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Police have closed the A46 Grumbolds Ash in Tetbury following a serious collision this morning (Monday 17 June).

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Road closed after 'serious' crash

Cirencester College has its Ofsted rating downgraded from good to requires improvement

Cirencester College has its Ofsted rating downgraded from good to requires improvement

Cirencester College 'requires improvement' - this is why

Bakery on the Water in Bourton-on-the-Water has opened a new terrace bar the River Shack

Bakery on the Water in Bourton-on-the-Water has opened a new terrace bar the River Shack

New terrace bar opens in the Cotswolds

Malmesbury's Callum Smith has been selected to be in the GB wakeboard team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals

Malmesbury's Callum Smith has been selected to be in the GB wakeboard team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals

Meet the Malmesbury sensation who will represent Team GB

Fiona Marsh, of High Street, Lechlade, was caught speeding in Kempsford on September 19 last year

Fiona Marsh, of High Street, Lechlade, was caught speeding in Kempsford on September 19 last year

Woman from Lechlade caught speeding in Mini Cooper

Customers are being advised to check their journey today before leaving home because of a shortage of train crew.

Customers are being advised to check their journey today before leaving home because of a shortage of train crew.

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Chaos on trains between Stroud and Kemble

London cricket club seeks teams in the Gloucestershire area for end-of-July matches

London cricket club seeks teams in the Gloucestershire area for end-of-July matches

Historic cricket club from capital looking for fixture in area

John O’Brien, who plays William of Malmesbury in the production Athelstan – A United Kingdom

John O’Brien, who plays William of Malmesbury in the production Athelstan – A United Kingdom

Get to know King Athelstan with interactive play

Feast your eyes on three millionaire mansions in our area!

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

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision which took place near Malmesbury on April 14.

Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision which took place near Malmesbury on April 14.

Appeal after passenger in 20s dies a month after crash

Some of the pubs available to buy in Wiltshire

Some of the pubs available to buy in Wiltshire

Seven pubs looking for landlords after being put on the market

Krys Kemple, from Ebley celebrated 100 days after her stem cell transplant with a helicopter ride

Krys Kemple, from Ebley celebrated 100 days after her stem cell transplant with a helicopter ride

Woman left 'screaming in agony' turned life around

The search is on for entries for the Malmesbury in Bloom garden competition - pictured Malmesbury mayor Phil Exton - photo by Barbara Leatham

Pic: Malmesbury Mayor Phil Exton – credit please to Barbara Leatham.

The search is on for entries for the Malmesbury in Bloom garden competition - pictured Malmesbury mayor Phil Exton - photo by Barbara Leatham

Pic: Malmesbury Mayor Phil Exton – credit please to Barbara Leatham.

Search for budding artists and gardeners in Malmesbury

Deputy Lieutenant, Caroline Duckworth admiring the lit beacon with Reverend Canon Poppy Hughes )

Deputy Lieutenant, Caroline Duckworth admiring the lit beacon with Reverend Canon Poppy Hughes )

8 pieces of the latest news across Tetbury

The biennial Fresh Air Sculpture Show is back in 2024 from Sunday June 16 to Sunday July 7

The biennial Fresh Air Sculpture Show is back in 2024 from Sunday June 16 to Sunday July 7

Art celebration in beautiful garden - school reunion event at Farmor's

Cirencester Carnival

Cirencester Carnival

Wonderful pictures of Cirencester Carnival

Gloucester Crown Court heard the defendants will face a five-day trial beginning on February 24.

Gloucester Crown Court heard the defendants will face a five-day trial beginning on February 24.

Cirencester woman to face trial next year

Paul Christensen worked at Deer Park School for 20 years from 1984 to 2004

Paul Christensen worked at Deer Park School for 20 years from 1984 to 2004

PE teacher who worked in Cirencester sexually abused pupils

Kirsi-Maria Suomio, aged 53, of Severells Drive, Siddington, Cirencester, faces a huge bill after she was caught speeding last year

Kirsi-Maria Suomio, aged 53, of Severells Drive, Siddington, Cirencester, faces a huge bill after she was caught speeding last year

Cirencester woman faces huge bill after speeding

Alastair Chambers, of Manor Farm Way, Quedgeley, sold puppies without a licence. Library image

