The Latest Breaking News from Stroud

How did an oddball Stroud duo, who once played the wedding of two ceramic dogs, come to get signed by LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy? Nothing is ordinary in the world of Mermaid Chunky

The rider believed to be aged in his 50s, died at the scene.

Chancellor’s move to slice a few pounds off national insurance fails to win hearts and minds in Stroud

Other lives: The first Green party chair of Stroud district council in Gloucestershire and former mayor of Nailsworth

Tackling the toughest races in the world is all part of the day job for ultramarathoner Sabrina Pace-Humphreys. But where the hard work really begins is confronting racism. Here, she reveals what inspired her to set up the charity Black Trail Runners

Think the Cotswolds is just for walkers? Think again. A planned restoration project of the region’s canals is set to make its waterways more accessible by bike; Tamara Hinson takes to the towpath on two wheels to find out more

Emma Potter was described as a kind and beautiful person by her family.

A friendly rivalry between four towns on opposite corners of the map.

Check out an art exhibition, take the kids to a fun school holiday market at Pelican, or throw a rolling pin at Stroud.