World Kids Colouring Day is a hit
	4:31pm today
	CHILDREN at Uplands Primary School, Stroud, picked up their pencils and pens and took part in the first World Kids Colouring Day.

Driver killed horse and left rider in hospital

4:02pm today

A HORSE was killed and its rider seriously injured by a driver who collided with them after being seen speeding and chatting on his mobile phone, a court heard today.

Stonehouse news

12:18pm today

Stonehouse News Contact Lesley Williams with your community news on 01453 822684 Stonehouse History Group After a highly successful launch of the History Group last month, the next meeting takes place today, Wednesday, May 14 at 7.30pm in the Stonehouse Town Hall. There will four short talks on local topics including one on Beatrice Webb and another on World War Two pill boxes. People attending the meeting are asked to bring along any items of local interest that they would like to show. These could be photos, postcards or china etc. Should anyone want more information please contact Jim Dickson on 791182.

Eastington Primary is 'outstanding'

11:06am today

EASTINGTON Primary School was described as 'outstanding' and 'truly impressive' by Ofsted inspectors in its latest report.

Campbells Rambles

10:18am today

THEY say that some things in life are worth waiting for but sometimes they can be a disappointment too.

Schools compete in challenge

9:39am today

ST Rose's School and Thomas Keble School are taking part in the 2008 Fieldfare Kielder Challenge at Crickley Hill Country Park this week.

Kids get gardening

8:56am today

WHITMINSTER'S Highfield Garden World has joined forces with local primary schools to encourage children to enjoy gardening.

WWT photo competition

5:50pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Spring is here at the WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre so why not get out and capture the beauty of the season on camera?

Call for more foster carers

3:34pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Gloucestershire County Council is calling for more people in the county to come forward to foster children of all ages, particularly older children, teenagers and children with complex needs.

Don't waste spare food

12:05pm Saturday 10th May 2008

A new research report "The Food We Waste", published by WRAP (Waste & Resources Action Programme) today revealed that the average household in Gloucestershire throws out £420 of good food a year. For some families with children it can be as much as £610 - which could have helped pay household bills.

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