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
Beavers Employed to Mitigate Flooding in the Forest of Dean Sunday, July 27, 2025 beavers flooding forestofdean stormbert environment wetlands biodiversity floodprevention habitat watermanagement Beavers are playing an innovative role in flood prevention efforts in the Forest of Dean, following severe flooding caused by Storm Bert in November 2024. During the storm, approximately 50 homes in Lydney were inundated … 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