Man Defecates on Social Club Wall, Wipes with Sandwich in Bizarre Incident Tuesday, May 19, 2026 lydbrook gloucestershire publicdecency markmortimer socialclub outrage offense arrest court forestofdean In an extraordinary and disturbing incident, Mark Mortimer defecated on the exterior wall of the Lydbrook & District Community Social Club in Gloucestershire and then wiped himself with a sandwich. The event, which took … Read More
Two Adults and a Dog Rescued from House Fire in Forest of Dean Monday, May 4, 2026 fire rescue forestofdean housefire gloucestershire emergency safety lydbrook firefighters investigation Late on Sunday night, May 3, a house fire broke out at a residential property near Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean. Thanks to the swift response of two fire crews from Coleford and Cinderford, two adults and a dog were safely … Read More
Motorbike Passenger Dies After Collision in Forest of Dean Friday, April 24, 2026 motorcycle collision forestofdean accident emergency police investigation lydbrook roadsafety crash A fatal collision occurred in the Forest of Dean on Wednesday, April 22, resulting in the death of a female motorcycle passenger. The incident happened around 4:55 pm at the A4136 Mireystock Crossroads in Lydbrook, involving … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure as Long-Term Bridge Solution Explored Friday, April 3, 2026 wye viaduct bridge lydbrook forestofdean footbridge restoration gloucestershire heritage wyevalley A long-term solution is being sought to restore the Black Bridge, a vital link over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean, amid growing frustration from local villagers. This historic footbridge connects Lydbrook in … Read More
Calls Grow to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustrations Wednesday, March 25, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge lydbrook repair closure gloucestershire footbridge wyevalleywalk infrastructure community Villagers and walkers are rallying for the urgent repair and reopening of the Black Bridge, a cherished crossing over the River Wye connecting Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean with Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire. Also known as … Read More