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Matt Hancock warns of stricter lockdown rules as vaccine rollout gathers pace
Health Secretary Matt Hancock has pleaded with the public to follow coronavirus lockdown rules and reduce all social contact that is not “absolutely” necessary. He told a Downing Street press conference that the new variant of coronavirus is “highly
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Drink and drug drivers: 90 arrested in Wiltshire over Christmas period
NINETY motorists were arrested during Wiltshire Police's annual Christmas drink and drug driving campaign. The operation ran throughout December. In total 46 motorists were arrested on suspicion of drink driving and 44 were arrested on suspicion
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Only rental scooters are legal say police after seizure in Tredworth
POLICE have seized this electric scooter in High Street, Tredworth. Electric scooters are currently classed as ‘powered transporters’ by the government and fall under the same laws and regulations that apply to all motor vehicles. This means
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7 rules that could be made tougher in third lockdown
As Covid cases surge across the UK, government ministers are thought to be considering further ways to reduce the spread of the virus. The government issued guidance on the third nationwide Covid-19 lockdown which came into effect last week as
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How you can have your say on future developments in Malmesbury
Malmesbury residents, businesses and town and parish councils are being urged to have their say on future developments in the town. Wiltshire Council is encouraging people to sign up for an online event to have their say on where future developments
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Cirencester Rotary help local counselling charity in need
Members of Cirencester Rotary Club were delighted to welcome Zoe Wolton from Cotswold Counselling last week who gave an update on the charity, via Zoom. Since the start of this pandemic last year, Cotswold Counselling has seen a huge increase in
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VIDEO: Gloucestershire mum who nearly died from Covid issues passionate plea to ignore anti-vaxxers
A GLOUCESTERSHIRE mum has issued a passionate plea as she recovers from coronavirus in intensive care. Allie Sherlock, 44, was told by staff at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital that she would have died had she not been placed on a ventilator.
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PROPERTY OF THE DAY: £455K home in Coaley
The property of the day is this £455K home in Coaley. Situated in the highly sought after village of Coaley we are pleased to present this older style detached bungalow set in large gardens with scope for improvement. The bungalow has two/three
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LETTER OF THE DAY: Let's not have a polarised debate about covid vaccination
Hawthorn Press dissociates itself from the views of Richard House, who is a freelance editor. (SNJ 7January p.6 Feature) As a business, we fully respect the new Lockdown rules and public health measures to tackle the spread of Covid-19, We
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South Cerney road to close for resurfacing works
A MAIN route through South Cerney will temporarily close from Friday to allow for resurfacing works. The High Street in South Cerney will close for approximately 10 days excluding weekends between 9am and 3pm. Works are expected to start on Friday
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More than 50 tourists spoken to by police in the Cotswolds
More than 50 tourists were spoken to by police on Sunday in the North Cotswolds. Police continued to crackdown on those making non-essential journeys, engaging with a large number of tourists throughout the day, with 'many sent home'. Prime Minister
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Hospital chief warns bed spaces ‘increasingly precarious’ as Covid cases shoot up by 35 per cent
GREAT Western Hospital has seen such a steep rise in coronavirus cases this week that the chief executive has warned bed availability is becoming increasingly precarious. On Monday Kevin McNamara posted a video on Twitter saying they are looking
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GWH urge people affected by cancer to join group
GREAT Western Hospital is urging those who have been impacted by cancer to join its support group. The Swindon Cancer Partnership Group gives cancer patients and carers the chance to talk about their own cancer journey, but work with experts to