Forest of Dean Rejects Council Shake-Up Over Concerns for Local Democracy Thursday, November 20, 2025 forestofdean localdemocracy councilreorganization unitaryauthorities gloucestershire devolution publicservices communityrepresentation politicalopposition localgovernment The Forest of Dean has unanimously opposed all proposed options for the Gloucestershire council reorganization, expressing strong concerns about the erosion of local democracy. Civic leaders have criticized the … Read More
First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive in UK, Signaling the Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge winter migration conservation birdwatching gloucestershire wildlife tracking The first pair of the revered Bewick’s swans have landed in the UK, marking the official beginning of the winter season. The pair, Heerlen and Olga, were joined by a lone swan named George II at WWT Slimbridge in … Read More
First Pair of 'Sacred' Bewick’s Swans Arrive at WWT Slimbridge, Signaling Start of Winter Thursday, November 20, 2025 bewicks swans wwtslimbridge migration conservation winter wildlife gloucestershire russia birdwatching The arrival of the first pair of ‘sacred’ Bewick’s swans in the UK has marked the beginning of the winter season. This iconic duo, named Heerlen and Olga, along with a lone swan called George II, have landed at … Read More
Gritters Roll Out in Gloucestershire as Temperatures Drop to -3°C Wednesday, November 19, 2025 gloucestershire gritters ice cold frost weather safety winter nhs roads Gritters are being deployed across Gloucestershire as temperatures plunge to -3°C overnight. Residents awoke to icy roads this morning, prompting a yellow weather warning for ice that will remain in effect through Wednesday … Read More
Man Wearing Red Hat Attempts to Break Into Stroud Home Wednesday, November 19, 2025 burglary stroud police investigation attemptedbreakin homeowner redhat upperchurchroad gloucestershire crime A man was caught trying to break into a house by smashing a window in Stroud yesterday evening. The attempted burglary occurred on Upper Church Road at approximately 6:10 pm on Tuesday, November 18. The homeowner interrupted … Read More
Search Underway for Man in Cap After Library Theft Wednesday, November 19, 2025 theft library gloucestershire police cctv suspect university laptops oxstalls robbery Gloucestershire Police have released CCTV images seeking public assistance to identify a man involved in a theft at the University of Gloucestershire’s Oxstalls campus library. The incident occurred at approximately 2:40 pm … Read More