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Car 'completely destroyed' in fire at popular tourist site
A car has been completely destroyed by a fire at a popular tourist site. Fire crews from Stroud are at the scene of a car fire at Coaley Peak Picnic Site, near Nympsfield. The fire is now under control but the car has been badly damaged.
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MP responds as Brexit campaigners take to the streets
As the Brexit debate rumbles on Stroud residents have had their say on the situation. Many, including leader of Stroud District Council Doina Cornell, joined took part in a demonstration in London on Saturday. Around one million people took part
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Excitement mounts as Simon Vincent named as Randwick Wap mayor
THE NEW mayor and queen have been announced for this year’s popular Randwick Wap celebrations. The ancient festival, which features a traditional fair, costumed procession and ceremonial cheese rolling, welcomes Wap mayor Simon Vincent and queen
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Forest Green thumped by strong Wimbledon side
AFC Wimbledon 6-0 Forest Green FOREST Green were thumped by a strong AFC Wimbledon side in the Central League this afternoon. Jake Jervis scored a brace while Joseph Felix, Andy Barcham, James Hanson and Mitch Pinnock also got on the scoresheet
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Voting closes for Pub of the Year this weekend!
With just days to go until the final winner is announced and voting closer than ever here's your final chance to ensure that your local is crowned Stroud News & Journal Pub of the Year 2019. Vote via the link below and show your favourite pub some
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Changes at the Stroud News and Journal
READERS may notice some minor changes to the Stroud News and Journal today. We have moved to a simpler, more modern headline typeface, which we think you will find easier to read. And blue is now being used for highlighting on inside pages
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Brimscombe play title waiting game
Hellenic Premier Division Brimscombe & Thrupp 0 Wantage Town 0 BRIMSCOMBE and Wantage Town shared the spoils in the battle of the top-two, writes Scott Boulton. League leaders Brimscombe now have a three-game break as the chasing pack
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High street fight leaves man with head injuries
Officers in Stroud are appealing for witnesses to a fight which left a man with head injuries. At approximately 1.20am on Sunday morning, police were called to brawl on Stroud High Street. During the fight, which involved a group of men, a man
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Here's how Pam found her dream job after being made redundant
A WOMAN who was made redundant after working for the same company for over a decade has shared her story with Sarah Phaedre Watson in the hope that it will help others to realise that it is never too late to find another career. Pam Wise learned
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Here's why police were searching by the canal this morning
POLICE have reassured members of the public after a large number of police cars were seen rushing to the scene of an incident in the town centre this morning. Four police units were seen arriving at the scene at Wallbridge near the canal, with
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Victory should put the prophets of doom firmly in their place, insists John
Three points, a clean sheet and a play-off place within our grasp. Victory should have put the prophets of doom firmly in their place. So many things went right at Port Vale on Saturday with team and management all deserving praise. Vale
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Plea to police after shocking speeding figures revealed
Data from Stroud’s vehicle activated signs reveals that up to 80 per cent of drivers are ignoring the 20mph speed limit on the London Road. Up to 77 per cent of drivers are exceeding the limit on the Bisley Old Road and on Parliament Street. Speeds
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What is Socialism? asks a reader
WHAT is Socialism? - A broad alliance between Communism with more liberal personnel towards the centre left, writes G J Cleaver. Where does Corbyism fit into this group? Way to the left I believe. What is its motivation? Envy. Its ultimate
