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Spanish star Antonio Banderas with Stroud actress Susan Cambridge who played Julie Walters' double and stand-in for Paddington 3

Stroud actor's important role in new hit film with global icons

Column from mayor Tony Davey

Column from mayor Tony Davey

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We need to 'establish the least damaging options' for 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

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

Stroud High Street business Lily & Me scoop prestigious award

Stroud High Street business Lily & Me scoop prestigious award

Stroud business wins prestigious national award

This year Stroud Goodwill is taking place on both Friday evening and Saturday daytime. Image by Simon Pizzey

This year Stroud Goodwill is taking place on both Friday evening and Saturday daytime. Image by Simon Pizzey

Exciting changes to major Stroud festive event

Oscar winner Thelma Schoonmaker is due to visit Electric Picture House Cinema in Wotton next week

Oscar winner Thelma Schoonmaker is due to visit Electric Picture House Cinema in Wotton next week

Oscar winner to visit area

Attendees gathered amid snowy conditions for the Back British Farming Rally at Cotswold Agricultural Centre on Tuesday, November 19

Attendees gathered amid snowy conditions for the Back British Farming Rally at Cotswold Agricultural Centre on Tuesday, November 19

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30 pictures as farmers in area rally to 'save livelihoods'

An alcohol licence has been submitted as part of plans to open a new convenience store at the former M&Co building in King Street

An alcohol licence has been submitted as part of plans to open a new convenience store at the former M&Co building in King Street

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Plans for new convenience store in Stroud town centre

Images from this year's Festival of Wonder

Images from this year's Festival of Wonder

67 amazing images from much-loved Stroud event

Stratford Park awarded gold once again in the prestigious Heart of England in Bloom awards

Stratford Park awarded gold once again in the prestigious Heart of England in Bloom awards

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'Beautiful' Stroud park receives stunning award

Mayor Tony Davey cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Coach House at the Stroud Valley Scout Group

Mayor Tony Davey cuts the ribbon at the opening of the Coach House at the Stroud Valley Scout Group

Mayor opens new 'amazing' refurbished building at Stroud

Future of Stroud post office is uncertain amid overhaul

Future of Stroud post office is uncertain amid overhaul

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Fears over future of Stroud post office amid major overhaul

November 2022....Copyright Photographer Simon Pizzey ....Aerial artist Tatiana Ozhiganova performs high above the churches together congregation during the Sunday morning service in St.Laurence church Stroud as part of weekends The Festival of Wonder.

November 2022....Copyright Photographer Simon Pizzey ....Aerial artist Tatiana Ozhiganova performs high above the churches together congregation during the Sunday morning service in St.Laurence church Stroud as part of weekends The Festival of Wonder.

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Everything about wonderful events in Stroud this weekend

Dursley Rugby Club applies for new alcohol licence after acquiring more land, facilities and members

Dursley Rugby Club applies for new alcohol licence after acquiring more land, facilities and members

New changes at growing and much-loved Dursley sports club

Teckels will open a new charity shop in the middle of Stroud

Teckels will open a new charity shop in the middle of Stroud

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New charity shop in Stroud town centre

Plans have been submitted which could see KFC and Costa open at this derelict site near McDonald's in Stroud

Plans have been submitted which could see KFC and Costa open at this derelict site near McDonald's in Stroud

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Revealed: Why decision on KFC plans in Stroud delayed

Active Lifestyles Stroud manager Helen Bailey at the site which reopened on Saturday

Active Lifestyles Stroud manager Helen Bailey at the site which reopened on Saturday

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Popular Stroud leisure centre reopens with new cafe

Michael Rosen. Image by photographer Tammy Kwan

Michael Rosen. Image by photographer Tammy Kwan

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Record year for Stroud festival as thousands attend

Stroud Police reunite missing dog with owner

Stroud Police reunite missing dog with owner

Stroud police release happy update after dog missing

Forest Live stage at Westonbirt Arboretum

Forest Live stage at Westonbirt Arboretum

Indie giants to play at major festival near Stroud

A new venture in a former department store in Cirencester opened to the public today

A new venture in a former department store in Cirencester opened to the public today

25 pictures as Stroud organisation opens new site

An iconic Scottish boyband from the 1970s is coming to a venue in Stroud next year

An iconic Scottish boyband from the 1970s is coming to a venue in Stroud next year

1970s heartthrobs to perform in Stroud

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

A coffee company based in Cirencester is hosting a Christmas party promising ‘delicious street food, great coffee and good vibes’ (library image)

A coffee company based in Cirencester is hosting a Christmas party promising ‘delicious street food, great coffee and good vibes’ (library image)

Joyous festive street food party in area - everything you need to know

A new Cirencester shop was officially opened at the end of October

A new Cirencester shop was officially opened at the end of October

Well-known brand opens exciting store in this gorgeous location

Stroud District Council completes project to take gum off the streets of the town

Stroud District Council completes project to take gum off the streets of the town

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Why Stroud town centre 'looks far nicer' after project

Stratford Park leisure centre is currently closed while the council takes it over

Stratford Park leisure centre is currently closed while the council takes it over

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Popular Stroud leisure centre temporarily closed

The current owner of Thrupp Farm, Moreton Cullimore (third from left), with Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society directors after recently finalising the agreement to sell the land to the community. Image: Martin Phelps

The current owner of Thrupp Farm, Moreton Cullimore (third from left), with Heavens Valley Community Benefit Society directors after recently finalising the agreement to sell the land to the community. Image: Martin Phelps

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Positive update on major Stroud campaign for beauty spot

Mayor Neil Gibbs in front of the giant 8ft x 8ft poppy made up of thousands of smaller crocheted and knitted woollen poppies which took a team of 'knitters' nearly a year to create.

