Ashley Loveridge

5 days ago | stroudtimes.com | Ashley Loveridge

The Painswick Centre is implementing parking restrictions, to ensure the long-term accessibility and functionality of the popular facility. Parking will be limited to residents with Painswick Centre permits and individuals attending Centre activities. This decision was made due to parking issues affecting user groups and revenue. The new move will become effective from June 1 and will be managed by National Car Parks.

5 days ago | stroudtimes.com | Ashley Loveridge

Long-serving Ben Powell has stepped down from his role as boss at County League outfit Chalford AFC. Popular Powell served the Highfield Way outfit for nine seasons, clinching an historic first-ever promotion to the County League last season. Powell said: “Stepping down is the hardest decision but walking away with the club in such a good position seems right. “It has been an absolutely incredible experience and to do it with a group of my best mates makes it even better.

6 days ago | stroudtimes.com | Ashley Loveridge

Giffords Circus Ring Master Mikey Fletcher is set to take to the skies — not in the ring, but on top of a plane — in a daring wing walk on Wednesday, May 14 in support of Allsorts, Giffords Circus’ Charity of the Year for 2025. This high-flying stunt is just one of the ways Giffords Circus is championing Allsorts this season.

1 week ago | stroudtimes.com | Ashley Loveridge

Average speed cameras have been installed on the A46 to reduce safety risks along an accident black spot, but a business owner is calling for speeds to be lowered further, writes Faye Hatcher and Saskia Kennedy. This week, the speed limit on the A46 near Pitchcombe junction has been reduced from 50mph to 40mph.

1 week ago | stroudtimes.com | Ashley Loveridge

A Beacon to mark the 80th anniversary of VE Day in King’s Stanley has been built by an engineering company in Stonehouse. King’s Stanley Parish Council contacted Ryeford Engineering who agreed to manufacture and donate the beacon for tonight’s ceremony. Ryeford Engineering is run by Nick Rieger Senior and his son Nick Jr.“We were approached by Gareth Parker at the King’s Stanley Parish Council to help make and donate a beacon for VE Day,” Nick Jr told Stroud Times.