Shopkeeper Uses Walking Stick to Fend Off Knife-Wielding Robber Friday, January 16, 2026 robbery knife assault sentencing forestofdean shopkeeper crime victim police justice A 27-year-old man, Eksteen De Villiers, has been sentenced to five years in prison after attempting to rob a Forest of Dean shopkeeper at knifepoint. De Villiers, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery and … Read More
Vandals Inflict Extensive Damage on Newent’s Public Spaces Tuesday, January 13, 2026 vandalism graffiti newent forestofdean crime community restoration police antisocial investigation The town of Newent, located in the Forest of Dean, has recently experienced a surge in vandalism and graffiti that has resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage to public buildings, walls, and street furniture. Local … Read More
Pensioners Raise Over £4,000 with Jilly Cooper-Inspired Calendar to Save Historic Forest of Dean Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 brockweir forestofdean pubrestoration communityfundraising jillycooper calendar renovation pensioners historicpub fundraising A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean has combined creativity and community spirit to raise funds for the renovation of Brockweir Inn, the village’s last remaining pub. Their unique fundraising effort—a 2026 … Read More
Pensioners Create Jilly Cooper-Inspired Calendar to Save Forest of Dean Pub Saturday, January 10, 2026 brockweir forestofdean pubrestoration fundraising community pensioners jillycooper calendar charity heritage A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean have combined creativity and community spirit to save their last remaining village pub by producing a Jilly Cooper-inspired calendar. Their lighthearted project has not … Read More
Discover Puzzlewood: A Magical Ancient Rainforest Just 30 Minutes from Gloucester Friday, January 9, 2026 puzzlewood forestofdean rainforest gloucestershire woodland hiking nature tourism tolkien filminglocations Hidden away in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Puzzlewood has been celebrated as one of England’s most enchanting natural sites. Despite its breathtaking charm, many are surprised to learn that this ancient temperate … Read More
Heartbroken Family Honors Suzanne Wilmot, Victim of Forest of Dean Crash Sunday, January 4, 2026 tragedy family forestofdean gloucestershire accident memorial police investigation roadsafety loss The family of Suzanne Wilmot, a 60-year-old Gloucester resident, has expressed profound grief following her tragic death in a collision on December 30th in the Forest of Dean. Suzanne, driving a Ford, was involved in a … Read More