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  • Teenage girl grabbed on canal path in Chalford

    Officers are appealing for witnesses after a teenage girl was grabbed by a man in Chalford earlier this evening (Tuesday). A spokesperson for Gloucestershire Police said: "We were called to Three Groves Wood, near to the canal path, in Oakridge

  • Paraglider dies after hitting power line in Eastington

    A paraglider who collided with a power cable in Eastington this afternoon has died. A spokesman for Gloucestershire Police said: “Earlier today, around 1.20pm, emergency services were called to a report of a paraglider hitting power lines in Eastington

  • More than 40% of Stroud's workforce are key workers

    More than 40% of Stroud's workforce are key workers, new figures show. Leading trade unions say critical workers across the UK are risking their health for the public good but remain “scandalously” low paid. Key workers are those seen as essential

  • Westonbirt Arboretum to reopen to visitors

    Forestry England has announced that Westonbirt Arboretum will be re-opening to visitors tomorrow at 1pm. However, in order to protect visitors, staff, volunteers and the local community, the arboretum has made some important changes to its day-to-day