Concerns Mount Over A40 Gridlock Risk from New Housing Plans Near Gloucester Tuesday, January 27, 2026 a40 gridlock gloucester housing development traffic infrastructure planning forestofdean community Plans to build thousands of new homes near Gloucester have sparked serious concerns about exacerbating rush hour traffic “gridlock” on the A40. The Forest of Dean District Council has proposed creating two new … Read More
Dumped Sofa Becomes Beloved Local Landmark and Wins Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography community award forestofdean tourism local portrait art charity A photograph of a discarded sofa has captured hearts and imaginations, winning a prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Taken by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, a young girl seated on a … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Despite Community Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre community redevelopment funding phasedconstruction sportsfacilities council berryhill sport The Forest of Dean District Council has approved scaled-back plans for a new leisure centre at Five Acres, moving forward amid concerns over funding deadlines and community expectations. Originally granted £9.2 million in … Read More
Smaller Five Acres Leisure Centre Plans Approved Amid Deadline Concerns Thursday, January 22, 2026 fiveacres forestofdean leisurecentre council development phasing community sports funding recreation sport New plans for a scaled-down but urgently needed leisure centre in the Forest of Dean have received council approval despite concerns about looming deadlines. Forest of Dean District Council is set to press ahead with building … Read More
Plans for 140 New Homes in Coleford Approved Despite Wildlife Concerns Tuesday, January 20, 2026 coleford freemanhomes housingdevelopment forestofdean affordablehousing wildlife planningpermission floodrisk communityconcerns urbanplanning Plans to build 140 new homes on more than 18 acres at Poolway Farm, off Gloucester Road in Coleford, Gloucestershire, have been approved by the Forest of Dean District Council despite concerns raised by local residents. The … Read More
CCTV Captures Moment Lydney Shopkeeper Fears for His Life During Armed Robbery Sunday, January 18, 2026 robbery knifecrime lydney forestofdean victimimpact sentencing gloucestershire cctv assault crime A Forest of Dean shopkeeper has bravely spoken out about the harrowing experience of being robbed at knifepoint near Lydney. The chilling incident occurred on Sunday, October 26 last year, when 27-year-old Eksteen De Villiers … Read More