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  • 'It's some achievement,' Cirencester boss hails landmark day

    Cirencester Town boss Charlie Griffin hailed his players achievement after they scored their 100th league goal in their 5-0 against Street.  Alan Griffin and Owen Windsor scored twice to put the Centurions on 99 before Jack Freeman netted the landmark

  • Do you recognise jewellery found dumped near Chedworth?

    Do you recognise this jewellery? Police are looking to reunite the items found near Chedworth with its owner. If you believe the jewellery belongs to you or you know who it belongs to, call police on 101 and quote incident number 256 of March

  • Sharp rise in number plate thefts

    There has been a sharp rise in number plate thefts this year say police. Since the start of the year, police say they have already received more than 75 reports of number plate thefts in the Cotswolds. A Gloucestershire police spokesperson explained

  • The House of Commons 'lost its nerve', our reader writes

    Dear Editor The referendum result was unquestionable that we should leave the EU, after all the negotiations that have taken place it has not been possible to reach an agreement and that means we leave and move forward with WTO terms. Since this

  • 22 pictures from the Andoversford Races

    Racing enthusiasts enjoyed a fabulous day at the Andoversford Races. One of the oldest steeplechase fixtures in the county, this year's event attracted premium sponsors such as Martin & Co, Brewin Dolphin, Dubarry and the Robert Hitchins Group.

  • Public-spirited Waitrose staff join in litter pick

    COMMUNITY-minded Waitrose staff in Cirencester took part in a litter pick this week, as part of the Great Spring Clean. Staff volunteered to pull on high vis jackets on Tuesday, April 9, choosing to clean up the area that surrounds the store.

  • John Light discusses the magic of spring in the Cotswolds

    Spring time in the Cotswolds is truly a time of wonder. Our hills, valleys, woods and streams burst forth with fresh growth. Blossom follows buds and we all know of the magic of living on Cotswold. Seek out a copy of Frank Mansell’s poem and

  • John Light pays tribute to Don Walker

    IT was a sad breakfast in the Light house when we read of the death of Donald Walker, so correctly described as “much loved Master Baker of Stroud” indeed he was. Neither of us knew Mr Walker but we were regular visitors to the bakers and truly