The Forester

Since 1874, The Forester newspaper has been dedicated to the residents of the Forest of Dean. Originally named The Dean Forest Guardian, it was founded by Thomas Bright, who began his career as an apprentice printer with Charles Cooper Hough in Coleford. The newspaper was first published in Coleford.

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Planners urged to 'show humanity' over bungalow scheme

6 days ago | theforester.co.uk | Mark Elson

Abigail Smith speaking to councillors on the development control committee. (Forest of Dean District Council)FOREST planners were urged to “look beyond the letter of the law” to allow a new bungalow which would improve life for a man with multiple sclerosis. Abigail Smith and Gary McCreery were seeking permission to build the new home on land next to Rosemary Cottage in Hartpury.
Severn Bridge reopens after closure due to strong winds

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

The bridge, which spans the River Severn between junction two at Chepstow, in Wales, and junction one at Aust, in South Gloucestershire, was temporarily shut, causing severe delays and congestion, particularly on the M4 as drivers diverted towards the Prince of Wales Bridge.
Farmers Boy Inn celebrates 14 years of burger challenge

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

CHALLENGE: The Big Ugly Burger Challenge at The Farmers Boy Inn has been a local favourite for 14 years. (The Farmers Boy Inn)THE FARMERS Boy Inn in Longhope has become famous for its iconic Big Ugly Burger, a challenge that has drawn food lovers and daredevils from across the region for almost 14 years. Also in the newsThe burger, which features a whopping 2-pound patty, sits proudly between a bun of massive proportions, accompanied by a mountain of chips, salad, and crispy onion rings.
Severn Bridge closed in both directions due to strong winds

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

THE M48 Severn Bridge has been closed in both directions this morning due to high winds, causing widespread travel disruption on both sides of the River Severn. Also in the newsTraffic monitoring site Inrix confirmed the closure spans from junction two at Chepstow, in Wales, to junction one at Aust, in South Gloucestershire. Drivers are facing severe delays, with congestion building on the M4 as traffic diverts towards the Prince of Wales Bridge.
Lorry strikes railway bridge in Broadoak causing train delays

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

Train services through the Forest of Dean have now returned to normal after a lorry struck a railway bridge near the White Hart Inn in Broadoak earlier today.
New bungalow approved in Forest of Dean for family with special needs

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Carmelo Garcia

The site of the proposed bungalow (LDRS)Plans to build a new bungalow in a village near in the Forest of Dean have been given the go-ahead. Abigail Smith and Gary McCreery have been granted permission to build the new home on land next to Rosemary Cottage in Hartpury. Forest of Dean District Council recommended approving the proposals despite the site lying outside the village’s boundary and what is deemed open countryside.
Lorry strikes railway bridge in Broadoak causing train delays

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

TRAIN services through the Forest of Dean are facing major disruption this morning after a lorry struck a railway bridge near the White Hart Inn in Broadoak. Also in the newsA lorry wedged under a railway bridge near the White Hart Inn in Broadoak, causing major train disruptions. (Image: Martyn Nevin) (Martyn Nevin)The HGV became wedged under the bridge, forcing trains between Lydney and Cheltenham Spa to run at reduced speeds. Some services may be delayed or cancelled.
Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge set for July repair after flood damage

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

DAMAGE: Newerne Street Bridge in Lydney, partially closed after being damaged by flooding from Storm Bert and a subsequent car crash in December 2024. Repairs are set to begin on July 28. (Submitted)EIGHT months after Lydney’s Newerne Street Bridge was battered by floodwaters and further damaged in a car crash, repair work is finally set to begin this summer.
Experience M.R. James' ghost story at Bream Library event

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

READING: The StoryMongers performing a dramatic reading in Bream Community Library (Bream Community Library)BREAM Community Library will host a dramatic performance of Oh Whistle and I’ll Come to You, My Lad, one of the best-known ghost stories by renowned author M.R. James. Also in the newsThe event, presented by the acclaimed storytelling group the StoryMongers, will feature narration by Eddy Martin, accompanied by atmospheric live music composed and performed by Philip Gibbs.
Postal votes dispatched for Forest of Dean elections

1 week ago | theforester.co.uk | Luke Davis

DISPATCH: Postal votes for the upcoming Forest of Dean District and County Council elections are ready for dispatch, with over 12,800 ballot packs on their way to eligible voters across the district. (Forest of Dean District and County Council )POSTAL votes for the upcoming Forest of Dean District and County Council elections were dispatched on Monday, April 14, with more than 12,800 ballot packs now on their way to eligible voters across the district.