Lydney12 hrs agoReform councillor apologises for 'racist' commentsMark Howard made the comments at a council meeting last year.12 hrs ago12 Feb 2026'Mum might still be alive without Tui errors'Karen Pooley, 64, from Gloucestershire, died after falling ill at a five-star resort in Cape Verde.12 Feb 20261 Feb 2026Families take legal action as British tourists dieA law firm says it is representing the families of six people who holidayed in Cape Verde.1 Feb 202623 Jan 2026Calls of 'shame on you' as new towns edge closerLocals say they fear the building of thousands of new homes will overload the area's infrastructure.23 Jan 202631 Dec 2025Abandoned phone box highlights 'rich' local historyThe structure has been transformed into a community museum for people to learn more about the area.31 Dec 202529 Nov 2025Small businesses give towns a 'sense of pride'Four towns in the Forest of Dean are joining a nationwide event to celebrate independent traders.29 Nov 202522 Nov 2025Community freecycle event expands to third siteThe "face-to-face" freecycle event is branching out to other locations in the county.22 Nov 202511 Oct 2025Town's air quality improves 'after 20mph speed limit'A council will remove the area from monitoring after three consecutive years of safer levels.11 Oct 20253 Oct 2025Child rapist jailed for 'horrendous' abuseMatthew Alexander is jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of 16 offences against two girls.3 Oct 2025...