Mayor Neil Gibbs in front of the giant 8ft x 8ft poppy made up of thousands of smaller crocheted and knitted woollen poppies which took a team of 'knitters' nearly a year to create.

Remembrance Day in Stroud 2024

Pictures as Sharpness New Dock celebrated at 150th event

Pictures as Sharpness New Dock celebrated at 150th event

Pictures as historic dock’s 150th anniversary celebrated

The Nailsworth Noel is still due to take place on November 29. Image by Simon Pizzey

The Nailsworth Noel is still due to take place on November 29. Image by Simon Pizzey

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Christmas market cancelled after public safety fears

A ‘mega rave’ in aid of a good cause is taking place at a Stroud venue tonight (library image)

A ‘mega rave’ in aid of a good cause is taking place at a Stroud venue tonight (library image)

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‘Mega rave’ taking place in Stroud tonight

The Christmas Market at Stroud Goodwill Evening last year - photo by Simon Pizzey

The Christmas Market at Stroud Goodwill Evening last year - photo by Simon Pizzey

All you need to know about upcoming Christmas markets in Stroud

Pictures of the Ebley Fireworks 2024

Pictures of the Ebley Fireworks 2024

Fantastic pictures of Stroud's biggest firework display

Robin Ince will be in Stroud next week

Robin Ince will be in Stroud next week

Well-known comedians in Stroud next week

The Falcon in Painswick has received one AA Rosette following its first inspection

The Falcon in Painswick has received one AA Rosette following its first inspection

Top food award for hotel near Stroud

11 Lansdown, Stroud

11 Lansdown, Stroud

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New Stroud bar amid concerns drunks ‘run on car roofs’ at weekends

In pictures as Stonehouse In Bloom scoops a gold award and Best Small Town in the UK Awards

In pictures as Stonehouse In Bloom scoops a gold award and Best Small Town in the UK Awards

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Stonehouse group 'proud' and 'emotional' after latest national award

Stroud District Council

Stroud District Council

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Major update on sauna and steam room at Stroud leisure centre

The team behind the community purchase of the iconic Heavens Valley is on an urgent mission to raise the final £30,000 needed to fund the initial purchase

The team behind the community purchase of the iconic Heavens Valley is on an urgent mission to raise the final £30,000 needed to fund the initial purchase

Urgent action needed in major campaign to buy Stroud beauty spot

Stroud District Council released a further update on Wednesday about the upcoming closure of the steam and sauna room

Stroud District Council released a further update on Wednesday about the upcoming closure of the steam and sauna room

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Latest after decision to close popular leisure centre facility

The £1 coin is being sold for £2,500 or a best offer (library image)

The £1 coin is being sold for £2,500 or a best offer (library image)

‘Extremely rare’ £1 coin being sold for £2.5k in Stroud

Stroud District Council released a statement addressing concerns raised over the future of the sauna and steam room at Stratford Park Leisure Centre

Stroud District Council released a statement addressing concerns raised over the future of the sauna and steam room at Stratford Park Leisure Centre

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Popular facilities at Stroud leisure centre to close due to 'sanitary' concerns

A pub in Bussage held a party to celebrate its landlords’ 30-year tenure recently

A pub in Bussage held a party to celebrate its landlords’ 30-year tenure recently

30 pictures as landlords celebrate 30 years at Bussage pub

Good Food Kitchen & Bar opened at the end of August in Long Street, Wotton

Good Food Kitchen & Bar opened at the end of August in Long Street, Wotton

New restaurant run by Stroud couple releases update

Sam Bates, Rhianna Russell, Colin and Joshua Pattison, Bel Overthrow and Kerry Gwynn.

Sam Bates, Rhianna Russell, Colin and Joshua Pattison, Bel Overthrow and Kerry Gwynn.

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First look as Stroud toy shop doubles in size

Stroud MP Simon Opher's weekly column in SNJ and Gazette

Stroud MP Simon Opher's weekly column in SNJ and Gazette

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MP takes part in community event with 'special significance'

Mark Dransfield with Pandora and the Sandersons team at Five Valleys. Photo by Matt Bigwood

Mark Dransfield with Pandora and the Sandersons team at Five Valleys. Photo by Matt Bigwood

Glamorous global brand launches in heart of Stroud

Celebrations at Brimscombe Mill after a lease is secured

Celebrations at Brimscombe Mill after a lease is secured

Major update on battle to save much-needed Stroud services

Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals comes to Apple TV+ – the author joins stars including David Tennant to tell us more.

Dame Jilly Cooper’s Rivals comes to Apple TV+ – the author joins stars including David Tennant to tell us more.

Stroud author and acting icons ahead of Disney+ show launch

Rock band Elbow is the latest act to be announced as a headliner for the Forestry Live festival at Westonbirt Arboretum next year.

Rock band Elbow is the latest act to be announced as a headliner for the Forestry Live festival at Westonbirt Arboretum next year.

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Successful major act to play at festival in area

The Five Valleys Fireworks is at Marling School Playing Fields on Monday, October 28. Go to rotaryfivevalleysfireworks@org.uk

The Five Valleys Fireworks is at Marling School Playing Fields on Monday, October 28. Go to rotaryfivevalleysfireworks@org.uk

What you need to know about area's biggest firework extravaganza

New charity shop to open soon

New charity shop to open soon

Latest Stroud charity shop to open soon

Los Cubanos is the latest restaurant to open in Stroud town centre

Los Cubanos is the latest restaurant to open in Stroud town centre

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Latest restaurant in Stroud town centre opens