Alastair Chambers, of Manor Farm Way, Quedgeley, sold puppies without a licence. Library image

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Puppy breeder must pay almost £50,000

Speed camera myths debunked

Speed camera myths debunked

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Seven speed camera myths debunked from the 10% rule to alerting other drivers

Leading historian and podcast host Tom Holland will be the keynote speaker will form part of Malmesbury’s events to celebrate the Athelstan 1100 anniversary this summer

Leading historian and podcast host Tom Holland will be the keynote speaker will form part of Malmesbury’s events to celebrate the Athelstan 1100 anniversary this summer

Leading podcaster to talk in Malmesbury soon

The Ukrainian flag has been flown in Royal Wootton Bassett since March 2022

The Ukrainian flag has been flown in Royal Wootton Bassett since March 2022

Town makes decision to take down Ukrainian flag after two years

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton bowler's wonderful achievement after 30 years of trying

Comedy dining at Ingleside

Mark Williams goes incognito in Worcester.

Mark Williams goes incognito in Worcester.

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TV star almost unrecognisable as he goes incognito

Taylor Swift performs on stage during her Eras Tour at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh

Taylor Swift performs on stage during her Eras Tour at the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh

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Taylor Swift 'books £3.3m cottage' for UK tour

Robert Woodward, of Baunton Lane, Baunton, Cirencester, was caught speeding in Grove Lane in January this year

Robert Woodward, of Baunton Lane, Baunton, Cirencester, was caught speeding in Grove Lane in January this year

Cirencester speeder fined and banned after 'repeat offending'

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Why Cirencester Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed

Man jailed for murdering friend in Gloucestershire

A woman has thanked a group of men who helped her on Saturday after she fell over in Market Place, Cirencester

A woman has thanked a group of men who helped her on Saturday after she fell over in Market Place, Cirencester

LETTER: Woman thanks group for their help in Cirencester

Candidates for the new North Cotswolds constituency

Candidates for the new North Cotswolds constituency

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Full list of North Cotswolds candidates in general election

Police say a number of youths have been

Police say a number of youths have been

Police message after youths bang on doors in South Cerney

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

Officers say a Volkswagen Golf was recently stolen from a driveway in Northleach (library image)

Officers say a Volkswagen Golf was recently stolen from a driveway in Northleach (library image)

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Appeal after Volkswagen stolen from driveway in the area

A Tetbury resident returned home to discover burglars in their house in Longfurlong Lane, police say

A Tetbury resident returned home to discover burglars in their house in Longfurlong Lane, police say

Alert after Tetbury resident finds burglars in their home

UK Today

Is it illegal to park on the pavement in England and can you be fined for it?

When is Coronation Street on TV this week? ITV confirms why it's not on tonight

What does the term Purdah mean in relation to general elections in the UK?

When is EastEnders on TV this week? BBC confirms schedule and channel changes

What is a snap election? General election to take place next month

McCoy's releases 2 new American-style crisp flavours in UK supermarkets

Sport

Malmesbury's Callum Smith has been selected to be in the GB wakeboard team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals

Meet the Malmesbury sensation who will represent Team GB

London cricket club seeks teams in the Gloucestershire area for end-of-July matches

London cricket club seeks teams in the Gloucestershire area for end-of-July matches

Historic cricket club from capital looking for fixture in area

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton bowler's wonderful achievement after 30 years of trying

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Local government

Why Cirencester Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed

Gloucestershire's Matt Taylor during the Vitality Blast T20 match at The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol. Picture date: Friday June 7, 2024.

Gloucestershire's Matt Taylor during the Vitality Blast T20 match at The Seat Unique Stadium, Bristol. Picture date: Friday June 7, 2024.

