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Preferred new council names put forward

Jun 11, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The preferred names of Gloucestershire’s future councils and...

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Talks over future of Forest of Dean high school

Jun 10, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Talks are underway over the future of a...

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Forest sculpture trail marks 40 years

Jun 8, 2026

The Forest of Dean Sculpture Trail is marking its 40th anniversary this year. The outdoor...

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Calls for solution to village’s parking woes

Jun 8, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There are urgent calls for a solution “before...

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Cyclist was intentionally knocked off their bicycle

Jun 5, 2026

Police are appealing for information following a report that a cyclist was intentionally knocked off...

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Villagers blast council over ‘insulting’ nature strategy amid 3,500-home plan

May 26, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Gloucestershire residents have blasted the launch of a...

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Forest of Dean’s first KFC drive-thru is approved

May 13, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Forest of Dean will soon be getting...

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Decision on Forest of Dean quarry saw shed plans

May 7, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Plans to allow the 24 hour use of...

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Fears new town could be built on ‘high risk’ gas zone

May 6, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A planned 3,500-home new town off the A417...

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Police investigate serious collision near Brierley

May 5, 2026

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in the Forest of Dean yesterday morning...

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Forest of bids for UNESCO status

May 5, 2026

The Forest of Dean is seeking recognition as a UNESCO Biosphere. An initial nomination has...

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Calls for 40mph limit to stop ‘bloody carnage’ on roads

May 5, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A 40mph speed limit on roads in the...

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Frustration over long-standing derelict village hotel

Apr 30, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter There is serious frustration over a derelict hotel...

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Ancient Bronze Age axe discovered in Forest of Dean

Apr 29, 2026

A rare Bronze Age axe head has been uncovered in woodland near Brierley in the...

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Village fallout ‘just silly’ as no confidence vote set for councillors

Apr 29, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A huge falling out on a Gloucestershire parish...

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Fire service issues water safety warning as warmer weather arrives

Apr 28, 2026

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to stay safe around water as part...

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Forest of Dean biosphere fears spark call for ancient right to be re-confirmed

Apr 27, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter The Forest of Dean’s bid for Unesco biosphere...

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Woman lucky to be alive after lightning strikes her home

Apr 27, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter A Gloucestershire woman is lucky to be alive...

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Village poll to remove remaining members of turmoil-stricken parish council

Apr 24, 2026

By Carmelo Garcia – Local Democracy Reporter Forest of Dean villagers will be voting next...

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Woman dies following two-vehicle collision in the Forest of Dean

Apr 24, 2026

A woman has died following a collision in the Forest of Dean earlier this week...