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Marco Pierre White recently visited a pub in Wiltshire

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Chef Marco Pierre White enjoys 'best pie I've had in years' at pub near Cirencester

Lewis Davey, aged 51, was jailed for sexually assaulting a girl aged under 13 and observing a person engaging in a private act on Friday, October 25

Lewis Davey, aged 51, was jailed for sexually assaulting a girl aged under 13 and observing a person engaging in a private act on Friday, October 25

Picture released of Cirencester man who abused young girl

Homebase has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal

Homebase has been sold to retail group CDS in a rescue deal

Homebase saved with thousands of jobs secured after recue deal

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth

Emergency services are at the scene of a two-vehicle collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth

Key road in county closed after two-vehicle crash

Gloucestershire County Council environment cabinet member David Gray (left) FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

Gloucestershire County Council environment cabinet member David Gray (left) FREE TO USE FOR ALL PARTNERS. CREDIT: GCC

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Latest wind turbines plan spark fears of 'ruining Cotswold landscape’

Adam Orhon was caught drink-driving on one of Cirencester's busiest roads. He was found guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court

Adam Orhon was caught drink-driving on one of Cirencester's busiest roads. He was found guilty at Cheltenham Magistrates Court

Man, 20, caught drink-driving on one of Cirencester's busiest roads

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

The Youth Cancer Trust is staging The Elf Olympics

Santa's elves to compete in Olympic-style contest for cancer charity

Attendees gathered amid snowy conditions for the Back British Farming Rally at Cotswold Agricultural Centre on Tuesday, November 19

Attendees gathered amid snowy conditions for the Back British Farming Rally at Cotswold Agricultural Centre on Tuesday, November 19

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30 pictures as farmers rally near Cirencester to 'save livelihoods'

Grace, known to many as Gracie, died on Christmas Day 2023

Grace, known to many as Gracie, died on Christmas Day 2023

Man, 31, due in court today over Grace Vater quad bike death last Christmas

Officers are appealing to locate a white terrier after a dog attack in City Bank Park, Cirencester

Officers are appealing to locate a white terrier after a dog attack in City Bank Park, Cirencester

Hunt for 'out of control' terrier after dog attack in Cirencester

Dougal Hamilton-Smith at the Wimborne 10 mile race, Dorset

Dougal Hamilton-Smith at the Wimborne 10 mile race, Dorset

Bourton Roadrunners

Bourton Roadrunners round-up: Hamilton-Smith shines in first 10-mile race

An agricultural rally is set to take place in the Cirencester area today amid a protest in London against planned changes to agricultural property relief (library image)

An agricultural rally is set to take place in the Cirencester area today amid a protest in London against planned changes to agricultural property relief (library image)

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Agricultural rally taking place in Cirencester area today

A Porsche Cayenne was recently stolen during a Lechlade burglary

A Porsche Cayenne was recently stolen during a Lechlade burglary

Thieves steal Porsche Cayenne during raid in area

Smoke spotted coming from Tetbury Industrial Estate

Smoke spotted coming from Tetbury Industrial Estate

Update on investigation into industrial estate blaze in Tetbury

The Gallery Tetbury will open to the public in Tetbury for the first time on Friday, November 22

The Gallery Tetbury will open to the public in Tetbury for the first time on Friday, November 22

New business to open in Cirencester area this week

Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification

Cotswold Lakes Brew Co. has announced that it has achieved B Corp certification

Impressive achievement for business based near Cirencester

Father Christmas and his elves used a helicopter to arrive at the Cotswold Reindeer Herd in Ampney Crucis on Saturday, November 16

Father Christmas and his elves used a helicopter to arrive at the Cotswold Reindeer Herd in Ampney Crucis on Saturday, November 16

Joyous pictures of unique seasonal event near Cirencester

Gloucestershire police is appealing for information after a group of men broke into a home in Stow-on-the-Wold on Friday, November 15 (library image)

Gloucestershire police is appealing for information after a group of men broke into a home in Stow-on-the-Wold on Friday, November 15 (library image)

