Warm weather and a taste for something exotic enticed me to visit the Old Fleece Inn at Rocksmoor Hill, Stroud. A friendly welcome was received upon entrance into the old school bar area, which even has a wooden floor. That’s not all to this
This column is written by Kevin Cranston, the mayor of Stroud. A group of concerned residents in Paganhill recognised the need for a place where members of the community could get together. They did something about it and three years ago the
Two people from Stroud have been charged following on from the Extinction Rebellion protests in Bristol last week. Avon and Somerset Police released a statement on Thursday, revealing that arrests were expected after the M32 was blocked by activists
WE constantly hear about the activities of the Northern Powerhouse and the Midlands Engine-economic models, which started evolving five years ago. So, where is the Powerhouse to drive the burgeoning economy of the west and attract investment?
50 years ago this week Neil Armstrong landed on the moon. For those of us alive at that time it was a culmination of the great Apollo Project, and I can remember exactly where I was when he stepped out of the lunar module and said the famous words
Take a look at the best photos from this year's Chalfest. Hundreds of people enjoyed the warm weather at the event and our photographer Simon Pizzey was there to capture the day. Last year, Chalfest boasted 40 acts across five stages as well
HERE are some of the latest Magistrates Court results from the last couple of weeks. Kenneth Gale, 69, of Sherborne Close, Stonehouse has been banned from the road after drink-driving. He was found to be above the legal limit on Perry Way, Frampton-on-Severn
The leader of Stroud District Council, Doina Cornell, explains what she has been up to this week. Being a councillor is such a varied job and you never quite know what your week will involve – it is always different. From helping out residents
At last there is a date (2021) for work to begin on the Birdlip “Missing Link”. The sceptics among us will believe it when it happens but the naming of the actual year for starting is a hopeful sign. I am waiting to hear of nature lovers say the
