Stroud news

The three-room experience will include a visit to Santa's living room and a chance to pick a present

Nailsworth Garden Centre to open new three-room Santa’s Grotto this Christmas

The Human League have been confirmed as Saturday night headliners for Wychwood Festival 2027, taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse.

The Human League have been confirmed as Saturday night headliners for Wychwood Festival 2027, taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse.

Big names announced as Wychwood Festival unveils 2027 line-up

Actor David Alcock will play Clement in Theatre Royal Bath’s Christmas pantomime Beauty and the Beast, opening December 10.

Actor David Alcock will play Clement in Theatre Royal Bath’s Christmas pantomime Beauty and the Beast, opening December 10.

Award-winning actor joins cast of Bath's Beauty and the Beast pantomime

Rosare, a six-bedroom Grade II listed Victorian house in South Woodchester, near Stroud, is on the market for £1,500,000.

Rosare, a six-bedroom Grade II listed Victorian house in South Woodchester, near Stroud, is on the market for £1,500,000.

Grade II listed Victorian home in South Woodchester on market for £1.5m

MP Simon Opher says hundreds of small businesses across the Stroud constituency could benefit from changes to business rates relief.

MP Simon Opher says hundreds of small businesses across the Stroud constituency could benefit from changes to business rates relief.

Hundreds of Stroud businesses set to benefit from Budget changes, says MP

Cllr Chloe Turner has highlighted the Museum in the Park's shortlisting in two categories at the Cotswolds Awards 2026.

Cllr Chloe Turner has highlighted the Museum in the Park's shortlisting in two categories at the Cotswolds Awards 2026.

Local government

Stroud council leader warns of funding gap as Gloucestershire shake-up delayed

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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel in Stroud today

Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility in Stonehouse is seeking feedback from visitors and customers to help improve its services.

Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility in Stonehouse is seeking feedback from visitors and customers to help improve its services.

Visitors invited to have their say on Gloucestershire waste facility

Unmarked police stopped the car outside the One Stop shop in King Street, Stroud this morning.

Unmarked police stopped the car outside the One Stop shop in King Street, Stroud this morning.

Police reveal drug probe after man in shorts and flip-flops arrested in Stroud

Michael Young, of Bournes Green near Stroud, was charged with assaulting a woman by beating on August 25 last year

Michael Young, of Bournes Green near Stroud, was charged with assaulting a woman by beating on August 25 last year

Pensioner, 78, found guilty of assaulting woman near Stroud named and fined in court

Plain-clothes police search a car in King Street, Stroud this morning

Plain-clothes police search a car in King Street, Stroud this morning

Man wearing shorts and flip-flops in handcuffs as police search car in Stroud

Planning applications across Stroud district include six new flats at Whitminster Hotel and the conversion of a former school.

Planning applications across Stroud district include six new flats at Whitminster Hotel and the conversion of a former school.

Planning and development

Plans to turn former hotel and school into homes in Stroud district

Live music coming up in Stroud includes Sounds Records' album-launch double bill at the Brunel Goods Shed featuring electronic music producers iO Pan and Jackson Almond.

Live music coming up in Stroud includes Sounds Records' album-launch double bill at the Brunel Goods Shed featuring electronic music producers iO Pan and Jackson Almond.

Russell Watson, Hothouse Flowers and more heading to Stroud this November

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley explores how The Celebrity Traitors highlights the dangers of making assumptions about other people's intentions.

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley explores how The Celebrity Traitors highlights the dangers of making assumptions about other people's intentions.

Penny Newton-Hurley: What The Celebrity Traitors teaches us about assumptions

Chloe Llewellyn, 17, founded Lemon Squeegee to provide affordable home cleaning services while creating employment opportunities for her friends

Chloe Llewellyn, 17, founded Lemon Squeegee to provide affordable home cleaning services while creating employment opportunities for her friends

Teenager tackles youth unemployment by launching her own business in Stroud

Walkers can enjoy a series of free guided countryside walks led by Cotswold Wardens throughout November and December this year.

Walkers can enjoy a series of free guided countryside walks led by Cotswold Wardens throughout November and December this year.

Discover beautiful countryside on free guided walks across Gloucestershire

Cellist Gabriella Swallow and violinists Lizzie Ball and Una Palliser will perform at Oakridge Lynch’s candlelit concert this November

Cellist Gabriella Swallow and violinists Lizzie Ball and Una Palliser will perform at Oakridge Lynch’s candlelit concert this November

Oakridge church to host magical evening of candlelit music this November

England international Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract with Gloucester Rugby, keeping him at Kingsholm until at least 2029.

