Wotton-under-edge News

Oscar winner Thelma Schoonmaker is due to visit Electric Picture House Cinema in Wotton next week

Oscar winner to visit Wotton

Vans parked in Potters Pond Car Park in Wotton have been targeted

Vans parked in Potters Pond Car Park in Wotton have been targeted

'High value' tools stolen from vans parked in public car park

Wotton woman banned after being caught drink-driving

Burglars stole several antiques including stuffed animals from a property in the Wotton area , police say (library images)

Burglars stole several antiques including stuffed animals from a property in the Wotton area , police say (library images)

Appeal after burglars steal antique stuffed animals

New event The Long Street Summer Social in Wotton is due to take place on Saturday, August 30 next year

New event The Long Street Summer Social in Wotton is due to take place on Saturday, August 30 next year

Plans progressing for new exciting Wotton event

Lisle Place will be closed for five days between 9.30am to 3.30pm

Lisle Place will be closed for five days between 9.30am to 3.30pm

Two roads in Wotton due to shut

Good Food Kitchen & Bar has introduced a unique menu - which changes every month

Good Food Kitchen & Bar has introduced a unique menu - which changes every month

New restaurant in Wotton releases update

Thieves stole tools from a Ford Transit in Wotton (library image)

Thieves stole tools from a Ford Transit in Wotton (library image)

Alert after thieves target Ford Transit van

A garage in Wotton was recently burgled

A garage in Wotton was recently burgled

Alert after Yamaha motorbike stolen from garage

The 84/85 bus which was axed has been labelled as a

The 84/85 bus which was axed has been labelled as a

Local government

Vital bus axe branded ‘bloody disgrace' as offer is ‘ignored’

Stroud Police said it seized the vehicle in Wotton for having no tax

Stroud Police said it seized the vehicle in Wotton for having no tax

Why this van was seized by police

Police have issued an alert following two burglaries in the Wotton area

Police have issued an alert following two burglaries in the Wotton area

Police appeal after two homes ransacked in Wotton area

A new groovy salon has opened at a caravan in Wotton

A new groovy salon has opened at a caravan in Wotton

Pictures as caravan transformed into new funky hair salon

A town near Dursley has been named as one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

A town near Dursley has been named as one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

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Town near Dursley named one of the best places to live in Gloucestershire

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder with the rare coin which could sell for a six-figure sum. Image SWNS

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder with the rare coin which could sell for a six-figure sum. Image SWNS

Rare coin found in toffee tin is worth thousands

Two bikes stolen in Wotton have been returned to their owners

Two bikes stolen in Wotton have been returned to their owners

Stolen bikes returned by police after theft

The B4058 connects Wotton with Nailsworth, Stroud and Tetbury

The B4058 connects Wotton with Nailsworth, Stroud and Tetbury

Planning and development

New £2.5M project announced for subsidence repairs on key road

Dozens of people previously took part in a similar protest held in Wotton in May last year

Dozens of people previously took part in a similar protest held in Wotton in May last year

Local government

Protest march after fears vital bus route could be axed

Police have issued an alert after an attempted burglary in Wotton

Police have issued an alert after an attempted burglary in Wotton

Police alert after attempted burglary in Wotton

Husband and wife Andy and Jennifer Starling from the Falcon Steakhouse have opened their own butcher’s shop

Husband and wife Andy and Jennifer Starling from the Falcon Steakhouse have opened their own butcher’s shop

Popular restaurant and pub welcomes new addition

Officers from Stroud Police recently discovered a fly-tipping rubbish pile while out on patrol in Wotton

Officers from Stroud Police recently discovered a fly-tipping rubbish pile while out on patrol in Wotton

Huge fly-tipping pile dumped in Wotton

Daniel Kwiatowski, of Boundary Close, Kingswood, admitted using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour during the incident in Wotton (library image)

Daniel Kwiatowski, of Boundary Close, Kingswood, admitted using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour during the incident in Wotton (library image)

Man who smashed front door in Wotton appears in court

New minibus service The Robin has been welcomed by local county councillors and Siobhan Baillie MP

New minibus service The Robin has been welcomed by local county councillors and Siobhan Baillie MP

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New bus service welcomed by leaders

Martin and Lynne Clarke from Wotton are holding a joint exhibition at The Chipping Hall

Martin and Lynne Clarke from Wotton are holding a joint exhibition at The Chipping Hall

Wotton couple holding their first joint exhibition

St Mary's Church in Wotton has been targeted by lead thieves

St Mary's Church in Wotton has been targeted by lead thieves

Historic church targeted by thieves

The Wotton Pride banner was stolen from opposite war memorial in Old Town last week

The Wotton Pride banner was stolen from opposite war memorial in Old Town last week

Police alert after Wotton Pride flag stolen

Wotton Walking Festival is due to take place from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 - photo by Dale Curtis

Wotton Walking Festival is due to take place from Friday, June 7 to Sunday, June 9 - photo by Dale Curtis

Explore countryside around Wotton at popular walking festival

A home in Wotton has been closed by Gloucestershire Police following anti-social behaviour (library image)

