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Ronan Keating to bring 30 years of hits and Blue to Westonbirt Arboretum

Ronan Keating will perform at Westonbirt Arboretum on June 24, 2027, as part of his Just Getting Started world tour. The show will feature Boyzone classics, solo songs and music from a new album, with noughties boyband Blue also appearing. In an interview with Stroud Times’ Faye Hatcher, Keating discussed the tour, his return to Westonbirt, turning 50, his health, charity work and advice for aspiring musicians in Stroud.

Business & Openings Stonehouse

Stonehouse dental practice marks 40 years as Tara Conway takes ownership

Woodcock Lane Dental Care is celebrating four decades of serving Stonehouse patients and families after Tara Conway became its owner and Principal Dentist in March 2026.

Traffic & Construction Stonehouse

Mystery celebrity actor to join Izzie Balmer at Wotton Auction Rooms valuation day

Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers star Izzie Balmer will offer free valuations at Wotton Auction Rooms on Wednesday, October 7, alongside an unidentified actor with Hollywood connections.

Community Stonehouse

Stroud MP backs Andy Burnham’s call for a National Care Service

Dr Simon Opher says Andy Burnham’s Labour conference speech could resonate in Stroud, particularly a proposal for free-at-the-point-of-use social care. The MP says the priority now is delivering changes that residents can feel.

Education Stonehouse

Rare J.R.R. Tolkien book linked to his Oxford student days goes under the hammer in Stonehouse

A personally owned and signed J.R.R. Tolkien book from 1914 is being offered at Quire Auctions in Stonehouse, with an estimate of £800 to £1,200 and bidding closing from 7.30pm on Wednesday, October 7.

Crime & Public Safety Stonehouse

Stroud police warning after elderly woman loses more than £20,000 to impersonation scam

An elderly woman lost more than £20,000 after fraudsters posed as Gloucestershire police officers and kept her on the phone for 16 hours across two days. Police are urging Stroud residents to warn elderly and vulnerable people about the scam and to contact 101 if they are unsure who is calling.

Sport Stonehouse

Eastington’s KB Coaches acquired by FirstGroup as owner retires

FirstGroup has acquired KB Coaches, the Eastington-based operator near Stonehouse, adding 30 vehicles to its UK and Ireland coach business. Owner Andy Francis is retiring, while services, contracts and bookings will continue as normal.

Sport Stonehouse

Why Harvey Bunker left Forest Green Rovers: Robbie Savage explains Carlisle move

Forest Green Rovers manager Robbie Savage says Harvey Bunker’s summer departure was driven by playing opportunities and the type of midfielder or centre-half he wanted, rather than any personal disagreement.

Culture Stonehouse

Rare three-page George Orwell letter to be auctioned in Stonehouse

A handwritten 1940 letter in which George Orwell discusses politics, children’s literature and the idea of a left-leaning weekly for young readers is being offered by Quire Auctions in Stonehouse. The letter forms part of the literary estate of children’s author Geoffrey Trease, with the letter and wider archive carrying a combined estimate of £5,000 to £8,000.

Sport Stonehouse

New direct coach linking Stroud, Stonehouse and London to launch after successful trials

A direct coach service connecting Stonehouse, Stroud, Chalford and Cirencester with London will formally launch on Tuesday, September 8, after July trial runs showed strong local demand.