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Malt & Anchor in Castle Street has been included in the Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2024

Amazing award for Cirencester fish and chip outlet

A key road in Gloucestershire has been closed overnight

A key road in Gloucestershire has been closed overnight

Why there are overnight closures around The Air Balloon Roundabout

Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage will revive the Climate and Nature Bill

Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage will revive the Climate and Nature Bill

National government

MP's urgent call over ‘devastation’ to one of world's natural wonders

Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden has community ties

Roots + Seeds Kitchen Garden has community ties

Cirencester restaurant teams up with community hub

A mystery individual from Gloucestershire has pocketed £1 million in a Premium Bonds win

A mystery individual from Gloucestershire has pocketed £1 million in a Premium Bonds win

Mystery Gloucestershire person wins £1m on Premium Bonds

Gloucester born Naomi Leyzell scores the opener for Manchester City against Barcelon

Gloucester born Naomi Leyzell scores the opener for Manchester City against Barcelon

SGS College alumni's night to remember against football giants

Fosse Cross Household Recycling Centre

Fosse Cross Household Recycling Centre

More on controlled explosion at tip near Cirencester after 'bomb' reported

J. K. Rowling has waded in on a now-national debate about Neale-Wade Academy in March now refusing to accept period pain as a reason for student absence. Graham Horn (left) is the school's principal.

J. K. Rowling has waded in on a now-national debate about Neale-Wade Academy in March now refusing to accept period pain as a reason for student absence. Graham Horn (left) is the school's principal.

JK Rowling wades into national debate about school's absence rules

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

A tarantula looks similar to purseweb spiders

BBC scientist confirms tarantulas inhabit parts of UK during spider season

A view of a TGI Fridays in Speke, Liverpool, one of 35 of the chain's closed restaurants

A view of a TGI Fridays in Speke, Liverpool, one of 35 of the chain's closed restaurants

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Gloucestershire branches of well-known restaurant chain close with immediate effect

The 'world's deadliest chick' favourite food has been revealed in the Cotswolds

The 'world's deadliest chick' favourite food has been revealed in the Cotswolds

World's deadliest chick filmed eating its favourite food in Birdland

From left: Roman Abu and Anton Wynn

From left: Roman Abu and Anton Wynn

Cirencester restaurant to host dinner to support charity

A road that links Cirencester to Stroud has been partially closed this week (library image)

A road that links Cirencester to Stroud has been partially closed this week (library image)

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Why key Cirencester road has been partly closed this week

Emergency services were called shortly before 2.45pm with a report of a collision involving three vehicles near to The Golden Heart Inn (library image)

Emergency services were called shortly before 2.45pm with a report of a collision involving three vehicles near to The Golden Heart Inn (library image)

Closure on busy route near Cirencester after three-vehicle smash

Maizey Cole, aged 22, assaulted a police officer on March 31

Maizey Cole, aged 22, assaulted a police officer on March 31

Cirencester woman, 22, attacked police officer

A former police officer with Gloucestershire Police will appear in court charged with rape and other offences (library image)

A former police officer with Gloucestershire Police will appear in court charged with rape and other offences (library image)

Ex-Gloucestershire police officer charged with offences including rape

Cotswold District Council has announced the completion of improvement works at Cirencester Leisure Centre in partnership with Freedom Leisure

Cotswold District Council has announced the completion of improvement works at Cirencester Leisure Centre in partnership with Freedom Leisure

Stunning improvements as leisure centre opens new facilities

Malmesbury School pupil Jude Peters says he is determined to be a racing driver after successful year

Malmesbury School pupil Jude Peters says he is determined to be a racing driver after successful year

Malmesbury pupil's year to remember

Magpies on a sheep by Hlengiwe Sithole

Magpies on a sheep by Hlengiwe Sithole

Egret, magpies and a wonderful waterfall all appear in the camera club

Flowers have been left at the scene of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist from South Cerney

Flowers have been left at the scene of a two-vehicle crash which resulted in the death of a motorcyclist from South Cerney

Flowers left at scene where motorcyclist died near Cirencester

A company based near Kemble is set to receive a £9 million boost

A company based near Kemble is set to receive a £9 million boost

£9 million boost for business near Cirencester

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder of Wotton Auction Rooms with the ultra rare Continental Dollar which sold for £25,000. Picture by Matt Bigwood/SWNS

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder of Wotton Auction Rooms with the ultra rare Continental Dollar which sold for £25,000. Picture by Matt Bigwood/SWNS

Rare coin found in toffee tin sells for £25,000

Mike from Wiltshire (second from the right at the back) is among 12 new contestants on this year's Great British Bake Off

Mike from Wiltshire (second from the right at the back) is among 12 new contestants on this year's Great British Bake Off

Malmesbury farmer among contestants in this year's Great British Bake Off

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

Plane lace bugs have been known to bite people causing a mild rash.

