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BBC Points West's film from 1965 takes a look at the new hi-tech industry that located to the Forest of Dean, attracted by grants and the availability of labour. Those tempted (if they were ...
More than 1,000 wild pigs now roam free in the Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, but they used to keep themselves hidden in the thick woodlands. Villagers have now reported that wild boar have been ...
It can now be confirmed hundreds of people in gleaming white trailers have descended on the Forest of Dean to film scenes from the hotly-anticipated Star Wars sequel. Speculation and excitement ...
There are only seven working coal mines in the Forest of Dean and the average age of the free miners edges ever higher (Photos David Cross) My guide Iain Jamieson is applying mindfulness ...
Council tax bills will rise to around £2,200 for the average property in the Forest of Dean. Forest of Dean District Council approved the 2.99% hike - meaning the average Band D property will ...
Ladders have been built in the Forest of Dean for dormice to get around the forest. Mini rope bridges have been installed in one of England's ancient forests to help hazel dormice travel safely ...