A home in Wotton has been closed by Gloucestershire Police following anti-social behaviour (library image)

Wotton home closed after anti-social behaviour

The public toilets located at the Rope Walk in Wotton are currently closed after repeated vandal attacks

The public toilets located at the Rope Walk in Wotton are currently closed after repeated vandal attacks

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Public toilets shut after vandalism

Local choir The Oriana Singers are due to perform at St Mary’s Church this weekend

Local choir The Oriana Singers are due to perform at St Mary’s Church this weekend

Choir to hold spring concert this weekend

The Pulse has been awarded almost £300k

The Pulse has been awarded almost £300k

Leisure centre awarded nearly £300k for improvements

Pictures as KLB students perform West Side Story to a packed crowd

Pictures as KLB students perform West Side Story to a packed crowd

In pictures as school students perform show to 'packed house'

Three men have been charged with drug and weapon offences. Library image

Three men have been charged with drug and weapon offences. Library image

Three men in custody charged with drug and weapon offences

Pupils from Blue Coat Primary hard at work during one of the technology club sessions

Pupils from Blue Coat Primary hard at work during one of the technology club sessions

Budding engineers inspired at technology club in Wotton

Four men and a woman have been arrested as part of a class A drug investigation in the Wotton and Thornbury area

Four men and a woman have been arrested as part of a class A drug investigation in the Wotton and Thornbury area

Cocaine, crossbow and luxury vehicles seized in drug busts

Photos of the converted chapel in Wotton which is currently being sold by Milbury’s

Photos of the converted chapel in Wotton which is currently being sold by Milbury’s

Look inside old chapel converted into quirky house in our area

Dr Simon Opher (back middle) with armed forces veterans at the Railway Inn

Dr Simon Opher (back middle) with armed forces veterans at the Railway Inn

Healthcare for veterans boosted in Dursley, Berkeley and Wotton

Good Food Kitchen and Bar in Wotton is opening next week

Good Food Kitchen and Bar in Wotton is opening next week

Exciting restaurant in Wotton due to open next week

Police seized two vehicles over the weekend in Wotton for having no insurance

Police seized two vehicles over the weekend in Wotton for having no insurance

Why two cars were seized by police in Wotton

Labour MP hopeful Dr Simon Opher has raised concerns about the plight of the district's leaseholders

Labour MP hopeful Dr Simon Opher has raised concerns about the plight of the district's leaseholders

National government

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Promise to overthrow ‘grossly unfair’ leasehold system

Students from Katharine Lady Berkeley’s have formed a new Youth Patient Participation Group

Students from Katharine Lady Berkeley’s have formed a new Youth Patient Participation Group

New student GP group aiming to give a voice to young people in Wotton

Police have issued a warning about suspicious door-to-door salesmen in North Nibley and Wotton area

Police have issued a warning about suspicious door-to-door salesmen in North Nibley and Wotton area

Police warning about two suspicious men in Wotton area

Police are increasing patrols in Wotton after youths were spotted kicking doors

Police are increasing patrols in Wotton after youths were spotted kicking doors

Police target nuisance youths in Wotton

Brilliant photos from this year's Wotton Window Wanderland

Brilliant photos from this year's Wotton Window Wanderland

Brilliant photos as window event lights up Wotton

The 918 and 84/85 services have been extended - which connects pupils to Marlwood School, Castle School and Katharine Lady Berkeley's

The 918 and 84/85 services have been extended - which connects pupils to Marlwood School, Castle School and Katharine Lady Berkeley's

Local government

Bus services running to three secondary schools saved until next year

The results of a new survey about improving Wotton town centre has been made public - photo by Wotton Town Council

The results of a new survey about improving Wotton town centre has been made public - photo by Wotton Town Council

Chamber survey reveals business concerns in Wotton

Presentation of badges to deputy head girl, Betha Payne and deputy head boy, Isaac Thompson-Gibbs

Presentation of badges to deputy head girl, Betha Payne and deputy head boy, Isaac Thompson-Gibbs

Students shine at special awards evening

A community building in Wotton was recently targeted by thieves, police say (library image)

A community building in Wotton was recently targeted by thieves, police say (library image)

Appeal after community building in Wotton targeted by thieves

Tools were recently stolen from a shed in Kingswood
(library image)

Tools were recently stolen from a shed in Kingswood
(library image)

Police alert after tools stolen from shed near Wotton

Renishaw has been celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events

Renishaw has been celebrated its 50th anniversary with a series of events

How Renishaw celebrated its 50th anniversary

Police are increasing patrols in Wotton (library image)

Police are increasing patrols in Wotton (library image)

Police step up patrols in crackdown on yobs in Wotton

(Library image)

(Library image)

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Sex offender from Wotton jailed

Read With Me founder Linda Cohen with Cathy outside The Cotswold Book Room in Wotton

Read With Me founder Linda Cohen with Cathy outside The Cotswold Book Room in Wotton

Festive joy as free books given away to children in need

(Library image)

(Library image)

Appeal after tool thieves seen driving away in silver car