severe flooding in Lydney during Storm Bert in November 2024, local authorities have been exploring innovative ways …
A heated protest erupted during last night’s Forest of Dean District Council meeting as a critical debate concerning the future development blueprint of the area was abruptly cut short. The council is currently revising its …
A 16-year-old girl was reportedly strangled by a stranger while walking along a cycle path in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 31 May, near the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The …
A woman from the Forest of Dean has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and neglecting the needs of several other animals in her care. Philippa Tovey of Greenacre, Bream, pleaded guilty at Cheltenham …
A woman from the Forest of Dean has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and neglecting the welfare of several other animals in her care. Following an official warrant execution, animals were seized from …
A group of teenagers broke into a building site on Blakeney Hill in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, causing significant damage by smashing machinery and windows. The incident occurred around 4:40pm on Saturday, 29 March. …
This Sunday morning, a Gloucestershire village experienced an unusual stir when two horses were reported running loose in Blakeney. At approximately 7 a.m. on June 29, local police received multiple calls about the animals …
Two men have been formally charged following the discovery of a dead wild boar in the Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on a forest track around 2 a.m. on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. David Stanbury, 53, from Denstead Lane …