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
Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
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
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
Motorists Urged to Plan Ahead as Fallen Trees Close A466 Wye Valley Road Saturday, January 17, 2026 a466 gloucestershire roadclosure falleantrees wyevalley traffic transport safety woodlandtrust highways Motorists are being advised to plan alternative routes after the A466 Wye Valley Road in Gloucestershire was closed following fallen trees blocking the roadway. Gloucestershire County Council confirmed that the stretch … Read More
The Day Clare Balding Spotted a ‘Big Cat’ Near the Gloucestershire Border Saturday, July 26, 2025 bigcats gloucestershire wyevalley clarebalding sightings wildlife cotswolds folklore mystery animals Reports of ‘big cat’ sightings have sparked intrigue across Gloucestershire and its surrounding regions, fueled by eerie encounters and even claims of DNA evidence following a sheep attack in the Cotswolds. Among … Read More