Patients were moved to a different ward after a fire broke out at a hospital. It's concerning that - as we're told - the fire was caused by a malfunctioning battery - given the increase in e-vehicle battery fires.

The Festival of Wonder is coming to Stroud! This free weekend of circus, music, drama and dance - in an indoor venue transformed into a woodland wonderland - has a great theme - hope for a better world.

Local SMP Simon Opher is pleased to see more solar panels going on roofs. This is great news - and shows what communities can achieve. The issue of fires affecting rooftop solar panels also needs looking at.

A single council has been opted for by councillors - but questions are being asked about how this central gov't change serves the public - and why so many decisions - that affect so many - are made by so few.

Exciting news for Berkeley as a new community hub opens. It is home to craft clubs, children's activities, event spaces, the food bank and the public library. All towns would gain from having a hub like this!

Local SMP Roz Savage has expressed disappointment at the decision to allow a huge quarry in the Water Park. The council refused to allow it - but the gov't has overridden all the local concerns and objections.