Plans to build thousands of new homes near Gloucester are sparking serious concerns about worsening rush hour traffic congestion on the A40. Forest of Dean district planners have proposed creating two new settlements as part …
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 settlements as …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Chris Fordham, a 42-year-old airline pilot from the Forest of Dean, is gearing up for an extraordinary endurance challenge this spring: running seven marathons across seven consecutive days. Starting from his hometown of …
A 27-year-old man, Eksteen De Villiers, has been sentenced to five years in prison after attempting to rob a shopkeeper at knifepoint in the Forest of Dean. The incident occurred on October 26, 2025, at a convenience store …
A 27-year-old man, Eksteen De Villiers, has been sentenced to five years in prison after attempting to rob a Forest of Dean shopkeeper at knifepoint. De Villiers, who has no fixed address, pleaded guilty to robbery and …
The town of Newent, located in the Forest of Dean, has recently experienced a surge in vandalism and graffiti that has resulted in thousands of pounds worth of damage to public buildings, walls, and street furniture. Local …
A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean have combined creativity and community spirit to save their last remaining village pub by producing a Jilly Cooper-inspired calendar. Their lighthearted project has not …
A spirited group of pensioners from the Forest of Dean has combined creativity and community spirit to raise funds for the renovation of Brockweir Inn, the village’s last remaining pub. Their unique fundraising effort—a 2026 …
Hidden away in the heart of the Forest of Dean, Puzzlewood has been celebrated as one of England’s most enchanting natural sites. Despite its breathtaking charm, many are surprised to learn that this ancient temperate …
The family of Suzanne Wilmot, a 60-year-old Gloucester resident, has expressed profound grief following her tragic death in a collision on December 30th in the Forest of Dean. Suzanne, driving a Ford, was involved in a …