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Sport Nailsworth
Robbie Savage is expected to be officially unveiled as Peterborough United’s new manager after leaving Forest Green Rovers, with a 1pm press conference arranged for October 2, 2026. His departure leaves Forest Green searching for a permanent successor.
Traffic & Construction Nailsworth
The Belmond British Pullman Venice Simplon-Orient-Express stopped at Kemble on Saturday, 26 September, during a UK Railtours charter from London Victoria to Worcester, giving passengers and railway enthusiasts a close look at one of Britain’s best-known trains.
Business & Openings Nailsworth
Avening-based actor Richard E Grant became the centre of attention in the opening episode of BBC’s The Celebrity Traitors after appearing to reveal his secret role moments after Claudia Winkleman selected him as a Traitor.
Sport Nailsworth
Robbie Savage could begin a potential Peterborough United reign against former club Leicester City, with the League One fixture scheduled for October 10 after his announced departure from Forest Green Rovers.
Community Nailsworth
Sunflowers Suicide Support is launching a county-wide campaign to place discreet suicide-support information on beer mats and posters in pubs, sports clubs and social clubs, including venues used by people across the Stroud area.
Business & Openings Nailsworth
Actor Richard E. Grant, a familiar face around Stroud and Nailsworth, will appear in the second series of The Celebrity Traitors, which begins on BBC One and iPlayer at 8pm on Thursday 1 October.
Sport Nailsworth
Frocester cricket stalwart John Evans has ended a four-year spell as England Over-70s captain after helping the side win two World Cups, two Silver Ashes series and a series against New Zealand.
Sport Nailsworth
Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the early 2/1 favourite to replace Robbie Savage at Forest Green Rovers, according to BetVictor, with 19 other names also listed in the latest market.
Sport Nailsworth
Jonathan Gould says Forest Green Rovers will use a 10-day gap between fixtures for recovery, a team-bonding coffee outing in Nailsworth and time away from football, after a 1-1 draw with Wealdstone.
Sport Nailsworth
Former Manchester United and Wales star Mark Hughes is understood to be among the leading candidates to replace Robbie Savage as Forest Green Rovers manager after Savage was given permission to speak to Peterborough United.
Business & Openings Nailsworth
Country Quality Meat in Nailsworth has kept its offer of two pounds of diced venison for £10 since the Britpop era, using the long-standing deal to introduce generations of customers to game meat.
Community Nailsworth
Stroud’s 28 September to 4 October events calendar includes a Festival of Commoning, a Ruscombe Woods meeting, a late-night wine bar, reggae, an autumn fair, a charity rainbow run and an art exhibition in Nailsworth.
Crime & Public Safety Nailsworth
Gloucestershire Police are appealing for witnesses after a man allegedly shouted racist remarks at a group of people and damaged event materials at Bank Gardens in Stroud. A man in his 30s from Cam was arrested and later released on police bail while enquiries continue.
Crime & Public Safety Nailsworth
Gloucestershire Police says a new approach to shoplifting investigations helped push the force’s charge and solved rates above national averages between May and July 2026, with 94 charges sought in July alone.
Business & Openings Nailsworth
Nailsworth Computer Shop is celebrating 18 years in business, with father-and-son team Paddy and Adam Coyle continuing to run the long-established family company from its A46 premises outside Stroud.
Sport Nailsworth
Nailsworth-based personal trainer James Hilton is encouraging people aged 55 and over to improve their strength and balance during Falls Prevention Awareness Week, which runs from September 21 to 25, 2026.
Culture Nailsworth
A rare three-page letter written by George Orwell to fellow left-wing writer Geoffrey Trease has sold at auction in Stonehouse for £6,500, rising to £8,000 after the buyer’s premium was added.
Community Nailsworth
A planning application has been submitted to convert Unit A at Kingfisher Business Park in Thrupp into an indoor padel club, golf studio and health hub.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers have recalled 20-year-old striker Jose Marquez from Worthing after he scored three goals in five starts, including the winner against Hartlepool. Robbie Savage confirmed the move ahead of the Sutton United match.
Community Nailsworth
Cllr Tony Davey has stood down as Mayor of Stroud after completing an additional term intended to support the district council through its office move, the arrival of a new chief executive and preparations for a possible new unitary authority.
Culture Nailsworth
New Trinity Baroque performed Handel’s <em>Giulio Cesare in Egitto</em> at Holy Trinity, Minchinhampton, on 6 September, bringing an international cast and period-instrument ensemble to the local parish church.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage is considering whether to recall Jose Marquez from his loan at Worthing after a succession of missed chances contributed to a 3-1 defeat by Boston United.
Crime & Public Safety Nailsworth
Police are appealing for information to locate Kathleen, an 89-year-old woman who has not been seen since the morning of Saturday, September 19, 2026. Officers believe she may be travelling on foot or by bus in the Nailsworth area or nearby locations.
Crime & Public Safety Nailsworth
Gloucestershire Constabulary recorded a 12% increase in non-fatal strangulation offences, from 216 to 242, as police, health services, the county council and charities launch an awareness campaign. Agencies are warning about delayed medical effects, misconceptions about consent and routes to support.
Community Nailsworth
Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher is supporting calls to return the water industry to public ownership, citing pollution in the Frome, rising bills, shareholder dividends and concerns about executive pay. He has also outlined several possible ownership models and said he raised the issue with Andy Burnham.
Sport Nailsworth
Forest Green Rovers have signed Bristol Rovers striker Mees Rijks on a three-month loan after Ricardo Rees suffered a serious knee injury and several players were called up for international duty.
Crime & Public Safety Nailsworth
Police are seeking the owner of a dog involved in an attack at Woodchester Park that left a woman with a serious hand injury requiring surgery and another dog with puncture wounds. Witnesses and anyone who recognises the owner or dog are also being asked to come forward.
Culture Nailsworth
Stroud’s weekend line-up includes Hidden Notes Vol. 6, Horsley Village Fete and Painswick Feast, with music, food, family activities and long-standing local traditions taking place across the district on 19 and 20 September.
Culture Nailsworth
Stroud photographer Paul Nicholls has won the Cultural Events category at the 2026 Event Photography Awards for his image of two Red Arrows jets at the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in 2025.
Business & Openings Nailsworth
Renishaw has launched a new PH20 PLUS 5-axis touch-trigger system at its New Mills operation, offering manufacturers greater access to deep and difficult-to-reach features during coordinate measuring machine inspections.