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Biting bug spotted in the UK for first time in 18 years sparks 'serious concern'

A man from South Cerney has died following a two-vehicle collision near Cirencester on Saturday (library image)

A man from South Cerney has died following a two-vehicle collision near Cirencester on Saturday (library image)

South Cerney man dies after serious collision near Cirencester

Samuel Collings with Alice Bailey-Johnson in Room 13

Samuel Collings with Alice Bailey-Johnson in Room 13

'Creepy tale in Cirencester made me jump out of my seat'

Irwin, pictured left, with his partner Sydney

Irwin, pictured left, with his partner Sydney

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Heartbreaking tribute issued as missing Malmesbury emu found dead

A host of exciting events are taking place in Cirencester in the near future

A host of exciting events are taking place in Cirencester in the near future

Road closures as exciting events take place in Cirencester soon

Left to right: Daphne Walton, Kelly Foreshew, Cllr Nikki Ind, Brian McTear and Cllr Mark Harris

Left to right: Daphne Walton, Kelly Foreshew, Cllr Nikki Ind, Brian McTear and Cllr Mark Harris

Cotswold District Council

Cotswold community heroes recognised for selfless service

A body has been found in the search for a man reported missing from Gloucester (library image)

A body has been found in the search for a man reported missing from Gloucester (library image)

Body found in search for man reported missing from Gloucester

Charlie Cooper is best known for starring in This Country

Charlie Cooper is best known for starring in This Country

This Country star explores Wiltshire's folklore in new series

James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson.

James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson.

Jeremy Clarkson responds to May and Hammond split U-turn calls

Michael Wrona, sponsorship secretary at Fairford Rugby Club and Suzannah Harvey, CEO of Cotswold Airport

Michael Wrona, sponsorship secretary at Fairford Rugby Club and Suzannah Harvey, CEO of Cotswold Airport

'Small club with large heart' in Fairford gets major boost

Malmesbury Concert Band plays at various events during the year

Malmesbury Concert Band plays at various events during the year

Clubs and societies

Morale ‘never better’ as concert band celebrates anniversary

The Peppermill in Devizes is being brought to the market by the hotels team at real estate services and investment management company Colliers

The Peppermill in Devizes is being brought to the market by the hotels team at real estate services and investment management company Colliers

Award-winning Wiltshire hotel up for sale for nearly £2m

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

A pumpkin patch in the Cotswolds has been ranked as the most picturesque in England

A pumpkin patch in the Cotswolds has been ranked as the most picturesque in England

Cotswold pumpkin patch crowned most picturesque in England

UK Today

Do you stick to your shopping list? These are the UK's top 3 most wasted foods

Penybont Ladies battle back to share spoils with Wellington

Man who 'no one believed' films poisonous snakes 'crawling around' UK town

Can you paint over damp? Expert shares how to hide unsightly patches on walls

Finance expert reveals how Premium Bonds users could be losing money

McBusted announce 2025 UK tour Busted Vs McFly - See the full list of dates

Sport

Gloucester born Naomi Leyzell scores the opener for Manchester City against Barcelon

SGS College alumni's night to remember against football giants

Malmesbury School pupil Jude Peters says he is determined to be a racing driver after successful year

Malmesbury School pupil Jude Peters says he is determined to be a racing driver after successful year

Malmesbury pupil's year to remember

Bourton Half winner Ben Kruze, from Stratford, crossed the line in one hour, 12 minutes and 19 seconds

Bourton Half winner Ben Kruze, from Stratford, crossed the line in one hour, 12 minutes and 19 seconds

Bourton Half Marathon goes ahead despite days of flooding

Michael Wrona, sponsorship secretary at Fairford Rugby Club and Suzannah Harvey, CEO of Cotswold Airport

Michael Wrona, sponsorship secretary at Fairford Rugby Club and Suzannah Harvey, CEO of Cotswold Airport

'Small club with large heart' in Fairford gets major boost

Cirencester archery star Ella Gibson wins first medal at senior World Championships

Cirencester archery star Ella Gibson wins first medal at senior World Championships

Cirencester star 'happy' with first medals at senior world championships

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National Sport

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement (PA)

Rafael Nadal has announced his retirement (PA)

