Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Under Consideration Friday, April 3, 2026 viaduct bridge closure repair forestofdean gloucestershire wyevalley heritage transport footbridge A new bridge might replace the aging Black Bridge to restore a vital pedestrian route over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, connecting Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, is a … Read More
Three Cheltenham Schools Close After Water Main Burst - Live Updates Wednesday, March 25, 2026 cheltenham schools watermain burst closure severntrent repair disruption emergency water In the early hours of the morning, a major water main burst has forced the closure of three schools in Cheltenham. Severn Trent Water was quickly alerted to the incident and has mobilized repair teams to address the issue. … 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
The Repair Shop Expert Faces Woodworm Woes While Restoring Sentimental Beer Pumps Wednesday, February 25, 2026 repair restoration woodworm willkirk beerpumps sentimental heirloom bbc therepairshop restorer In the latest episode of BBC’s beloved series The Repair Shop, fans were treated to another heartfelt restoration journey as experts breathed new life into cherished heirlooms. Among the team, expert restorer Will Kirk, who … Read More
BBC The Repair Shop Fans Moved to Tears by Touching Teddy Bear Restoration Friday, January 16, 2026 repair teddy restoration emotional premature childhood bbc therepairshop wappy sentimental Viewers were deeply moved after a man’s cherished childhood teddy bear was lovingly restored on The Repair Shop On The Road. In the latest episode of the BBC spin-off, which travels around the UK, Robert shared the story of … Read More
Gloucestershire Ranks Among England’s Top 16 for Road Repairs Thursday, January 15, 2026 gloucestershire roads highways potholes maintenance infrastructure investment repair council transport Gloucestershire has been named one of the top 16 counties in England for road maintenance, according to a new national highways performance map released by the Department for Transport (DfT). While council leaders are pleased … Read More