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Brakspear has acquired The Stroud Hotel, opposite the town's railway station, and will add the Grade II-listed building to its Honeycomb Houses group

Company behind three well-known Cotswold hotels reveals plans for Stroud site

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

Library image of Stroud High Street

Library image of Stroud High Street

Heartfelt message issued as Stroud town centre shop shuts down

Co-founders Chris Barker and Yuliya Poberezhnik with Stroud MP Simon Opher at The Heat Exchange, which opens in December

Co-founders Chris Barker and Yuliya Poberezhnik with Stroud MP Simon Opher at The Heat Exchange, which opens in December

Full details revealed for exciting new business in Stroud town centre

The Stroud Hotel has announced it has been acquired by Brakspear after previously being put on the market for more than £3 million

The Stroud Hotel has announced it has been acquired by Brakspear after previously being put on the market for more than £3 million

Major decision made on sale of £3 million Stroud hotel

Clarkson Evans, headquartered in Gloucester, has announced redundancies as it restructures amid challenging conditions in the housebuilding and construction sectors

Clarkson Evans, headquartered in Gloucester, has announced redundancies as it restructures amid challenging conditions in the housebuilding and construction sectors

Gloucestershire firm issues new statement on redundancies

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

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

Tom Herbert, pictured in 2020, has revealed he has been made redundant from The Long Table

Tom Herbert, pictured in 2020, has revealed he has been made redundant from The Long Table

Popular Stroud community restaurant breaks silence after staff members axed

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

The PDSA charity shop in Stroud High Street is set to close permanently on October 31, less than three years after opening

The PDSA charity shop in Stroud High Street is set to close permanently on October 31, less than three years after opening

Closing date revealed for shop in latest blow to Stroud high street

Stonehouse Community Centre will host an Alternative Market on October 31, featuring over 24 stalls, handmade crafts and family activities. Children attending in fancy dress will receive a small gift from Tess's Trinkets.

Stonehouse Community Centre will host an Alternative Market on October 31, featuring over 24 stalls, handmade crafts and family activities. Children attending in fancy dress will receive a small gift from Tess's Trinkets.

Spooky surprises and handmade treasures await at Stonehouse Alternative Market

WSP Solicitors’ Rowcroft office in Stroud, which the firm will leave in January after almost 100 years in the town

WSP Solicitors’ Rowcroft office in Stroud, which the firm will leave in January after almost 100 years in the town

Major Stroud town centre firm relocating to industrial park after 100 years

Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter, 11, after mother's death

Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter, 11, after mother's death

Christian Horner

Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter for help through F1 exit after tragedy

Phil Brown, 50, from Nailsworth, has developed a new daily nutrition drink after experiencing unexplained inflammation three years ago.

Phil Brown, 50, from Nailsworth, has developed a new daily nutrition drink after experiencing unexplained inflammation three years ago.

Mystery illness inspires Nailsworth man, 50, to create his own supplement

Chalford Hill Community Pub Limited, associated with efforts to save the historic Old Neighbourhood Inn, has officially been dissolved.

Chalford Hill Community Pub Limited, associated with efforts to save the historic Old Neighbourhood Inn, has officially been dissolved.

Community group dissolved after historic pub near Stroud saved from conversion

Tables, chairs, a counter and coffee machine have appeared inside the former Oriental Asian Cuisine unit at Merrywalks in Stroud

Tables, chairs, a counter and coffee machine have appeared inside the former Oriental Asian Cuisine unit at Merrywalks in Stroud

New eatery on way at Stroud unit which housed Chinese and chippy

Tilly Kaye, founder of new responsible fashion shop Caretaker in Stroud, which opens on Friday, October 23

Tilly Kaye, founder of new responsible fashion shop Caretaker in Stroud, which opens on Friday, October 23

New business to open in Stroud town centre at site of recently closed charity shop

Sadness as Stroud town centre shop closes for good

Hollie Bennyworth is planning further childcare and coworking events following positive feedback from parents attending her first Stroud pop-up.

Hollie Bennyworth is planning further childcare and coworking events following positive feedback from parents attending her first Stroud pop-up.

Innovative Stroud childcare scheme sells out as parents welcome new idea

Former Marling School friends George Jefferson and Art Freebrey have secured £2.25 million investment for their AI startup Revnu. From left: George Jefferson and Art Freebrey

Former Marling School friends George Jefferson and Art Freebrey have secured £2.25 million investment for their AI startup Revnu. From left: George Jefferson and Art Freebrey

Former Stroud school friends, 21, secure £2.2m investment for tech business

Library image of Stroud High Street

Library image of Stroud High Street

Stroud shop 'with massive potential' for sale as owner retires after 15 years

Mandy and Colin Causton celebrated five years running The Lily Pad Florist in Stroud with friends, family and local business partners.

Mandy and Colin Causton celebrated five years running The Lily Pad Florist in Stroud with friends, family and local business partners.

Couple who left South Africa to start again at 55 celebrate five years in Stroud

Fourteen local artists and makers will showcase their work at the Artisan Collective's Christmas exhibition at Three Storeys in Nailsworth.

Fourteen local artists and makers will showcase their work at the Artisan Collective's Christmas exhibition at Three Storeys in Nailsworth.

Festive favourites and handmade treasures await at Nailsworth Christmas show

'Profitable' Stroud town centre family business up for sale

TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, is set to shut its Stroud store for good on Sunday, October 18 as part of a nationwide programme of store closures.

TG Jones, formerly WH Smith, is set to shut its Stroud store for good on Sunday, October 18 as part of a nationwide programme of store closures.

Closure date for former WH Smith store revealed as retailer shuts 150 shops

Stonehouse-based KB Coaches has been acquired by FirstGroup, with the deal adding the firm's 30-vehicle fleet to the group's UK and Ireland coach portfolio

Stonehouse-based KB Coaches has been acquired by FirstGroup, with the deal adding the firm's 30-vehicle fleet to the group's UK and Ireland coach portfolio

Exciting chapter as major coach firm in Stroud area taken over by transport giant

Library image of King Street

Library image of King Street

Last chance to visit popular UK retailer before Stroud store closes

Bisley Market will host stalls selling preserves, food, crafts, plants and clothing alongside a raffle raising money for Breast Cancer Research UK.

Bisley Market will host stalls selling preserves, food, crafts, plants and clothing alongside a raffle raising money for Breast Cancer Research UK.

Crafts, coffee and spooky face painting coming to Bisley Market

Adult, Face, Female, Head, Outdoors, Person, Photography, Portrait, Vegetation, Woman

Adult, Face, Female, Head, Outdoors, Person, Photography, Portrait, Vegetation, Woman

Cotswold Company design range with National Trust to help Stroud wildlife

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

Major update on postal issues across Stroud and Dursley areas

Hollie Benneyworth is launching All Work, No Childcare, combining coworking space with onsite childcare for parents in the Stroud

Hollie Benneyworth is launching All Work, No Childcare, combining coworking space with onsite childcare for parents in the Stroud

Stroud mum launches coworking and childcare venture

Vendors will gather at Chalford Sports and Social Club for its indoor market, with food, crafts, skincare and gifts available to visitors.

Vendors will gather at Chalford Sports and Social Club for its indoor market, with food, crafts, skincare and gifts available to visitors.

Chalford indoor market returns with food, crafts, skincare and gifts

The first customer through the door at Klang Tone Records' new Lansdown home was an unexpected one – a cat.

The first customer through the door at Klang Tone Records' new Lansdown home was an unexpected one – a cat.

Cat is first customer at new location of Stroud town centre business

Scarlet House care home in Stroud received a good overall CQC rating, with inspectors awarding its effectiveness an outstanding rating following inspection.

Scarlet House care home in Stroud received a good overall CQC rating, with inspectors awarding its effectiveness an outstanding rating following inspection.

Care home in Stroud earns praise for kindness, compassion and activities

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley discusses emotional connection in relationships and ideas explored in her book, The Human Language

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley discusses emotional connection in relationships and ideas explored in her book, The Human Language

Oakridge expert shares relationship advice inspired by Dua Lipa

The Open Book, located along London Road next to Emmaus, aims to offer a welcoming space for reading, research and gatherings.

The Open Book, located along London Road next to Emmaus, aims to offer a welcoming space for reading, research and gatherings.

Thought-provoking venture to open in Stroud town centre

The Dig, described as the UK’s first digger and dinosaur-themed café, will launch in Cirencester’s Woolmarket on Monday, October 19

The Dig, described as the UK’s first digger and dinosaur-themed café, will launch in Cirencester’s Woolmarket on Monday, October 19

Exciting new cafe to open in Cotswold town in UK first

A coffee chain with more than 2,500 shops has announced it will shut down its branch in a town in South Gloucestershire (library image)

A coffee chain with more than 2,500 shops has announced it will shut down its branch in a town in South Gloucestershire (library image)

Coffee chain with more than 2,500 shops to close branch in area

Chris Barker & Yuliya Poberezhnik, co-founders of Heat Exchange, a sauna and recovery space, which is set to open soon in John Street

Chris Barker & Yuliya Poberezhnik, co-founders of Heat Exchange, a sauna and recovery space, which is set to open soon in John Street

Exciting new business to open soon in Stroud town centre

New Vietnamese cafe Saicon Corner will launch in October opposite the Sub Rooms

New Vietnamese cafe Saicon Corner will launch in October opposite the Sub Rooms

More revealed about new Vietnamese café in Stroud town centre

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Toolstation opened in Stroud on Monday, August 31

Toolstation opened in Stroud on Monday, August 31

Major UK brand opens in Stroud at key site

TG Jones closing down sale begins on Friday, August 28

TG Jones closing down sale begins on Friday, August 28

The 'inevitable' closure of TG Jones in town centre is 'bad news'

The former Bristol Street Motors Ford site on London Road in Stroud, for which recent plans were withdrawn

The former Bristol Street Motors Ford site on London Road in Stroud, for which recent plans were withdrawn

Stroud mayor on planning changes and the town's high street

TG Jones closing down sale begins on Friday, August 28

TG Jones closing down sale begins on Friday, August 28

Closing-down sale begins as major UK brand to leave Stroud

Fifteen, based in George Street, will is now closed until Thursday, September 10 due to staff holiday.

Fifteen, based in George Street, will is now closed until Thursday, September 10 due to staff holiday.

Much-loved Stroud cafe temporarily closes as popular town chippy to reopen

Rachael Austin and Matthew Austin, Directors of Austin Design Works

Rachael Austin and Matthew Austin, Directors of Austin Design Works

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Austin Design Works marks 10 years of Cotswolds architecture and landscape design

Right, Owner Christina Hinder, centre, cutting the ribbon. Mandy Robotham with dog Basil, right; Shop Assistant Jane England

In Stiches, Stroud High Street, officially opened by local author Mandy Robotham

Right, Owner Christina Hinder, centre, cutting the ribbon. Mandy Robotham with dog Basil, right; Shop Assistant Jane England

In Stiches, Stroud High Street, officially opened by local author Mandy Robotham

Wonderful images as popular business moves to Stroud town centre

Toolstation, a trade supplier, will open its new branch at Units 1 and 2 at the Lower Wharf Industrial Estate, Wallbridge on Monday, August 31

Toolstation, a trade supplier, will open its new branch at Units 1 and 2 at the Lower Wharf Industrial Estate, Wallbridge on Monday, August 31

Business with over 500 branches in UK to open in Stroud

Toolstation, a trade supplier, has now moved into Units 1 and 2 at the Lower Wharf Industrial Estate, Wallbridge

Toolstation, a trade supplier, has now moved into Units 1 and 2 at the Lower Wharf Industrial Estate, Wallbridge

One of UK'S largest suppliers opens at key canalside site in Stroud

Fresh hope for cherished Stroud eatery threatened with closure - everything we know

The race is on to save the Exchange in Stroud, a co-working space and venue on Brick Row

The race is on to save the Exchange in Stroud, a co-working space and venue on Brick Row

Race on to save iconic and important Stroud town venue

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to crack down on vape shops and betting stores.

Government announces crackdown on betting and vape shops to revitalise high streets