Shock as Driver Arrested After £50k Damage to Bridge Faces No Further Action Thursday, October 2, 2025 lydney newerne bridge damage crash arrest investigation prosecution infrastructure accountability In a surprising turn of events, a driver arrested after causing over £50,000 worth of damage to Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge early last December will face no further action. The incident left the historic bridge … Read More
Rugby: Ex-Gloucester Star Jake Polledri Shines as Cinderford Triumphs; Lydney Maintains Unbeaten Streak; Matson Secures Road Win; Newent Narrowly Prevails; Drybrook Draws; Stow and Levens Celebrate Victories; Community Cups and Women's League Updates Thursday, September 25, 2025 cinderford polledri rugby national2west lydney matson newent drybrook stow levens sport Cinderford continued their strong start to the new rugby season with a convincing 25-12 victory over the previously unbeaten Exeter University side at Bell Sports and Rugby Park. Former Gloucester star Jake Polledri was … Read More
Kidnap and Assault Connected to White BMW Sighted in Lydney Town Centre Tuesday, August 19, 2025 kidnap assault lydney police investigation victim captivity bmw towncentre witnesses Authorities are investigating a serious case of kidnapping and assault linked to a white BMW seen in Lydney town centre. According to police reports, the victim was forcibly held captive before being assaulted, prompting an … Read More
Five-Figure Cost of Town Bridge Repairs to Be Recovered from Driver’s Insurance Sunday, August 17, 2025 lydney bridge repairs damage insurance roadclosure cost driver incident transport In December last year, a driver ignored a clearly posted road closure sign and damaged a bridge in Lydney town centre. The incident resulted in substantial repairs costing five figures. Authorities have confirmed that the … Read More
Residents Warned After Suspicious Man Spotted Inspecting Cars and Homes in Lydney Tuesday, July 15, 2025 lydney police alert suspicious incident torch vehicle theft community crime Police have issued a warning to residents of Lydney after a suspicious man was spotted examining cars and homes in the area. The incident took place in the early hours of July 10, around 3 a.m., on Templeway West. According … Read More
Live: Widespread Power Outage in Lydney Affects Thousands Wednesday, July 2, 2025 powercut electricity outage lydney engineers highvoltage utilities restoration inspection emergency Thousands of residents in Lydney are currently experiencing a power outage due to a high-voltage fault. Utility engineers are on-site working diligently to identify and resolve the problem as quickly as possible. The cause of …