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Free chocolate was on offer to the first visitors

UK's biggest Cadbury World shop opens in Bournville

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Brimscombe Port was discussed at a meeting this week

Planning and development

Why Brimscombe Port on agenda this week

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

COLUMN BY Stroud MP Simon Opher

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'Things are beginning to improve' says MP

Leny and Stamena Dimotrova, who are due to open Refillable in Tetbury

Leny and Stamena Dimotrova, who are due to open Refillable in Tetbury

New business on its way to area

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Plans for a new special educational needs school have been approved in Abbeydale, Gloucester. FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

New £16.5 million school in county gets go-ahead

Column from mayor Tony Davey

Column from mayor Tony Davey

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We need to 'establish the least damaging options' for Stroud

The vision for a natural outdoor swimming space called Stroud Waters at Court Farm, King’s Stanley. Pledge your support at tinyurl.com/2x92sbp2

The vision for a natural outdoor swimming space called Stroud Waters at Court Farm, King’s Stanley. Pledge your support at tinyurl.com/2x92sbp2

Planning and development

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Plans revealed for stunning natural swimming pool near Stroud

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Motorcyclist Christopher Turl, aged 49, was killed at the B4066 junction near Sharpness in June, 2022

Driver aged 84 charged after death of Berkeley man

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

Column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

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MP's first question at PMQs about major Stroud issue

Library image of rain

Library image of rain

Popular events in Stroud area cancelled amid weather warning

39-year-old Jesse Hancock has been jailed for nine months after breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)

39-year-old Jesse Hancock has been jailed for nine months after breaching her Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO)

Why Stroud woman jailed for nine months

The Flight Before Christmas at Cotswold Airport begins boarding once again on Saturday, November 23

The Flight Before Christmas at Cotswold Airport begins boarding once again on Saturday, November 23

Unique airport festive experience in area open again this weekend

A huge aircraft fuselage is being transported through Cirencester on Sunday, November 24

A huge aircraft fuselage is being transported through Cirencester on Sunday, November 24

Drivers warned about huge aircraft being transported this weekend

Mayor of Stroud Tony Davey, (centre) and Chair of Chamber of Commerce Tom Berry (centre right) with concerned residents and business owners from Stroud

Mayor of Stroud Tony Davey, (centre) and Chair of Chamber of Commerce Tom Berry (centre right) with concerned residents and business owners from Stroud

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Fears over possible closure of major Stroud service

Development of a new waterside community in Stroud’s Golden Valley is set to take a significant step forward this week

Development of a new waterside community in Stroud’s Golden Valley is set to take a significant step forward this week

Local government

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Major update on big development in Stroud area

Ellen DeGeneres, known for her programme The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has relocated to the Cotswolds with her wife Portia de Rossi, an article from entertainment news outlet TheWrap claims (library image)

Ellen DeGeneres, known for her programme The Ellen DeGeneres Show, has relocated to the Cotswolds with her wife Portia de Rossi, an article from entertainment news outlet TheWrap claims (library image)

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Huge US celebrity reportedly ‘moves to Cotswolds’ to ‘flee Trump’

An artist's impression of a proposed neighbourhood at the Sharpness Vale development Image: Sharpness Development LLP

An artist's impression of a proposed neighbourhood at the Sharpness Vale development Image: Sharpness Development LLP

Planning and development

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People urged to share views at pop-up events in Stroud over plans for 5,000 homes

UK Today

Rail companies announce major service changes this weekend amid Storm Bert

Can you claim compensation for storm damage? Here's what to do if that happens

How smart are you? Take this pub quiz to find out

I made the perfect roast potatoes thanks to a chef's secret method - I'm obsessed

Ant accused of 'bullying' I'm A Celebrity campmate over 'aimed digs'

Helen Flanagan on 'love' for Tulisa and who she wants to win I'm a Celebrity

Sport

Girls from Painswick, Dursley and Gloucester join forces to create new team

First match as new girls team in area launches

Forest Green replace York at top of National League after 2-0 victory

Forest Green replace York at top of National League after 2-0 victory

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In pictures as Forest Green win top of table clash

Action from Forest Green's 4-1 win at Maidenhead.

Action from Forest Green's 4-1 win at Maidenhead.

