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Dad's 'horrendous' diagnosis after feeling he had 'peanut in throat'
Stuart Emerson said he had the feeling for two weeks and was then referred to hospital
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Criminals targeting garages and outbuildings as police issue latest crime updates
A quad bike was stolen
Man charged with possessing spray paint at Boris wedding bash venue in county
A MAN accused of having items with intent to damage property at Boris Johnson’s wedding party venue has pleaded not guilty.
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Six dramatic photos as BMW bursts into flames outside Cirencester school
A RETRO BMW went up in flames outside a school in Cirencester recently.
Man, 72, charged with being over alcohol limit in pub car park
A 72-YEAR-OLD man from South Cerney has been charged with being over the alcohol limit while in charge of a van in a pub car park.
Can speed cameras catch you speeding on the other side of the road?
Many motorists believe that if a speed camera is located on the other side of the road, you can’t get caught speeding.
Dramatic end to match between Cirencester and Fairford
CIRENCESTER TOWN made the short hop along the A417 to face a Fairford Town side very much in the running for a play-off spot.
County star named as England captain
GLOUCESTER-HARTPURY forward Zoe Aldcroft has replaced Marlie Packer as England Women’s captain for 2025.
Man who killed his neighbour in Gloucestershire sentenced
A MAN who killed his neighbour at their retirement complex while suffering from delusions has been sentenced to an indefinite hospital order.
Cirencester chippy named one of UK’s best in new achievement
A FISH and chip restaurant in Cirencester has been named as one of the best fish and chip takeaways in the UK.
MP meets hospitals boss as government fails to reaffirm A&E target
THE South Cotswolds’ MP visited one of the area’s main hospitals and met with the NHS foundation trust’s boss recently after the government failed to reaffirm an important target on A&E treatment.
Peek inside former tannery with stunning kitchen in Fairford
A STUNNING kitchen can be found in this former tannery in Fairford.
Drivers warned they risk hefty fines over common headlight mistake
To avoid this fine, motorists need to be aware of Rules 110 and 111 of the Highway Code
£2.5m manor house once owned by a king up for grabs in raffle
A raffle is offering a prize of a £2.5million Wiltshire manor house once owned by Henry VIII and an Oxford University college.
Driver grabs cyclist in New Year’s Eve altercation in Minety area
MALMESBURY POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an altercation with a cyclist and a motorist in the Minety area on New Year’s Eve.
Anne Robinson to host star-studded Weakest Link in Cotswolds
Queen's son and former PMs dad are on the panel
Gloucestershire man wins £82k supercar for just 59p in competition
A GRANDFATHER was left "lost for words" after winning an £82,000 luxury car on his 75th birthday.
IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week
The Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard has published 4 death notices in the last 7 days.
Devolution changes described as "deeply troubling" by MP
JUST before Christmas, the government published proposals that will impact significantly on the people and communities that I have the privilege to represent. They relate to devolution in England and so-called "planning reforms".
Pub which featured in Young Ones and Only Fools and Horses reopens
A POPULAR pub that appeared in iconic comedies The Young Ones and Only Fools and Horses has reopened.