Wiltshire & Gloucestershire News, Sport & Entertainment - from the Wilts and Glos Standard

CRIME FILES: Drug dealing ended in tragedy for Cirencester’s Jason Daniels

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Cirencester woman who drove with no insurance handed driving ban

How to create a gorgeous succulent display

IN THE DOCK: The latest magistrates' and crown court results

LETTER OF THE DAY: Why are potholes in Gloucestershire so bad?

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Hundreds of pensioners miss out on council tax support in the Cotswolds

Comedian Rory Bremner named guest speaker for Cotswold Water Park Spring Ball

Volunteers needed at Coates disabled riding centre

NOSTALGIA: Trips to Weston-Super-Mare and Cheddar Gorge

Cirencester resident Joan Leeson celebrates her 102nd birthday

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11 SIMPLE TIPS FOR BRUSHING UP THE OUTSIDE OF YOUR HOME

Cotswold driver fined £500 for having no insurance

LETTER OF THE DAY: Thanks David Drew

HOME OF THE WEEK: Gorgeous kitchen at £1.35m property near Cheltenham

WHAT'S ON: Six spring treats

Cirencester coach company Alexcars launches new holiday programme to Paris and Holland

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Cirencester Friendly raise over £6,000 for children's charity

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No plans to close blood testing services at Cirencester Hospital

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CCTV images released after power tools stolen in Cirencester burglary

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Kemble drink-driver banned for 18 months

IN PICTURES: Young skaters take over historic Malmesbury Abbey

Air ambulance forced to abort rescue mission after being targeted with laser

WHAT'S ON: 11 events near you over the coming weeks

YOUR LETTERS: Overjoyed by random act of kindness in Cirencester

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Attack on air ambulance 'potentially catastrophic'

Increase in alcohol-related hospital admissions

Cirencester College students' tuition service idea could become a reality

LETTER OF THE DAY: Brexit is like giving up a three course meal for a packet of crisps

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Filming brings traffic to a halt in the Cotswolds

Councillors and MP clash ahead of crucial budget meeting

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Work set to start on Cirencester retirement village after five years

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Man buys cooker then finds out gas supply in his kitchen is cut off

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Brook Taverner opens new store in Cirencester

Council appoints specialist to take on climate emergency role

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This Country stars to host book signing in Swindon

YOUR LETTERS: 'Increasing disbelief' at Cirencester car park fiasco

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Police appeal to catch George Mullard, 23, who has links to Minety

House prices have dropped in the Cotswolds

Malmesbury campaign group seeks town's support for plastic-free status bid

Ten things to do in Gloucestershire this weekend February 22-23

Love Your Pet Day - do you have a top cat or dog?

LETTER OF THE DAY: What has Siobhan Baillie done for us?

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The questions we want to ask our pets (and how to treat them on Love Your Pet day)

Elderly pedestrian dies following collision with lorry on Moreton High Street

Tributes to much-loved mum who died hours after Valentine's Day wedding

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Tributes to ex WGS chief and talented musician Brian Cook

Residents urged to 'scrap' fly-tipping

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85 percent of household burglaries closed without police identifying a suspect

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Bus damaged by falling tree during Storm Dennis

Cotswold brother and sister make history rowing Atlantic Ocean

‘Spruce up’ at Malmesbury hotel by husband and wife team

Popular Tetbury Wacky Races cancelled this year

LETTER OF THE DAY: We need meat

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Police appeal after car skids on ice and hits dog walker

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Storm Dennis: Photos show extent of flooding in Malmesbury

Charity tins stolen during burglary at Cirencester pub

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Moreton high street closed after serious collision involving lorry and pedestrian

Here's what happened on cult BBC comedy This Country last night

Warning to van drivers in Fairford after spate of tool thefts

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Storm Dennis: Drivers ignoring road closure signs and getting stuck in floods

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More than 1,000 patients were admitted to hospital for self-harm in Gloucestershire last year, new figures reveal

LETTER OF THE DAY: Climate change is a natural phenomenon

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Iceland recalls several vegan products...because they contain milk

