Local Cotswolds News
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World's most venomous snake that can kill 20 people with one bite living in Wiltshire
One of the world's most venomous snakes, the King Cobra, can be found living in Wiltshire - find out more about the dangerous snake.
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Air force jet crashes at air show after previous RIAT appearances
A Greek air force jet previously seen at RIAT has crashed at an air show in front of several thousand spectators.
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The five things that need to be done to your garden in September
As September arrives, gardeners are advised to complete a number of tasks to help prepare for the colder months of winter
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Stately home in area used to film ‘Meghan Markle’ Netflix show
A STATELY home in our area has been used to film the latest series of the TV show the Duchess of Sussex is rumoured to be joining.
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Woman caught way over drink‑drive limit in Cirencester says she was victim of spiking
A driver has been banned from the roads after being caught over the legal alcohol limit.
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Bowie by Candlelight coming to Gloucester Cathedral with two shows
DAVID Bowie fans will be able to hear some of the singer’s best-known songs performed by candlelight at a special concert in Gloucester Cathedral
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Suspected stolen machinery seized in rural crime crackdown in Gloucestershire
COLUMN by Chris Nelson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire
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Punk veterans The Damned heading to Bristol for anniversary concert
PUNK veterans The Damned are bringing their 50th anniversary tour to Bristol Beacon this November
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Amy Winehouse Band announces Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol tour dates
THE Amy Winehouse Band is bringing its Back to Black 20th anniversary tour to Cheltenham, Bath and Bristol as part of an expanded UK run celebrating the singer’s landmark album
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Malmesbury strengthens thousand-year royal connection with Norwegian town
A DELEGATION from Malmesbury has made its first formal visit to Fitjar in Norway, strengthening a new friendship agreement between the two towns based on a royal link dating back more than 1,000 years
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Gloucestershire Rotary clubs urge people to join Organ Donation Register
ROTARY Clubs are backing a lifesaving campaign that encourages people to join the organ donation register
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A nostalgic look at Cirencester’s coffee-drinking past
THIS week's nostalgia column, by Robert Heaven
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Why major motorway in our area will be closed next month
A MAJOR motorway in our area will be shut over four days in October.
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More than 2,500 businesses install fat traps after Thames Water outreach
More than 2,500 restaurants and food businesses have installed fat traps in the past year
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The one thing you should not do with vapes, firefighters warn
A senior Wiltshire firefighter has warned about the one thing you should not do with vapes.
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Pewsham Locks opening to public for guided restoration tours
A restored canal site is opening its gates to the public as part of Heritage Open Days
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Cirencester bungalow with streamside garden for sale
A four-bedroom, three-bathroom chalet bungalow has been listed for sale on Barn Way, on the outskirts of Cirencester
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Where to find the cheapest petrol and diesel around Cirencester
To help you get the best deal on your petrol or diesel, we've compiled a list of the cheapest garages in and around Cirencester, according to PetrolPrices
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Book shows hundreds of previously unseen 1930s photographs of South West
A new book is offering a rare glimpse into life across the South West during the 1930s
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Sneak peak at new sports centre opening next week
A new sports centre will soon open in Swindon next month.
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UK rules on when people can and cannot park outside your house
Here are the rules in the UK around people parking in front of your home if there are no yellow lines.
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Popular chocolate brand releases limited-edition autumnal sweet people 'need'
Lindt has released a limited edition cinnamon roll flavoured chocolate for the autumnal season.
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Royal Mint reveals rarest version of each British coin including 20p, 50p and more
The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each of the eight coins in Britain.
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Radley London closes Cotswolds outlet store along 20 others
Popular UK fashion giant, Radley London, has closed 28 of its high street stores.
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How every age group is affected as DWP hikes state pension age
Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028. Seven groups could be most at risk.
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Deadline day for Wiltshire car parking charges today - see how much it is going up by
Drivers across Wiltshire are paying more to park from today after the council increased its pay and display charges by around 20 per cent.
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Work on major Cirencester roundabout could be pushed back
WORK on a major roundabout in Cirencester could be pushed back.
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Major employer in area unveils new products including first toothbrush
A MAJOR employer in our area has unveiled new products that can see, think and respond to their environment.
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Bikes stolen from shed in street in Cirencester
BICYCLES were stolen from a shed in a Cirencester road at the end of August.
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Cash stolen from two business premises in pretty shopping street in Cirencester
CASH has been stolen from two business premises in a pretty shopping street in Cirencester.
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Wiltshire Council boosts drainage funding to £1.5m and ends parish emergency scheme
Wiltshire Council is stepping up its winter weather preparations
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'Major improvement' needed as restaurant slapped with zero food hygiene rating again
A Chinese restaurant in has been given the lowest possible food hygiene rating.
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Cotswold farm which failed to pay worker £3k named by the Government in crackdown
A Cotswold farming business has been named by the Government for failing to pay the National Minimum Wage.
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Wiltshire Council launches online landlord forum
Landlords and letting agents across Wiltshire are being invited to take part in a new online forum.
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Rural transport fund opens to Gloucestershire community groups
A FUNDING boost could help improve transport in some of the most remote parts of the South West
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Jamie Webster to play Sound Knowledge Marlborough on 6 November
A singer-songwriter will meet fans and perform in Marlborough later this year
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Bishop of Salisbury to visit 20 churches in one day for fundraiser
A bishop will visit 20 churches in a single day as part of a fundraising challenge
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Scheme launches in Wiltshire and Swindon to help residents find work
A scheme aimed at helping people to find work is set to launch for residents in need of extra help
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Malmesbury delegation seals agreement with Norwegian town over royal link
A thousand-year-old royal connection has inspired a new international partnership
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Paralympic champion Chris Hunt Skelley and wife become ambassadors for air ambulance
Paralympic champion Chris Hunt Skelley has become an ambassador for Wiltshire and Bath Air Ambulance Charity
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Royal Mint King Charles £1 coin sells for more than £120 - how to spot
The 2025 coin, featuring King Charles III on the front and a bee design on the reverse, was sold for £122.08
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‘Nervous’ Meghan Markle fears Cotswold school run without police protection
A "nervous" Meghan Markle is reportedly fearing a Cotswolds school run without police protection upon her UK return with Prince Harry.
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Former school nurse from Gloucestershire admits threatening ex-partner
A FORMER school nurse who was shortlisted for an industry award has admitted threatening an ex-partner.
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Biker taken to hospital after rush-hour crash on major road to Cirencester
A BIKER has been taken to hospital after being injured in a rush-hour crash on a major road to Cirencester.
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Cocaine, cannabis and cash seized after police swoop on poshest town near Cirencester
COCAINE and cannabis have been found by police in Tetbury.
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High Five Project adds two children's charities after Fairford fundraiser
WEEKLY column by Molly Fry
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New boutique selling pre-loved fashion opens in Tetbury town centre
WEEKLY column of the latest Tetbury news by Kevin Painter
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Drought-hit South West farmers offered £2,000 emergency grant
Farmers in Wiltshire are being offered emergency financial support as drought conditions continue to bite
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Historic Cirencester brought to life in free archive film night
CIRENCESTER residents will have the chance to see historic images of the town brought to life at a free film night as part of Heritage Open Weekend
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Wiltshire roads to close for water and cabling works
DRIVERS in Wiltshire are being advised of a number of temporary road closures, with works planned in Calne, Great Somerford, Grittleton, Devizes, Froxfield, Clyffe Pypard and Rendcomb
