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Son honours late father by launching plumbing business in Cirencester

JAKE Milliner not only celebrated his 24th birthday last month but was also excited to be launching his own plumbing business

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Fresh Air Sculpture's final exhibition opens in Quenington

FRESH Air Sculpture’s final show, Last Blast, got off to a sparkling start with a private view held in the gardens of The Old Rectory, Quenington

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I went to prestigious flower show at stunning mansion - here's what I loved

THIS week, a massive new event is blooming in the area.

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What you need to know about school absence fines in Gloucestershire amid crackdown

A new plan is aiming to boost school attendance by focusing on support rather than punishment.

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Police speak out after 'possible Fred West grave sites' identified in village

Police say there will be no further action after the discovery of suspected new graves in a quaint village.

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Woman in her 40s dies after house fire in Gloucestershire

A woman has died following a house fire.

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Family bakery famous for legendary Cornish pasties opens in Malmesbury

A bakery brand has opened its 50th store as part of its partnership to expand into petrol forecourts.

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Home care service receives 'outstanding' CQC report - here's why

A home care service in the Cotswolds has rated as Outstanding following a visit from a watchdog.

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Biker who rode carelessly on country road named and penalised - here’s what happened

A motorcyclist has been fined and given penalty points for careless riding.

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Dyson-backed £8m school tech block approved in ground-breaking UK first

Plans to create a Dyson-backed science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics centre at a Wiltshire school - a UK first - have been given the go-ahead by planners.

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Man knocked unconscious and another glassed in Cirencester pub fight

It happened shortly after England beat DR Congo at the World Cup

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Women arrested as man glassed during brawl in Cirencester after England victory

A CIRENCESTER woman was arrested following a pub brawl after an England World Cup match.

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'Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75

Welsh singer Bonnie Tyler known for hits Total Eclipse of the Heart and Holding Out for a Hero, has died aged 75.

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Malmesbury Concert Band returns to Cirencester for free bandstand performance

THE Malmesbury Concert Band will be entertaining residents and visitors from the Abbey Grounds Bandstand, Cirencester, on Sunday, July 19, from 2.30pm to 4.30pm, with a selection of music from its summer programme

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Barn conversions and home extensions among latest Cotswolds planning applications

A RANGE of planning applications across the Cotswolds district have been submitted and decided in recent weeks, covering barn conversions, home improvements and works to listed buildings

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Businesses and charities invited to book stalls at Malmesbury Christmas event

WILTSHIRE businesses, charities and community groups are invited to secure their place at Malmesbury’s popular late night Christmas shopping event

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New Cirencester exhibition celebrates chickens through art and Roman history

A PAINTING exhibition inspired by chickens is now on display at the Corinium Museum

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Cirencester fire and security firm joins Ranger in major acquisition deal

A CIRENCESTER-based fire and security firm has been acquired as part of a major expansion drive by a growing national group

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Gloucestershire children invited to join free Library Challenge this summer

FAMILIES across Gloucestershire are being encouraged to take part in this year’s Library Challenge, giving children the chance to discover everything their local library has to offer for free during the county’s Year of Reading

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Tetbury's St Mary's Church fete delights visitors and raises more than £1,830

WEEKLY column of the latest Tetbury news by Kevin Painter