Outcry as Forest of Dean Council Limits Debate on 13,600-Home Development Plan to Five Minutes Sunday, July 27, 2025 forestofdean localplan housingdevelopment publicconsultation councilmeeting democracy housingtargets landallocation urbanplanning communityengagement A heated protest erupted during last night’s Forest of Dean District Council meeting as a critical debate concerning the future development blueprint of the area was abruptly cut short. The council is currently revising its … Read More
Beavers ‘Employed’ to Combat Flooding in Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 beavers flooding forestofdean storm watermanagement biodiversity habitat renaturalisation gloucestershire conservation Beavers are playing a crucial role in natural flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean. Following the severe flooding in Lydney during Storm Bert in November 2024, local authorities have been exploring innovative ways … Read More
Police Seek Witnesses After Teenage Girl Strangled on Forest of Dean Cycle Path Thursday, July 17, 2025 police assault teenager forestofdean coleford investigation strangling witness hospital safety A 16-year-old girl was reportedly strangled by a stranger while walking along a cycle path in Coleford, Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on the evening of Saturday, 31 May, near the Texaco garage on Old Station Way. The … Read More
Woman Sentenced After Puppy Euthanised Due to Neglect; Other Animals Seized Saturday, July 12, 2025 animalwelfare neglect puppy seizure euthanasia forestofdean prosecution care dogs legislation A woman from the Forest of Dean has been convicted of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and neglecting the welfare of several other animals in her care. Following an official warrant execution, animals were seized from … Read More
Woman Sentenced After Puppy Euthanised and Other Animals Seized for Neglect Saturday, July 12, 2025 animalwelfare neglect puppy forestofdean prosecution animalcruelty sentencing investigation council pets A woman from the Forest of Dean has been found guilty of causing unnecessary suffering to a puppy and neglecting the needs of several other animals in her care. Philippa Tovey of Greenacre, Bream, pleaded guilty at Cheltenham … Read More
Police Hunt Teen Vandals After Building Site Attack in Gloucestershire Monday, July 7, 2025 vandalism gloucestershire police teenagers cctv burglary forestofdean investigation crime publicappeal A group of teenagers broke into a building site on Blakeney Hill in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, causing significant damage by smashing machinery and windows. The incident occurred around 4:40pm on Saturday, 29 March. … Read More