• Commons cattle warning to motorists in Rodborough and Minchinhampton

  By Fontofall55 at 09:12 on 14/05/13

  

  Police in Stroud are warning road users to be extra vigilant and drive with care when travelling in and around the commons at Minchinhampton and Rodborough. Yesterday marked the annual release of cattle on to the common land - a traditional event which forms part of the ecological calendar to help manage the natural beauty of the area.  A spokesperson for Stroud Police said: "Every year a number of cows are involved in...

• Train services cancelled in Gloucestershire after major signal failure

  By Fontofall55 at 10:08 on 28/02/13

  

  by Mike Wilkinson Major delays are affecting Gloucestershire train commuters this morning. A signal failure in the Swindon area has left trains cancelled from Cheltenham to Swindon, and there on to London. Replacement buses are in operation across the network. This problem is affecting all routes through Swindon. Services between South Wales and London Paddington in both directions will be either diverted via an alternative route, such...

• Christmas message to revellers: 'Stay safe when using taxis this festive season'

  By Fontofall55 at 08:13 on 21/12/12

  

  With more people calling on the services of hackney carriages and private hire taxis to ferry them to and from festive events over the next few weeks, Stroud People has the following advice for revellers to help keep them safe on their journeys home this Christmas holiday: ALWAYS use a licensed cab Hackney cabs: If hailing a taxi, ensure it is a licensed hackney carriage. Private hire: The difference between a hackney carriage and a...

• 20mph Blanket Speed Limit Supported In Stroud

  By silverv at 20:53 on 23/04/12

  

  Stroud Town Council is supporting county councillor Sarah Lunnon's bid to enforce a blanket speed restriction of 20mph throughout the town. "At 20mph communities feel safer as streets become less hostile," Cllr Lunnon told Stroud town councillors. "Walking and cycling become more pleasurable activities and drivers find it easier to stop and give way to pedestrians." The highway team at Gloucestershire County...

• Reductions in Stroud Parking Charges

  By Gillinstroud at 13:52 on 30/01/12

  

  From today, it will be free to park in Stroud District Council's multi-storey car park on the London Road after 3pm, and from 5pm in all of its car parks in the town. The move is designed to help residents, visitors and businesses and boost the local economy.  Councillor Nigel Cooper, cabinet member for finance for Stroud District Council, said: 'The free after three parking at our multi-storey car park will help boost visitors...

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