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Live: Serious two-vehicle crash closes roads around major junction in Minchinhampton
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LIVE: Road closures in area after crash near Stroud
Live updates following a crash at Tom Long's Post in Minchinhampton earlier today (Friday, March 14)
Drunk driver who killed passenger in horror crash jailed
A MAN has been jailed after he admitted to driving while drunk and crashing a car in Gloucestershire in 2023, killing one of his passengers and seriously injuring another.
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Affordable housing to be built in quaint village near Cirencester
A 100 PER CENT affordable housing scheme near Cirencester has been given the green light.
'Anger' and 'sadness' as horse dies at the Cheltenham Festival
A HORSE, Springwell Bay, was running in The Jack Richards Novices’ Limited Handicap Chase at 2pm today (Thursday, March 13) before it died.

Rugby round-up: Newent, Smiths, Tewkesbury clinch league titles
Newent, Smiths Rugby and Tewkesbury clinched their respective league titles with victories on Saturday.


Football: Southern, Hellenic, County, Northern Senior and women's round-ups
BISHOP’S Cleeve strengthened their Southern League Division One South play-off hopes as Matt Bower scored twice in Saturday’s 3-0 win over Bashley.

Store reopening after major refurbishment that sparked protests
A HIGH-STREET store and Post Office were set to reopen following major improvement works that sparked protests.
Cotswold care village to launch monthly free social event
A Cotswold care village is launching a new monthly social event.
Lechlade bridge struck twice by vehicles open after repairs
A HISTORIC bridge has reopened to traffic after being closed for safety reasons.
Jewel-in-crown monument in Malmesbury to undergo renovation
AN ICONIC monument in the centre of Malmesbury will see renovation work take place this month.
Air ambulance called after 'serious' crash in area
A MAN has suffered serious injuries following a crash on a key road in the area.
34 fabulous photos from Ladies Day at Cheltenham Festival 2025
THE Queen joined spectators at the Cheltenham Festival for a day of racing at the premier meet in the country for jump jockeys.
Britain's Got Talent act to perform at comedy night in Cirencester
A night of laughter awaits at The Pavilion at Ingleside House in Cirencester.
Number of cancelled trains in Kemble revealed
NEW data has been revealed showing how many trains were cancelled at stations in the area.
Artist and writer to showcase 'dramedy' in South Cerney
An artist and writer is to showcase her new "dramedy" at South Cerney village hall.
Hollyoaks actor Paul Danan died in Bristol from cocktail of drugs, coroner told
REALITY TV star Paul Danan died from a cocktail of drugs including cocaine and heroin, a coroner has heard.
Royal Mint's 9 rarest £2 coins in circulation with some worth more than £500
These are the 9 rarest £2 coins in circulation in the UK today according to the Royal Mint
LIVE: Celebrities and traffic updates at Cheltenham Festival
Live traffic updates and celeb spots at the Cheltenham Festival
Circus performer pays visit to Rodmarton schoolboy battling rare cancer
A schoolboy battling a rare form of cancer received a special treat on World Book Day.