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A company with more than 500 stores across the UK and Ireland is set to open a new branch in the centre of Cirencester

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Major chain with over 500 stores to open branch in Cirencester – here’s where

Director Andy Cadiff (seated) on stage with the South Cerney Players who staged A Bunch of Amateurs

Director Andy Cadiff (seated) on stage with the South Cerney Players who staged A Bunch of Amateurs

Joyous night as famous Hollywood director watches show near Cirencester

Cirencester has appeared in a new list of the happiest places to live in Britain

Cirencester has appeared in a new list of the happiest places to live in Britain

Town named one of happiest places to live in Britain in new ranking

Police searching for missing Gloucester Tom Voyce player find body in river

Police searching for missing Gloucester Tom Voyce player find body in river

Police searching for missing Gloucester player find body in river

Grant Hodnett has been sent back to prison

Grant Hodnett has been sent back to prison

Ex-Gloucestershire cricketer back in jail for using dating apps

Renishaw founders Sir David McMurtry (left) and John Deer (right) Image: Renishaw

Renishaw founders Sir David McMurtry (left) and John Deer (right) Image: Renishaw

Touching tributes pour in to 'innovator, inspiration and titan of business’

Police have closed a road leading into Gloucester Business Park this morning following a report of a concern for welfare

Police have closed a road leading into Gloucester Business Park this morning following a report of a concern for welfare

Police close key county roads after 'concern for welfare'

Rangeford Villages, which operates Siddington Park in Cirencester, has announced the appointment of Dr Dawn Harper and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (right)

Rangeford Villages, which operates Siddington Park in Cirencester, has announced the appointment of Dr Dawn Harper and Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen (right)

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Celebrities from area unveiled as new ambassadors

The Cirencester Stumble will see participants visiting different locations and entertaining shoppers with fancy dress and carols

The Cirencester Stumble will see participants visiting different locations and entertaining shoppers with fancy dress and carols

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Joyous pub crawl returns to Cirencester this weekend

The Ukrainian Candlelit Christmas Service is being held at Malmesbury Abbey on Saturday, December 14 at 5pm

The Ukrainian Candlelit Christmas Service is being held at Malmesbury Abbey on Saturday, December 14 at 5pm

Event to support Ukraine returning to Wiltshire town

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has revealed why he did not vote on the landmark assisted dying bill

Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown MP has revealed why he did not vote on the landmark assisted dying bill

National government

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MP reveals why he did not vote on landmark assisted dying bill

Divers search the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, where former Gloucester rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died

Divers search the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, where former Gloucester rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died

Search continues as former Gloucester player feared dead

The Paternoster House team receives the Stronger Starts grant cheque

The Paternoster House team receives the Stronger Starts grant cheque

Supermarket helps improve community’s summer house in Cirencester

Nearly 10,000 trees will be planted at a visitor attraction close to Tetbury thanks to a nature-boosting grant

Nearly 10,000 trees will be planted at a visitor attraction close to Tetbury thanks to a nature-boosting grant

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Almost 10,000 trees to be planted at visitor attraction near Tetbury

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Luxury brand opens new store in Cirencester

Two Bupa care homes in Cirencester are asking people in the area to send festive cheer to residents and staff this Christmas (library image)

Two Bupa care homes in Cirencester are asking people in the area to send festive cheer to residents and staff this Christmas (library image)

Cirencester care homes in need of festive cards

Gloucestershire County Council has been forced to close the A436 near Bourton-on-the-Water between Notgrove and the A429 at Whiteshoots Hill (library image)

Gloucestershire County Council has been forced to close the A436 near Bourton-on-the-Water between Notgrove and the A429 at Whiteshoots Hill (library image)

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Part of key road in Cotswolds shut after trees fall during Storm Darragh

Beat the winter blues and treat yourself to a relaxing escape to The Fleece.

Beat the winter blues and treat yourself to a relaxing escape to The Fleece.

Embrace the winter season with The Fleece at Cirencester

More than 50 people have been arrested by police so far this month on suspicion of domestic abuse related offences.

More than 50 people have been arrested by police so far this month on suspicion of domestic abuse related offences.

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New campaign shows true extent of domestic violence in Gloucestershire

Ellen De Generes and Portia De Rossi in The Farmer's Dog and, inset, Land Rover Defender (stock)

Ellen De Generes and Portia De Rossi in The Farmer's Dog and, inset, Land Rover Defender (stock)

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Comedian Ellen DeGeneres struggles to fit into Cotswolds life

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry has died at the age of 84

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry has died at the age of 84

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry dies

Councillor Roly Hughes, who represented the Chesterton Ward on Cotswold District Council and Cirencester Town Council, has resigned. Credit: South Cotswold Lib Dems

Councillor Roly Hughes, who represented the Chesterton Ward on Cotswold District Council and Cirencester Town Council, has resigned. Credit: South Cotswold Lib Dems

Well-known Cirencester stalwart Roly Hughes resigns

A much-anticipated festive family fun day is returning to a store in Cirencester this Saturday

A much-anticipated festive family fun day is returning to a store in Cirencester this Saturday

Meet Santa at fun-filled festive family day in Cirencester

Churchwarden Mark Tufnell with the returned stolen cross at All Saints’ Church in North Cerney

Churchwarden Mark Tufnell with the returned stolen cross at All Saints’ Church in North Cerney

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Cross stolen from church near Cirencester mysteriously returned after 30 years

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Thousands of free books gifted to the NSPCC this Christmas

Andrew Denley took this photo of a tree down just beyond Malmesbury Primary Care Centre amid Storm Darragh. AA Traffic News indicates that the A429 from Malmesbury to Corston is now open

