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Yordan Persafov, aged 35, was caught at the wheel of a Vauxhall Insignia on the A419 in Stroud with methylamphetamine in his system. Library image

Driver caught in Stroud while high on dangerous addictive drug in shocking case

A manhunt is underway for a garden prowler who failed to appear in court after admitting to a string of offences

A manhunt is underway for a garden prowler who failed to appear in court after admitting to a string of offences

Stroud garden prowler who snatched car named as court reveals he's on the loose

Aaron Weaver, aged 34, of King’s Road, Stonehouse, denies rape and two counts of sexual assault

Aaron Weaver, aged 34, of King’s Road, Stonehouse, denies rape and two counts of sexual assault

Man, 34, charged with rape and sexual assault named after court hearing

Marcio Marcel, aged 33, was caught with a quantity of the Class A drug along with more than £880 in criminal cash in Dursley

Marcio Marcel, aged 33, was caught with a quantity of the Class A drug along with more than £880 in criminal cash in Dursley

Coke dealer caught with wad of cash in Dursley locked up as name revealed

A road closure has been put into place near Bourton-on-the-Water following a serious collision this morning (Monday 28 September).

A road closure has been put into place near Bourton-on-the-Water following a serious collision this morning (Monday 28 September).

Four-mile queues on M5 after vehicle fire in Gloucestershire

Stroud Rugby has confirmed an individual previously associated with the club has been permanently removed following a criminal conviction

Stroud Rugby has confirmed an individual previously associated with the club has been permanently removed following a criminal conviction

Ex-member banned from popular Stroud sports club amid conviction

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a parking warning ahead of Saturday's flu and Covid vaccination clinics

Rowcroft Medical Centre has issued a parking warning ahead of Saturday's flu and Covid vaccination clinics

Car park warning issued for weekend in Stroud town centre

Louisa Stinton has been elected mayor of Stroud

Louisa Stinton has been elected mayor of Stroud

Local government

New mayor of Stroud revealed in new chapter for town

One of the new commercial units created inside Stroud's former HSBC bank has been put on the market as work continues to transform the prominent town-centre building into a retail and hospitality hub

One of the new commercial units created inside Stroud's former HSBC bank has been put on the market as work continues to transform the prominent town-centre building into a retail and hospitality hub

Planning and development

New shop coming to Stroud town amid major plans to revamp former bank

Robbie Savage has left Forest Green Rovers to become Peterborough United manager

Robbie Savage has left Forest Green Rovers to become Peterborough United manager

Robbie Savage speaks out after leaving FGR and landing new job

The TG Jones closing down sale began at the end of August

The TG Jones closing down sale began at the end of August

Latest as major UK brand prepares to shut Stroud town centre store

Residents living near Stroud railway station have been warned to expect disruption as Network Rail carries out essential drainage works over the coming months

Residents living near Stroud railway station have been warned to expect disruption as Network Rail carries out essential drainage works over the coming months

Noise warning and footpath closure amid months of works at Stroud station

Robbie Savage set to join Peterborough United

Robbie Savage set to join Peterborough United

Major update as League One club closing in on Robbie Savage

Richard E Grant will appear on The Celebrity Traitors, which returns for its second series this evening

Richard E Grant will appear on The Celebrity Traitors, which returns for its second series this evening

Richard E Grant admits Celebrity Traitors blunder was 'biggest mistake of my life'

News

A police car at the scene following the major incident at RAF Fairford.

A police car at the scene following the major incident at RAF Fairford.

Plot thickens in alleged terror incident as family playing cricket warned day before

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla.

King Charles III

Public rally around King Charles amid bid to prosecute him in court

A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

A B-1 bomber takes off from RAF Fairford in Fairford, England, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.

US suddenly withdraws ALL bombers from RAF Fairford after suspected terror plot

Somewhere South brings women together through activities including walks, dinners, wild swimming, padel, creative workshops and wellbeing sessions across Gloucestershire.

Somewhere South brings women together through activities including walks, dinners, wild swimming, padel, creative workshops and wellbeing sessions across Gloucestershire.

How a women’s social club is helping Gloucestershire strangers become friends

Al Booth’s Stroud’s Wild Valleys podcast features Stroud Valleys Project staff and volunteers working to protect local habitats and wildlife.

Al Booth’s Stroud’s Wild Valleys podcast features Stroud Valleys Project staff and volunteers working to protect local habitats and wildlife.

Former BBC producer launches podcast exploring Stroud’s wildlife havens

Stroud death notices and funeral announcements from the Stroud News And Journal

Stroud death notices and funeral announcements from the Stroud News And Journal

Death notices and funeral announcements from the Stroud News and Journal

The Channel 4 show has made some changes for its latest series.

The Channel 4 show has made some changes for its latest series.

New Gogglebox duo with Thatcher connection join Wiltshire and Cotswold couples

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the Government is stepping up support to help people with autism, ADHD, dyslexia and other neurodivergent conditions move into and stay in work.

DWP targets people with autism, ADHD and dyslexia to return to work

UK armed police officers at one of the gates of RAF Fairford after major incident was declared on Sunday, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near RAF Fairford which is used by the United States Air Force

UK armed police officers at one of the gates of RAF Fairford after major incident was declared on Sunday, with armed police manning a cordon near the village of Whelford in Gloucestershire, near RAF Fairford which is used by the United States Air Force

Sixth man arrested over RAF Fairford incident released on bail

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Roni Size Reprazent will headline Bristol Sounds at Canons Marsh Amphitheatre on June 25, celebrating 30 years of New Forms.