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Stunning away victory for Forest Green

Minchinhampton's Sarah Stewart scoops up second place at recent European Iberian Dressage Championships

Minchinhampton's Sarah Stewart scoops up second place at recent European Iberian Dressage Championships

Astonishing success for Stroud sporting champ

Forest Green knocked out of FA Cup against Stockport County in extra-time

Forest Green knocked out of FA Cup against Stockport County in extra-time

Extra-time heart-break for Forest Green in FA Cup

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National Sport

Zak Crawley was the pick of the batters on day one of England’s Test warm-up in Queenstown (Mike Egerton/PA)

Zak Crawley was the pick of the batters on day one of England’s Test warm-up in Queenstown (Mike Egerton/PA)

Zak Crawley bucks the trend as wickets fall in England’s warm-up match

Luke Littler was in imperious form as he destroyed Rob Cross at the Players Championship Finals (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler was in imperious form as he destroyed Rob Cross at the Players Championship Finals (Zac Goodwin/PA)

Luke Littler continues scintillating form by thrashing Rob Cross

Pep Guardiola intends to fight on at Manchester City even though he thinks “75 per cent” of Premier League clubs want to see them relegated (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola intends to fight on at Manchester City even though he thinks “75 per cent” of Premier League clubs want to see them relegated (Martin Rickett/PA)

Pep Guardiola sure 75 per cent of Premier League clubs want Man City relegated

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

Conor McGregor and partner Dee Devlin leave the High Court in Dublin (Brian Lawless/PA)

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Conor McGregor to appeal after woman who said he raped her wins civil claim

Gary Neville questioned the professionalism of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro (PA)

Gary Neville questioned the professionalism of Marcus Rashford and Casemiro (PA)

We have to set better standards – Amorim on Rashford and Casemiro’s USA trips

Ruben Amorim believes he is the right manager for Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)

Ruben Amorim believes he is the right manager for Manchester United (Simon Peach/PA)

I believe I am the right guy for Manchester United job – Ruben Amorim

Will Rowlands accepts it is a tough time for Wales (Joe Giddens/PA)

Will Rowlands accepts it is a tough time for Wales (Joe Giddens/PA)

Will Rowlands backs Wales to break out of ‘brutal situation’ in Springboks clash

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Business News

Leny and Stamena Dimotrova, who are due to open Refillable in Tetbury

New business on its way to area

Stroud High Street business Lily & Me scoop prestigious award

Stroud High Street business Lily & Me scoop prestigious award

Stroud business wins prestigious national award

Ilias and the Stroud team opening Mr Souvlaki at Five Valleys market.

Ilias and the Stroud team opening Mr Souvlaki at Five Valleys market.

New eatery opens in Stroud town centre

Mandy and the Baked for You team at their new stall and the ribbon cutting with Cooper

Mandy and the Baked for You team at their new stall and the ribbon cutting with Cooper

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New business opens in Stroud town centre

A motoring instructor from the area has driven himself to an astonishing national title

A motoring instructor from the area has driven himself to an astonishing national title

See driving instructor from our area named best in the country!

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Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Fresh snow in Horton in Ribblesdale, North Yorkshire

Storm Bert brings weather warnings and travel disruption

What the papers say – November 23 (PA)

What the papers say – November 23 (PA)

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What the papers say – November 23

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a Venezuelan national flag (AP)

Opposition leader Maria Corina Machado waves a Venezuelan national flag (AP)

Venezuela’s government to investigate opposition leader over sanctions

The King meets Alan Carr after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. (Hollie Adams/PA)

The King meets Alan Carr after the Royal Variety Performance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. (Hollie Adams/PA)

King ‘charming and funny’ as he attends Royal Variety Performance alone

Storm Bert is set to strike the UK on Saturday (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Storm Bert is set to strike the UK on Saturday (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Storm Bert set to bring travel disruption and flooding

A newborn grey seal pup on the shingle at Orford Ness in Suffolk (National Trust/Ollie Page/PA)

A newborn grey seal pup on the shingle at Orford Ness in Suffolk (National Trust/Ollie Page/PA)

First grey seal pup of the season born at coastal ex-military site

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the Budget

Farmers protest in central London over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the Budget

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‘Labour becoming the cruel party’ over tax changes, warns farmer baroness

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