Calls Mount to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustration Wednesday, March 25, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley fod lydbrook gloucestershire reopening footbridge repairs closure hiking Residents of Lydbrook and Welsh Bicknor have voiced growing frustration as the beloved Black Bridge, a vital link across the River Wye, remains closed. Known also as the Stowfield Bridge, this former railway viaduct connects … Read More
Dumped Sofa Photo Becomes Viral Tourist Spot and Wins Prestigious Portrait of Britain Award Monday, January 26, 2026 sofa photography tourism community award portrait britain lydbrook lifestyle art A striking photograph of a discarded sofa that unexpectedly transformed into a community landmark has earned the prestigious Portrait of Britain award. Captured by local photographer Alex Elton-Wall, the image features Amaya, … Read More
Huge Fire Engulfs Lydbrook Barn, Sending Smoke for Miles Saturday, April 19, 2025 lydbrook fire smoke barn gloucestershire investigation blaze damage structure cause A substantial barn fire occurred in Lydbrook on Saturday, April 19, with billowing smoke visible from a distance as the fire took hold of the structure. Four fire engines were dispatched, and it took three hours to bring the … Read More