Five times the number of stalking and harassment incidences were recorded by Gloucestershire Police last year than the same period three years earlier statistics show. Figures published by the Office of National Statistics show that there were
Cows are to be replaced on Painswick Beacon in a bid to improve the ecosystem at the beauty spot, according to Painswick Beacon Conservation Group. After a period of debate, the old Gloucester’s were sent to market to be replaced by tougher Dexter
NUCLEAR new build activities in South Gloucestershire and Wales have been suspended, putting hundred of jobs at risk. Horizon Nuclear Power has today announced that it will suspend its UK nuclear development programme, following a decision taken
Stroud District Council has issued an urgent warning to residents about an online scam which asks them for their bank details. Emails purporting to be from ‘Stroud City Council’ – which is a false title - have been sent to householders, telling
A fascinating talk to be given by Judy Sawyer at a Local History Society meeting in Stroud is fully booked. The topic of the talk, A Bisley Girl, is due to take place on Sunday, February 17, at St Laurence Church Hall as part of a gala afternoon
FOREST Green manager Mark Cooper says he has almost finished his transfer business for the January window. Cooper has made three signings in Shawn McCoulsky, Junior Mondal and goalkeeper Lewis Ward while he was also boosted by the return of Christian
Forest Green defender Scott Laird has joined Walsall on a loan deal until the end of the season. The defender has played just one game for Rovers this season, which came back in August in the Carabao Cup against Swindon Town. The 30-year-old
Big cat experts will be sharing their personal experiences after tracking the animals for many years. Frank Tunbridge and Rick Minster will lead the fascinating talk on the topic of big cats which will include a demonstration on how the animals
FOREST Green Rovers defender Scott Laird has been linked with a loan move to Walsall. The 30-year-old has only made one appearance this season which came in the Carabao Cup against Swindon Town back in August. Laird had a successful loan spell
STROUD AND DISTRICT SNOOKER AND BILLIARDS LEAGUE BILLIARDS LEAGUE Results up to & including January, 9 League is up and running with Cannons fast out of the blocks, they have a game in hand on some and are four points clear. The Clarke
STROUD will not benefit from government plans to let takeaways turn into homes without planning permission, a councillor has said. Earlier in the month high streets minister Jake Berry MP announced his intention to let developers convert fast food
This a letter written to the SNJ. Send yours in to letter@stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk I wish to say a very loud thank you to our NHS, particularly Cheltenham General Hospital. Following a standard aneurysm scan, my husband was taken into hospital