Rafael Nadal announces retirement from professional tennis

Harry Brook became only the sixth Englishman to score a triple hundred (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Harry Brook became only the sixth Englishman to score a triple hundred (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Harry Brook ‘just wanted to cash in’ during stunning knock against Pakistan

Joe Root, left, celebrates his double century with Harry Brook in Multan (Anjum Naveed/AP)

Joe Root, left, celebrates his double century with Harry Brook in Multan (Anjum Naveed/AP)

A statistical look at England’s huge total in first Test against Pakistan

England’s Harry Brook celebrates after scoring double century during the fourth day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

England’s Harry Brook celebrates after scoring double century during the fourth day of the first test cricket match between Pakistan and England, in Multan, Pakistan, Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. (AP Photo/Anjum Naveed)

Harry Brook stars as record-breaking England push for stunning win over Pakistan

Ryan Hall is relishing his final appearance for Hull KR (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ryan Hall is relishing his final appearance for Hull KR (Richard Sellers/PA)

Ryan Hall ‘not finished yet’ as he prepares for Hull KR farewell in Grand Final

Police say there was no evidence of criminal activity having caused the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock (Mike Egerton/PA)

Police say there was no evidence of criminal activity having caused the death of former Sheffield United defender George Baldock (Mike Egerton/PA)

Greek police say no evidence of criminal activity in death of George Baldock

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled himself out of an immediate return to coaching (Tim Goode/PA)

Former England manager Gareth Southgate has ruled himself out of an immediate return to coaching (Tim Goode/PA)

Gareth Southgate says he will not take coaching role for at least a year

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Business

A company based near Kemble is set to receive a £9 million boost

£9 million boost for business near Cirencester

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder of Wotton Auction Rooms with the ultra rare Continental Dollar which sold for £25,000. Picture by Matt Bigwood/SWNS

Auctioneer Joseph Trinder of Wotton Auction Rooms with the ultra rare Continental Dollar which sold for £25,000. Picture by Matt Bigwood/SWNS

Rare coin found in toffee tin sells for £25,000

The rare coin for sale

The rare coin for sale

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'Extremely rare' 50p coin being sold by Halton resident for £5,000

The new Starbucks store at Swindon train station will be open from today

The new Starbucks store at Swindon train station will be open from today

Starbucks confirms new store in area will open TODAY in unusual location

Pandora will launch a concession at Sandersons in the Five Valleys Shopping Centre later this month

Pandora will launch a concession at Sandersons in the Five Valleys Shopping Centre later this month

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Global brand comes to Stroud town centre

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The group taking part in the Walk of Kindness, a 450-mile hike across the widest part of the UK, take a selfie (Mike Liggins/PA)

The group taking part in the Walk of Kindness, a 450-mile hike across the widest part of the UK, take a selfie (Mike Liggins/PA)

Six-week walk from Wales back to homeless charity’s base raises almost £50k

St Basil’s Cathedral, in Moscow’s Red Square (Ian Nicholson/PA)

St Basil’s Cathedral, in Moscow’s Red Square (Ian Nicholson/PA)

Ireland’s deputy premier ‘never told’ about alleged Russian spy

Republican US presidential nominee former president Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally at the Santander Arena Alex Brandon/AP)

Republican US presidential nominee former president Donald Trump gestures at a campaign rally at the Santander Arena Alex Brandon/AP)

Trump and Harris keep campaigning after Hurricane Milton hits Florida

Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16 (right) (Family handouts/Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Mason Rist, 15, and Max Dixon, 16 (right) (Family handouts/Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Boy, 15, admits murdering one of two teenagers killed in Bristol, jury told

Brwa Shorsh, 24, was sentenced on Thursday at Inner London Crown Court after he was found guilty of attempted murder (British Transport Police/PA)

Brwa Shorsh, 24, was sentenced on Thursday at Inner London Crown Court after he was found guilty of attempted murder (British Transport Police/PA)

Man who pushed stranger onto Tube tracks jailed for life for attempted murder

Daniel Khalife is alleged to have fled his Army barracks in January 2023 when he realised he would face criminal charges (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Daniel Khalife is alleged to have fled his Army barracks in January 2023 when he realised he would face criminal charges (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Ex-soldier Daniel Khalife ‘won award but told not to apply to special forces’

Stephanie Peacock said nearly two-thirds of British people had been inspired by the success of Olympic and Paralympic teams (Justin Tallis/PA)

Stephanie Peacock said nearly two-thirds of British people had been inspired by the success of Olympic and Paralympic teams (Justin Tallis/PA)

Take inspiration from Olympians and be more active, sports minister urges public

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