THERE'S just a few days left for you to have your say on the future of public services in Gloucestershire. So far, around 2,000 people have told us what they think of the proposals, which include a fundamental change in how we deliver support in
CAKES, cards and bric a brac will be available at St Matthew’s Church coffee morning.The stalls will be in the church hall in Church Road, Cainscross, between 10am and 12noon on Saturday, August 9.Entrance fee is 20p and there will also be a raffle
RESURFACING works due to take place on Cainscross Road, Stroud, this summer has been delayed. At a meeting on Monday, July 14, Stroud Town Council heard that work was unlikely to happen before next year. County councillor Sarah Lunnon (Green, Stroud
THESE are exciting times at the farmers’ market office as we are in the process of a complete renewal of our 10-year-old website and database. The new website will be mobile phone and tablet friendly so it will be much easier to access
FOREIGN secretary Phillip Hammond visited the Stroud News & Journal office for a whistle-stop tour this afternoon, Thursday. After being shown around the newsroom in Lansdown, Mr Hammond sat down with reporter Kate Wilson to discuss his impromptu
A 33-YEAR-OLD carer who allegedly stole around £130,000 from two elderly women who have both since died will stand trial at Gloucester Crown Court, a judge ruled on Friday. Emma Carter, of Lanham Gardens, Quedgeley, has denied stealing £84,000 from
THOUSANDS of youngsters across the county have signed-up to this year’s Mythical Maze Summer Reading Challenge. The Summer Reading Challenge is a national reading scheme for children run by libraries over the summer holidays, which started on Saturday
CREWS were called to extinguish a shed fire in Stroud on Sunday. Firefighters remained at the property in the Square, Uplands for 30 minutes after being called at 2.30pm. The shed was severely damaged.
A QUEDGELEY man has been found not guilty of assaulting a woman who was seven months pregnant. Jamie Wright, 32, was accused of pushing Rhianon Goddard against a door on Thursday, February 20. Stroud magistrates heard on Monday how Mr Wright, of
THIS year’s Five Valleys Walk will feature a detour to celebrate the centenary of the birth of sculptor Lynn Chadwick. Walkers taking part in the Meningitis Now fundraising event on Saturday, September 28, can enjoy a one-off detour through the
JAMES has something he’s been meaning to tell you. He’s been putting it off for some time. You might want to sit down for this. James actually isn’t the stand-up comic you think he is. He’s going to reveal that he’s an undercover cop and always
Road safety charity the IAM is offering weekly motoring tips from Britain’s top advanced driver, Peter Rodger. As festival season approaches, he is advising on driving to your festival of choice as safely as possible. • Plan your route before
A TOWPATH trail challenge takes place on Sunday, August 10 along the Gloucester and Sharpness canal. The five or 10-mile sponsored walk from the Pilot Inn, Hardwicke to Frampton on Severn bridge starts at 9am. Families and groups are welcome.
ENJOY a summer fete being run by Grace Church in Quedgeley on Sunday, August 31 from 3pm until 6pm. There will be traditional games such as skittles and a coconut shy plus live music and a free barbecue. The fete will be held on the wooded glade
THE exhibition at the Museum in the Park, celebrating our 30th Anniversary, exceeded all of our expectations, attracting more than 500 visitors over the eight days.The subjects were many and varied, from workhouse to council house, photos old and new,
A MAN who repeatedly raped and sexually abused two young girls and indecently assaulted a boy was jailed for 20 years on Friday. Stephen Smith, aged 61, and formerly of Nailsworth preyed on one of the girls over a six year period from 1976 to 1982
DURING the heatwave many well meaning members of the public have seen fledgling birds outside of their nest. Most fledglings discovered by members of the public are mistakenly thought to be injured or abandoned, and subsequently moved from their
IN August, young people across the country will be reviewing their options further to receiving their GCSE or A-Level results. For some, the most desirable option may be to pursue a degree. However, university is not for everybody, and not all professional
THE EDINBURGH Festival Fringe starts on Friday with performers coming from all over the world – including a former reporter from Stroud. Five years ago, Alex Love, 30, left his job at the SNJ’s sister paper the Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
FUNERAL director Michelle Weare has marked ten years serving the Stroud community. Mrs Weare joined Philip Ford and Sons in Cainscross Road in 2004 after working as a personal assistant. Originally she had only planned to try the funeral profession
STROUD MP Neil Carmichael tried his hand at making his very own pizza while visiting Sainsbury’s in Dudbridge this week. Mr Carmichael visited the store in Dudbridge Road to shadow staff and learn about the training the company provides at its food
MEMBERS of the public are invited to hear song, readings and poems at the cenotaph in Park Gardens, Slad Road, Stroud on Monday, August 4 at 7.15pm. This marks the outbreak of the First World War. Stroud’s Songs of Change choir is organising
