STUDENTS hoping to be the next Alexander McQueen will have the chance to show off their designs on the catwalk.This year's SGS College fashion show takes place at 7.30pm on Thursday, June 12 at the Brunel Goods Shed near Stroud Railway Station. Tickets
WITH the Fifa World Cup just around the corner, Stroud is braced for the big kick off on June 12. To mark the start of football's biggest competition the SNJ want you to be a part of a special feature to celebrate. If you're cheering on any
PLANS to build 112 homes and a park in sight of the setting for Cider With Rosie are now in the hands of an independent planning inspector following a public inquiry. The two-week planning inquiry into the proposed development at Baxter’s Field
CELEBRATIONS are in order for a Gloucestershire charity who have been awarded an £85,000 grant to continue their good work. Winston’s Wish, who are based in Cheltenham, are a charity for bereaved children and were pledged the money by St. James
OSCAR-winning actress Dame Judi Dench brought a touch of drama to Nailsworth when she was spotted shopping in the town on Saturday. Dame Judi popped into lingerie specialists KnickerBockers during her visit - a photo of which was posted on Twitter
A PLANNING inspector has given the district council six months to get its housing figures in order. The Stroud local plan sets out the strategy for new housing, employment and community development within the district until 2031. Planning inspector
RESIDENTS who were setting themselves up for a fight to protect a public open space can breathe a sigh of relief now plans have been withdrawn to build a wall around the area. A planning application to build a wall around Medieval Hall at the back
WHILE most student dreams of a gap year abroad end up resulting in something more of a ‘staycation’ one Stroud girl has been given the opportunity of a lifetime with foreign volunteering. Beth Townsend, 19, from Kings Road Rodborough, has earned
FOREST Green Rovers have signed former Mansfield Town left-back James Jennings on a two-year contract. The 26 year-old clocked up 33 League Two appearances with Mansfield Town last season and moves on a free transfer after making 46 appearances
A 35-year old motorcyclist died in a motorcycle accident near Hartpury, Gloucester yesterday. The accident happened in Lower Apperley and the man, from Newent, was pronounced dead at the scene by a doctor. Support was provided by paramedics
STROUD District Council will continue to be run by an alliance between the three minority parties. The Greens and the Liberal Democrats have agreed to support the Labour group and work together in order to run the council. Although the Conservatives
AFTER another meeting at the Comrades Club in Nailsworth in April, the various members have been hard at work preparing their respective events to commemorate the outbreak of 'The Great War' in 1914. The Remembering Rodborough group arranged a
FIREFIGHTERS were called to tackle a shed fire in Stroud this weekend. A crew of five attended a shed fire in the Bowbridge area of Stroud at 1.30am on Saturday, May 31. The incident commander confirmed the shed was severely damaged by fire
A STROUD motorcyclist has been killed while taking part in the Isle of Man TT. Bob Price, 65, was an experienced racer and died following a crash in the Supersport 1 race on Monday, June 2. A statement on the TT website from the Auto Cycle
LIBRARIES across the county are helping families with the very youngest children discover their heroes during National Bookstart Week. Bookstart is a national scheme for pre-school children aiming to help families discover the fun and excitement
6:51pm Bob Price - friends pay tribute to 'excellent mechanic and rider' Stroud motorcyclist Bob Price killed at Isle of Man TT 5:54pm RT
A CAR was stolen from the owner’s driveway in Slad over the bank holiday weekend. The red VW Fox was taken from an unclassified road off the B4070 Slad Road near Twynings Wood during the night of Sunday, May 25. Police later found the contents
DAMIAN Awford-Nash, head chef at Gloucestershire Cricket is currently battling against nine other chefs from England’s international cricket grounds, in Waitrose’s search for the best food in cricket. Each chef has submitted a dish from their ground
NEW owners of Minchinhampton’s Crown Inn are making some big changes the village pub, which will re-open in late summer. Property developer Daniel Andrews, 34, recently took charge of the premises alongside partner Louise Taylor, 40, and said a
