Local Cotswolds News
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Praise for King Charles stripping award-winning composer of OBE
An Oxford councillor has praised King Charles III after he stripped award-winning UK composer Jan Latham‑Koenig of his OBE.
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The road closure in Cirencester town centre to be aware of
A ROAD is currently closed in the centre of Cirencester.
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Pedo couple caught with vile child abuse images escape jail
A couple have been sentenced after being caught with over 300 indecent images of children.
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Cirencester businesses asked to highlight these facilities
BUSINESSES in Cirencester are being asked to highlight important features by the town’s council.
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38 brilliant photos from Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival 2026
The return of Ladies Day to the Cheltenham Festival brought a touch of glamour to the racecourse with Zara Tindall and Carole Middleton spotted laughing as they walked arm in arm.
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Why key road near Cirencester is currently shut
A KEY road near Cirencester is currently closed.
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Wanted man understood to have links to North Cotswolds
POLICE have issued an appeal to locate a wanted man understood to have links to the North Cotswolds.
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All the best images as royals and celebs return to major Gloucestershire festival
QUEEN Camilla and Zara and Mike Tindall are among those royalty and celebrities in attendance at Cheltenham festival on day two.
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Statement after footage of fight emerges at major county festival
Cheltenham Racecourse says has reiterated its commitment to providing a “safe and enjoyable experience for all” after footage emerged on social media of a fight at the track on Tuesday.
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Live updates as M4 closed after serious crash
Good morning, we are providing live updates after a serious crash on M4 The M4 is closed between between between junctions 20 and 21. Drivers are urged to avoid the area Any information? E-mail James.Felton@newsquest.co.uk
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Forestry track and home extensions in new Cotswold plans
HERE are the latest planning applications submitted to Cotswold District Council
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Exploring ancient Goddess culture in the Cotswolds
A DAY of spiritual exploration is set to connect people with ancient goddess culture
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Parking charges to increase at a Cirencester car park
COTSWOLD District Council is set to increase off-street parking charges under a new order
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Mystery surrounds peacock spotted roaming in Malmesbury
A MYSTERIOUS colourful bird has ruffled feathers after being seen roaming residential streets in Malmesbury.
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'I'm owed nearly £20k': Fury as Cirencester kitchen firm goes bust with shocking debt
CUSTOMERS say they are owed thousands of pounds after a kitchen company went bust with debts of around £2 million.
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Fears over fresh plans for 149 homes in Malmesbury
CONCERNS Malmesbury cannot cope with an influx of new homes have been repeated after fresh proposals for nearly 150 new homes were revealed.
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Students raise funds with Cirencester Park tractor pull
LAST week was the Royal Agricultural University’s annual RAG (Raising and Giving) Week, which this year was raising funds for The Long Table Cirencester and RABI – the farmers' charity
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Pictures as royals and celebs visit major Gloucestershire festival
ROYALTY and celebrities have flocked to Cheltenham for the first day of a major festival.
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Famous British star enjoys meal at popular Gloucestershire steakhouse
Teenage darts sensation Luke Littler was spotted enjoying a meal out at a popular steakhouse. near Stroud.
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Pulhams unveils new electric bus fleet in Gloucestershire
FIFTEEN new electric buses have hit the roads, marking a step forward in cleaner public transport
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Six top chefs team up for annual Gloucestershire event
SIX top chefs will join forces for a fundraising polo day
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Town wakeboarding star chosen to represent GB
A rising star in wakeboarding is ready to make waves on the international stage
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Traffic and train warning as thousands to descend for major county event
Travel disruption is expected by road and rail as thousands descend on the Cheltenham Festival this week.
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US bombers seen landing at military site near Cirencester
US BOMBERS have been landing at a military site near Cirencester after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer gave the green light to ‘defensive’ American action from UK bases against Iranian missile sites.
