Stroud News and Journal

Car raider who swiped items worth hundreds in one day Stroud spree named by court

A thief who stole from vehicles has been ordered to pay compensation to his victims.

UK rules on when people can and cannot park outside your house

Here are the rules in the UK around people parking in front of your home if there are no yellow lines.

Famous star who won hit BBC show to appear in Stroud

A WEST End star who won a famous BBC show is heading to Stroud as part of his latest tour.

Stroud mayor on planning changes and the town

COLUMN by Stroud mayor Tony Davey

Chalford teenager cycles 1,000km around Wales for mental health charity

A TEENAGER from Chalford is cycling around the whole of Wales to raise money for a charity supporting men in suicidal crisis

Popular Stroud pub to host Dolly Parton night as MP pays warm tribute

A STROUD pub is toasting the life and legacy of a country music legend with a special tribute night.

David Beckham and wife Victoria claim victory in

David and Victoria Beckham claim victory at their Cotswolds home.

Tractor fun afternoon taking place in Stroud

A fun-filled tractor afternoon is set to take place in Stroud

Stroud care home resident shares memories as she celebrates 100th birthday

A STROUD care home resident has celebrated her 100th birthday by sharing memories of a life filled with family, community and a variety of caree…

Stroud MP says families are paying too much for social care

COLUMN by Stroud MP Simon Opher

Festive welcome ready for German president from King and Queen at Windsor Castle

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender, will begin a three-day visit to the UK on Wednesday.

New food business opens in Stroud town centre

A NEW food business has opened in Stroud's Five Valleys Shopping Centre.

Poland marks 85th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s invasion

A solemn ceremony took place in Wielun, the first civilian target of German bombing in the small hours of September 1, 1939.

Festival to take place at site of former Stroud pub

VISITORS to the town centre will have seen that more boards are going up at the Market Tavern site on Union Street.

Army veteran, 88, aiming to cycle 1,000 miles to help friends

A KIND-hearted retired army veteran is aiming to cycle 1,000 miles in five months to help raise cash for his friends at a care home.

Brexit perfect opportunity to ban supertrawlers from UK waters, say campaigners

The controversial factory ships can be hundreds of feet long and ‘vacuum’ up huge quantities of fish every day.

Varadkar says big companies should pay their taxes as he meets Apple boss

Apple chief executive Tim Cook was in Dublin to accept an award for special recognition for investment in Ireland.

Spinal surgeon in warning to holidaymakers over water slide dangers

Evan Davies also warned travellers against shallow diving in areas they are not familiar with due to the risk of hitting submerged rocks.