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Pop sensation Niall Horan heaps praise on pubs in this Cotswold tourist hotspot
ONE DIRECTION heartthrob Niall Horan has praised the pubs in a Cotswold tourist hotspot after the Standard’s coverage of his visit was highlighted on BBC Radio 2.
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Football: Southern, Hellenic, County, Northern Senior Leagues and women's leagues round-up
Bishop’s Cleeve manager Paul Collicutt’s 350th game in the Southern League went as planned, as the Mitres returned to the play-off spots in Division One South with a 2-0 win over Bashley.
Live: A419 in Cirencester closes for emergency works that will take 'hours'
The road will be closed for a number of hours
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Benedict Cumberbatch launches new Omaze draw for £4 million house near Cirencester
ACTOR Benedict Cumberbatch has launched a new Omaze draw to win a £4 million house near Cirencester.
Tributes paid to devoted dad and husband who died in A417 crash
THE family of a man who died following a crash on the A417 earlier this month have paid a heartfelt tribute to him, describing him as a ‘devoted husband’ and ‘loving father’.
Bowmoor Sailing Club prepares to mark 50 years on the water
Weekly column by Chris Roberts MBE
'Roll up your sleeves and help tidy up your community,' Wiltshire council urges
COMMUNITIES in Wiltshire are being encouraged to roll up their sleeves and take part in a litter-picking campaign.
Tetbury leadership coach highly commended at national awards
A COACHING professional from Tetbury has been recognised on the national stage
Tetbury business owner celebrates opening of second flooring shop
WEEKLY column of the latest Tetbury news by Kevin Painter
Two more banks in Gloucestershire to close this year
Lloyds Banking Group will be closing another 95 of its bank branches across the UK, including two in Gloucestershire.
Village shop reopens near Cirencester after improvements
A VILLAGE shop near Cirencester has reopened to the public following improvements.
Community effort sees new hedgerow planted in Cirencester
VOLUNTEERS joined Cirencester Town Council to plant 1,500 hedgerow trees at Kingshill
Libraries across Wiltshire provide help with everyday digital skills
LIBRARIES are helping people get online and build digital confidence through support sessions
Unused apprenticeship funds redirected to Gloucestershire firms
UNUSED apprenticeship funding is being redirected to businesses to help them upskill their workforce
Best kept village competition set to return to Wiltshire
WILTSHIRE villages are being invited to take part in a county-wide competition
Free Cirencester lecture to explore climate change and horse feeding
A FREE public talk will explore the challenges of horse feeding in a changing climate
Hotel manager named finalist in national awards
A hotel manager has been named a finalist in a national awards scheme
Victory for community campaigner as pothole-ridden road resurfaced
A COMMUNITY champion has marked a victory with the resurfacing of a road he campaigned to be fixed.
Plans progress for new £500,000 park in Malmesbury
PLANS for a new £500,000 park in Malmesbury are gaining momentum.
More information on plans for Malmesbury homes revealed
MORE information has been revealed about plans for four sizeable homes on a key road leading into Malmesbury.