A terrifying case of prolonged abuse unfolded in the Forest of Dean, where two men, Joshua Rice, 38, and Andrew Rowbotham, 44, were sentenced after subjecting a man in his 20s to a harrowing six-hour ordeal of physical and …
Two men from the Forest of Dean have been sentenced to a combined total of more than eight years in prison after subjecting a young man to a terrifying six-hour torture ordeal. Joshua Rice, 38, and Andrew Rowbotham, 44, …
Green Party Councillor Sid Phelps, property and projects portfolio holder at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned in protest, citing exhaustion from “doing the Government’s dirty work” and recent opposition from a …
Sid Phelps, Green Party councillor and former property and projects lead at Forest of Dean District Council, has resigned amid mounting frustration with government-imposed housing targets and political opposition within his …
The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean is embarking on a new chapter as it transforms into a dedicated college for young people with complex needs. Following its closure in 2024 and subsequent sale on …
The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean has embarked on a new chapter, having been sold to Gloucestershire Independent College to be repurposed as a specialized educational facility for young people with …
The Forest of Dean may soon welcome its first KFC drive-thru as plans for a new restaurant on Perrygrove Road, just outside Coleford, advance toward approval. The proposal, which also includes two industrial units on the …
The Forest of Dean could soon welcome its very first KFC drive-thru, with plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford set to be reviewed by the Forest of Dean District Council on April 14. The proposed site on …
Cinderford Town put on a commanding display to decisively beat local rivals Lydney Town 4-0 at The Causeway in the Forest of Dean derby. The home crowd was treated to a performance packed with intensity and precision, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …