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A Swindon patient claims that an incident at his GP surgery that led to him being de-registered was a misunderstanding and he did not do anything wrong.

Man in 80s banned from GP surgery after 25 years following toilet flushing row

Stroud Maternity Unit has been backed for the future following months of concern over its services

Stroud Maternity Unit has been backed for the future following months of concern over its services

Major changes announced for Stroud Maternity Unit - everything we know

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley explores how The Celebrity Traitors highlights the dangers of making assumptions about other people's intentions.

Oakridge-based communication consultant Penny Newton-Hurley explores how The Celebrity Traitors highlights the dangers of making assumptions about other people's intentions.

Penny Newton-Hurley: What The Celebrity Traitors teaches us about assumptions

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where the emergency department is experiencing 'very high demand'

Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where the emergency department is experiencing 'very high demand'

Warning issues as Gloucestershire hospitals ‘extremely busy’ today

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

The Carers Course, delivered by Gloucestershire Older Persons Association, offers first aid and manual handling training to unpaid dementia carers.

Training for unpaid dementia carers in Gloucestershire receives £2,000 boost

Stroud has been ranked among England’s top 10 areas for recorded asbestos waste

Stroud has been ranked among England’s top 10 areas for recorded asbestos waste

Stroud named as one of England's asbestos hotspots

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Alice Webb who died after a Brazilian Bum Lift operation

Stroud MP's campaign following Alice Webb's death leads to new safety proposals

D’mani Mellor, Freddie Sass, Oli Ewing, Gabe Kircough, Jose Marquez pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland

D’mani Mellor, Freddie Sass, Oli Ewing, Gabe Kircough, Jose Marquez pictured during the changing room takeover by Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland

Why Forest Green Rovers have transformed changing rooms with 60 house plants

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

File photo of a care home

File photo of a care home

Care home to shut after 50 years amid financial difficulties

A proposed £21 million investment could bring specialist SEND support directly into schools across Gloucestershire over the next three years.

A proposed £21 million investment could bring specialist SEND support directly into schools across Gloucestershire over the next three years.

£21 million investment set to transform SEND support in Gloucestershire

Concerns have been raised about smells and cleanliness at Stratford Park Leisure Centre, with the council saying remedial works are under way.

Concerns have been raised about smells and cleanliness at Stratford Park Leisure Centre, with the council saying remedial works are under way.

Stroud leisure centre user says 'unpleasant smell' made them get changed in toilets

Simon Pegg says being diagnosed with ADHD later in life has helped him better understand some of the challenges he has faced over the years

Simon Pegg says being diagnosed with ADHD later in life has helped him better understand some of the challenges he has faced over the years

Simon Pegg reveals ADHD diagnosis: 5 reasons it's often missed until later life

Some of the Longfield Hospice at Home team with director of care, Sarah Mimmack, third from right

Some of the Longfield Hospice at Home team with director of care, Sarah Mimmack, third from right

Longfield Hospice calls for support to provide more end-of-life care in Stroud

Sunflowers Suicide Support is distributing around 1,000 beer mats containing crisis support information to venues across Gloucestershire as part of its campaign. Pictured: Sunflowers Suicide Support liaison officer, Rory Birch, with the new beer mats.

Sunflowers Suicide Support is distributing around 1,000 beer mats containing crisis support information to venues across Gloucestershire as part of its campaign. Pictured: Sunflowers Suicide Support liaison officer, Rory Birch, with the new beer mats.

Stonehouse charity puts suicide support details on beer mats across county

Gloucestershire cricketer Craig Miles has retired from professional cricket aged 32 after a career spanning more than 200 matches and 500 wickets.

Gloucestershire cricketer Craig Miles has retired from professional cricket aged 32 after a career spanning more than 200 matches and 500 wickets.

Gloucestershire cricketer Craig Miles retires after 'pretty good go' at game

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a parking warning ahead of Saturday's flu and Covid vaccination clinics

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a parking warning ahead of Saturday's flu and Covid vaccination clinics

Car park warning issued for weekend in Stroud town centre

Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is seeking a new voluntary chair to lead the charity and support healthcare services across Stroud.

Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is seeking a new voluntary chair to lead the charity and support healthcare services across Stroud.

New chair sought to help shape future of healthcare charity in Stroud

National Grid Electricity Distribution is offering Gloucestershire community groups grants of up to £5,000 to support households during the winter months.

National Grid Electricity Distribution is offering Gloucestershire community groups grants of up to £5,000 to support households during the winter months.

Winter funding available for Gloucestershire groups tackling fuel poverty

Journeyman UK has relaunched its JGroup mentoring circles in Stroud, providing fortnightly sessions for teenage boys aged between 13 and 17.

Journeyman UK has relaunched its JGroup mentoring circles in Stroud, providing fortnightly sessions for teenage boys aged between 13 and 17.

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Stroud group relaunches mentoring circles for boys aged 13 to 17

Fiona Herlihy and Anita Herring of Stroud Vision Centre

Fiona Herlihy and Anita Herring of Stroud Vision Centre

Stroud optician issues advice during National Eye Health Week

Gloucestershire community and voluntary organisations can apply for Thriving Communities Grants supporting projects that help adults remain connected and independent.

Gloucestershire community and voluntary organisations can apply for Thriving Communities Grants supporting projects that help adults remain connected and independent.

Community projects across Gloucestershire offered grants of up to £7,500

Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince and Stroud MP Simon Opher have announced Football on Prescription will return this season.

Forest Green Rovers chairman Dale Vince and Stroud MP Simon Opher have announced Football on Prescription will return this season.

Forest Green Rovers matches prescribed to support mental health

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

Stroud MP Simon Opher says that better health literacy could ease pressure on the NHS

Stroud MP Simon Opher says that better health literacy could ease pressure on the NHS

Stroud MP says better health literacy could ease pressure on NHS

Gloucestershire’s 20 Rotary clubs are backing Organ Donation Week, which takes place from September 21 to 26.

Gloucestershire’s 20 Rotary clubs are backing Organ Donation Week, which takes place from September 21 to 26.

Gloucestershire Rotary clubs urge people to join Organ Donation Register

MP Simon Opher hails improvements to Stroud Maternity Hospital, where inspectors have rated maternity services as good and praised staff for providing compassionate care to women and their families

MP Simon Opher hails improvements to Stroud Maternity Hospital, where inspectors have rated maternity services as good and praised staff for providing compassionate care to women and their families

Future of births in Stroud boosted as maternity unit makes major improvements

Pictured: James Hilton and Ed Voss. Mr Voss has joined Jim’s Gym, a digital platform designed for people aged 55 and over, to provide expert physiotherapy advice to its growing membership

Pictured: James Hilton and Ed Voss. Mr Voss has joined Jim’s Gym, a digital platform designed for people aged 55 and over, to provide expert physiotherapy advice to its growing membership

Stroud physiotherapist joins growing fitness community for over-55s

Gloucestershire residents are asked not to put batteries in household bins

Gloucestershire residents are asked not to put batteries in household bins

Why batteries and gas canisters shouldn't go in Gloucestershire bins

Penny Newton Hurley discusses 'words we cannot take back' in her latest column

Penny Newton Hurley discusses 'words we cannot take back' in her latest column

Oakridge mediator explains why saying sorry can make parents stronger

Residents are invited to help shape adult social care in Gloucestershire

Residents are invited to help shape adult social care in Gloucestershire

Have your say on how adult social care should work in Gloucestershire

From Monday, August 17, Rowcroft Medical Centre will reserve all spaces on the left side of its car park for staff only

From Monday, August 17, Rowcroft Medical Centre will reserve all spaces on the left side of its car park for staff only

Important changes to car parking at Stroud town centre GP surgery

Reablement workers protesting outside Shire Hall in Westgate, Gloucester last month

Reablement workers protesting outside Shire Hall in Westgate, Gloucester last month

Care workers to strike over Gloucestershire reablement plans

Three Gloucestershire care providers have been chosen to expand reablement support

Three Gloucestershire care providers have been chosen to expand reablement support

