Stroud is a place that runs on community — on neighbours looking out for each other, on small businesses keeping the high street alive, on people caring enough to stay informed about what’s happening where they live.
That’s exactly what Stroud Times is here for.
We’re an independent local news outlet built to tell the stories that matter in Stroud — honestly, clearly, and close to the ground. From council decisions that shape daily life, to the small moments of kindness and resilience that often go unnoticed, we try to reflect this place as it really is.
But independent journalism doesn’t survive on passion alone.
If Stroud Times has helped you feel more connected, better informed, or more in touch with your community, we’re asking — gently — if you might consider supporting us through a pay what you feel contribution.
There’s no fixed amount. No expectation. Just whatever feels right to you.
Because every contribution, however small, helps us keep going: paying journalists, covering events across the district, and continuing to shine a light on the stories that might otherwise be missed.
Stroud Times belongs to Stroud. And with your support, it can stay that way.
Why support Stroud Times?
Because we’re not owned by a multinational media company.
When you click on a Stroud Times story, you’ll find news from Stroud, Nailsworth, Stonehouse, Dursley and the villages around them—not stories from Liverpool, Manchester or somewhere hundreds of miles away.
We’re independent, local and focused on the communities we serve. Every story is written with our community in mind, covering the issues, events and achievements that matter here.
If you value truly local journalism, please consider supporting Stroud Times with a pay what you feel contribution. Every pound helps us keep reporting on the stories that bigger publishers often overlook.
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