England international Seb Atkinson has signed a new contract with Gloucester Rugby, keeping him at Kingsholm until at least 2029.

'Significant re-signing' as England international commits to Gloucester Rugby

Pictured: Remembrance Sunday, last year, at the war memorial in Park Gardens, Stroud

Pictured: Remembrance Sunday, last year, at the war memorial in Park Gardens, Stroud

Stroud to fall silent as communities gather for Remembrance Sunday services

Forest Green Rovers surrendered a two-goal half-time lead as Harrogate fought back to secure a 2-2 draw in the National League.

Forest Green Rovers surrendered a two-goal half-time lead as Harrogate fought back to secure a 2-2 draw in the National League.

Forest Green Rovers denied victory as Harrogate stage second-half fightback

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

Training for unpaid dementia carers in Gloucestershire receives £2,000 boost

Dogs and their owners gathered at Painswick Rococo Garden for a photoshoot promoting a new collection of handmade accessories.

Dogs and their owners gathered at Painswick Rococo Garden for a photoshoot promoting a new collection of handmade accessories.

Cultural attractions

Cotswolds dogs become models for new collection inspired by Painswick garden

Plans submitted to Stroud District Council include house extensions, garden structures, a garage conversion and changes to existing buildings.

Plans submitted to Stroud District Council include house extensions, garden structures, a garage conversion and changes to existing buildings.

New home, pub pergolas and school building among plans submitted in Stroud

Meningitis Now's Stories of Hope photography exhibition will be displayed at Gloucester Cathedral from November 9 to 24

Meningitis Now's Stories of Hope photography exhibition will be displayed at Gloucester Cathedral from November 9 to 24

Stroud charity brings moving meningitis exhibition to Gloucester Cathedral

Cllr Gill Thomas collected 26 bags of rubbish while litter picking during the 44th Stroud Half Marathon and 10K event.

Cllr Gill Thomas collected 26 bags of rubbish while litter picking during the 44th Stroud Half Marathon and 10K event.

Local government

Stroud's historic Old Town Hall to become new centre celebrating textile heritage

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This four-bedroom detached house on Great Oldbury Drive in Stonehouse is on the market for £485,000, with gardens and garage.

This four-bedroom detached house on Great Oldbury Drive in Stonehouse is on the market for £485,000, with gardens and garage.

Stonehouse family home with large garden and garage hits market for £485,000

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Stroud MP's campaign following Alice Webb's death leads to new safety proposals

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have issued safety guidance to help prevent injuries this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Gloucestershire Fire and Rescue Service and Trading Standards have issued safety guidance to help prevent injuries this Halloween and Bonfire Night.

Gloucestershire fire service shares top tips to stay safe this Halloween

Young artists in Stroud are being invited to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition at Redz Youth Hub.

Young artists in Stroud are being invited to submit their work for an upcoming exhibition at Redz Youth Hub.

Stroud's Redz Youth Hub to host exhibition celebrating emerging young artists

Stonehouse's Billy Shilton is preparing to compete in singles and doubles events at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Thailand.

Stonehouse's Billy Shilton is preparing to compete in singles and doubles events at the World Para Table Tennis Championships in Thailand.

Stonehouse table tennis star Billy Shilton prepares to defend world title

Chef and nutritional therapist Tara Clist is launching her new book, 10 Years of Food Fads, in Painswick.

Chef and nutritional therapist Tara Clist is launching her new book, 10 Years of Food Fads, in Painswick.

Chef to launch new book on healthy eating for women in midlife at Painswick gallery

Vet Caroline Haley explains why dogs can experience fear and anxiety during firework displays.

Vet Caroline Haley explains why dogs can experience fear and anxiety during firework displays.

Gloucestershire vet offers advice for dogs scared of fireworks

Folk performers Tobias Ben Jacob and Chris Cleverley will headline a fundraising concert at the Trinity Rooms in Stroud.

Folk performers Tobias Ben Jacob and Chris Cleverley will headline a fundraising concert at the Trinity Rooms in Stroud.

Night of classic folk music in Stroud to raise funds for Trinity Rooms

University of Gloucestershire staff member Ben Robinson and his dog Zuma are aiming for a seventh world canicross title.

University of Gloucestershire staff member Ben Robinson and his dog Zuma are aiming for a seventh world canicross title.

Gloucestershire man and his dog aim for seventh world title after European triumph

Borderless Books in Stroud is hosting a 24-hour Halloween readathon to raise funds for Nailsworth-based children's charity Read for Good.

Borderless Books in Stroud is hosting a 24-hour Halloween readathon to raise funds for Nailsworth-based children's charity Read for Good.

