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  • Bus damaged by falling tree during Storm Dennis

    STORM Dennis blew a tree onto a bus causing injuries to the driver. A bus driver was left with a sprained wrist and a minor head injury when a tree landed on the coach driving through Blockley on Saturday. His injuries were minor and he was

  • Cotswold brother and sister make history rowing Atlantic Ocean

    A BROTHER and sister have made history rowing the Atlantic Ocean to promote gender equality. Anna and Cameron McLean, known as the ‘Seablings’ are the world’s first ever brother and sister team to row any ocean. The Cotswolds duo who are passionate

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

    Many may have noticed a difference to Malmesbury’s Kings Arms Hotel in the last six months and not just aesthetically. The building has had a makeover, thanks to its owners, Arkell’s Brewery, adding four new bedrooms while the hotel’s main area

  • Popular Tetbury Wacky Races cancelled this year

    THIS year’s Wacky Races has been cancelled due to the bank holiday change. The Tetbury Lions annual Soapbox Derby draws thousands of spectators and many competitors, all keen to be a part of this wonderfully, unique event. Participants race

  • Tributes to ex WGS chief and talented musician Brian Cook

    TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular former newspaper circulation manager and musician who passed away on February 6 at the age of 66. Brian Cook sadly lost his 18 month battle with brain cancer. He worked for the Wilts and Glos Standard, Stroud

  • Cheteshwar Pujara signs for Gloucestershire

    India batsman Cheteshwar Pujara will play for Gloucestershire for the opening six matches of the County Championship. Cheteshwar is a top-order batsman who is known for batting long periods and will bring his experience to a Gloucestershire side

  • LETTER OF THE DAY: We need meat

    Now we have finally come to the end of Veganuary, I thought it would be an ideal time to redress the balance. We are organic farmers producing grass fed calves for beef production. These calves are born in the spring and suckled on their mothers

  • Residents urged to 'scrap' fly-tipping

    COTSWOLD District Council has launched a major campaign to raise awareness of the issue of fly-tipping throughout the area. Earlier this week the council adopted the SCRAP Campaign, originally created by the Hertfordshire Fly Tipping Group, which