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WATCH: Cars drive along flooded roads near Stroud
Heavy rain has caused a number of roads in the Stroud area to flood. Country lanes and motorway slip roads alike have been covered in surface water. A video posted on social media shows cars struggling along roads near Standish. Fortunately
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Second man arrested after rugby fans threatened with baseball bat
A second man has been arrested after a car was driven towards fans leaving a Gloucester rugby match. Police were called to Kingsholm at 5pm after a car appeared to have been driven towards a group of people leaving the club. The driver had
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GLOUCESTER: Simpson stings former club Wasps
Gloucester scrum-half Joe Simpson scored two tries against his former club as Wasps continued their poor start to the Gallagher Premiership season. Simpson spent 13 years at Wasps, during which time he made over 250 appearances, but celebrated his
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Stroud man helps England reach Rugby World Cup final
STROUD—BASED Willi Heinz helped England producd one of their greatest-ever displays to storm into the World Cup final with a 19-7 victory over New Zealand that reduced the reigning champions to a rabble. Gloucester captain Heinz, who lives in Stroud
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STROUD HALF MARATHON: Race to go ahead despite wet weather
The organiser of Sunday's Stroud Half Marathon has confirmed the race will still go ahead despite today's wet weather. Sunshine is forecast for tomorrow and 'perfect running conditions' are expected. Organisers are currently out, in the rain,
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Delays on M5 after three-vehicle crash
There are delays on the M5 following a crash involving three vehicles. The crash occurred on the northbound carriageway between junctions 19 and 18. One lane is blocked as a result and their is heavy traffic in the area.
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M5 slip road closed due to flooding
Today's heavy rain is beginning to take its toll on the roads There is currently no access to the M5 southbound from junction 12. The slip road has been closed due to flooding.
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PICTURES: The Houses of Pumpliament
Politically-minded pumpkins have gone on display at a Gloucestershire farm. The Houses of Pumpliament, featuring politicians such as prime minister Boris Johnson, has been built at Over Farm near Gloucester. Click the gallery above to view photos
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POSTPONED: Forest Green vs Crewe Alexandra OFF
FOREST GREEN'S top-of-the-table clash at home to Crewe Alexandra is off. Heavy overnight rain in Nailsworth continued this morning with match referee Charles Breakspear calling the game off at 11.30am. Rovers travel to promotion-chasing rivals
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DAVID DREW: Money is a daily worry for our headteachers
THE findings of my annual school survey are distressing. I’ve visited every secondary and almost all our primary schools and the visits are always enjoyable. But sadly, this belies a bleaker picture. In September, my team asked all headteachers
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How a Beatles song inspired a life of music for Painswick guitarist Muddy
SITTING in his bedroom in Helsinki as a young 13-year-old boy, Painswick based guitarist Muddy Manninen couldn’t have guessed that The Beatles’ She’s A Woman was about to change his life. As I sat outside Woodruffs Organic café in Stroud town centre
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Arts festival to shift your belief
A FESTIVAL celebrating the link between the arts and well being took place at St Laurence Church in Stroud. The SHIFT Festival included music and dance plus workshops in art, yoga, mindful photography, illustration and drumming. Artist and mental
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Pupils in Amberley fund raise to help environment
PUPILS in Amberley have been raising funds to help the environment. Amberley School’s Eco Club and Messy Church collaborated to sell bee friendly plants and cake to buy a carbon offset for the school’s gas and electricity consumption last year.
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Meet the animal-loving Stroud pensioner who helps to raise Otters
Meet the animal-loving Stroud pensioner who has spent her life raising pet Otters - and regularly walks around town with them on her shoulders. Daphne Neville, 82, has kept the mammals for nearly 40 years and devotes her time to increasing awareness
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Rare loo roll satirising Hitler to be auctioned in the Cotswolds
This rare satirical Nazi Loo roll is up far sale - after being found at a country house. The individual sheets of toilet paper feature satirical cartoons of characters from the Third Reich. Another features a large German general with the caption
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Painswick's Caribbean ball raises hospice funds
THE Painswick Ball raised £6,585 for local charity Longfield, which provides specialist services for adults across Gloucestershire affected by life-limiting illness. Attended by 350 people, the biennial ball was organised by a team of volunteers
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IN THE DOCK: 4 stories from crown court this week
Here are three of the crown court stories that have featured in the SNJ, Gazette Series or Wilts Glos Standard over the past few days. Click the description below to read the full story. Dursley man cleared of burglary after proving he had a
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John Light reveals the delights of a Cotswold autumn
THIS is a wonderful time for apples and especially British ones. My favourite read of the week is Gerb Gerbrands market news column in the Stroud News & Journal. Every week he highlights the delights available at Stroud Farmers' Market. It is mouth-watering
