FORMER Forest Green striker James Norwood is the leading goalscorer in the top five divisions of English football. Norwood,28, has plundered 24 goals in all competions this season - putting him ahead of the likes of Mohamed Salah and Sergio Aguero
A compromise has been struck between the council and a developer over a green space the latter turned into a car park without permission. Back in October neighbours to Lewiston Mill in Brimscombe were angered when they spotted an area of bushes
A diverse group of people from right in the heart of Stroud's community is working hard to ensure that plans to further develop the canal really do provide something for everyone. Earlier this year, Heritage Lottery awarded £842,000 towards the
BRIMSCOMBE and Thrupp made it five Hellenic Premier League wins in a row as they came from behind to beat struggling Tuffley Rovers. Sam Prior's side fell behind on the stroke of half time after a Kieran Alder's free-kick found the back of the net
Here are the six comedy events that we've picked out in this week's SNJ (Feb 20) if you're looking for a laugh over the next few weeks. Giggle with Chris McCausland, Thursday, March 28 King’s Head, Cirencester Chris is blind, has been performing
Arlingham WI with a talk entitled 'How clever is the Honey Bee'? THE meeting opened with the financial report followed by a variety of activities on offer; these included a talk on Richard III, a workshop on planning your programme, a New Speakers
All aboard for Jamie’s Ark A NEW worship group designed specifically for toddlers was launched at Saint James’ Church, Quedgeley last week. The worship led by Revd Jenny d’Esterre involved actions, songs, prayers and rhymes all centred around
Below are the listings from this week's SNJ (Feb 20): Wednesday, Feb 20 Acoustic folk Mike Beer will be delivering his unique recipe of rich vocals and flawless musicianship across a range of stringed instruments (slide, Spanish and tenor
SEVEN years on from a motorcycle accident that cost him his arm, a Randwick man has been celebrating another success for his tattoo studio that he opened after the crash. Charlie Mills - also known as 'Lucky Charlie' for surviving coming off his
It has emerged that the car left by the Merrywalks roundabout in protest against climate change was taken by police - not the activist who put it there or the council that owned the land. Pictures taken on the night of Wednesday, February 6 show
A road in Nailsworth is re-opening shortly after a water main burst. Cones and signs this morning had barred the entrance to The W - the road that leads up the hill to Box and Minchinhampton - while Severn Trent Water fixed the leaky pipe.
Following reports from shops in Nailsworth that forged £50 notes had been given to their business yesterday, a full guide to how to identify a forged note has been compiled by the paper below. Several shops in Nailsworth reported that a male had
The following planning applications were registered with Stroud District Council between 11.2.19 and 17.2.19. Stroud: 47 Marling Crescent, Paganhill, single storey, wrap around extension with pitched roof. Whitminster: Land at Netherhills Farm
A woman is launching a book in Stroud next week that she has written to mourn her sister who committed suicide. At the Museum in the Park on Thursday, February 28, Jola Malin will be introducing 'Carry a Whisper', her newly published book in which
Stonehouse News with Lesley Williams. Contact Lesley with your community news on 01453 822684 or email lesley.williams@gloucestershire.gov.uk. Stonehouse WI are doing some DIY this evening, Wednesday, February 20 in the Community Centre at 7.30.
I AM I admit, only an occasional reader of SNJ, although I inherently support your publication as a valuable local service, writes Ian Hood. More often than not, however, when I do browse the Letters page, I come across a submission from Richard
Stroud Film Festival has set you a challenge: make a 60 second film in a weekend. On Saturday, March 16, filmmakers of all levels of experience are being invited to make a live action, animation, comedy, drama, documentary or even experimental film
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright writes a message to readers about the importance of supporting local newspapers THERE has never been more ways to access the news. But newspapers – accountable, properly researched journalism, paid for by the cover
