Hundreds Rally Against Controversial 3,500-Home Development Plan Off A417 Monday, February 9, 2026 housing development forestofdean community opposition floodplain infrastructure consultation planning environment On the evening of February 2, more than 200 concerned villagers packed Redmarley Village Hall to voice strong opposition to the Forest of Dean District Council’s proposal to build a 3,500-home new town at Glynchbrook, near … Read More
Top Three Captured Videos of 'Big Cats' Sighted in Gloucestershire Saturday, February 7, 2026 bigcats gloucestershire wildlife sightings panther forestofdean mystery conservation nature video Gloucestershire has long been a hotspot for mysterious ‘big cat’ sightings, with numerous reports surfacing over recent years. While many witnesses have been too frightened or the creatures too swift to capture … Read More
Top Three Big Cat Sightings Captured on Video in Gloucestershire Saturday, February 7, 2026 bigcats gloucestershire sightings wildlife forestofdean panther mysterious video ukwildlife exoticpets Gloucestershire has long been a hotspot for mysterious big cat sightings, sparking curiosity and fear throughout the county. While many encounters are fleeting and too rapid for photos, some brave witnesses have managed to … Read More
Concerns Mount Over A40 Gridlock Risk from New Housing Plans Near Gloucester Tuesday, January 27, 2026 a40 gridlock gloucester housing development traffic infrastructure planning forestofdean community Plans to build thousands of new homes near Gloucester have sparked serious concerns about exacerbating rush hour traffic “gridlock” on the A40. The Forest of Dean District Council has proposed creating two new … Read More
A40 Gridlock Concerns Rise Over Plans for Thousands of Homes Near Gloucester Tuesday, January 27, 2026 a40 traffic gridlock housing gloucester forestofdean infrastructure development planning consultation Plans to build thousands of new homes near Gloucester are sparking serious concerns about worsening rush hour traffic congestion on the A40. Forest of Dean district planners have proposed creating two new settlements as part … Read More
Dumped Sofa Becomes Beloved Local Landmark and Wins Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography community award forestofdean tourism local portrait art charity A photograph of a discarded sofa has captured hearts and imaginations, winning a prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Taken by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, a young girl seated on a … Read More