Group of men break into home in Stow-on-the-Wold

Paul Renwick, of Toadsmoor Road, Stroud, was caught by National Crime Agency officers

Paul Renwick, of Toadsmoor Road, Stroud, was caught by National Crime Agency officers

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County man paid thousands to watch children being abused in Philippines

Roadworks are taking place on the A429 Swindon Road in Cirencester (library image)

Roadworks are taking place on the A429 Swindon Road in Cirencester (library image)

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‘Delays likely’ on key road in Cirencester

Richard Hammond has been banned from Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

Richard Hammond has been banned from Jeremy Clarkson's pub.

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Jeremy Clarkson bans Richard Hammond from his pub

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

Newsquest is asking readers to help us bring hope to children over the festive season by donating cash or buying toys to support our NSPCC Christmas appeal

‘Childline saved my life’ – why you should donate this Christmas

A war museum in Cirencester needs a new home after being evicted from its premises

A war museum in Cirencester needs a new home after being evicted from its premises

Cultural attractions

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Popular attraction evicted from home in Cirencester

North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reflects on the budget in this month's column

North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reflects on the budget in this month's column

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Our countryside could be "destroyed" due to Budget says MP

1965 Remembrance Parade

1965 Remembrance Parade

Nostalgic images of Remembrance in Cirencester

South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage has spoken about Donald Trump's re-election in the US in this week's column

South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage has spoken about Donald Trump's re-election in the US in this week's column

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Trump presidency will have "far-reaching consequences" says MP

A homeless charity based in Cirencester has been given the highest accolade for local volunteer groups in the UK

A homeless charity based in Cirencester has been given the highest accolade for local volunteer groups in the UK

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Cirencester charity receives highest award for voluntary service

Home and garden retailer Gardiner Haskins, situated in Dyer Street, Cirencester, said that it will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2024 (library image)

Home and garden retailer Gardiner Haskins, situated in Dyer Street, Cirencester, said that it will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day in 2024 (library image)

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Cirencester store announces festive closure dates

Malt & Anchor, located in Castle Street, Cirencester, has been unveiled as a finalist for the Restaurant of the Year accolade in The National Fish & Chip Awards (library image)

Malt & Anchor, located in Castle Street, Cirencester, has been unveiled as a finalist for the Restaurant of the Year accolade in The National Fish & Chip Awards (library image)

Cirencester fish and chip outlet takes a step closer to national title

Fairford History Society to discuss lost railways across Gloucestershire at next event

Fairford History Society to discuss lost railways across Gloucestershire at next event

Event celebrating fascinating history of railways in area

Revd Dr Steve Bullock, Crucifer Daren Baker and Revd Pauline Setterfield

Revd Dr Steve Bullock, Crucifer Daren Baker and Revd Pauline Setterfield

Ten pieces of Tetbury news to know about

Crews have been dealing with a blaze at Tetbury Industrial Estate throughout Friday afternoon

Crews have been dealing with a blaze at Tetbury Industrial Estate throughout Friday afternoon

Drivers warned after blaze at industrial estate

Mandi's stitched wound after leg surgery

Mandi's stitched wound after leg surgery

Update on kitten found close to death in Cirencester road

An arrest has been made after the blaze at Tetbury Industrial Estate

An arrest has been made after the blaze at Tetbury Industrial Estate

Drug arrest and police hunt after shocking blaze

A man died following a house boat fire in Lechlade today, Friday.

A man died following a house boat fire in Lechlade today, Friday.

Man dies after house boat fire in Lechlade Marina

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre, located in Priory Way, Burton Hill, said on social media that 463 appointments were missed in October due to patients failing to attend

Malmesbury Primary Care Centre, located in Priory Way, Burton Hill, said on social media that 463 appointments were missed in October due to patients failing to attend

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Anger at shocking number of missed appointments at GP surgery in area

Carl Tompkins, aged 55, has been charged with possessing an air rifle in Cirencester (library image)

Carl Tompkins, aged 55, has been charged with possessing an air rifle in Cirencester (library image)

Man charged with possessing imitation firearm in Cirencester

Lorna Brookes from Crumps Barn Studio joins the pupils of Powell's School to celebrate the launch

Lorna Brookes from Crumps Barn Studio joins the pupils of Powell's School to celebrate the launch

Cirencester's fascinating history detailed

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK.

