Stonehouse

The most and least used railway stations in area revealed

New figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) have pulled together data looking at the number of people entering and exiting every train station across the UK.
In total, there were 2.5 billion entries and exits across the UK in 2022-23.
This was a…

Seven stories from the past seven days you may have missed

The end of another week, where early November marks Remembrance Day to remember and respect the fallen through conflict. Across Gloucestershire[1], numerous Armistice Day celebrations will be taking place, and in Cinderford[2] the occasion will mark 10…

Elderly woman dies almost three weeks after crash in Stonehouse

An elderly woman has died in hospital almost three weeks after a crash in Stonehouse[1]. Investigating officers from Gloucestershire Police[2] are appealing for witnesses of the two-vehicle collision to come forward.
Police say the crash happened at ar…

Track maintenance to affect Cotswolds journeys next week

Track workers will carry out maintenance in the area around the Cotswolds village of Kemble[1] next week, affecting Great Western Railway[2] services between Swindon and Gloucester[3].
From Monday 21 until Thursday 24 August:
Up-to-date information is …

More buses for commuters, revellers and school children

Changes to bus timetables mean there will be more services available to commuters. People living in Gloucester, Cheltenham and Stroud will have more chances to get around[1] where they live thanks to the changes.
A new service will be introduced for sc…

Burglars bust into home to steal three bikes worth around ?8000

Three bikes with a combined value of almost £8,000 have been stolen during a burglary[1]. The break-in happened in Stonehouse[2] between Monday (July 31) at 10pm and 5am on Tuesday (August 1).
Raiders forced their way into a home in Crescent Road, Ston…