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  • Thought for the week: Slavery is not confined to history

    We have just celebrated Easter, a joyous time when Christians believe that 2,000 years ago God raised the crucified Jesus from the dead. This was a time of torture and institutional slavery. Sadly, however slavery is not confined to history.

  • NOSTALGIA: Celebrity visits to Cirencester

    Celebrities and so called VIP guests have long turned up in Cirencester to open places and events; promote their books, writes Robert Heaven. These have included the popular “Zoo-time” Johnny Morris, and “Ready-Steady-Go” pop music broadcaster Cathy

  • IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

    Here are the death announcements carried in the Standard this week. Ruth Butcher (Nee Pinnock) After a short illness died on March 17, 2021. Beloved wife, sister, auntie and great auntie. Much loved and missed. Reunited with David. Edward