Bristol music legends announce special homecoming show for 2027

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

Gloucestershire’s Energy from Waste Facility is holding a community open day on October 24, offering guided tours of the site to visitors.

See what happens to your rubbish on tour of Gloucestershire waste facility

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

What speed actually triggers a speed camera? Car expert explains

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Stroud District Council says detailed surveys of Stratford Park Lido will take place over winter before its scheduled reopening in May 2027. Pictured: the Synchro Stingrays at the Stroud Lido end of season Splash Up event

Local government

Stroud council shares next steps for lido as winter surveys get under way

Councillors Kate Tomlinson and Jake Andrews

Councillors Kate Tomlinson and Jake Andrews

Local government

Councillors say developer refused meetings over Abbey Farm improvements

Here's where to fill up for less

Here's where to fill up for less

Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel around Stroud today

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

Here is everything motorists need to know about how speed cameras work, the speeds that can trigger them, and common myths

How fast can you go before triggering a speed camera? Truth behind rumors revealed!

Drone footage captured during August's dry spell has revealed the outline of a long-lost garden fountain at Dyrham Park,

Drone footage captured during August's dry spell has revealed the outline of a long-lost garden fountain at Dyrham Park,

Drone footage reveals 'fascinating' outline of historic object at National Trust site

Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is seeking a new voluntary chair to lead the charity and support healthcare services across Stroud.

Stroud Hospitals League of Friends is seeking a new voluntary chair to lead the charity and support healthcare services across Stroud.

New chair sought to help shape future of healthcare charity in Stroud

Sport

Robbie Savage has left Forest Green Rovers to become Peterborough United manager

Robbie Savage speaks out after leaving FGR and landing new job

Robbie Savage set to join Peterborough United

Robbie Savage set to join Peterborough United

Major update as League One club closing in on Robbie Savage

Stroud Rugby has confirmed an individual previously associated with the club has been permanently removed following a criminal conviction

Stroud Rugby has confirmed an individual previously associated with the club has been permanently removed following a criminal conviction

Ex-member banned from popular Stroud sports club amid conviction

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Former York City manager Stuart Maynard is the favourite to take over at Forest Green Rovers, according to BettingOdds.com

Who are the favourites to take over at Forest Green as Savage 'accepts' offer?

FGR manager Robbie Savage has reportedly been offered the job at Peterborough United

FGR manager Robbie Savage has reportedly been offered the job at Peterborough United

Dale Vince issues statement as Robbie Savage 'offered' League One job

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Business News

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Cotswold Company design range with National Trust to help Stroud wildlife

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

A Royal Mail worker delivering mail

Major update on postal issues across Stroud and Dursley areas

Hollie Benneyworth is launching All Work, No Childcare, combining coworking space with onsite childcare for parents in the Stroud

Hollie Benneyworth is launching All Work, No Childcare, combining coworking space with onsite childcare for parents in the Stroud

Stroud mum launches coworking and childcare venture

Vendors will gather at Chalford Sports and Social Club for its indoor market, with food, crafts, skincare and gifts available to visitors.

Vendors will gather at Chalford Sports and Social Club for its indoor market, with food, crafts, skincare and gifts available to visitors.

Chalford indoor market returns with food, crafts, skincare and gifts

The first customer through the door at Klang Tone Records' new Lansdown home was an unexpected one – a cat.

The first customer through the door at Klang Tone Records' new Lansdown home was an unexpected one – a cat.

Cat is first customer at new location of Stroud town centre business

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National Sport

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy believes his Wales side have been put at a disadvantage by the extended international window in September and October (David Davies/PA)

Craig Bellamy feels extended international window has put Wales at disadvantage

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund scored the winner (Nick Potts/PA)

Rasmus Hojlund penalty sees Denmark beat Wales in Nations League

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are prospering (PA)

Thomas Tuchel says Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are hitting new highs together

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

Bay City Roller before his big run in the Arc (PA)

George Scott so proud of gallant Arc effort from Bay City Roller

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love got back to winning ways (Scoopdyga)

True Love ensures Aidan O’Brien gets in on Group One act

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott was impressive in the Prix de l’Opera (Scoopdyga)

Miss Scott and Soumillon shine with Opera performance

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz created history in the Arc (Scoopdyga/PA)

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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National News

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

FILE – This combination of photos shows Flavio Bolsonaro, left, in Sao Paulo, on Sept. 29, 2026 and Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in Rio de Janeiro, on Sept. 23, 2026 (AP Photo, File)

Brazil heads to run-off election after candidates fail to garner a majority

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport, by the RNLI following a small boat incident in the Channel. Picture date: Sunday October 4, 2026.

Migrants head to Kent for processing after protesters gathered in Gosport

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Dr Giles Bailet (left) is helping Scottish and Japanese students develop a scientific whisky cubesat (University of Glasgow)

Whisky to be aged in space for first time in university satellite project

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch unveiled her philosophy for government in a document titled The Right Way (Jacob King/PA)

Tories to unveil economic policies after Badenoch pledges ‘radical measures’

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mounbatten-Windsor (PA)

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor to take police to court over his arrest, report says

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

A group of people thought to be migrants are brought in to a marina in Gosport (Trevor Adams/PA)

Migrants arrive in Gosport as protesters gather at scene

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Torness in East Lothian is Scotland’s sole remaining nuclear power station (Danny Lawson/PA)

Conservatives would look to deliver new nuclear energy in Scotland, Bowie says

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