Local Cotswolds News
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New College Swindon University Centre adds to portfolio of degree level courses
This year, New College Swindon University Centre opened two new degree-level courses, Animal Management and Esports.
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LIVE: Latest traffic news at snow falls in county
Live updates as snow falls across the county amid a weather warning Congestion has been reported on some roads Updates to follow
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Road closures and speed changes planned in Wiltshire
DRIVERS in Wiltshire should prepare for multiple road closures as essential works are set to take place in the coming weeks
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Ashton Keynes Choir to perform Choralicious concert this month
ASHTON Keynes Village Choir is set to perform a concert entitled Choralicious
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Cirencester firm sponsors rugby star Tatyana Heard for 2025–26
A WORLD Cup-winning rugby star has secured a new sponsorship deal
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Cirencester school on the lookout for new volunteer trustee
CIRENCESTER Kingshill School is on the lookout for a new volunteer trustee
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Cotswolds park to be transformed with 'magical' new light show
THE Cotswold Sculpture Park is preparing to unveil its new winter light show
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Wellness centre and holiday homes proposed at South Cerney lagoon
HERE are the latest planning applications submitted to Cotswold District Council for towns across the district.
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Fairford school teacher launches new book
A FAIRFORD school teacher has launched a new education book
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Temporary closures announced for routes in the Cotswolds
HERE are the latest temporary road closures and restrictions announced by Gloucestershire County Council for the Cotswolds
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Malmesbury panto cast battle flooding ahead of opening night
A MALMESBURY theatre group is battling flooding ahead of its upcoming pantomime
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Weather warning for ice issued by Met Office
A YELLOW weather warning for ice has been issued by the Met Office amid forecasts for sleet in the area.
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Fears over return of flooding in Cirencester
HOUSEHOLDERS in Cirencester have expressed fears that flooding will return to their road as winter approaches.
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Parents fume after new fireworks spectacular near Cirencester causes gridlock
PARENTS attending a huge new firework spectacular have hit out after being caught in gridlock which left them queuing for hours.
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Tony Award winning musical coming to Cotswold theatre this week
A TONY Award-winning musical comedy will be performed in Cirencester this week
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Money stolen after sheds broken into near Cirencester
CASH has been stolen after three garden sheds were broken into near Cirencester.
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Preschool near Cirencester at risk of closure amid funding problems
A PRESCHOOL near Cirencester has said it is at risk of closing due to problems with funding.
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Householders off supply as power cuts hit Malmesbury
POWER CUTS have hit Malmesbury today, leaving householders off supply.
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Malmesbury club faces uncertain future after Storm Claudia hits town
STORM CLAUDIA has wreaked havoc on a bowls club in Malmesbury, leaving its future in jeopardy.
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Cirencester lecture explores how farming can reuse wastewater
A DISCUSSION about how to make farming and water management more sustainable took centre stage at a free lecture in Cirencester
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‘Spurred on by Jonty’ – Cotswold dad scales Himalayan mountain in memory of son
TWO Cotswold dads have raised more than £125,000 after climbing a mountain for charity
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‘Fresh start’ at 80: Tetbury resident moves to energy-saving home
AN EIGHTY-year-old Tetbury resident is embracing a fresh start in a new, zero-carbon home
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New M&S range features Cirencester designed products
A CIRENCESTER-based design studio has been chosen by Marks & Spencer to contribute to a new kitchen range in collaboration with Michelin-starred chef Tom Kerridge
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VIDEO: Man jailed after lengthy police pursuit in North Wiltshire
A MAN has been jailed after he led police on a lengthy pursuit around North Wiltshire.
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Burglary reported in village near Cirencester
A BURGLARY has been reported in a village near Cirencester.
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Range Rover stolen in Tetbury
A RANGE ROVER has been stolen in Tetbury.
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Quad bike stolen near Cirencester
A QUAD bike has been stolen near Cirencester.
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Guide Dogs in training steal the show at Gloucester rugby match
RUGBY players were welcomed on to the pitch by by Guide Dogs puppies before a match
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Death notices from the Wilts And Gloucestershire Standard
The Wilts And Gloucestershire Standard has published four death notices in the last seven days.
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South Cotswolds MP: Solar plan threatens countryside
The next phase of public consultation on the gigantic Lime Down solar project has begun
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Young Cotswold activists launch climate change petition
A group of young climate campaigners from the Cotswolds have launched a petition urging the UK Government to support the Climate and Nature Bill, calling for urgent, science-based action to protect the planet.
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Charitable foundation to make funding process more 'equitable'
A charitable foundation is changing its funding programme to make it more "equitable"
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Kemble trains cancelled in flooding aftermath
TRAINS from Kemble towards London Paddington have this morning, Saturday, been cancelled.
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Ex-headteacher sentenced for sex chat with 'teenage boy'
A FORMER headteacher has been sentenced for sex chats with a 'teenage boy' decoy.
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Unique auction sale of aviation prints to raise funds for Kempsford church
WEEKLY COLUMN by Chris Roberts MBE
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Community pays tribute at Tetbury remembrance parade and service
Last Sunday, November 9, at 2.30pm, the annual service of remembrance took place at a packed St Mary’s Church
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North Cotswolds firms warn tax hikes are hitting jobs and growth
North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown's monthly column for the Wilts and Glos Standard.
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From Bailey’s to Bishops Walk: Cirencester’s changing high street
Before Amazon's online department store I remember real shops that sold all manner of items.
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Dedicated team member steps up to key role at Siddington Park
Siddington Park, part of Rangeford Villages, has promoted Gemma Hartshorn to Village Services Manager, recognising her dedication, leadership, and commitment to creating a welcoming, high-quality environment for residents and visitors.
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See inside two-bedroom bungalow on market for over £400k
A BARN-style two-bedroom bungalow is on the market for offers in excess of £425,000.
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Group awarded 300 trees issues urgent appeal for land to plant them
Helping The Community Of Malmesbury seeks land in Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to plant 300 Woodland Trust saplings. Landowners and schools urged to help.
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Queues as major lifestyle chain with more than 350 stores opens
A MAJOR lifestyle chain which has more than 350 stores in 17 countries has opened its new shop in Gloucestershire.
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Owners reunited with lawnmowers stolen in Cirencester
THE owners of two lawnmowers which were stolen from a Cirencester allotment have been reunited with their missing items after they were discovered by a member of the public.
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Live updates as Storm Claudia brings flooding and travel chaos
An an amber alert has been in force for much of our area - follow us for traffic and travel and more updates
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Cash stolen from vehicle near Cirencester
CASH has been stolen from a vehicle near Cirencester.
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Appeal after public hit by eggs around Cirencester
POLICE have issued an appeal amid reports that members of the public and vehicles have been hit by eggs thrown around Cirencester.
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Latest as heavy rain warning across Gloucestershire
THERE could be heavy rain and a risk of flooding across our areas tomorrow.
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Secondary school closes due to water issues
A SCHOOL has closed following ongoing issues with water supply.
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Taps run dry after pipe bursts at water tower with emergency teams at scene
HOMES in several areas of Malmesbury have no water this morning or low pressure which is reportedly due to a burst pipe.
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Community kitchen announces suppliers' night
A community kitchen has announced plans for its second producers and suppliers night
