Stroud News and Journal

The Stroud News & Journal is a weekly newspaper available for purchase, located in Stroud, Gloucestershire. Released every Wednesday in a tabloid style, it is produced by Newsquest. The publication serves a wide area of the Stroud district, featuring news from Stroud, Minchinhampton, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Painswick, Chalford, and the nearby villages.

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Tributes to legendary Stroud market stall trader who has died aged 93

4 days ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Kate Jones

Mary Shiner, known for her longstanding second-hand Vintage Mary stall at Stroud’s Shambles Market in The Shambles, died on Friday, May 30. Tributes to the ‘Stroud icon’ poured in following the announcement of her death on social media, including from actor William Moseley and Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher.
Gloucestershire appoints first adapted padel lead to boost inclusion

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

It has selected Emma Aldred-Tow as the county’s first adapted padel lead. She will be leading the development of a countywide adapted padel programme for young people and adults with mental health, physical, sensory and cognitive disabilities. The new initiative plays a part in the Lawn Tennis Association's (LTA) national Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Plan for 2025-2029. This strategy is aimed at making padel, a cross between tennis and squash, accessible for all.
Stroud table tennis league named as finalist for national award

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

The league was recognised for its contribution to the sport at the Table Tennis England Pride of Table Tennis Awards 2025, where it was in the running for league of the year. The award was ultimately won by the Leicestershire Table Tennis League. In her nomination, Table Tennis England Southwest area manager Amanda Leonard praised the Stroud league for its 'keen understanding of the player pathway' and its focus on school links.
Former Stroud refugee volunteer stages moving play for Refugee Week

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

Pammy Mitchell, who volunteered with Gloucestershire charity GARAS (Gloucester Action for Refugees and Asylum Seekers), has written a play called Refugee Matters/Refugees Matter. The production, which forms part of Refugee Week, explores the challenges faced by refugees and asylum seekers in the UK, as seen through the perspectives of a charity worker and a volunteer.
Last-minute tickets released for concert by legendary singer in area

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Kate Jones

Writing on social media today, Wednesday, June 18, Westonbirt Arboretum said it had released some extra tickets for Sting’s Forest Live concert at the attraction tonight. The musician, activist, and actor, known for being the frontman of new wave band the Police and for his work as a solo artist, is also being supported by singer Imelda May, along with Sophie Grey and Ian Davies.
Minchinhampton golfer's career-high world ranking after impressive tournament

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

Jack Cope finished tied second in the Clutch Pro Tour Tier 1 event held at Clandon Regis, and his performance has secured him third place in the Order of Merit. His result has now boosted his world ranking to 949th, the highest position he has held. In just three months, since the beginning of the 2025 season, Cope has moved up 615 places in the rankings. His performance throughout the competition was consistent and impressive.
Stroud museum celebrates Pride with exhibition of LGBTQ+ life

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

The Everyone Welcome – Pride in the District exhibition will feature stories of celebration and everyday life of the LGBTQ+ community in the Stroud district. Curated by assistant curator Fern Ryan and curator Zoe Wilcox, it will be showcased at Stroud Pride, which kicks off at 11am on Saturday, June 28, in Bank Gardens. The collection, which is continually growing, includes a variety of objects that have shaped the lives of the district’s LGBTQ+ community.
Former pupils reunite in tribute to Archway music teacher Ros Tyler

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

The event celebrated the life of Rosamund Tyler, affectionately known as Ros, who taught at Archway School in Stroud for more than 20 years. The school's main hall was transformed into a theatre for the evening, with performances from West End star Craig Mather, his wife Rosie, and former students. Craig Mather, a former pupil, said he owed his successful West End career to Ros's encouragement and belief.
Dementia action group launched to boost community support in Stroud

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

More than 30 residents, healthcare professionals and community leaders gathered at St Laurence Church on May 23 to launch the Stroud Dementia Action Alliance (SDAA), an initiative aiming to make Stroud a dementia-inclusive town by 2028. The event was chaired by Jeremy Porteus, a national policy adviser, and marked the result of seven years of groundwork by local advocate John Colquhoun.
Stroud mum finds safe space in group helping others with postnatal health

1 week ago | stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk | Matty Airey

The Gloucestershire Breastfeeding Supporters’ Network (GBSN) runs seven free weekly groups across the county to support parents who are breastfeeding. They offer free one-to-one support through trained peer supporters and breastfeeding counsellors. One of these groups takes place in Stroud, which mother Danni Smith began attending after she had her second daughter.