A SCHOOLBOY from Cirencester who has never acted in his life was picked out of thousands to play the lead character in a brand new BBC drama. Despite no previous acting experience, 14-year-old Archie Cox from South Cerney was hand-picked by professionals
A CONSULTATION is taking place in Cricklade on a new scheme that will see multipurpose community facilities being provided in the town. As part of the campus scheme proposals, Cricklade Leisure Centre on Stones Lanes has been earmarked for a revamp
POLICE discovered a cannabis factory containing hundreds of plants in a drugs raid at a house in Trowbridge. Following a tip-off, officers made enquiries and entered the premises at the East View Road with the owner’s permission. A teenager
Police are renewing their appeal for information to help trace for a missing Gloucester teenager. Hayley Kubiak, 19, has not been seen since she left her home in Stroud on October 11 and there is serious concern for her safety. It is believed
BBC Radio Gloucestershire presenter Mark Cummings and his lurcher Tyler will be attending a charity dog walk on Sunday October 26 at The Bathurst Estate, Cirencester. Dog owners will get a unique chance to walk their canine companions in the stunning
TWO tons of food has been donated to Cirencester Foobank following their harvest festival appeal. More than 30 schools, churches and community groups donated to the foodbank’s appeal throughout September and October and the final amount is now confirmed
THERE will be a Poppy Concert on October 25 at Bingham Hall on King Street, Cirencester. The Cirencester Male Voice Choir and school group and Gloucestershire Police Band will be performing.
ENGLAND international openside flanker Matt Kvesic has signed a contract extension with Gloucester. The 22-year-old is the first member of the current squad to agree a new contract. Kvesic, who joined from Worcester in 2013, has been in impressive
COTSWOLD Care Hospice is calling for more support for people who wish to die at home. Every day 15 people in Gloucestershire will die, 5,503 every year, according to statistics from End of Life Care local authority profile. Of those people,
RICHARD HUGHES has effectively being crowned champion Flat jockey for a third successive season after title rival Ryan Moore ended his domestic season prematurely this week. Hughes, based near Marlborough, made a slow start to the season after
A MEMORIAL Concert for a popular South Cerney resident will take place at the Parish Church in Cirencester.Raymond Fenton died aged 72, at Cheltenham General Hospital on Sunday, March 30 after a short illness.The Raymond Fenton memorial concert on November
A NEW catering business is cooking up a storm in the Cotswolds. The Cotswold Kitchen, launched by Rob Hopkins, offers locally-sourced canapes, buffets and feasts for weddings, birthdays, Christmas parties and more. Owner Rob used to be a primary
Ashton Keynes Bonfire Night takes place on Saturday, November 8 on Bradstone Playing Field. There will be a barbeque, bar, Big Brunch Band, bonfire, fireworks and more.Pre-booked tickets cost £6 adults, £4 children, £15 family or on
POLICE are appealing for information following a crash involving a motorbike and two cars at Highnam yesterday evening. The crash happened just after 5.30pm on the B4215, near Highnam Village Hall. A 30-year-old man from Newent, riding a
A KEEN Cirencester fisherman could not believe it when he reeled in a whopping 48 pound carp earlier this month. A lover of fishing ever since his dad introduced him to the sport when he was a boy, the 64-year-old was ecstatic to reel in his biggest
THE British Supersport 600 Championship is ending too soon for Josh Day. The series concluded at Brands Hatch over the weekend and the Cirencester racer won both the Saturday and Sunday races in the Evo class, recording the fastest lap time in
A NEW supermarket has officially opened its doors in Cirencester, welcoming in thousands of eager local customers during its first week. Aldi, based on Cricklade Road in the town, is finally open for business and staff marked the day by celebrating
Red Insure Cup Cirencester Town 2 Shortwood United 4 SHORTWOOD UNITED appear to hold the Indian sign over Cirencester Town this season - for the second time in five weeks they came to the Corinium Stadium and knocked their hosts out of a cup
