About Stroud News

Stroud stories, decisions and changes across the district

Stroud News follows public safety, travel disruption, council activity, local businesses, events and neighbourhood updates across Stroud and nearby communities.

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About Stroud News

A local view of what is changing

Stroud News covers the practical developments shaping everyday life in Stroud: police appeals, collisions, road closures, planning proposals, council decisions, community activity and changes to local businesses.

Coverage also follows recurring subjects across the wider Stroud District, including events, Forest Green Rovers, canal restoration, traders and new openings. The aim is to make local developments easier to find by place and subject.

What we cover

What we cover around Stroud

Expect updates on traffic and construction, crime and public safety, business openings, community activity, planning applications, council news and what is on locally. Stories may also cover rail changes, schools, Forest Green Rovers and the Stroud canal restoration.

Close to home

Stroud and nearby places

The main focus is Stroud, including Central, Farmhill and Paganhill, Slade, Trinity, Uplands and Valley. Coverage also includes Cainscross and Rodborough, along with Brimscombe, Thrupp, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Dursley, Cam and Berkeley.