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BBC News
5 days ago
- BBC News
Girl, 16, 'strangled to unconsciousness by stranger' in Coleford
A man choked a teenage girl to the point of unconsciousness when she tried to break up an argument, police have attacker, thought to be in his late teens, was not known to the 16-year-old, who was said to have been extremely distressed by the Police said the attack happened near a Texaco garage in Coleford in the Forest of Dean, at about 19.30 BST on 31 girl was walking with a friend when she heard a man having an argument with another man and tried to de-escalate it, police said, before one of them turned on her and strangled her. She had no serious injuries but was taken to hospital as a precaution. Investigators are now trying to find the two men. One was white with tanned skin and blond hair, 5ft 9in to 6ft tall, and between 16 and 18 years old. He was wearing a green second man was white, between 17 and 20 years old, and the same height. He was dressed in black. He had brown hair, shaved shorter at the bottom and longer on top, and facial are also trying to trace a member of the public who helped the girl after the attack on Old Station have asked for anyone who was in the area between 19:00 BST and 20.30 BST to contact them.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Severn Trent sorry as hole in Lydney garden left for weeks
A water company has apologised after digging a hole in a garden to fix a sewer but doing "very little" on the repair for more than a Luther, who lives in Lydney in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, had issues with a sewage pipe backing up in his garden for Trent came to fix it on 11 June but after digging a hole and removing the top half of the pipe have done very little, according to Mr Luther.A spokesperson for Severn Trent apologised for the delays but said it was a "complex repair" and they will sort it out "as soon as possible". The smell has had an impact and with the recent hot weather Mr Luther has seen a significant increase in flies around his property."It's the smell, the heat and the weather, with it being left open," Mr Luther sewage pipe runs up a hill connecting to half a dozen houses and is causing them problems as Fennells lives next door to Mr Luther and has found sewage backing in the pipe."When it blocks up it backfills up through the system back into our house," Mr Fennells said, adding they "can't come outside in the garden, the partner's been ill with it because of the smell and so many flies". A 'complex' repair A spokesperson for Severn Trent said they want to "apologise for delays to this complex repair"."Our teams had initially dug down to expose the sewer pipe on 11 June with a view to clearing the pipes and removing any defects."Unfortunately, our crews later discovered that due to how the pipe was originally laid out, we required a specialist team and equipment, so as not to cause any damage to the network."The water company said they will get a specialist team and equipment in as soon as possible.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
'Going to be special' - EMF to headline Cindyfest
Legendary 90s band EMF are due back in their home county of Gloucestershire for a homecoming performance later. The Cinderford group will headline Cindyfest, a free event featuring a number of local bands on two stages. EMF, which started in the Forest of Dean and are known for their hit single Unbelievable, was honoured with a blue plaque in the town earlier this year. Singer James Atkin said band had recently been touring the United States and they could not wait to be home. "We're really excited, it's been such a long time since we've played in the Forest and in our home town," Atkin said. "I think it's going to be special." More news stories for Gloucestershire Listen to the latest news for Gloucestershire The alternative rock band came to prominence in the 1990s, with Unbelievable reaching number three on the UK singles chart and number one in the US. In March, Cinderford Town Council unveiled a blue plaque on the side of Cinderford Clock Tower in honour of the band. Band member Ian Dench said: "When we did the blue plaque thing, I can remember driving up those windy roads from Gloucester and it reminded me of where we started and the excitement that I felt of going to the Forest." A big crowd is expected in the town centre for EMF's performance which kicks off at 21:00 BST. "People of the Forest, they're just up for it, just like the boys from EMF," Dench said. "Everyone's up for it and we're going to have a great time." Follow BBC Gloucestershire on Facebook, X and Instagram. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630. Musicians 'overwhelmed' by blue plaque in hometown
BBC News
12-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Legendary 90s band EMF to headline Cindyfest in Gloucestershire
Legendary 90s band band EMF are due back in their home county of Gloucestershire for a homecoming performance Cinderford group will headline Cindyfest, a free event featuring a number of local bands on two which started in the Forest of Dean and are known for their hit single Unbelievable, was honoured with a blue plaque in the town earlier this James Atkin said band had recently been touring the United States and they could not wait to be home. "We're really excited, it's been such a long time since we've played in the Forest and in our home town," Atkin said."I think it's going to be special." The alternative rock band came to prominence in the 1990s, with Unbelievable reaching number three on the UK singles chart and number one in the March, Cinderford Town Council unveiled a blue plaque on the side of Cinderford Clock Tower in honour of the member Ian Dench said: "When we did the blue plaque thing, I can remember driving up those windy roads from Gloucester and it reminded me of where we started and the excitement that I felt of going to the Forest."A big crowd is expected in the town centre for EMF's performance which kicks off at 21:00 BST."People of the Forest, they're just up for it, just like the boys from EMF," Dench said."Everyone's up for it and we're going to have a great time."