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Generations connect through reading at Cirencester care home
A CARE home and a primary school brought generations together through the joy of reading
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Cotswold leader celebrates Women of Influence honour
COTSWOLD District Council’s director of communities and place, Helen Martin, has been named as one of The Planner’s Women of Influence 2026
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38 fantastic pictures of Kingshill School's World Book Day celebration
KINGSHILL School in Cirencester marked World Book Day with a literary inspired celebration in the sun on Thursday, March 5
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Bourton Roadrunners complete impressive half-marathon
Bourton Roadrunners excel at UK and international events, including Kettering and Lisbon Half Marathons, Chilly Duathlon, Chippenham Spring 10, and Parkruns.
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Full line-up of talks at celebrity Cirencester festival revealed
THE full line-up of talks has been published for a festival in the centre of Cirencester.
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Volunteer fined for parking on double yellows during charity event won't pay
A gardener has said the council will have to seize his television before he pays a fine for parking on a double yellow line
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Wallet, jacket and toolbox stolen near Cirencester
A WALLET, a jacket and a toolbox have been stolen near Cirencester at the weekend.
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Cheltenham Music Festival unveils star-studded 2026 line-up
CHELTENHAM Music Festival returns this summer for its 81st year
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MP raises fears over RAF Fairford role in Iran crisis
COLUMN by South Cotswolds MP Dr Roz Savage
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Death notices and funeral announcements from Wilts and Glos Standard
THE Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard published four death notices between Friday, February 27 and Thursday, March 5.
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Top stand up comedian brings 30th anniversary tour in the area
COMEDIAN Jason Byrne will perform in Bristol this autumn as part of his new tour
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Warning to householders after waste fly-tipped near Purton
HOUSEHOLDERS are being urged to be cautious when approached about waste-removal after household waste was fly-tipped near Purton.
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Stunning display of 250,000 daffodils coming to Gloucestershire
A STUNNING spectacle of 250,000 blooming daffodils will soon transform Painswick Rococo Garden
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Turkey's largest warship and three other naval vessels spotted in Solent
Four Turkish naval vessels have been sighted in the Solent off the Isle of Wight today (Tuesday, March 3).
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Paedophile ex-police constable caught with child sex images AGAIN avoids jail
A former Wiltshire Police officer caught with indecent images of children and sex with animals has avoided jail.
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Historic steam trains set to pass through Gloucestershire this year
SEVERAL historic steam locomotives will be passing through Kemble, Stroud and Stonehouse between now and the end of the year as part of nationally operated rail tours
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Giant inflatable park coming to Gloucestershire
ONE of the UK's biggest inflatable theme parks is set to open in Cheltenham this month
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Detached period home in Cirencester on sale for £600,000
A DETACHED period home in Cirencester, featuring three double bedrooms, is on the market for £600,000
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Cirencester public urged to back arts fundraiser
A CREATIVE charity is calling on the public to help double their donations and boost arts funding
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Hands-on science fun at Javelin Park this month
FAMILIES are invited to take part in a free, hands-on STEM workshop at the Javelin Park Energy from Waste facility near Stonehouse this month.
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Amazing renovated house in Cotswolds village hits market
A FULLY renovated three-bedroom house in Meysey Hampton has hit the market
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Cotswold fraud chief wins national female pioneer award
An anti-fraud leader has been recognised for her pioneering work protecting public funds
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Memories of 1970s television in Cirencester
THIS week's nostalgia column, by Robert Heaven
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Award-winning musical to be staged in Cirencester
AWARD‑winning amateur theatre company TinkCo will bring the acclaimed musical Dear Evan Hansen to The Barn Theatre, Cirencester, from March 11 to 14
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Dog mess wedged under vehicle door handle in picturesque Cotswold village
DOG mess was deliberately wedged under a vehicle door handle in a picturesque village near Cirencester in a shocking incident.
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New food hall opens in Cirencester - with freebies available
A NEW food hall has opened to the public in Cirencester - with freebies available for its opening weekend.