Stroud bookshop to host 24-hour Halloween readathon for children's charity

Museum in the Park staff are celebrating the venue's 25th anniversary as the Stroud attraction receives two nominations for the Cotswolds Awards.

Museum in the Park staff are celebrating the venue's 25th anniversary as the Stroud attraction receives two nominations for the Cotswolds Awards.

Stroud museum in running for two prestigious awards as it celebrates 25 years

Rotary 5 Valleys Fireworks returned to Stroud on October 26 at Marling School. Picture shows a previous show

Rotary 5 Valleys Fireworks returned to Stroud on October 26 at Marling School. Picture shows a previous show

Rain clears just in time for spectacular charity fireworks display in Stroud

The Business School Oxstalls Campus, University of Gloucestershire

The Business School Oxstalls Campus, University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire announces event to boost business growth and skills

.David Walls' D-Day Ghosts

.David Walls' D-Day Ghosts

Clubs and societies

Stunning wildlife and landscapes among winning images at Stroud Camera Club

Stroud Neighbourhood Policing team at a canal

Stroud Neighbourhood Policing team at a canal

Stroud mother 'upset' after no arrest for 12-year-old daughter's 'canal attacker'

Developer Tom Lee has created Broadband Architect, a simulation game allowing players to install broadband networks beneath Stroud and Cirencester.

Developer Tom Lee has created Broadband Architect, a simulation game allowing players to install broadband networks beneath Stroud and Cirencester.

New video game lets players dig up streets in Stroud and Cirencester

The crossing near Waitrose supermarket

The crossing near Waitrose supermarket

Local government

Waitrose investigates 'serious' reports after 'near-misses' near roundabouts

Gloucester Rugby's Max Llewellyn (centre left) celebrates scoring a try

Gloucester Rugby's Max Llewellyn (centre left) celebrates scoring a try

Gloucester Rugby stay top of table with hard-fought victory over rivals Bath

Year 6 School Parliament members from King’s Stanley Primary School delivered Harvest Festival donations to Stroud Food Bank

Year 6 School Parliament members from King’s Stanley Primary School delivered Harvest Festival donations to Stroud Food Bank

Primary school pupils collect food, toiletries and dog food for Stroud charity

Stonehouse resident Angela Shaw met Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams after reaching the semi-finals of a national weight-loss competition.

Stonehouse resident Angela Shaw met Olympic boxing champion Nicola Adams after reaching the semi-finals of a national weight-loss competition.

Stonehouse woman's six-stone weight loss earns national recognition

Stonehouse was crowned overall winner of Britain in Bloom 2026, beating 43 finalists from villages, towns and cities nationwide.

Stonehouse was crowned overall winner of Britain in Bloom 2026, beating 43 finalists from villages, towns and cities nationwide.

'We still can't quite believe it!' - Stonehouse wins Britain in Bloom 2026

A four-bedroom detached family home in Dyehouse Field, Kings Stanley, is on the market with offers invited above £500,000.

A four-bedroom detached family home in Dyehouse Field, Kings Stanley, is on the market with offers invited above £500,000.

Four-bedroom King's Stanley home with landscaped gardens has price reduced

From potholes and rural broadband to major national issues, Stroud MP Simon Opher wants to hear what matters to residents.

From potholes and rural broadband to major national issues, Stroud MP Simon Opher wants to hear what matters to residents.

From potholes to assisted dying – Stroud MP wants to hear your views

Stroud mayor Louisa Stinton attended the Citizens Advice Impact Report launch, highlighting vital support provided to local communities.

Stroud mayor Louisa Stinton attended the Citizens Advice Impact Report launch, highlighting vital support provided to local communities.

Local government

Stroud mayor praises 'life-changing' Citizens Advice work helping thousands

Stroud District Council has agreed to provide up to £245,000 to support Woodchester Mansion.

Stroud District Council has agreed to provide up to £245,000 to support Woodchester Mansion.

Local government

Stroud council pledges up to £245,000 to help secure future of historic mansion

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Here's where to fill up for less

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Daaryoush Ahmed of Gloucestershire bowls during the Vitality T20 Blast match between Somerset and Gloucestershire at Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on June 26, 2026

Daaryoush Ahmed of Gloucestershire bowls during the Vitality T20 Blast match between Somerset and Gloucestershire at Cooper Associates County Ground, Taunton on June 26, 2026

Gloucestershire Cricket youngster rewarded with new deal after standout season

Joanne Workman must pay out nearly £1,500 after assaulting a female victim

Joanne Workman must pay out nearly £1,500 after assaulting a female victim

Woman hit with £1,500 court bill after assaulting female victim in Stroud is named