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  • 18 pictures of the Super Typhoon in the Philippines

    A former resident in Stroud has sent the SNJ 18 pictures of the Super Typhoon in the Philippines. The typhoon - which ocurred in December - was believed to be the third worst to have ever hit the country due to the amount of damage it caused.

  • Ocean Kingfisher named as Kevin

    THE KINGFISHER at the Ocean in Stonehouse has been named as Kevin.  This comes as we put a post up asking for people's suggestions on what our cute friend could be called.  According to one, Mo Morrison, the kingfisher was male because the

  • Multiple people taken to hospital after three-vehicle crash

    Multiple people have been taken to hospital after a crash involving three vehicles. A small white van, a blue Ford Fiesta and a small white car collided on the A417 near Brockworth at around 7.30am this morning (Monday, January 10). The incident

  • New railway bridge ensures canal restoration is on track

    A MAJOR project to replace a railway bridge which means boats will be able to pass underneath it was completed on time during the Christmas holiday. A team of 150 worked around-the-clock to ensure the project was completed while the railway was

  • Sheep attacked by dog in Lypiatt Manor, owners claim

    A sheep was attacked by a dog in Lypiatt Manor overnight, their owners claim.  The incident was believed to have occurred sometime between yesterday afternoon and 830am this morning. Owner Vicki Birtwhistle said: "My husband went to the field

  • Siobhan Baillie to raise midwife crisis in Parliament

    FOLLOWING calls for the government to address the 'crisis' in maternity services, Stroud MP Siobhan Baillie has announced she has secured a parliamentary debate to discuss the matter. In November, midwives and members of the community gathered

  • 30 year old Stroud man grew Cannabis at home

    A 30 year old Stroud man admitted to trying to grow Cannabis at his home.  He tried to grow 10 cannabis plants at his home - he has been sentenced to a 12 month community order by magistrates. At Cheltenham magistrates Court last Friday (Jan

  • Stonehouse schools to join forces

    TWO Stonehouse schools have come together to help build relationships and make the transition from infants to juniors even easier. Stonehouse Park Infant School and Park Junior School have formed a federation in order for the schools to work together

  • Stonehouse Market coming soon

    THE MARKET in Stonehouse is coming soon, committee members have said on social media.   Developments for the market have been going on over the last year - organisers are now in a position to say that the market will be coming soon.  A post