WHEN the chips are down, Forest Green usually deliver and this proved to be the case as Mark Cooper's side catapultated themselves back into the play-offs with an emphatic victory at promotion rivals Colchester United. First-half goals from Liam
With just two weeks remaining in the Stroud News and Journal Pub of the Year competition voting has reached a ferocious level, with thousands of people clamouring to ensure that their favourite local wins. Votes are pouring in for the pubs with
THE founders of Gloucestershire-based engineering company Renishaw have been honoured for their outstanding contribution to British engineering. Sir David McMurtry and John Deer were one of just four industry titans honoured for their outstanding
A pedestrian suffered serious injuries after a collision involving a motorcycle near Stroud yesterday. The incident happened at around 2.50pm on the A46 Stroud Road just outside of the village of Painswick, near to the entrance of Painswick Rugby
One of the world’s best DJs has chosen to celebrate World Record Store Day in Stroud this year. Tom Findlay, one half of the UK electronic dance and chill-out duo Groove Armada, will be playing two intimate DJ sets on Saturday, April 13 as part
IF YOU want to look good and help save the planet at the same time, there’s a shop in Stroud that’s well worth a visit. Based in John Street, Madia and Matilda is an eco-fashion business, specialising in clothes made from upcycled and sustainable
Stroud 40 Old Bristolians 20 Stroud returned to form as they scored six super tries to beat Old Bristolians writes Sean Moore. O.B.s had the lion’s share of territory but their inventive backs foundered on a sturdy Stroud defence. The opening
FOREST Green defender Liam Shephard has called on his teammates to believe in themselves ahead of tonight's tough trip to Colchester United. Shephard returned to action from the bench at Morecambe on Saturday after a spell on the sidelines. The
VISITORS to Westonbirt Arboretum can help to mark an important anniversary by sharing their memories of trips to this popular place. The Arboretum near Tetbury is planning a special summer trail as part of the Forestry Commission centenary year
Cheltenham Civil Service 48 Painswick 18 Painswick slipped to a heavy defeat to league leaders Cheltenham Civil Service. Painswick started slowly and some weak tackling allowed the home team to score two tries in the first 10 minutes. A strong
The Amnesty International Mid Gloucestershire Group meets tonight, Wednesday, at 7.30pm at the Star Anise café in Stroud. All welcome. Free entry.
STORM Gareth is set to batter the region with force today as 60mph gales and driving rain work their way across the uk. The storm which is currently over 1,000 miles wide, is expected to peak in some areas in the north of the country with 90mph
Acts of vandalism are always upsetting to a community. The racist, homophobic and obscene graffiti that appeared in Nailsworth is an example of the upset and distress that the thoughtless act can cause. Words that everyone can agree have no place
An old friend of many people in the Stroud area passed away on February 28, 2019. Terry Birt died in Worcester at the age of 72. Although he spent the last 30 years or so living in and around Worcester, Terry was very active in the Stroud area
The window of a Stroud shop has been smashed after a drunken argument. Peacocks, on Russell Street, had its window smashed on Saturday night. The man responsible came to the shop the next day to apologise for his actions. He told staff
A FIREFIGHTER who anonymously called the police on ex-chief fire officer Stewart Edgar has revealed he has “gone through hell” after the police mistakenly exposed his identity to his colleagues. Former chief fire officer Stewart Edgar resigned
IN THE past two weeks I've received three automated phone call purporting to be from O2, Windows Technical Department and, today from BT (phone no. 02351170748), writes Denise Robotham. They all say more-or-less the same thing: "Your internet will
