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
Cheers as Cirencester’s Beloved Twelve Bells Pub Saved from Conversion Plans Monday, April 13, 2026 cirencester pub community planning conservation cotswold heritage opposition localgovernment preservation A wave of relief and applause filled the public gallery as Cotswold District Council rejected plans to convert the beloved Twelve Bells pub in Lewis Lane into a residential home with an accompanying bed and breakfast. The … Read More
Man Arrested Following Break-In at Forest of Dean Railway Attraction Friday, April 10, 2026 breakin theft arrest deanforestrailway gloucestershire heritage memorabilia burglary police donation A break-in at the Dean Forest Railway, a popular heritage railway attraction in Lydney, Forest of Dean, led to the theft of valuable memorabilia and visitor donations over the Easter weekend. Gloucestershire Police acted … Read More
Former Hospital Transformed into Premier College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke forestofdean education autism disabilities therapeutic community college wellbeing heritage 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 … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Overwhelmed as She Honors Late Mother's Final Wish with Restored Ballet Shoes Thursday, April 9, 2026 repairshop ballet restoration dance heritage perseverance emotion bbc legacy inspiration On a touching episode of BBC’s beloved series The Repair Shop, guest Julie Felix was left “breathless” as she watched her treasured pointe shoes receive a loving restoration. Julie, a London-born dancer of … Read More
The Repair Shop Guest Breaks Down Honouring Late Mother’s Final Wish with Ballet Shoe Restoration Thursday, April 9, 2026 therepairshop ballet restoration emotion heritage legacy dancetheatreofharlem mbe inspirational blackartists On a recent episode of BBC’s beloved show The Repair Shop, emotion took centre stage when guest Julie Felix watched her treasured pointe shoes be lovingly restored. Felix, a London-born dancer of Caribbean heritage, entrusted … Read More