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Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
Armed officers searched for people who fled after an altercation near St Peter’s High School in Tuffley, Gloucester, on Friday morning. Police said a male was seen with a long-bladed item, one boy was taken to hospital for assessment and there was no ongoing threat to pupils.
Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
Special Sergeant Reuben Watt and Special Constable Cameron Blacker have received Lord Lieutenant’s Awards for their voluntary contribution to policing and community safety in Gloucestershire.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Stonehouse Autoparts will shut at the end of 2026 after owners Ian Miles and Rob Prosser announced their retirement, bringing an end to a business that has served motorists, garages and trade customers since 1978.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Independent retailers, hospitality businesses and leisure venues across the Stroud constituency are expected to benefit from expanded business-rates relief announced in last week’s budget, according to a column by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher.
Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
Five items believed to be Second World War bombs were found by construction workers at the Great Tythe Barn near Tetbury, prompting a 200-metre exclusion zone before suspected wartime explosives were safely detonated in a nearby field.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Alex Besnard launched LAVOIR in June 2026 with La Lessive, a three-ingredient liquid laundry soap inspired by memories of linen drying at his family home in France.
Traffic & Construction Stonehouse
Residents of Kingswood, near Wotton-under-Edge, have created a large knitted Remembrance display featuring more than 2,000 poppies, bunting and figures depicting wartime life.
Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
A 15-year-old boy reported missing after leaving an address near Stonehouse in the early hours has been found safe, police said.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
A grey Citroën Ami operated by Stroud-based Montpellier Legal is being used as a company vehicle, an expression of the firm’s sustainability commitments and an unusual setting for filmed conversations with guests including Laura Hamilton, Laura Winter, Vince Freeman, Susan Lynch and Jack Clement.
Sport Stonehouse
Forest Green Rovers have transformed their changing room with more than 60 types of houseplant, aiming to help players manage stress before matches. The project, created with Plants & Flowers Foundation Holland and sports psychologist Dr Josephine Perry, was unveiled before the club’s fixture against Harrogate Town and followed a 2-0 win over Eastleigh.
Sport Stonehouse
The Prime Practice is marking its first anniversary at Whitminster KRATE Village after expanding its physiotherapy, rehabilitation, Pilates, sports therapy and fitness services for people across Whitminster, Stroud and surrounding areas.
Sport Stonehouse
Forest Green Rovers’ National League match at Barrow AFC was abandoned in the 14th minute after torrential rain left the Holker Street pitch unplayable, despite an earlier inspection and efforts by ground staff.
Community Stonehouse
The popular event scheduled for Saturday, October 24, at Aston Down has been cancelled after organisers reviewed forecasts for heavy rain and high winds. Ticket holders will be offered a free transfer to the 2027 event or a refund.
Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
Reader photographs sent to Stroud Times showed two police cars, one police van and three ambulances in Stroud on Saturday morning, October 24, 2026. The circumstances behind the response had not been confirmed when the report was published.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Stroud-based pianist Sarah Nicolls has developed an upright grand piano with a carbon-fibre frame through her company, First Light Pianos, combining a smaller footprint with a lighter design as she works to revive the area’s piano-making tradition.
Sport Stonehouse
Forest Green Rovers have signed 35-year-old former Northern Ireland and Wigan Athletic striker Will Grigg from Chesterfield on a free transfer. He has joined the squad for Saturday’s match against Barrow in Cumbria.
Traffic & Construction Stonehouse
A person died after being hit by a train near Purton shortly after 3pm on Thursday, October 22. The incident closed railway lines between Swindon and Gloucester and affected trains serving Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse.
Community Stonehouse
Stonehouse has won the overall Britain in Bloom 2026 title after taking Gold and being named Best Small Town in the UK. The award recognises years of work by Stonehouse in Bloom volunteers, who maintain gardens, planters, green spaces and the Community Arboretum across the town.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Chloe Llewellyn, 17, launched Lemon Squeegee after helping her injured grandmother and now employs five young people serving 20 households across Stonehouse and Stroud.
Community Stonehouse
A new JLUXE activewear collection inspired by Jordan Lansdown’s grandmother will launch at the Stroud Half Marathon, with 10 per cent of sales donated to Longfield’s Hospice at Home service.
Culture Stonehouse
Wotton Auction Rooms is inviting entries for its Winter Fine sale on December 30, with a limited-time 5% vendor commission rate available on items valued at £500 or more.
Community Stonehouse
New Government planning rules coming into force on October 31 will mean most smaller applications in Stroud are decided by planning officers rather than elected councillors. Green councillors say the changes weaken local democracy and could stop communities challenging controversial schemes.
Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse
Police are appealing for information to locate Liddy and Summer, both aged 13, who were reported missing from the Forest of Dean and Stroud area. Officers believe the girls are together in Gloucester town centre and are asking the public to call 101 with information, or 999 if they can see them at the time of calling.
Culture Stonehouse
A 40-poem anthology by Stroud-based writers has been launched at the inaugural Dobunni Poetry Festival, with profits supporting next year’s event.
Culture Stonehouse
Stonehouse magician Nick Brunger has been named the Cotswold Magical Society’s Stand Up Magician of the Year after a Gloucester competition featuring a record 10 conjurors. His next performance will be a Halloween show at Woodchester Mansion from October 29 to 31.
Community Stonehouse
Longfield Community Hospice is asking van owners, businesses and volunteers across Gloucestershire to support its 2027 Treecycling campaign, which will collect real Christmas trees from homes between January 10 and 17.
Traffic & Construction Stonehouse
An 89-year-old man from Bristol has died after a two-vehicle collision on the A433 Bath Road near Westonbirt. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage as enquiries continue.
Community Stonehouse
Simon Opher MP has highlighted the impact of miscarriage and baby loss, a candlelight remembrance event at Gloucester Royal Hospital and support available to bereaved families in Gloucestershire and nationally.
Community Stonehouse
Avening-based actor Richard E. Grant has chosen Longfield Community Hospice in Minchinhampton as the beneficiary of a live portrait-sculpting event, following the care provided to his late wife, Joan Washington.
Business & Openings Stonehouse
Julie Kirby has retired from Stonehouse Pharmacy after a 37-year career that began with a lunchtime shop-assistant shift and ended with her becoming pharmacy manager. Colleagues past and present are due to meet on Monday to celebrate her contribution to the Stonehouse community.
