GARDEN annexes are the latest must-haves in the UK’s housing market, with planning applications up strongly as they add value to the price of a home, new research suggests. There are about 10,000 applications made to councils across the country
The A429 had been closed in both directions this evening after a tanker leaked fuel onto the road. It is now back open, after the now cleaned-up spillage made the road inaccessible from Fosscross Lane to Fossebridge.
Shrivenham...... 3 Fairford............. 0 HELLENIC PREMIER DIVISION Fairford Town had a day to forget as they were humbled by Shrivenham in their first match in four weeks. Shrivenham took the lead early in the second half before Jody
Westonbirt may have the misfortune to be home of one of Britain's biggest potholes. The crater-like hole was spotted by Tom Matten in Westonbirt, Gloucestershire on Saturday, February 9. He posted the pictures on Facebook warning people of
Thefts in shops have decreased in Cirencester according to police figures. Police say so far this year they have recorded 129 thefts from shops in the town, and are hopeful that the overall number of offences will be less than the 182 thefts from
NOMINATIONS are coming in for the sought after customer service award but you still have a chance to have your say and nominate your favourite business. The Wilts and Glos Standard is once again the sponsor for the Customer Service Award category
All lanes have now re-opened on the M5 after a van fire. Lane one of three closed on the M5 northbound at between J10 and J9 Tewkesbury. Emergency services attended the scene to extinguish the blaze. All lanes have now re-opened. Recovery
THE Annual General Meeting for the Cirencester Mothers’ Union began with a short act of worship celebrating Candlemass. The minutes of last year’s AGM were agreed and signed. Various reports presented detailing fundraising and activities undertaken
Avonvale 57 Minety 3 A patched up Minety were taught a harsh lesson in finishing as they were heavily beaten by Avonvale on Saturday to extend their run of defeats to three. Avonvale, beaten only three times this season, ran in nine tries
ARE you our Face in the Crowd this week? The person circled on this fans' photo from Shane Healey/ Pro Sports Images is the lucky winner of two tickets to Forest Green's next home game against Yeovil Town on Saturday, February 16. You were pictured
A reader has written to The Standard after hearing comments made by MP Boris Johnson on BBC Radio Four's Today Programme: I wonder who else heard MP Boris Johnson on Monday’s Radio 4 Today Programme, when he said “People around the world are going
Thieves broke into a shed in Cirencester and stole tools and mountain bikes. Between the early evening of February 8, and 12pm on February 9, thieves broke into a shed in Ermin Place. The offenders entered the rear garden of a property before
ONE lane of the M5 slip road at junction 11 has been closed for emergency pot hole repairs. Traffic information system Irix says: "The M5 southbound lane is closed on the exit slip road due to emergency repairs at J11 A40 (Gloucester / Golden Valley
MK Dons 2 Swindon Town 3 Swindon racked up their third consecutive away win with a very convincing and deserved victory against MK Dons, when they won by the odd goal in five, in a game highlighted by several outstanding quality finishes writes
A drink driver who was spared jail for flashing his middle finger at pursuing police has been told he is sticking two fingers up at the court. Judge Robert Pawson put Jake Wright on a community order last summer, telling him if he breached it 'you
Slimbridge and Cirencester played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at Thornhill Park on Saturday. The Swans took the lead after two minutes before Ben Whitehead and Jack Freeman netted either side of half time to give Cirencester the lead. Liam Smith
Three motorists were charged for drink driving as part of a crackdown by Malmesbury and Royal Wootton Bassett Police. The three suspects were all arrested over the weekend and charged with the offence. On Friday, February 8, police were called
A young Suffolk farmer accused of sexually assaulting a woman in his flat after they attended a 'Bavarian Night' at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester has been formally cleared after the prosecution said it would not seek a retrial.
