Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Hub Amid Influx of Bristolians Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure congestion bristolians localplan development transport lydney Concerns are mounting that towns and villages across the Forest of Dean are evolving into “commuter dormitories” as house prices rise and traffic congestion worsens, particularly since the tolls were removed from the Severn … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More
Gloucestershire Coal Mines Considered as Nuclear Waste Storage Site in the 1950s Friday, April 3, 2026 gloucestershire nuclear coalmines radioactive forestofdean 1950s protests mining contamination government In the 1950s, the British government seriously considered storing nuclear waste in disused coal mines across Gloucestershire. As the UK advanced its atomic energy and weapons programs, initial plans were approved to dispose … Read More
Forest of Dean MP Opposes Controversial Plans for Two New Towns with Over 10,000 Homes Thursday, April 2, 2026 housing development infrastructure forestofdean redmarley churcham localplan mpopposition community affordablehousing A significant housing proposal in Gloucestershire has sparked strong opposition from Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop. The plan calls for two new towns, aiming to deliver a total of 13,200 homes over the next two decades. … Read More