Fire Brigade
Witnesses say firefighters were held up for two hours while a solar-farm control hut burned near Awaisi Mansion. Police were called; no arrests were reported.
Discarded Oil
Sedbury dog walkers say pets have needed vet treatment after contact with discarded oil on Offa’s Dyke Walk, and that Environmental Health has not fixed the problem.
The Forest
Residents in the Forest of Dean say public safety and environmental complaints are not being handled properly, pointing to a loose-dog report, pollution concerns, and uneven building inspections.
Arson Attack
A witness says a hedgerow next to Awaisi Mansion was set alight late Tuesday, a man ran towards the mansion, and police left behind a glass container thought to contain accelerant.
Housing Market
Residents and agents say noise, speeding and late-night fireworks are putting buyers off in Sedbury Park. One homeowner says a home they valued at £1.2 million drew an offer of half that.