Daily Mail
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Escape To The Country's Jules Hudson breaks silence on 'difficult year' - admitting he 'has never come to terms with' three devastating bereavements that rocked his family
Jules Hudson admitted it had been a 'difficult year' to fans as he acknowledged the deaths of three family members. The BBC star, 55, is a fan-favourite with viewers at home and joined the long-running property programme all the way back in 2007. After initially briefly pursuing a career as an army officer, Hudson moved into TV production in 1996, focusing on historical programmes. Jules also fronts Yorkshire Farm on Channel 5, and starred in its latest episode on Thursday night. During the show, he shared insight into his grief with viewers as he embraced the healing power of nature. While walking through the Forest Of Dean, he candidly told fans: 'The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean have long been my go-to place for some peace, serenity and me time.' Looking at the camera, he continued: 'It's been a difficult year, so today I've come here for a bit of woodland walk therapy.' In recent years Jules has suffered multiple family bereavements, from losing his dad Clifford before the passing of his two beloved Labradors to cancer. Continuing to address his pain, Jules said: 'This has been quite a year for me in one way or another. 'My father died almost a year to the day today. I don't think I've ever really come to terms with that or really grieved for him. 'One of the last times I came here, I had my youngest Labrador, Teddy, with me. Teddy's now no longer with us either, we've lost both of them. I found myself today almost looking round for him.' Jules added that 'we just keep going' and 'look to the next sunrise' as he moved on with the show. The dad-of-one was previously comforted on air by his Winter On The Farm co-host Helen Skelton around the time of his father's passing. Helen, 41, said: 'I'm so sorry for your loss. Jules previously shared a rare snap of his young son as they enjoyed quality time together 'I'm so sorry as your friend... as adults you don't sit down and talk about this stuff because you're a stiff upper lip kind of guy.' Jules lives with his other half Tania in Herefordshire and they share a young son together called Jack. He opened up about the battle of juggling a busy TV career while finding time for family, especially his son. Jules told the Daily Express: 'I've got a young son, we've got our own life here in Hertfordshire that is very dear to us, so you know, trying to balance it all can be difficult but it's a partnership, it's a team effort through the family. 'We all understand it, we have mortgages to pay and bills to pay and all the rest of it, it is our working life. It's not easy but that's the trouble every family in the country faces lets be honest, you just have to work hard and play.' Jules shared a sunnier family update earlier this month, posting a clip to his Instagram account with his 10-year-old son, Jack. He captioned the post with: 'So, last weekend Jack and I popped down to @warehouse701 in search of a little project; Jack's do-er-upper! We'd love your help if you can! Calling all vintage mower experts!' Jules opened the video showing Jack with his arm over his father's shoulder and explained that they were starting a new project together. 'Well folks look at this, Hudson and son are busy this weekend as indeed are thousands of families right across the country making good use of this weather and we are focusing on our garden,' he said. Jules then went on to reveal that the pair were going to pick up a vintage lawn mower that they were going to fix up. 'I think this is going to be a long job,' Jack commented as he inspected the item. During the video, Jules let slip a sweet nickname for his son and called him 'Jack Jack'. Fans rushed to comment on the video and one remarked how similar the father-and-son duo were. They said: 'This is adorable Jules because of Jack Jack, he's so grown up and what a gorgeous mini me he's become!'; 'This is wonderful!! Boys need a good project and having a great dad to help is marvellous to see.'; 'Yay for Jack - good luck for the project Jack and Jules. And Jack please come back and tell us how you get on.';