GWR boss who scammed thousands in false claims is spared jail

Councils oppose plans for the Cotswolds to be given National Park status

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Tree falls on top of car on Hyde Hill,Chalford

Power cut leaves hundreds without power near Cirencester

Inquest opens into death of former jockey James Banks

Director steps in to lead role at last minute to save Barn Theatre production

Oak and Furrows Wildlife Rescue save record number of hedgehogs

YOUR LETTERS: Spend money on helping the vulnerable not building a multi-storey car park

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Prestigious accreditation for volunteers charity

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Burglary is soul destroying for police

£80m funding shortfall revealed for £270m 'snoasis' plan

LETTER OF THE DAY: WHY HUAWEI?

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IN THE DOCK: Four cases from crown court this week

Storm Dennis: yellow weather warnings, but heavy downpours set to ease

Tetbury Army Cadets recognised for services in the community

Changes to recycling collections in Wiltshire

NOSTALGIA: Retirements in Cirencester

North Wiltshire MP welcomes funding boost for local councils

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LETTER OF THE DAY: Cainscross Carol Singers are heaven sent

New sewers set to be installed 'will benefit' Cirencester

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Sport

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Fixture lull is no barrier for Fairford, who put three past Reading

Cheteshwar Pujara signs for Gloucestershire

Last-gasp Anderson books Cirencester's place in Southern League Challenge Cup final

Cirencester Golf Club chosen by England Golf to take part in the Girls Golf Rocks initiative

STEENSON HELPS KICK LEADERS EXETER TO HARD-FOUGHT VICTORY OVER GLOUCESTER

FANS' VIEW: Swindon nail the Cobblers

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Sport

Cirencester Town come from behind to blitz Moneyfields with a four-goal second half salvo

Jerome Taylor joins Gloucestershire

GOLF: Back-to-back wins for Cirencester pro Ed Goodwin

GOLF: 'Perry' Mason pockets Charles Griffiths-Jones Salver

FANS' VIEW: This Swindon team is most certainly the most entertaining one since the days of Paolo Di Canio

FOOTBALL RUMOURS FROM THE MEDIA

Cirencester eye play-offs

RUGBY: Cirencester blow away Gordon League

GOLF: Bell calls the tune for Cirencester

SOUTH CERNEY GOLF REVIEW: No cheers at the bar for Chris despite hole-in-one

Swindon fans’ faces were as wide as the Town End goalmouth

Swindon fans’ transfer deadline wishes come true as the Ginger Pele Doyle and Yates are reunited

Swindon Town fans' view: Kaiyne Woolery was the main culprit in Town’s attack

Young footballer suffers horrific facial injury after accidental clash of heads

HELLENIC LEAGUE: Shrivenham crush promotion hopefuls Fairford by netting six times

RUGBY: Cirencester return to winning ways

Resurgent Cirencester five points off play-offs

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National sport

Fernandes earns Solskjaer praise after another strong Manchester United display

Arsenal need to convince ‘superb’ Aubameyang to stay – Arteta

Aubameyang double helps Arsenal to back-to-back wins

‘We could have declared’ – Jones revels in dominant England win

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid move third with win over Villarreal

Steve Bruce prepared to drop Newcastle’s big-money forwards in search for goals

Chris Wilder ‘after more’ as Sheffield United reach 40-point mark

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Business

Gloucestershire apprentices share their stories to mark National Apprenticeship Week

Ashes legend Matthew Hoggard becomes Gloucestershire sport and travel firm's new cricket ambassador

Cyclist injured in Minch hit and run accident

Win a delicious Sunday lunch at the Lygon Arms in Broadway

BEHIND THE BUSINESS: From minister visits to lingerie shows - Jono Rooke on life in PR

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National news

Priti Patel criticises ‘false allegations’ amid claims of bullying and distrust

Italy rushes to contain Europe’s first major virus outbreak

Four cruise ship passengers in UK test positive for coronavirus

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Saharan sandstorm leaves British holidaymakers stranded at airports

David Davis warns against compiling civil service ‘hit lists’

‘Mad’ Mike Hughes killed in California rocket crash

Moderates hustle to blunt Sanders’s momentum after Nevada win

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