19+ hour, 57+ min ago   (432+ words) Stroud Times Renishaw makes major breakthrough as new laser technology promises extraordinary precision The new product range comprises three systems – RLE100, RLE200 and RLE300 – providing precision position feedback for a wide range of semiconductor manufacturing motion control applications. The new RLE family will…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (384+ words) Wotton Auction Rooms has pulled off a major coup by bringing much-loved BBC antiques expert and television presenter Izzie Balmer onboard. The familiar face of Bargain Hunt, Antiques Road Trip and The Travelling Auctioneers is joining the Wotton-under-Edge auction house…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (414+ words) Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher is calling for a major rethink in the way people use the NHS, arguing that improving health literacy and encouraging self-care could help ease pressure on overstretched services. Dr Opher is putting forward New Clause…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (250+ words) A much-loved Nailsworth butcher is celebrating nearly four decades in the town — and it has marked the impending milestone with a fresh new look. Country Quality Meat has given its shop front and signage a makeover as it prepares to…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago   (397+ words) What’s on in Stroud this week: 7 – 13 September 2026 It’s another busy week for event organisers across the Stroud area, as everyone rushes to squeeze the last out of the summery days. The annual Heritage Open Days festival sees special openings in…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago   (419+ words) Maidenhill School has met the Expected Standard in every expected area under Ofsted’s tougher new inspection framework, with safeguarding standards also fully met. The report strongly praises the culture and ethos of the school, stating that “a sense of warmth…...

4+ day, 3+ hour ago   (120+ words) The Old Nelson in Stroud is set to close on Monday, September 7, as its former owner Whitbread shuts down its remaining Brewers Fayre sites. The move comes as Whitbread shifts its focus towards its Premier Inn hotel business and brings…...

3+ day, 23+ hour ago   (153+ words) Police are appealing for help in finding a man who has gone missing from Nailsworth. Jack, aged 23, has not been seen since leaving a property in the town at around 7.30am this morning (6 September). Officers are growing concerned for his welfare…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (499+ words) A new nationwide crackdown on illegal number plates is being launched to target drivers attempting to evade fines and organised crime gangs using vehicles to move illegal goods. The Department for Transport is funding a new roads policing team, the…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (259+ words) Five Valleys is inviting Taylor Swift fans to step into their favourite era and enjoy a fun-filled ‘Swiftie Saturday’, featuring a fabulous Taylor Swift tribute artist. Taking place this Saturday, September 5th, between 11am and 1pm, the event will be held in the…...