Officers were called to High Street in Moreton-in-Marsh at around 2pm on Thursday, June 1 to a report that a pedestrian and small white van had been involved in a collision near Corder’s Lane. The pedestrian was treated at the scene for leg injuries and was taken to hospital as a precaution. However, the driver of the van continued on their journey without providing any details and failed to stop to check on the welfare of the pedestrian. Officers from the local …

Police were called to a report that a man, who appeared to be drunk, had allegedly shouted swear words at the victim and punched him in the face while getting off the 64 bus from Stroud to Gloucester. This incident took place while the bus had stopped in Westward Road in Ebley at around 3pm on Wednesday, April 26. The offender has been described as being white, around 50-years-old, of a fairly slim build and had dirty blonde coloured fair hair. He was wearing sandy …

Hongkong Kitchen in Church Street was handed a three-out-of-five rating after assessment on April 27. And Delights Pizza And Kebab House, in Market Street was given a score of four on April 27. Food hygiene ratings reflect the hygiene standards which are found on the day of inspection by the local authority – they are not a guide to food quality. Ratings are given on a score from 0-5, with five being the highest.

Stroud District Council wants the public’s views on a proposed change which would mean dogs would still have to be under control but not necessarily on a lead in these two areas. Since 2017, Stroud District Council has used 4 Public Spaces Protection Orders (PSPOs) to assist in control of dogs. These PSPOs must be reviewed every 3 years and, as part of that review, a public consultation is to be carried out. Currently, the 4 PSPOs require dog owners …

A replacement 84/85 service will be delivered by bus operator The Big Lemon, and from Monday 5 June will operate to a limited timetable, every two hours in each direction. This new service will ensure communities in South Gloucestershire and Gloucestershire served by the route remain connected and provides time for a more permanent solution to be investigated. South Gloucestershire Council will work with the West of England Combined Authority (WECA) and neighbouring authorities Gloucestershire County Council, Stroud District Council, …

Samir Khan was caught on the M5 near Wotton while driving a white BMW without third-party insurance between junctions 14 and 13 on December 28 last year.  This was contrary to the Road Traffic and the Road Traffic Offenders Act.  The case was heard at Bath Magistrates’ Court on April 4. Khan, of Laverhills, Hightown, Liversedge near Leeds, was fined £660 and was made to pay £264 plus £90 – a total of £1,014.  His driving licence was given six penalty points.

The total prize fund over three decades is just over £3.5 million.  National Lottery players are now being urged to check and double-check their tickets for the chance to claim this life-changing prize. The search is now on to find the owner of the winning ticket, bought in the Stroud district, who matched the five main numbers and the Life Ball in the Set For Life draw on 18 May 2023. The winning Set For Life numbers on that date were …

Jubilee Playing Field parking area is set to be transformed with various works including resurfacing, an extension and the installation of a new barrier.  The works organised by Cam Parish Council began on Wednesday, May 17, and are expected to be completed this week. Every year, various events take place at the fields, including Cam Everside FC matches, family days, dog shows and last month’s Coronation celebrations. However, access to the site is restricted and there has been an outcry …