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• Standard reporter digs deep in Cirencester

  EARLIER this month the Standard revealed a long lost tunnel could be used to stop Cirencester from flooding. Since then readers have been coming forward to share their memories of the town's secret subterranean world. Cirencester reporter Jenni Silver has been digging deep to see what lies beneath the streets and houses. read more

• Teen wins gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

  AN ENTERPRISING teenager is one of only four pupils at her school to take on the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and achieve GOLD. read more

• Cotswold residents protest outside Westminster

  SCORES of Cotswold residents stood side by side with angry MPs and civic leaders from across the country in defence of community hospitals this week. read more

• Standard reporter talks of drug trial

  AS the six men who took part in the TGN 1421 drugs trial enter their second week in hospital, questions are being asked about what sort of person would have unknown drugs tested on their body. Reporter Jenni Silver spoke to Standard-newcomer Andy Woolfoot about why he chose to take part in several such tests himself. read more

• Innovative homes given the thumbs up

  THE Cotswold Water Park is set to become a worldwide beacon for architectural excellence after plans for eight cutting edge homes were given the green light. read more

• Royal seal of approval for Arboretum

  PRINCE Charles often travels thousands of miles for royal engagements, but this week it was simply a matter of popping next door when he planted a tree at Westonbirt Arboretum. read more

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