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Stroud News & Journal - the latest news and sport from across the Five Valleys plus coverage of the a You can also follow us on Twitter .

Started in 1957 when two newspapers merged, the SNJ is where you will find all the news and sport from across the Five Valleys and the Severn Vale. We are here to serve the community, so please contact us if there is anything you would like featured in the paper or on our website.

17/08/2024

Wow ❤️

TAKE a stroll down the years in Stroud for nostalgia this week.

17/08/2024

Best of luck with it Josh 🙌❤️

Talented pastry chef Josh Ambridge has expanded his Stroud business this month, with a brand-new venture launched at the town’s Five Valleys…

17/08/2024

Crickey! 🐯🐯

A big cat and her cub have been spotted in the countryside

17/08/2024

"We have a strong and proud history of looking after people in this country"

WEEKLY COLUMN by Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher

16/08/2024

GCC says the change was made to "improve safety"

A MAJOR row has erupted over an "idiotic" and "ridiculous" decision to change the layout of a busy roundabout.

16/08/2024

Strange Grocers looks amazing

Do you remember Strange Grocers in King Street Stroud?

16/08/2024

Luckily no one was injured 👇

A KEY road has reopened after a crash in the area.

16/08/2024

Eight great Gloucestershire photographs

Wildflowers, a Coot and a Cattle Egret in the Camera Club

16/08/2024

Aweful 😡

A 77-YEAR-OLD Dursley man has pleaded guilty to making indecent images of a child.

16/08/2024

He's now off to Oxford University - congratulations❤️

A UKRANIAN who fled the country at the outbreak of war is celebrating some outstanding A-level results.

16/08/2024

Trains have been cancelled and delayed 👇

TRAIN passengers have faced disruption this morning after a signalling fault.

16/08/2024

It's hugely contentious

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

16/08/2024

How awful 😢

AN appeal has been launched after a village church was recently targeted by thieves.

15/08/2024

Wow 😲

A DRAMATIC photo and video show flames raging and thick smoke billowing from the Market Tavern in Stroud.

15/08/2024

Can you find the coveted item?

IF YOU come across a golden ram skull in Stroud in the near future, you could find yourself bagging a ticket to watch performances by three musical…

15/08/2024

Congratulations to everyone! 🙌❤️

AFTER weeks of waiting, nervous students from across the area tore open their A-level results this morning, eager to begin a new chapter in their…

15/08/2024

From court 👇

A BOY aged 16 has been charged with possessing a dangerous knife at a Stroud cafe.

15/08/2024

Proud parent alert! Send us a photo of yourselves or your family celebrating your teenager's A-level results for our picture special. Good luck to everyone picking up their results today! Just post your pictures below 👇👇

15/08/2024

After last night's incident 👇

MORE information has been revealed after fire crews tackled a blaze at a Stroud pub last night, Wednesday.

15/08/2024

Disgusting 😡

David Spring made threatening gestures at police and chanted “who the f*** is Allah” during large-scale disorder in Whitehall.

14/08/2024

Just in 👇

FIRE crews are tackling a blaze at a Stroud pub.

14/08/2024

Concerns over Molly’s Baps

It has caused concerns.

14/08/2024

It 'has made a noticeable difference'

The streets of Stroud town centre have been revitalised after a two-day clean-up campaign.

14/08/2024

What do you think of it? 👀⚽

Forest Green's kits for the new season will feature two new designs that raise awareness of climate change.

14/08/2024

Brilliant show

If you are looking for a musical pick me up the 50’s iconic show Hairspray at the Everyman Theatre may be just the tonic you are looking for.

14/08/2024

Wow 😅

A CAR was recently seized from a supermarket car park, police say.

13/08/2024

Amazing news - congratulations! 🥰

A POPULAR charity in the heart of the town which provides fun and friendship in the community is celebrating a milestone.

13/08/2024

They are common at this time of year

New data from Victorian Plumbing has found that these pesky bugs are most common in the home around August when they cling to damp areas such as…

13/08/2024

Wow 👀⚽

AN ENGLAND football legend will appear at a Stroud bar.

13/08/2024

Sounds great 🙌

A great day out for all is being promised at the Five Valleys summer fete.

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Work continues in Stroud town centre tonight as three key roads are being resurfaced. Make sure you know about the overnight closures in place

Otter video

What a joyous sight! This lovely video of a trio of otters enjoying their dinner on the canal at night was taken by Nigel Lusty. Do post any of your videos in the comments.

This was the scene at Stratford Road, Stroud earlier this afternoon as the Tour of Britain made its way through the county. We would love to see your pictures/videos of the tour as it went through our area Comment below 👇

Introducing Furniture Factory Outlets showroom on the banks of the canal at Saul Junction why not visit today......

Good morning Stroud! The red band are currently playing at a Stroud 4 Europe event, Safe Space are giving out safety alarms and advice to residents, the farmers' market is in full flow and Stroud Pride will take place this afternoon in Bank Gardens. Have a great weekend 🥰

The scene in Slad Road, Stroud earlier this evening after today's thunder storm. More pictures and report here: tinyurl.com/m43vkssn

WATCH as King Charles III returned home to Highgrove Palace via Tetbury last night following yesterday's historic coronation. The video was taken by Richard Burton from the Snooty Fox hotel

Volume on! Watch as the Cotswold Venturer steams passed Stroud just now on its return leg🚂🚂🚂 We would love to see your pictures/videos of the train as it went through Stroud and the wider area earlier today! Post below 👇👇👇

Murmuration in Cainscross

Watch as a beautiful murmuration of starlings flew above Cainscross recently😍😍😍 A murmuration is a large group of birds, which fly together. With thanks to Cainscross Town Council for the video. We would love to see your pictures/videos of the stunning starlings