Stroud News and Journal - news from Stroud, Stonehouse, Nailsworth and across the Five Valleys

Stephen McGoldrick

IN THE DOCK: Roundup of magistrates' court results

PUB SPY: The Crown Inn at Church Enstone

Six of the best events to put in your calender

READERS RECOMMEND: The cosiest pub in your area

JOHN LIGHT: Where is the best village shop in the region?

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Fire on third floor of Stroud house

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Rapist absconds from open prison

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Missing 77-year-old Shurdington woman found safe

OPINION: We are all ultimately gender-neutral says Nicky Ferry

17 events taking place near you this week

DAVID DREW: Charities a lifeline for families in the summer

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‘Intrusive’ street light keeps residents awake

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John Light: Why sell fruit which is like a cricket ball?

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IN THE DOCK: 4 stories from crown court this week

Man who breached suspended sentence by assaulting woman spared jail

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Rare, beautiful tiger moth spotted in Stroud

Jordan takes up puppetry thanks to Barnwood Trust grant

Stroud Book Festival tickets now on sale

Last chance to sample raclette at Stroud Farmers' Market

AS IT HAPPENED: A-level results day 2019

Archway School celebrates improved results

Wycliffe College achieves best ever A-level results

Stroud High School thrilled with fantastic A level results

Students fundraise for charity as part of National Citizen Service

Marling School celebrates brilliant A-level results

Tributes paid to 'one in a million' - Jennie Evans

Clive 'Clover' Bushell charms Stroud with his romantic ballads

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Drink driver from Stroud banned for four years

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Pedestrian nearly hit by car in road rage incident

Dad with artificial heart wins 'blue badge fight'

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Five generations of Stroud family fundraise for Sue Ryder hospice

Warning of suspicious men in the Stroud area

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LIVE: Reaction as councillors uphold decision to close 2 Stroud care homes

Smallest house in the Cotswolds up for sale

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Gloucestershire police officer admits making 9,000 indecent images of children

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Two Stroud care homes will shut after bid to stop closures fails

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Music event will celebrate life of Jamie Fletcher

Margaret donates 15-inches of hair to cancer patients

Hot air balloons take to skies over Stroud

Twelve budget-friendly activities to help you through the rest of the holiday

Stroud drug-driver banned and fined £120

Woman searches for Stroud half-brother she never knew she had

Man, 51, dies after being hit by train near Cam and Dursley

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Missing Nailsworth man found safe

M5 fatal crash victim was a 32-year-old man

Police warning after driver flips car near Birdlip

Man cuts off a meter of dreadlocks in aid of animal sanctuary

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Driver taken to hospital after crash on M5

Stroud man jailed after 100mph police pursuit

Stroud District Council adopts Unite Construction Charter

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Classic car rally for funeral of school teacher Jane 'Beck' Barrett

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A rare pink grasshopper spotted in Cashes Green

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PRIDE OF THE COTSWOLDS 2019: Headteacher with a ‘true passion’

IN THE DOCK: Roundup of magistrates' court results

HOME OF THE WEEK: Gorgeous garden at detached £350k property in Stonehouse

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PUB SPY: The Old Boathouse Pub at South Cerney

READERS' RECOMMEND: The best ice cream in your area

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JOHN LIGHT: Public misled over plans for Waterloo car park

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Person hit by train between Cheltenham and Bristol

Westonbirt to feature on set of special stamps

New cycle trail planned between Stonehouse and Nailsworth

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DAVID DREW: Universal Credit rules are inhumane

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IN THE DOCK: 4 cases from crown court this week

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A happy ending for story of Stroud war refugee

JOHN LIGHT: I'm impressed by our new prime minister

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Police release more details of fatal M5 crash

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Stroud woman admits assaulting female police officer

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Dramatic video shows car engulfed in flames on common

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Brexit Party announces Stroud District candidate

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WHAT'S ON: 13 events taking place this week

Six beer festivals coming up in your area

PRIDE OF THE COTSWOLDS 2019: Headteacher with a ‘true passion’

Sport

Forest Green player ratings as Mondal and Grubb turn the screw in 1-0 win over Grimsby

Forest Green 1 Grimsby Town 0 - REACTION AND RECAP: Mark Cooper's verdict after Junior Mondal goal sends Rovers joint top

Forest Green v Grimsby Town: Live matchday blog

ON THE WHISTLE: Forest Green 1 Grimsby Town 0 Mondal steps off the bench to pinch it for Rovers

TEAM NEWS: Adams, Woolacott, Godwin-Malife and Stevens start for Forest Green against Grimsby

Dom Bernard: The experience of Matt Mills is key to helping this young Forest Green squad

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Sport

Watch in full: Forest Green manager Mark Cooper's press conference ahead of Grimsby Town

LOWDOWN: Baby-faced Forest Green are finding their feet

Buy your Forest Green tickets now for Carabao Cup tie versus Premier League Bournemouth

VOTE: What do you think will be the outcome of Forest Green's match against Grimsby Town?

Shortwood United 14 New College Swindon 1 Wood boss magnanimous in victory

Forest Green to travel to Premier League AFC Bournemouth in Carabao Cup second round

Carabao Cup Charlton 0 Forest Green 0 (FGR win 5-3 on pens) Bristol City loanne keeper is Forest Green's penalty shootout hero

Carabao Cup: Charlton Athletic 0-0 Forest Green - Rovers win 5-3 on penalties in pictures

Seven Forest Green changes for tonight's game against Charlton

Forest Green boss Mark Cooper says Charlton Athletic game is a 'free shot'

Five-star Stonehouse delight boss Orsborn

CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Forest Green's 1-1 at Walsall

Forest Green player ratings as Thomas shines and Winchester catches the eye in draw at Walsall

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Brimscombe come from behind in FA Cup

Scrivens praises Shortwood after FA Cup fightback

GREEN LIGHT: A point at Walsall is a fine achievement, insists FGR fan John Light

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Watch Mark Cooper's post-match press conference – Walsall 1-1 Forest Green

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National sport

Live: Day five of the second Ashes Test

Leandro Trossard relieved to get first Brighton goal

Watford goalkeeper Foster pleased to see Hornets working on their sting

De Bruyne confused by new handball rules after Man City are denied late winner

I wasn’t walking too well – Halfpenny’s Wales call came after gruelling workout

Ceballos keen to showcase talents during Arsenal stay

Jurgen Klopp happy to see Liverpool avoid ‘banana skin’ at Southampton

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Business News

Family-run gym in Stroud in the final for national award

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: From minister visits to lingerie shows - Jono Rooke on life in PR

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IAN MEAN: Apprenticeship Levy is a fiasco

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: Paul Drabble: from advising Coca-Cola to Gloucestershire firms

Boss store opens at Gloucester Quays

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National news

Tens of thousands flood Hong Kong park in latest protest

Boris Johnson to tell Merkel and Macron there must be new Brexit deal

British daredevil ‘thrilled’ to set new cycling speed record of 174mph

Detectives given extra 36 hours to quiz suspects in death of Pc Andrew Harper

Minister dismisses Whitehall dossier on no-deal Brexit as ‘scaremongering’

IS claims responsibility after 63 killed in Kabul wedding suicide bombing

Search resumes for six-year-old boy missing in river

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