The statement reiterated China’s stance that is open to talks, but also that Beijing is determined to fight if it must.

The order further requires agencies work to root out indirect sources of public financing for the news organisations.

Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has secured victory by six votes over Labour in Runcorn and Helsby as Sir Keir Starmer failed his first by-election test as Prime Minister. The narrow victory for new MP Sarah ...

South Korea is holding an early presidential election on June 3 after conservative president Yoon Suk Yeol was ousted over his imposition of martial law. Mr Han had been appointed prime minister, the ...

A WOMAN from a village near Stroud has been found guilty of driving while nearly FOUR times the cocaine limit.

STROUD Jazz Club is set to honour its house band at its next event. The club will celebrate the contribution of the band, led by pianist Tommy Charles, on Friday, May 9 at 8pm. Mr Charles has been ...

Just four votes are thought to separate Reform and Labour in a seat which Sir Keir Starmer’s party held with a majority of almost 14,700 in 2024.

Following an impressive night for English teams in Europe, attention turns back to the weekend’s Premier League action ...

A RETIRED Stroud journalist has published her latest book. Carole Taylor's new book, Living Life Backwards, was published this week. This is the second book in a trilogy focusing on women who faced ...

A STROUD youth worker is embarking on a 60-mile hike to raise awareness of community champions. Isak Sandgren-Clarke is taking on the Door2Door challenge to highlight the work of The Door Youth ...

STROUD Town Council has launched a consultation on its five-year strategy. The council is asking residents and workers in Stroud for their opinions on where resources should be focused. This comes as ...