In an interim report published on Tuesday, the Independent Water Commission calls for a “fundamental strengthening and rebalancing” of Ofwat’s regulatory role, calling for the watchdog to adopt a more ...

The Government has threatened legal action against former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich to release £2.5 billion of funds from the sale of the London football club to help victims of the Ukraine war.

Warrington captain George Williams has declared himself fit for Saturday’s Betfred Challenge Cup final against Hull KR at Wembley. The 30-year-old has been on a fast-track to recovery since he ...

A RESTAURANT in Stroud is set to temporarily close for one day as staff attend a festival. Curio Lounge in King Street will shut on Monday, June 9, reopening on Tuesday, June 10. The closure is ...

Outlander star Sam Heughan is to play Macbeth in his debut with the Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC). The British theatre company has announced its programme of events for 2025/2026, including a raft ...

NAILSWORTH Silver Band performed at an open gardens event in Box, near Minchinhampton. Performing on the village green, the band entertained a large crowd with three sets, which included popular ...

Crystal Palace will meet UEFA officials on Tuesday and plead their case to be allowed to compete in Europe next season, the PA news agency understands. Palace must show UEFA’s club financial control ...

AN OVERNIGHT shed fire in Nailsworth affected three other properties and caused community distress. The suspected arson occurred at around on Saturday on Lawnside at 2.45am. Police are asking for ...

AN EQUINE therapy centre in Stroud is urgently seeking a new home. The Red Horse Foundation, based in Thrupp for the past 15 years, must relocate after the site it currently rents was put up for sale.

A GROUP of walkers has revived the tradition of beating the bounds around Stroud. On Sunday, May 25, four walkers completed the Walk Around Stroud (WAS) route, which follows the perimeter of the ...

Analysis of stop and search data showed a child aged just 10 was among those found with a knife or pointed weapon by Police Scotland last year.

Gang leaders who force vulnerable people to hide drugs and cash in their bodies could face up to 10 years in prison under a change in the law.