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On this day: Stroud Archive

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Stroud Archive

  • Feast is back

    AN ORGY of music, dance and feasting awaits Chalford this weekend. read more

  • Town's historic clock marks a timely bequest

    Grocer William Sims knew he would be remembered when early last century he bequeathed to Stroud the funds for a lasting monument in the middle of town. read more

  • Bids for MoD site are received

    THE FUTURE of a large proportion of land at Aston Down should be decided by Christmas, now that 15 bids for of the site are in. read more

  • Ben earns his motorcross spurs

    MOTOCROSS mad Ben Thompson might only be eight years old and stand not much taller than his bike but he's made a big impression on the national stage in only his first full year of competition. read more

  • Blaze wrecks pavilion

    FLAMES ripped through the roof of the pavilion in Oldends Lane, Stonehouse on Saturday evening causing over 50,000 of damage. read more

  • Those were the days...

    In the first of an occasional series of reminiscences, Les Pugh writes about his memories of the Stroudwater Canal more than 70 years ago, including how to catch and cook an eel read more

  • Medics save hanging man

    A HANGING man was saved from certain death by quick-thinking medics who just happened to spot him suspended from a cemetery tree. read more

  • Heartbreakers

    HEARTBREAKERS (15) In 1964 David Niven and Marlon Brando starred in a film called Bedtime Story. At the time it was given a crushing review, which said it was 'the most vulgar and embarrassing film of the year'. read more

  • Landlord battles to keep lights on

    PETTY bureaucracy could spell ruin for the landlord of a picturesque pub near Stroud unless a government inspector comes to the rescue. read more

  • It's Five Valleys Walk time again

    IN just a few weeks hundreds of people will be digging out their walking boots and gearing up for the annual Five Valleys Walk. read more

  • Burning desire for dragon

    A DRAGON is needed urgently to rescue a group of youngsters from potential embarrassment. read more

  • Running for Friends

    THE league of friends of Stroud Hospitals and the Health centre is the Stroud and District Athletic Club's chosen charity for this year's Puma Stroud Half Marathon on October 28th. read more

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