Mitcheldean Carnival Returns After 17 Years with Festival and Fete Thursday, July 16, 2026 mitcheldean carnival festival fete community tradition forestofdean parade morrisdancing family After a 17-year hiatus, the much-loved Mitcheldean Carnival is set to make its grand return this weekend in the Forest of Dean town. Once a staple of the community since the early 1960s, the carnival traditionally took place … Read More
Mitcheldean Carnival Returns After 17 Years with Exciting Festivities Thursday, July 16, 2026 mitcheldean carnival festival community tradition fete morrisdancing parade forestofdean events After a 17-year hiatus, the much-cherished Mitcheldean Carnival is making a triumphant return to the Forest of Dean this weekend. Once a highlight of the local calendar, the carnival was a staple event in Mitcheldean, with … Read More
Police Escort for Oversized Forklift Truck to Travel on M5 Through Gloucestershire Tuesday, May 27, 2025 gloucestershire m5 forklift abnormalload policeescort traffic transport convoy mitcheldean roadsafety Motorists in Gloucestershire are being alerted to an abnormal load moving through the area on Wednesday morning, May 28. A forklift truck, measuring 20 metres long and five metres wide, will be transported under police escort … Read More