SPANIARDS and Italians Voted The Best Hosts Berlin, Germany 31/07/2014: English people are the second most popular travel companions in Europe, and the Spanish carry a good reputation as hosts and guests, a new pan-European poll from journey planning
ON the decision by a planning inspector to approve the contentious application by Gladman for 150 homes on Mankley Field in Leonard Stanley on appeal after it was were refused by Stroud District Council. Posted by Grains: District council is to blame
MADAM - May I through your letters page say a heartfelt thank you to all the wonderful volunteers, exhibitors and public who battled through the elements to keep Stroud Country Show open on Saturday. Everything was up and running before the huge
MADAM - I am attaching a photograph of a dog bin I took this afternoon at Bussage 'Pleasure Ground'. This bin is supposed to be emptied on Fridays. I have had several discussions with Council staff about this bin, its faulty design, the regularity
MADAM – An open letter to Neil Carmichael MP. Dear Neil – In my 76th year I reflect on life and people who think they know it all. I was fortunate to receive an education at Ardingly College, where the headmaster, the Rev George Snow (father to
THE Premiership Rugby 7s begins at Kingsholm tonight. The Cherry and Whites have named an exciting squad ready to take on Bath Rugby, Exeter Chiefs and London Irish in Pool B. The squad, lead again by Olly Morgan and Simon Lane, sees two faces
MADAM – Very sad news to hear that the development of 150 houses will go ahead at Mankley Field, Leonard Stanley. We would like to thank everyone who worked so hard and tirelessly on the village’s behalf, particularly Diane Odell, the action committee
MADAM – Can I start by congratulating The Baxters Field Action Group and commiserating with those who opposed Mankley Field. The latter was a dreadful decision which goes against every element of local democracy. Instead of Stroud’s MP bleating
MADAM – I would like to pass on my thanks, on behalf of my husband, Mike Baines, to David Weaver and several members of the public who happened to witness his cycling accident on July 1 in King’s Stanley and who stopped to help him. Particularly Hayley
MADAM – It is beyond belief that a man can steal £17,000 from his ex-employer, have 18 previous convictions for 43 various offences and virtually get away with little more than a slap on the wrist. I refer to the case (reported by SNJ, Sacked Driver
MADAM – I would like to say how well I empathise with the letter from Lee Prescott, How does anyone survive the risks? (23/7/14). My experiences were very similar, except the policeman, but I would like to add a couple of my own. Growing up at the
MADAM – After the fire and the explosions at the Nu-Pro factory in Thrupp on the evening of July 9, thick black acrid smoke obscured the sun and rolled past our homes for more than two hours. The air stank. The rubble continued to smoke for days.
MADAM – Your comment on recent planning decisions and conclusions fails to address the root cause of the problem and could misinform readers. All around Stroud, greedy developers are urgently applying and appealing decisions in order to build extensively
FIVE years ago Aled Thomas was busy scoring the winning try as Wales claimed the Rugby Sevens World Cup crown, writes Sacha Clayton. Now the new Gloucester Rugby signing is gearing up for the Premiership Rugby 7s and admits a repeat of his 2009
FOREST Green fans are in for a special treat next Thursday. In a first for Rovers followers, after the squad have taken their traditional team photo, a special “fans photo” with take place in the main East Stand (1.30pm) with players and any supporters
CHARLOTTE ELLIS enjoyed her best finish of the season when taking joint sixth place at the Royal Belgian Golf Federation LETAS Trophy, writes Danny Hall. Charlotte, from Cockleford and a member of Minchinhampton Golf Club, shot a two-over par total
MANY top international riders, including Zara Phillips, William Fox-Pitt and Tina Cook of Team GB, will be warming up for next month's World Equestrian Games at Gatcombe's Festival of British Eventing this weekend. Oliver Townend will also be in
ACTRESS and former Loose Women TV presenter Lisa Maxwell and her husband, Paul Jessup, said they were disappointed this week by the reaction of a small minority of people in their village who have complained about the renovation work on their Georgian
A FIRE in Hardwicke is being treated as suspicious. Rubbish was found burning at the Norwood Stores in Elmgrove Road East, on Sunday, July 13. It caused significant damage to the building and fencing. Anyone with information is asked to contact
LEADING professional Michael Watson, from Weymouth’s Wessex Golf Centre, won the two-day Forest Classic played at the Forest of Dean and Forest Hills Golf Clubs. Watson broke the Forest of Dean record by two shots with an opening round of 60 to
BRITAIN'S leading road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed the local authority areas that have performed best and worst for reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on their roads last year. The
