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  • Car crashes into gate near Rodborough Common

    A car crashed into a gate near Rodborough Common this afternoon. The car struck the pedestrian gate opposite the cattle grid near the entrance to the common. A police spokesman confirmed the 'damage only collision' occurred shortly after 3.15pm

  • Painswick councillor quits Tories and joins Lib Dems instead

    A PAINSWICK county councillor who quit the Conservative party has joined the Liberal Democrats instead. Councillor Keith Rippington (Bisley & Painswick) announced his decision to resign from the Tory party on September 9, saying it was "very right

  • Podium for Weaving at Donington Park

    WOODCHESTER'S Jordan Weaving grabbed a spot on the podium as the former British champion finished third at Donington Park. On board a JDR/Burkert 1000cc Stock Suzuki, the 22-year-old has been plagued with injury and technical problems this season

  • Donington Park frustration for Cooper

    STROUD'S Dan Cooper endured a frustrating three days at Donington Park, finishing in 20th place in round 11 of the Pirelli National Superstock 1000 Championship. The weekend started on a damp note with wet weather during Friday’s free practice

  • DALE VINCE: 'We have won despite court ruling'

    Dale Vince is buoyant despite losing his legal challenge against Boris Johnson. The Ecotricity founder funded the challenge in an attempt to force the Prime Minister to write to the European Union asking for a Brexit extension. SNP MP Joanna

  • RUGBY: Stroud go top

    Clevedon 14 Stroud 57 STROUD trounced Clevedon to climb to the top of the early-season table, writes Sean Moore. Newcomer Zinzan Cremins increasingly played his part with tackles and carries, with Stewart Hendry playing a pivotal role. Early

  • Molly Scott Cato joins calls for Green transport revolution

    MEP for the South West of England Molly Scott Cato has echoed calls for a transport revolution at the Green Party Autumn Conference in Newport. Molly, who will contest David Drew's Stroud seat at the next election, believes money allocated for

  • Met Office predicts wet weather to continue all month

    More rain is on the way and it is not showing sings of stopping any time soon. Wet and windy weather is forecast across the south west today while Tuesday's isolated showers will turn heavier for the rest of the week. The Met Office's long range

  • Stroud chocolatier wins more international awards

    A Stroud chocolatier has tasted more success at this year's International Chocolate Awards. Coco Caravan picked up two awards at the event, held in Copenhagen. Their 100 per cent Arhuaco from Colombia picked up a silver medal in the overall category