KFC May Finally Open in Forest of Dean After Years of Attempts Tuesday, April 7, 2026 kfcdrive-thru coleford forestofdean planning sustainability jobs litter traffic community development The Forest of Dean could soon welcome its very first KFC drive-thru, with plans for a new restaurant on the outskirts of Coleford set to be reviewed by the Forest of Dean District Council on April 14. The proposed site on … Read More
Fears Grow Over Forest of Dean Becoming Commuter Dormitories Amid Bristolians’ Influx Saturday, April 4, 2026 forestofdean commuting housing infrastructure traffic development bristol planning transportation community sport Concerns are mounting that towns and villages in the Forest of Dean are increasingly becoming commuter dormitories. This shift has been driven by rising house prices and worsening traffic congestion, especially following the … Read More
M5 Traffic Chaos as Tourists Head to South West for Easter Getaway – Live Updates Thursday, April 2, 2026 m5 traffic accidents delays crashes motorway roadclosures easter southwest tourism The M5 has been brought to a standstill this Easter weekend due to a series of incidents as tourists flock to the South West for their holiday break. Two separate crashes on the motorway have resulted in long delays, … Read More
Van driver punches and knocks out man in Gloucester road rage incident Thursday, April 2, 2026 roadrage assault van gloucester police investigation hospital tewkesbury attack traffic A road rage incident in Gloucester saw a van driver physically assault another motorist, leaving the victim unconscious. The confrontation unfolded on the evening of Saturday, March 28, at around 8:15 pm. According to police … Read More
Police Provide Update on Five-Vehicle Pile-Up on M5 Near Gloucester Tuesday, March 31, 2026 m5 gloucester police crash pileup motorway accident traffic emergency investigation Police have released new details following a major collision involving five vehicles on the M5 motorway near Gloucester. The serious pile-up caused significant disruption, leading to the closure of the motorway for almost an …
Lorry Collides with Cheltenham Bridge, Shedding Load and Halting Traffic Monday, March 30, 2026 cheltenham lorry bridge collision traffic police recovery roadclosure heightrestriction gloucestershire Traffic came to a complete standstill this evening after a lorry struck a railway bridge on St Paul’s Road near Carlton Road in Cheltenham. The incident occurred shortly after 6 pm, when the vehicle, carrying items on … Read More