A sighting of a mystery black cat the size of a large dog has been reported in Whiteshill, prompting questions over whether others have spotted the animal.
A resident reported seeing the animal early yesterday morning, describing it as jet black and apparently around the size of a Labrador.
The sighting has sparked interest among residents, with people being asked whether they have also seen the animal in Whiteshill or the surrounding area.
There is a long history of reported big-cat sightings across Gloucestershire, including previous reports in the Stroud area.
Stroud Times reported a sighting of a large black cat near Frampton Mansell in 2024, while other reports of possible big cats have emerged from across the Stroud Valleys.
