Row over Chepstow Bypass as MP Reconsiders Traffic Solutions for A48 Friday, January 2, 2026 chepstow bypass a48 traffic transport infrastructure forestofdean mattbishop nickevans congestion Matt Bishop, the Forest of Dean MP, has signaled a fresh willingness to explore proposals for a Chepstow bypass—a development he had earlier opposed while serving as a district councillor. The A48 leading into Wales has long … Read More
Debate Intensifies Over Chepstow Bypass as MP Reconsiders Traffic Relief Plans for A48 Friday, January 2, 2026 chepstow bypass a48 traffic infrastructure forestofdean mattbishop transport funding localgovernment Motorists frustrated by persistent congestion on the A48 heading into Wales may see renewed hope as Forest of Dean MP Matt Bishop announces he will now consider proposals for a Chepstow bypass—a project he opposed two and a … Read More
Woman Dies in Fatal Forest of Dean Collision, Man Arrested Wednesday, December 31, 2025 accident forestofdean collision ford kia police investigation crash driving gloucestershire A tragic car accident in the Forest of Dean claimed the life of a woman in her 60s from Gloucester on Tuesday, December 30. Emergency services responded to a collision between a blue Ford and a black Kia on Whitehall Lane in … Read More
Multiple Road Closures in Forest of Dean Following Serious Two-Vehicle Collision Tuesday, December 30, 2025 forestofdean roadclosures collision traffic emergencyservices b4215 gloucestershire accident whitehalllane rudford A serious two-vehicle collision has resulted in multiple road closures in the Forest of Dean earlier today, Tuesday, December 30. Emergency services responded to the crash on Whitehall Lane in Rudford at approximately 5:20 … Read More
‘Mystical’ Woodland Nestled in Gloucestershire with Famous Connections is ‘Truly Amazing’ Monday, December 29, 2025 puzzlewood gloucestershire forestofdean mystical ancientwoodland filminglocation tolkien harrypotter nature travel Tucked away in the heart of Gloucestershire’s Forest of Dean lies Puzzlewood, an enchanting ancient woodland that captivates visitors with its otherworldly atmosphere. This unique forest near Coleford features twisted … Read More
Concerns Grow Over Proposed 3,000-Home Town Near Gloucestershire's A417 amid Traffic and Sustainability Issues Monday, December 29, 2025 a417 glynchbrook housing forestofdean sustainability transport publictransport congestion urbanplanning climate sport The proposal to build a 3,000-home town near the A417 in Gloucestershire has sparked significant concerns about increased traffic congestion and limited public transport options. Forest of Dean District Council is exploring … Read More