Students, staff and families at Stroud High School were celebrating this morning as Year 11 students collected an impressive set of GCSE results. This year, 22 per cent of all grades awarded were Grade 9, the highest grade available at GCSE. More than half of all grades (51 per cent) were awarded at Grades 9-8, while almost three-quarters (74 per cent) were awarded at Grades 9-7.
Marling School has announced another exceptional year of GCSE successes. With 43 per cent of grades awarded at the very highest levels (Grades 9-8) and a third of results at grades 9-7, and 88 per cent at 9-6, the results reflect the dedication and hard work of the students, the support of parents and families, and the high standards of teaching and pastoral care.
The many magical adventures of Harry Potter and his friends are returning to the big screen at Vue in Stroud to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Harry’s big screen debut back in 2001.
With all that is occurring over the summer of 2026, it is worth looking at some statistics. Firstly, make no mistake about it: we are witnessing one of the most intense spells of dry weather in recent times, writes Ian Thomas.
A Nailsworth butcher says the Government's emergency ban on disposable barbecues has made little difference to his business – as customers continue to embrace one of the biggest barbecue summers he can remember.
A change to Women’s Institute membership policy affecting transgender women has prompted the resignation of Avening WI President Jo Harwood after more than 25 years of membership.