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Scorer takes four in Cinderford win
1+ hour, 21+ min ago (527+ words) MITCHELL Scorer took four wickets as Cinderford's bowlers tore into Sheepscombe to emerge winners by 52 runs. The Foresters had set a target of 148 but the home side were bowled out for 96 with more than 10 of their 40 overs still in hand....
Students arrive in style at John Kyrle High's prom
3+ hour, 22+ min ago (316+ words) A LARGE turnout at John Kyrle High last week saw students arriving in all of their finery in a parade of classic cars and other vehicles taking them to their prom. But the most unusual arrival was that of Charlotte…...
Beechenhurst to celebrate 'magical' 25th anniversary of Room on the Broom
22+ hour, 33+ min ago (233+ words) BEECHENHURST will welcome a special magical guest to its site, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Room on the Broom on Thursday, August 13. Forestry England is partnering with Magic Light to bring the Witch from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's much-loved…...
Cinderford woman denies racial motive for assaulting man
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (97+ words) Forest of Dean & Wye Valley Review Cinderford woman denies racial motive for assaulting man A 35 year old Cinderford woman has admitted assaulting a man twice in Gloucester last summer, but denies that the offences were racially motivated. Amy Cooper of…...
Trading Standards seizes unsafe 'squishy' toys
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (292+ words) GLOUCESTERSHIRE Trading Standards warned parents, carers and retailers to take extra care when buying popular "squishy" toys, after officers uncovered hundreds of unsafe products on sale across the county. During inspections carried out over the last three months, officers seized…...
Cinderford man arrest warrant for shoplifting and accused of assault
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (123+ words) A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Cinderford man who has admitted two shoplifting offences but denies a charge of assaulting a woman on the same day. Sydney Beach of Meadow Road, Cinderford, pleaded guilty at Cheltenham…...
Police patrols defy heatwave in Forest of Dean
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (321+ words) Police in the Forest of Dean continue community patrols and engagement amid soaring temperatures. POLICE officers have continued neighbourhood patrols across the north of the Forest of Dean despite soaring temperatures, maintaining a visible presence while engaging with residents and…...
'Oarsome' device makes a splash in Wye clean-up campaign
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (698+ words) CONTINUOUS water quality monitoring will become a reality on the River Wye, thanks to a partnership between a sports club and a local wastewater treatment firm. Ross Rowing Club linked with Haigh Environmental at a riverside gathering to launch the…...
University of Gloucestershire to host Family Fun Day
4+ day, 3+ hour ago (133+ words) A FAMILY Fun Day will take place at the University of Gloucestershire in late July, with lots on offer. On Sunday, July 6, Park Campus in Cheltenham will host children's games, a bouncy castle and live music between 10am to 3pm. Admission and…...
Forestry England urges public to prevent wildfires
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (292+ words) FORESTRY England has reminded the public to be wildfire aware, as the risk is still present. While the Forest of Dean is finally seeing a slight drop in temperatures, Forestry England said there is still an elevated risk of wildfires....