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  • Woman raped in Stroud cemetery

    POLICE are appealing for information in relation to a serious sexual assault which happened in Stroud over the weekend. A scene guard is in place in the area of Stroud Cemetery on Bisley Road in relation to a report that a woman was raped on Saturday

  • Rob Edwards quits Forest Green Rovers to join Watford

    Forest Green Rovers head coach Rob Edwards has left the club to join Watford. The former Welsh international guided Rovers to the League Two title in his first season in charge, but has quit the club in favour of the Hornets - who have just been

  • Traders 'optimistic' about Stroud thriving as retail hub

    TRADERS who recently opened in the town centre say they are optimistic about Stroud thriving as a retail hub. "So far the response has been great," says Heather Coleman, who recently opened a jewellery shop in Gloucester Street.  "Even if they're

  • New businesses to open imminently in town centre

    NEW life is to be breathed into Stroud after a flurry of businesses revealed they will open imminently in the town centre. Four more businesses are on the cusp of opening up - hot on the heels of four places that came to the town recently. 

  • Mum’s thanks to 999 crews after car crash

    A MOTHER-of-four has expressed her gratitude to the emergency services after their 'brilliant help' following a crash which left her in shock. Rachel Cawthorn, an assistant social worker at a children’s home, was left in shock after the collision

  • What are you doing for The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee?

    ARE you planning a Queen's Platinum Jubilee street party or event? Are you knitting special corgi teddy bears to producing a brilliant Royal cake to mark the occasion then we would like to hear about it for a special supplement next week. Stroud

  • Figures reveal 'concerning' school absences

    NEW figures reveal how many pupils were absent from schools before the Easter holidays.  More than one in 20 pupils in Gloucestershire were absent before the holidays.  The Association of School and College Leaders said it is concerned by high

  • Roadworks mean 'delays likely' today

    DELAYS are likely today due to roadworks which are taking place in a road which takes motorists in and out of Stroud.  There is a two-way signal traffic control at Bisley Old Road.  It was put in place from 9am this morning - the roadworks