New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

With the aim of protecting local communities from the impacts of climate change while creating a 'haven' for wildlife, a proposed revamp of Cannop Ponds in the Forest of Dean is moving forwards in 2026, with new visualisations being released and the public asked to have their say before plans are finalised.

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'It’s exciting because you don’t know what you’re going to get' – two of world snooker's finest on Cheltenham's British Open

'It’s exciting because you don’t know what you’re going to get' – two of world snooker's finest on Cheltenham's British Open

Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

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Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Lilian Faithfull Care reflects on 80 years of improving lives for older people in Gloucestershire

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

Gloucestershire holiday operator makes pledge to absorb airline fuel surcharges permanent

New artisan bakery and coffee shop is opening in Stroud

New artisan bakery and coffee shop is opening in Stroud

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

New images detail Forestry England's vision for Cannop Ponds – with the public asked to help shape final plans

One of the Cotswolds' wackiest traditions is getting a new BFI-funded documentary

One of the Cotswolds' wackiest traditions is getting a new BFI-funded documentary

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Gloucestershire private hospital launches multi-million-pound robotic joint replacement surgery

Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

Full lineup revealed for Cirencester History Festival 2026 – with one week to go until tickets go on sale

'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

'It’s a celebration, in memory of people who have died, but full of joy' – walk under the stars for Sue Ryder this autumn

Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Rare aerial footage of GCHQ features in hit Channel 4 thriller starring Simon Pegg

Top 100 Gloucestershire business set to be acquired by Marco Capital

Top 100 Gloucestershire business set to be acquired by Marco Capital

Gloucester's craft beer and live music venue is closing

Gloucester's craft beer and live music venue is closing

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Navigation through Gloucester Docks could be restricted due to River Severn drought

Underground psytrance festival is coming to the Cotswolds this September

Underground psytrance festival is coming to the Cotswolds this September

Community bid to safeguard land next to King Charles III's Cotswolds estate rejected

Community bid to safeguard land next to King Charles III's Cotswolds estate rejected

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Win £150 to spend at Gloucester Quays this summer

Win £150 to spend at Gloucester Quays this summer

Ends Sunday 6 September 2026

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Discover Gloucester's authentic barbecue smokehouse that lives and breathes Southern hospitality

Discover Gloucester's authentic barbecue smokehouse that lives and breathes Southern hospitality

How Charlies Cheltenham is helping people in Gloucestershire enjoy their gardens for longer

How Charlies Cheltenham is helping people in Gloucestershire enjoy their gardens for longer

Cirencester's unique restaurant under canvas launches a la carte dining and a cosy new vibe for autumn

Cirencester's unique restaurant under canvas launches a la carte dining and a cosy new vibe for autumn

'It’s exciting because you don’t know what you’re going to get' – two of world snooker's finest on Cheltenham's British Open

'It’s exciting because you don’t know what you’re going to get' – two of world snooker's finest on Cheltenham's British Open

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'You can't put a price on time' – Nuffield Health patient shares his experience with bilateral robotic knee replacement

'You can't put a price on time' – Nuffield Health patient shares his experience with bilateral robotic knee replacement

The idea of having both knees replaced at the same time may seem daunting, but with Nuffield Health Cheltenham Hospital's advanced...

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9 of the most luxurious spa days in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

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9 of the best grassroots live music venues in Gloucestershire

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Yes, Prime Minister at Barn Theatre

Yes, Prime Minister at Barn Theatre

Giffords Circus tour 2026

Giffords Circus tour 2026

Dragonfly Festival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Dragonfly Festival at Slimbridge Wetland Centre

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this summer

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this summer

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Dom Joly's SpeakeaZy at The Steam & Whistle

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Unexpected experiences await at Gloucester Cathedral this autumn

Moreton Show 2026

Moreton Show 2026

Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Gloucester History Festival 2026 at Blackfriars Priory

Late Summer Open Garden Day at Badminton House September 2026

Late Summer Open Garden Day at Badminton House September 2026

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Wolf Hall Costume Exhibition at Berkeley Castle

Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 Meet the Judges event and Judges Insight Session

Gloucestershire Business Awards 2026 Meet the Judges event and Judges Insight Session

Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival 2026

Gloucester Cathedral Organ Festival 2026