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15/06/2026

15/06/2026

From Stroud to literary stardom: Alice Jolly wins Walter Scott prize

Acclaimed Stroud author Alice Jolly has been awarded the £25,000 Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction for her novel The Matchbox Girl, a powerful and innovative work that explores the life of a mute autistic child during one of Europe's darkest periods.

15/06/2026

Five reasons not to miss the new RHS Badminton Flower
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15/06/2026

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A beautiful sunny evening in Bisley was made perfect by a stellar line up of world class musicians led by violinist Cathy Thompson, who performed to a sell-out audience in All Saints’ Church, writes Graham Gill.

15/06/2026

What’s on in Stroud this week: SITE Festival, Nailsworth Pride and much more with Tom Jones

It’s another busy week of community events in and around Stroud in the run up to midsummer.

15/06/2026

Laurence Kapoor issues heartfelt message after huge success at Stroud Brewery
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Laurence Kapoor has thanked the Stroud community after hundreds of people came together for a weekend of music, culture and creativity at Stroud Brewery's Malty Story Festival.

14/06/2026

Cemetery memorials to undergo safety testing this summer

Stroud District Council will carry out essential safety testing of memorials in two closed cemeteries this July to help ensure they remain safe for visitors.

14/06/2026

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Hundreds of people joined the Pride parade in Wotton-under-Edge on Saturday for the third staging of Wotton Pride.

14/06/2026

Stroud town centre revamp completed

Stroud town centre has seen a significant improvement with the completion of resurfacing works on King Street and King’s Parade, delivering a safer, more accessible and more attractive environment in one of the area’s busiest locations.