United Effort to Revive Cinderford Town Centre Amid Shop Closures Thursday, April 23, 2026 cinderford regeneration towncentre forestofdean shopclosures community arts heritage collaboration bid Cinderford is witnessing a strong, united push to combat the decline of its town centre, which has suffered from multiple shop closures in recent years. In 2023, the town recorded the highest vacancy rate among the four … Read More
United Effort to Revitalize Cinderford Amidst High Street Decline Thursday, April 23, 2026 cinderford regeneration highstreet forestofdean community arts heritage retail collaboration renewal Cinderford is facing a pivotal moment as community leaders, councils, and residents join forces to reverse the town’s recent decline. With an 18 percent vacancy rate in its high street—the highest among the Forest of Dean’s … Read More
Forest of Dean Roads Closed Overnight Following Serious Crash – Live Updates Wednesday, April 22, 2026 forestofdean crash roadclosure traffic emergency accident safety investigation overnight transport Overnight closures of key roads in the Forest of Dean have been enforced following a serious crash. Emergency services responded promptly to the incident, prioritizing safety and investigating the cause. Drivers are advised …
Police Investigate Alleged Lewd Act at Forest of Dean Layby Friday, April 17, 2026 police investigation forestofdean layby lewd driver incident inquiry authorities public Police are currently investigating an alleged lewd act that reportedly took place at a layby in the Forest of Dean. Officers have launched an inquiry and are working diligently to identify the driver involved. Authorities are …
Plans to Open First Ever KFC in Forest of Dean Delayed Wednesday, April 15, 2026 kfc forestofdean coleford drivethru planning development employment traffic highways objections Plans to establish the Forest of Dean’s first KFC drive-thru in Coleford have been delayed. The Forest of Dean District Council was scheduled to review the application on April 14, but the proposal was deferred at the … Read More
Forest of Dean UNESCO Biosphere Debate Frustrated as Council Meeting Cancelled Wednesday, April 15, 2026 forestofdean unesco biosphere council consultation freemining environment heritage community conservation Frustration is mounting in the Forest of Dean as a council meeting intended to discuss the area’s bid for UNESCO biosphere reserve status was abruptly cancelled. Opposition councillors had sought to debate the motion, … Read More