Gloucestershire lose at home against Hampshire

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National Sport

Jack Draper claimed his maiden ATP Tour title with victory in the BOSS Open final in Stuttgart (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP/PA)

Jack Draper claimed his maiden ATP Tour title with victory in the BOSS Open final in Stuttgart (Marijan Murat/dpa via AP/PA)

Andy Murray tips Jack Draper to make impression at highest level

Bryson DeChambeau holds the trophy after winning the US Open at Pinehurst (George Walker IV/AP)

Bryson DeChambeau holds the trophy after winning the US Open at Pinehurst (George Walker IV/AP)

Bryson DeChambeau dedicates US Open win to late father and his golfing idol

Katie Boulter celebrates with the trophy after retaining her Nottingham crown (Mike Egerton/PA)

Katie Boulter celebrates with the trophy after retaining her Nottingham crown (Mike Egerton/PA)

The sporting weekend in pictures

Manchester United accepted a £25m bid from Real Madrid (Phil Noble/PA)

Manchester United accepted a £25m bid from Real Madrid (Phil Noble/PA)

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On this day in 2003: Man United accept £25m David Beckham bid from Real Madrid

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the US Open (Matt York/AP)

Rory McIlroy reacts after missing a putt on the 18th hole during the final round of the US Open (Matt York/AP)

US Open day four: Misses will haunt Rory McIlroy for life says Nick Faldo

England’s Jude Bellingham waves to the fans at the end of the match (Adam Davy/PA)

England’s Jude Bellingham waves to the fans at the end of the match (Adam Davy/PA)

Jude Bellingham ‘writes his own script’ as he lifts England to opening win

Brentford’s Mads Roerslev and Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo (right) (PA)

Brentford’s Mads Roerslev and Manchester City’s Joao Cancelo (right) (PA)

Football rumours: Manchester City not lowering price for Joao Cancelo

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Business

Bakery on the Water in Bourton-on-the-Water has opened a new terrace bar the River Shack

New terrace bar opens in the Cotswolds

Mayfair & Grace picked up the Best Salon accolade at the National Beauty Awards 2024 in Liverpool at the end of May

Mayfair & Grace picked up the Best Salon accolade at the National Beauty Awards 2024 in Liverpool at the end of May

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Hair and beauty salon wins prestigious award

Ingleside Hotel has received the Travellers Choice Award by Tripadvisor

Ingleside Hotel has received the Travellers Choice Award by Tripadvisor

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Cirencester hotel wins prestigious TripAdvisor award

The chefs at Jambo Grill and Jicsaw restaurants with the plaque, who owner Mark Ingle called

The chefs at Jambo Grill and Jicsaw restaurants with the plaque, who owner Mark Ingle called

Channel 4 Four In A Bed

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Hotel which won hit TV show hoping to put town on the map

Cirencester business issues urgent warning over Facebook scam

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Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said he is ‘a realist’ (Lucy North/PA)

Defence Secretary Grant Shapps said he is ‘a realist’ (Lucy North/PA)

Tory election win unlikely says ‘realist’ Shapps as Farage seeks to woo voters

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, defence minister Yoav Gallant and cabinet minister Benny Gantz speak during a news conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel (Abir Sultan/AP)

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, defence minister Yoav Gallant and cabinet minister Benny Gantz speak during a news conference in the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel (Abir Sultan/AP)

Israeli PM dissolves war cabinet tasked with steering war in Gaza

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said the Conservative Government completely misjudged the mood of workers and the public (Peter Byrne/PA)

TUC general secretary Paul Nowak said the Conservative Government completely misjudged the mood of workers and the public (Peter Byrne/PA)

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Unions look to improved employment relations under a Labour government

Peter Coshan was murdered in August 2022 (family handout/Police Scotland/PA)

Peter Coshan was murdered in August 2022 (family handout/Police Scotland/PA)

Killer of former Fettes College teacher must serve at least 22 years in jail

Anas Sarwar will unveil his party’s manifesto this week (Andy Buchanan/PA)

Anas Sarwar will unveil his party’s manifesto this week (Andy Buchanan/PA)

Scottish Labour manifesto will chart a path to 2026 elections, says Sarwar

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends the plenary session during the summit on peace in Ukraine, in Obburgen, Switzerland (Urs Flueeler/AP)

President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen attends the plenary session during the summit on peace in Ukraine, in Obburgen, Switzerland (Urs Flueeler/AP)

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EU leaders to discuss nominees for bloc’s top jobs after election shake-up

The study suggests the cap has driven up the share of children in large families who are in relative poverty (Alamy/PA)

The study suggests the cap has driven up the share of children in large families who are in relative poverty (Alamy/PA)

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Two-child cap will affect 670,000 extra children in next five years, IFS warns

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