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Live Cirencester updates as main road near closed for around 13 miles

The southbound carriageway on the A417 appears to be closed for miles, while the northbound carriageway is also partly closed - follow our blog below

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Gloucestershire Live - Cirencester

Live: Lorry veers off A419 near Cirencester as lane closed

Drivers are set to face delays

Gloucestershire Live - Cirencester

M5 lane closures and long delays after vehicle flies off trailer in Gloucestershire

There was around a mile of traffic on each side of the motorway

Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard | News

Jeremy Clarkson bans Richard Hammond from his pub

Jeremy Clarkson has banned Richard Hammond from The Farmer's Dog pub in the Cotswolds, Oxfordshire.

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County man paid thousands to watch children being abused in Philippines

A MAN who sent payments to the Philippines in return for live feeds of children being sexually abused has been jailed.

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‘Delays likely’ on key road in Cirencester

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Highways has said that ‘delays are likely’ on a key road in Cirencester.

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Update on investigation into industrial estate blaze in Tetbury

GLOUCESTERSHIRE police has said that a 26-year-old man arrested in connection with a fire at an industrial estate in Tetbury on Friday has been released without charge and with no further action planned.

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New business to open in Cirencester area this week

A NEW gallery is set to open in the Cirencester area this week.

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Impressive achievement for business based near Cirencester

A BUSINESS based in the Cotswold Water Park near Cirencester has revealed an impressive achievement.

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Joyous pictures of unique seasonal event near Cirencester

A FESTIVE attraction near Cirencester held a unique event involving a helicopter on Saturday.

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

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

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

GLOUCESTERSHIRE police is appealing for information after a group of men broke into a home in Stow-on-the-Wold on Friday, November 15.

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IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

The Wilts And Gloucestershire Standard has published 2 death notices in the last 7 days.

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

THE last week in Westminster has been over-shadowed by the Government’s first budget.

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Nostalgic images of Remembrance in Cirencester

I grew up during a time when my Father and his Brothers some were still suffering to some extent from their experiences during the war that had recently ended.

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

THE election of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the United States is big news that could have a serious impact on our communities of the South Cotswolds, our country and the world.

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Cirencester charity receives highest award for voluntary service

A HOMELESS charity based in Cirencester is celebrating after being given the highest accolade for local volunteer groups in the UK.

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Cirencester store announces festive closure dates

A STORE in Cirencester has announced that it will be closed for two extra days over the festive period.

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

A FISH AND CHIP outlet in Cirencester has been revealed as one of five other businesses to have made it to the finals of a national award.

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Event celebrating fascinating history of railways in area

WEEKLY COLUMN by Chris Roberts MBE