Burglars made off with a safe from a property in Stonehouse today (Friday, February 8). The burglary took place between 9am and 12pm in Midland Road. Burglars got in through the back door and took a grey 18” floor safe containing cash and documents
One lane of the M5 remains closed to allow emergency pothole repairs to be carried out. The closure is in place on the M5 southbound between junctions 19 and 20. A second lane had earlier been closed but has since reopened ahead of the road being
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash in which a pregnant woman’s car ended up facing the wrong way on the M4. It happened at about 6.40pm on Wednesday, February 6 on the M4 westbound between junctions 18 for Bath and 19 for Bristol.
A beloved family cat has gone missing from her home in Stroud, and her owners are worried. Pepper, a tabby cat, is from Ashway Court in Cainscross and has been missing since yesterday (Thursday, February 7). If you spot Pepper please call Sarah
Last week the whole of the west country awoke to beautiful scenes after snow fell throughout the night. One by one schools announced that they would remain closed (with a few remarkable exceptions) and roads proved to be impassable. With the
FOREST Green boss Mark Cooper has explained Tahvon Campbell's departure from the New Lawn. The striker, who's netted five times for Rovers this season, was loaned out to Gillingham on transfer deadline day. Competition for places is fierce up
Drivers are likely to experience delays on the Cainscross Road in Stroud today (Friday, February 8). The planned roadworks are about to start and two-way lights have been fitted to control the traffic. Wales and West Utilities Ltd are responsible
CALUM Wands and his Gloucestershire FA Under-18 management team insist they are doubly determined to secure the South & West Counties Championship crown after their disappointing FA County Youth Cup exit, writes Simon Parkinson. The county’s
A men's only singing group will visit Lansdown Hall in Stroud after several performances at prestigious venues. The Magnificent AK47 have been together for 10 years and boast a range of material that often brings laughter and a touch of amateur
From serving vegan ice cream to marking Christian Doidge, Shortwood captain Joe Tryner is making great strides on and off the pitch. Ashley Loveridge caught up with the commanding 20 year-old centre-back to discuss his career to date. AL: Where
An outbreak of equine flu has forced the cancellation of all British racing yesterday, with races expected to be suspended until at least next Wednesday and horse owners are being urged to be vigilant to any symptoms. Equine influenza is a highly
Orangutans share more than 96 per cent of their DNA with humans, but sadly they are now critically endangered. They are one of the largest mammals on earth and are about seven times as strong as humans, with powerful arms and feet that allow them
SAM Viggers is hanging up his rugby boots as a player and coach. Viggers has played for a plethora of clubs during his 24 years in the game. The former Gloucester, Coventry, Stroud, Painswick and Minchinhampton star sat down with Ashley Loveridge to
A TRAIN company is testing out the theory that adults will take more notice of safety announcements if they are spoken by a child. Later this month, younger voices will be heard at several GWR stations. A variety of messages such as advising
Although most people would never attempt to get behind the wheel of a car after a few alcoholic drinks, some do exceed the drink driving limit. So, we have put together a rundown of possible penalties if you are caught over the limit and provided
The Trust which runs Gloucestershire’s three main hospitals has gone from ‘requiring improvement’ to ‘good’, a health watchdog has said. The Care Quality Commission’s inspection at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital and Cheltenham General Hospital shows
Voting is now open for the Young Kennel Club's fundraiser of the year - and a Stroud High student is on the ballot after raising over £3,000 to save unwanted dogs on the streets. Georgie, a Year 9 from Stroud High School, is a regular competitor
With the help of a Stroud geographer, a rural village in Uganda is undergoing a project that will transform livelihoods - and they need our help. Dr Nicholas James has teamed up with Genevieve Asomo, who was born in Ghana - together they will sustainably
A WOMAN is looking for answers about a friend that she has found out got cancer after they lost touch. Carol Steedman, who lives in Edinburgh, is hoping to reconnect with Clive Benson, a piano tuner based in Stroud for a time. She knew Clive
Pancakes will be served in Nailsworth next month when the town's primary school holds its grand opening of a revamp. Pupils, parents and staff at Nailsworth C of E Primary School are preparing to celebrate their newly expanded reception area, complete
Have you got powers of deduction to rival Sherlock Holmes? Fancy yourself as a real life Gil Grissom? Then this could be the job for you. Gloucestershire Police are looking to recruit Scenes of Crime Officers (SOCOs). The job is to keep the people
MR WILSON, I would like to thank you and Jaye McGowan for publishing a very fair and balanced article on the virtues of our vegan sausage rolls compared with those of Greggs, writes Ray Hill, proprietor of Sunshine Health Shop and reader. So much
