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Walking guardians meet to celebrate volunteering in Heavens Valley
1+ hour, 45+ min ago (135+ words) VOLUNTEERS supporting a cherished green space in Stroud came together for an informal evening to connect and share experiences. Hosted by the Heavens Valley Action Group, the social took place at the Crown and Sceptre pub on Horns Road, and…...
XTC story retold in new book featuring rare interviews
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (236+ words) A BOOK celebrating the legacy of the band XTC is to be published. David Marx's XTC: I Am the Audience promises to shine a fresh spotlight on the renowned Swindon band, which was formed in 1972. Barry Andrews, a former member…...
Stroud comes together to reflect and learn on Holocaust Memorial Day
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (327+ words) COLUMN by Stroud deputy mayor, Louisa Stinton. The international theme for Holocaust Memorial Day 2026 is Bridging the Generations, and I was honoured to attend Stroud's event at Lansdown Hall. Organised by Community Solidarity Stroud District and presented by member and…...
Stroud MP on child poverty, welfare reform and fairness
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (249+ words) COLUMN by Stroud MP Simon Opher This week, the Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill returned to Parliament. The Bill is part of our child poverty strategy and would remove the two-child benefit cap, lifting around half a…...
Average UK house price rises above £300,000 for first time – Halifax
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (854+ words) The average UK house price has risen above "300,000 for the first time after jumping by 0.7% month-on-month, Halifax has reported. On an annual basis, property values increased by 1.0% typically in January, taking the average price to "300,077. Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages…...
Stroud MP calls for 'clear out' at Number 10 amid Peter Mandelson scandal
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (637+ words) PRESSURE continues to mount on Sir Keir Starmer to sack his most senior adviser amid the fallout from the Peter Mandelson scandal. Labour MPs issued further calls on Friday for Sir Keir to dismiss his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney,…...
Key county road closed as double-decker bus careers off road in crash
5+ day, 16+ hour ago (156+ words) A ROAD has been closed following a crash involving a bus and a car. The crash happened on the A46 Shurdington Road near the Church Lane junction in Shurdington at around 1.30pm on Monday, February 2. A Gloucestershire Police spokesperson said: "The road…...
Scouts and Guides gear up for epic winter night hike in Gloucestershire
1+ week, 1+ day ago (174+ words) HUNDREDS of Girl Guides and Scouts are taking part in the 53rd iteration of a famous winter night hike in Gloucestershire. On Saturday, February 7, scouts and guides will leave Murray Hall in Tuffley for the Cotswold Marathon. The participants will compete…...
Cotswolds animal rescue near Dursley issues urgent washing machine plea
1+ week, 1+ day ago (165+ words) A CAT and dog rescue centre near Dursley is appealing for help The Cotswolds Cats and Dogs Home in Cambridge needs to raise "2,282 to replace an industrial washing machine used to clean bedding and towels for animals in its care....
Scammers claiming to be from energy companies target Stroud area
1+ week, 3+ day ago (132+ words) SCAMMERS have been posing as staff from energy and internet companies and targeting people in the Stroud area. The Stroud neighbourhood policing team said it is aware of a scam circulating in the area whereby scammers are phoning people claiming…...