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Why we must call time on legal bullies and their SLAPPs

Today media outlets across the country are joining a Day of Action to call for the UK Government to include anti-SLAPP protections in the forthcoming King’s Speech.

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Comedy play to entertain audiences in North Wiltshire

A comedy play is set to entertain audiences in Malmesbury.

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Gloucestershire rock guitarist to take part in London marathon

A SELF-confessed 'adrenaline junkie' and rock guitarist is taking on the London Marathon in support of veterans

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The new sports bar and lounge to open near tourist hotspot in time for World Cup

A NEW sports bar will launch near Malmesbury at the beginning of next month.

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Man arrested after woman seriously injured in crash

A MAN has been arrested in connection with a serious collision on the A46 Painswick Road near Brockworth yesterday (Monday, April 13).

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Major update on 1993 murder of woman found in Gloucestershire

A 69-year-old man has been arrested for a second time on suspicion of murdering Gloucester woman Carol Clark 33 years ago.

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Man arrested after paedophile hunters swoop in Cirencester sting

AN INVESTIGATION is underway after a Cirencester man was arrested after a paedophile hunter sting.

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New village shop opens near popular attraction

A new shop has opened its doors near the Badminton Estate.

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Two towns form friendship through royal history and ancient ties

Two towns have struck up a friendship built on royal history and ancient ties

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Wiltshire firm wins industry award for groundbreaking product

A mobility aids company has won a major industry award for one of its newest products

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New restaurant coming to Cirencester - full details

A NEW restaurant looks due to be coming to Cirencester.

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Police hunt trio accused of sabotaging car amid ‘test drive’

POLICE are appealing for help to identify men suspected of scamming a car-owner during a 'test drive' near Malmesbury in what officers believe was an attempt to sabotage the vehicle to force down its sale price.

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Ex-teacher admits sexually assaulting young boys

A former Wiltshire has admitted to sexually assaulting young boys, but denied other charges.

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Nigel Farage says he would allow use of RAF Fairford for Iran strikes

NIGEL FARAGE has said he would allow UK bases such as RAF Fairford to be used for attacks on Iran amid the US and Israel’s war with the Middle Eastern country.

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Public toilets at major Gloucestershire station out of order after vandalism

The doors, locks and wash basins at Gloucester bus station’s public toilets have been smashed in a “serious act of vandalism”.

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Tranquillity of King Charles’ Gloucestershire home could be at risk amid housing plan

The tranquility of King Charles’ family residence at Highgrove House could be at risk as plans are afoot to potentially build 135 homes on fields within yards of the rural Cotswold retreat.

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‘Inspirational’ new headteacher chosen for school near Malmesbury

A NEW headteacher has been appointed for a school near Malmesbury.

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Speed cameras questioned as drivers fined for ‘speeding’ at 72mph on M4

Drivers have been prosecuted for driving slightly above or below the 70mph limit on the M4.

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Two arrested after drugs and 'offensive weapons' seized in Wiltshire

TWO people were arrested after drugs and 'offensive weapons' were seized from Wiltshire properties recently.

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CCTV cameras removed amid attempted burglaries in Cirencester

CCTV cameras were removed amid attempted burglaries in Cirencester at the weekend.