Two People and a Dog Rescued from House Fire in Forest of Dean Monday, May 4, 2026 fire rescue forestofdean gloucestershire housefire emergency firefighters evacuation investigation blaze Late Sunday night, a house fire near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean led to a swift rescue operation by Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The fire was reported around 10:30 pm at a residential property on Edwards Close, … Read More
Two Adults and a Dog Rescued from House Fire in Forest of Dean Monday, May 4, 2026 fire rescue forestofdean housefire gloucestershire emergency safety lydbrook firefighters investigation Late on Sunday night, May 3, a house fire broke out at a residential property near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean. Thanks to the swift response of two fire crews from Coleford and Cinderford, two adults and a dog were safely … Read More
Major A-road in Forest of Dean Closed for 10 Hours Following Crash Monday, May 4, 2026 forestofdean aroad roadclosure crash accident police investigation traffic emergencyservices safety A significant A-road in the Forest of Dean was closed for approximately 10 hours due to a serious crash. Authorities promptly responded to the scene and have been carrying out a thorough investigation to determine the cause … Read More
Calls Grow for 40mph Speed Limit to End ‘Bloody Carnage’ on Forest of Dean Roads Monday, May 4, 2026 speedlimit roadsafety forestofdean wildlife accidents roadfatalities police campaign councillors traffic A campaign to lower speed limits to 40mph on the roads weaving through the Forest of Dean is gaining momentum amid ongoing concerns about road deaths and wildlife casualties. Councillors and local safety groups—including … Read More
Calls for 40mph Limit to End 'Bloody Carnage' on Forest of Dean Roads Monday, May 4, 2026 roadsafety forestofdean speedlimit wildlifeprotection trafficaccidents roadfatalities gloucestershire speedenforcement community roadinfrastructure Councillors and road safety advocates in the Forest of Dean are calling for a 40mph speed limit on the district’s wooded roads to halt the ongoing “bloody carnage” impacting both people and animals. The Forest of Dean … Read More
A Cosy Gem in the Forest of Dean: The Golden Lion Pub Revives Cinderford High Street Sunday, May 3, 2026 cinderford goldenlion forestofdean pub community historic affordable livemusic localfood regeneration Nestled in the heart of Cinderford’s otherwise struggling high street, The Golden Lion stands out as a beacon of warmth and community spirit. Far from the boarded-up shops surrounding it, this historic pub offers a refreshing … Read More