Jordan Callaghan managed to snap this soaring white-tailed eagle, the biggest bird of prey in the UK.

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UK's biggest bird of prey spotted soaring with dead rabbit

John Andon appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Monday, October 7

John Andon appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates Court on Monday, October 7

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Ban for Audi driver aged 74 caught speeding near Cirencester

Cotswold District Council is inviting the public to join the organisation at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester’s Park Street for a ‘Tudor extravaganza’ on Friday, December 6

Cotswold District Council is inviting the public to join the organisation at the Corinium Museum in Cirencester’s Park Street for a ‘Tudor extravaganza’ on Friday, December 6

Unique Christmas event taking place in Cirencester

A Stroud boy was arrested after a knifepoint petrol station robbery

A Stroud boy was arrested after a knifepoint petrol station robbery

Boy arrested after knifepoint petrol station robbery

Libberty Messenger is in the running for The Care Home Activity Organiser accolade for the south-west in the Great British Care Awards

Libberty Messenger is in the running for The Care Home Activity Organiser accolade for the south-west in the Great British Care Awards

Amazing result for care home hero

The South Cotswolds MP who tabled the Climate and Nature Bill has urged Environment Secretary Steve Reed to ‘heed the voices of our farmers’

The South Cotswolds MP who tabled the Climate and Nature Bill has urged Environment Secretary Steve Reed to ‘heed the voices of our farmers’

National government

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Farmers are ‘the guardians of our land’, MP says

A bonanza of Christmas events is taking place in Cirencester this festive season

A bonanza of Christmas events is taking place in Cirencester this festive season

All you need to know about festive events in Cirencester

A Christmas event in Malmesbury promises to be bigger and better than ever this year

A Christmas event in Malmesbury promises to be bigger and better than ever this year

Everything you need to know about Christmas event in Malmesbury

The Back to the 80s party at ReVA Nightclub in Cirencester

The Back to the 80s party at ReVA Nightclub in Cirencester

45 fantastic photos of 80s night in Cirencester

Two vehicles were removed from the centre of Fairford last week

Two vehicles were removed from the centre of Fairford last week

Why vehicles were removed from Fairford town centre

Councillor Joe Harris has revealed CDC's reshuffled cabinet to drive forward the organisation’s top priorities

Councillor Joe Harris has revealed CDC's reshuffled cabinet to drive forward the organisation’s top priorities

Local government

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Meet the team in charge in Cirencester

Wiltshire Council recently held a consultation on a proposal to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order at The Activity Zone in Bremilham Road

Wiltshire Council recently held a consultation on a proposal to introduce a Traffic Regulation Order at The Activity Zone in Bremilham Road

Councillors voice opposition to parking plans in Malmesbury

Oxford parkrun Transplant Sport supporters, including Lee Hutton (back row second from right)

Oxford parkrun Transplant Sport supporters, including Lee Hutton (back row second from right)

Bourton Roadrunners

Man who received kidney from wife to represent GB at transplant games

Lib Dem Cotswold District Council leader Joe Harris and Conservative opposition chief Tom Stowe

Lib Dem Cotswold District Council leader Joe Harris and Conservative opposition chief Tom Stowe

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Cotswold council blasted for spending £250k on PR roles

Dr Roz Savage signs a Remembrance Book in Malmesbury

Dr Roz Savage signs a Remembrance Book in Malmesbury

Local government

South Cotswolds MP pays respects to the fallen on Remembrance Sunday

This photo offers a taster of the Avon Rise home development in Malmesbury

This photo offers a taster of the Avon Rise home development in Malmesbury

Get a taste of new home development in Malmesbury