Three Gloucestershire care providers chosen to expand reablement support

The King's Head near Stroud is hosting an annual charity walk in memory of John Nicholl

The King's Head near Stroud is hosting an annual charity walk in memory of John Nicholl

Annual charity walk near Stroud to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support

Vale Hospital in Dursley will be without power for four hours on Wednesday, July 29, from 5pm to 9pm

Vale Hospital in Dursley will be without power for four hours on Wednesday, July 29, from 5pm to 9pm

Why important hospital services near Stroud to face closures today

File photo of a receptionist sorting prescriptions

File photo of a receptionist sorting prescriptions

Stroud GP surgery sends vital message to patients about appointments

Councillor Laura Hall-Wilson

Councillor Laura Hall-Wilson

How many children born in Stroud as challenges for future revealed

Ableworld founder Mike Williams and some of the 300 staff which the company now employes

Ableworld founder Mike Williams and some of the 300 staff which the company now employes

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Sophie Guthrie, left and Katerina Hasapopoulos, right

Sophie Guthrie, left and Katerina Hasapopoulos, right

"My child would have died without Stroud Maternity": Mums speak on 'vital' service

An independent opticians in Stroud is raising awareness of a common eye condition that can have a huge impact on daily life

An independent opticians in Stroud is raising awareness of a common eye condition that can have a huge impact on daily life

Opticians urge people not to ignore symptoms of common eye condition

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a warning persistent incidents in which young people are causing damage

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a warning persistent incidents in which young people are causing damage

Stroud GP surgery issues plea over 'dangerous' behaviour on roof

Mums and campaigners show their support to Stroud Maternity after it was revealed that services could be cut in the autumn

Mums and campaigners show their support to Stroud Maternity after it was revealed that services could be cut in the autumn

Pressure piles on NHS to reinstate key Stroud service despite cuts fears

Latest warning as Gloucestershire braces for soaring temperatures

Unpaid carers across Gloucestershire can now get quick, simple help to find local information and support through a new WhatsApp tool

Unpaid carers across Gloucestershire can now get quick, simple help to find local information and support through a new WhatsApp tool

Gloucestershire launches AI WhatsApp tool to support unpaid carers

A new £1.87 million facility has opened to impress access to urgent dental care in Gloucester

A new £1.87 million facility has opened to impress access to urgent dental care in Gloucester

New £2m NHS urgent dental centre opens in Gloucestershire - full details

A warning was issued on Monday as A&Es across Gloucestershire are 'extremely busy'

A warning was issued on Monday as A&Es across Gloucestershire are 'extremely busy'

Warning given as A&Es in Gloucestershire 'extremely busy today'

Cheltenham General Hospital

Cheltenham General Hospital

'Extremely busy' Gloucestershire hospital issues warning

A fresh government offer has led to the suspension of planned industrial action by resident doctors, including at Cheltenham General Hospital emergency department

A fresh government offer has led to the suspension of planned industrial action by resident doctors, including at Cheltenham General Hospital emergency department

Latest on disruption at major Glos hospital after strike called off

British Medical Association (BMA) staff on the GMB picket line outside BMA House, in Tavistock Square, London

British Medical Association (BMA) staff on the GMB picket line outside BMA House, in Tavistock Square, London

Important announcement at major Gloucestershire hospital

Stroud resident to represent Team GB at European Transplant Games

The Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) in Dursley is shut on Wednesday, June 10, with health bosses citing

The Vale Minor Injury and Illness Unit (MIIU) in Dursley is shut on Wednesday, June 10, with health bosses citing

Why important hospital service near Stroud currently closed

Gloucestershire residents are being urged to return unused community equipment to help others in need

Gloucestershire residents are being urged to return unused community equipment to help others in need

Gloucestershire residents urged to return unused care equipment

Gloucestershire resident Eileen McLeod was surprised with flowers and chocolates when she arrived at Newmedica Gloucestershire in for cataract surgery on her second eye

Gloucestershire resident Eileen McLeod was surprised with flowers and chocolates when she arrived at Newmedica Gloucestershire in for cataract surgery on her second eye

Flowers and chocolates for Gloucestershire eye clinic’s 40,000th patient