Explore Puzzlewood: The Magical Forest Near Gloucester Featured in Harry Potter Sunday, February 15, 2026 puzzlewood forestofdean gloucester harrypotter hiking family adventure filminglocation outdoor travel There’s nothing quite like spending time outdoors, breathing in fresh air while discovering stunning scenery. Just a short drive from Gloucester lies Puzzlewood, a captivating forest nestled within the Forest of Dean. Known … Read More
Decision Approved for Controversial ‘Cramped’ Homes in Rural Gloucestershire Thursday, February 12, 2026 gloucestershire planning development housing rural council berryhill forestofdean density construction A controversial bid to build three closely packed homes in the village of Berry Hill, near Coleford in Gloucestershire, has been approved despite strong concerns from local councillors. The development involves demolishing … Read More
Approval Granted for American Barn-Style Stables in Rural Gloucestershire Wednesday, February 11, 2026 gloucestershire forestofdean equestrian farming stables soilerosion manège landuse conservation planning Plans to develop American barn-style stables in the Forest of Dean near Drybrook have received approval, sparking debate over potential soil erosion risks. The project involves converting almost five hectares of farmland for … Read More
Mystery Surrounds Gloucestershire Councillor Stuart Graham’s Resignation from Reform UK Group Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire reformuk councillor independent stuartgraham politics council resignation forestofdean localgovernment Stuart Graham, the Reform UK councillor for the Mitcheldean division at Gloucestershire County Council, has stepped down from the party’s group but continues to be a member of Reform UK. Elected to Shire Hall last May, Cllr … Read More
Gloucestershire Councillor Stuart Graham Quits Reform UK Group, Chooses Independent Status Tuesday, February 10, 2026 gloucestershire reformuk councillor independent politics forestofdean localgovernment resignation shirehall elections Stuart Graham, the Reform UK councillor representing Mitcheldean at Gloucestershire County Council and Cinderford East at the Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned from the Reform UK group to sit as an Independent. … 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