'The boar are taking over'

THE Forestry Commission's deputy surveyor, Kevin Stannard, says his authority would like to cull hundreds more wild boar - but has not been 'given a mandate' to do so by the public.

Mr Stannard said: "We have to take our lead from the commun... read on

Costs of £16k for Tesco inquiry

THE COST of defending the planning appeal for the new Tesco store in Coleford is £16,041. read on...

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'Our town needs better gateways'

BETTER gateways are to be provided into Newent – because some people don’t know where the town actually starts and ends. read on...

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Wyedean School placed into special measures

IT may be some time since Harry Potter author JK Rowling attended Wyedean School, but following its ‘Inadequate’ inspection grading it can no longer live off its past glories. read on...

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Targets not met as badger cull called off

AFTER a number of protester arrests and an extension to the original period, the badger cull in Gloucestershire has being called off because experts have not been able to kill enough of the animals to meet targets. read on...

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Balding signs for Cinderford

FORMER Gloucester rugby captain Adam Balding has signed for Cinderford for the remainder of the season.

Talks between the Forest Club and Balding have been ongoing since September. Balding wa... read on

'Batting can rule your personality' says James

FORMER Lydney, Glamorgan and England cricketer Steve James has admitted that there were ‘huge tracts of his playing career that he did not enjoy’. read on

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Town get campaign back on track

CINDERFORD Town secured back-to-back wins for the first time since the opening week of the season after seeing off Guildford City and Evesham United i... read on

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Derby passion shocks coach

DRYBROOK coach Fraser McArdell says he was surprised by the ferocity of his first Forest derby with Berry Hill.

A crowd of around 500 saw th... read on

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Adams: Hard work at training paid off

CINDERFORD centre Jack Adams hailed the work of his teammates and claimed their 39-32 win over Fylde in Saturday’s National League 1 clash was down to... read on

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