SMOKE appears to be pouring from the front door of the Coventry Building Society in Stroud. Staff could be seen trying deal with the situation while what looked like thin smoke filled up the inside of the bank at about 3.40pm this afternoon.
UHL Hellenic League Shortwood United 2 Thornbury Town 1 ADAM PHILP bagged a stoppage-time winner as Shortwood United came from behind to snatch the points against in-form Thornbury, writes Jim Cunneen. In truth, Shortwood and Thornbury
STROUD’S unbeaten run continued with their 18th consecutive win of the season as they defeated Gordano 47-17 at Fromehall Park. With Dan Smith out injured, Joe Hoyle took over the captaincy. Stroud got off to a bright start. Joe Owen linked
THE Subscription Rooms in Stroud has issued a warning to social media users after they were made aware of scammers targeting event-goers in Gloucestershire. Over the last few weeks fraudsters have targeted customers of a number of venues and events
BRIMSCOMBE sub Ollie Pitt stepped off the bench to strike the only goal in a 1-0 win over Forest of Dean outfit Lydney Town at the Meadow on Saturday. The win sees Brimscombe stretch their unbeaten start to 2020 in the league to six games, moving
A warning has been issued after a number of break-ins in and around the Stroud area. According to a neighbourhood alert issued by Stroud Police, there has been an increase in burglaries recently. The neighbourhood alert said:"Please ensure you
A former Chief Fire Officer has been charged via way of postal requisition to appear in court in connection with an allegation of fraud. Stewart Edgar, 52 and of Braehead Drive, Carnoustie, Angus in Scotland is due to appear at Cheltenham Magistrates
A SHOCKED Stroud man who found a burglar in his garage locked him in and called the police - but then offered him food when he realised he was homeless and starving, a court heard. Paul Gardiner went into the detached garage at his property in
Forest Green Rovers have reported an operating loss of £785k for the year ending April 30, 2019. This is in comparison to the previous profit of £422,647 for the financial year ended April 30, 2018. In a statement regarding the full accounts
A TRAIN was left stranded near Cowcombe Hill in Chalford on Monday morning after a tree fell on to the track. Network rail have since attended the incident to remove the tree. Heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Ciara caused travel disruption
This is the moment friends on a lads trip to France opened the back of their van to find two grinning migrants hiding inside -- asking "in England?" Charlie Cox, 23, and five pals were parked up in a supermarket near Dunkirk when the father and
I HAVE just read with dismay your article on the likely closure of the Co-Op at Cainscross. Has the Co-Op review committee given any thought to the inconvenience this will cause to silver tops like myself in the Cashes Green area. We need a
A warning has been issued following reports of bogus police officers operating in the Stroud area. According to a neighbourhood alert issue by Stroud Police, there has been an influx of incidents in Stroud and the surrounding areas of scammers calling
Parts of Gloucestershire could have an Uber-style bus service as part of a £20million Government scheme. Gloucestershire County Council confirmed on Thursday it is expected to bid for the money towards trials of on-demand buses, which can be ordered
THIS YEAR'S Kite Ball at Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa near Down Hatherley on Saturday raised a record £22,000 for the James Hopkins Trust. This was the fifth year that the Gloucestershire children’s charity has held the fundraising event. Around