Andrew Denley took this photo of a tree down just beyond Malmesbury Primary Care Centre amid Storm Darragh. AA Traffic News indicates that the A429 from Malmesbury to Corston is now open

Live updates on power cuts and more on Sunday as Storm Darragh hits our area

Malmesbury School was ninth in Parent Power 2025's list of the top comprehensive secondary schools in the Southwest

Malmesbury School was ninth in Parent Power 2025's list of the top comprehensive secondary schools in the Southwest

Schools in our area triumph in well-known education guide

Omaze winner Lauren Keene with her partner, Ryan Mitchell, outside her £3 million home on the Wirral

Omaze winner Lauren Keene with her partner, Ryan Mitchell, outside her £3 million home on the Wirral

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Gloucestershire woman becomes youngest Omaze house draw winner

North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reflects on the assisted dying bill vote

North Cotswolds MP Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown reflects on the assisted dying bill vote

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MP reflects on assisted dying bill vote

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

IN MEMORIAM: Death notices in the Standard this week

Councillor Stephen Davies has been revealed as the new leader of Gloucestershire County Council Image: Gloucestershire County Council

Councillor Stephen Davies has been revealed as the new leader of Gloucestershire County Council Image: Gloucestershire County Council

Local government

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Potholes a priority for new Gloucestershire leader

South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage speaks about the recent flooding in this week's column

South Cotswolds MP Roz Savage speaks about the recent flooding in this week's column

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MP reveals action plan to address flooding

Malmesbury's Late Night Shopping event took place yesterday (Friday, December 6) from 6pm to 9pm

Malmesbury's Late Night Shopping event took place yesterday (Friday, December 6) from 6pm to 9pm

40 wonderful photos from festive event in Malmesbury

A new initiative in a converted van for those in need in Cirencester was due to be opened by its TV-star patron this weekend

A new initiative in a converted van for those in need in Cirencester was due to be opened by its TV-star patron this weekend

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Project in converted van in Cirencester due to be opened by TV star

The Cotswold Cardillo Range celebrates Italian culinary tradition infused with Cotswold ingredients

The Cotswold Cardillo Range celebrates Italian culinary tradition infused with Cotswold ingredients

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Mouth-watering Italian food launched by business with Cirencester presence

The Warehouse Climbing Centre in Gloucester saw hundreds of thousands of people scale its walls in its 30 years of trading

The Warehouse Climbing Centre in Gloucester saw hundreds of thousands of people scale its walls in its 30 years of trading

Sport centre in area closes after 30 years

A homelessness charity raised an impressive sum during an annual street collection last month

A homelessness charity raised an impressive sum during an annual street collection last month

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Admirable sum raised in collection for Cirencester charity

UK Today

ITV to put full episodes of popular shows on YouTube including I'm A Celebrity

'They are actively mocking us': Quality Street fans slam 'worst' ever selection

Maura Higgins asks for Pete Wicks Strictly update in I'm A Celeb reunion teaser

'Gentle comedian' Duncan Norvelle dies aged 66, partner announces

UK's first private airport terminal opens, with VIP experience from £90

Body found in the search for former England rugby international Tom Voyce

Sport

Police searching for missing Gloucester Tom Voyce player find body in river

Police searching for missing Gloucester player find body in river

Divers search the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, where former Gloucester rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died

Divers search the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick, Northumberland, where former Gloucester rugby player Tom Voyce is believed to have died

Search continues as former Gloucester player feared dead

Cirencester celebrations during the 2-2 draw against Worcester Raiders

Cirencester celebrations during the 2-2 draw against Worcester Raiders

Cirencester battle for point amid Storm Darragh

Wycombe celebrate scoring against Reading

Wycombe celebrate scoring against Reading

Swindon Town FC

Holloway wants Town to learn lessons from Wycombe's success

Linda Edwards (race number 457) at Castle Combe Chilly 10K: Runners brave the storm at County Championships in Bath.

Linda Edwards (race number 457) at Castle Combe Chilly 10K: Runners brave the storm at County Championships in Bath.

Storm Darragh can't stop cross country league from going ahead

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National Sport

Ange Postecoglou on the touchline during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw at Rangers (Jane Barlow/PA)

Ange Postecoglou on the touchline during Tottenham’s 1-1 draw at Rangers (Jane Barlow/PA)

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou not happy with Timo Werner

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was happy about the bust-up between two of his players (Petr David Josek/AP)

Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim was happy about the bust-up between two of his players (Petr David Josek/AP)

A very good sign – Ruben Amorim welcomes ‘healthy’ Hojlund-Diallo bust-up

England’s Matthew Potts (PA)

England’s Matthew Potts (PA)

England recall Matthew Potts for third Test in New Zealand

Rasmus Hojlund, right, struck twice for Manchester United to earn them a comeback victory (Petr David Josek/AP)

Rasmus Hojlund, right, struck twice for Manchester United to earn them a comeback victory (Petr David Josek/AP)

Rasmus Hojlund brace earns Man Utd much-needed comeback win at Viktoria Plzen

Ben Stokes in trying to keep thoughts of The Ashes at bay (John Walton/PA)

Ben Stokes in trying to keep thoughts of The Ashes at bay (John Walton/PA)

Ben Stokes eager to keep Ashes thoughts at bay as England prepare to end 2024

Chelsea’s Marc Guiu, left, scored twice (AP)

Chelsea’s Marc Guiu, left, scored twice (AP)

Youthful Chelsea beat Astana to close in on Conference League last 16

Divers searching the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Divers searching the water at Abberwick Ford on the River Aln near Alnwick (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Police searching for missing ex-England rugby star Tom Voyce find body in river

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Business

A company with more than 500 stores across the UK and Ireland is set to open a new branch in the centre of Cirencester

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Major chain with over 500 stores to open branch in Cirencester – here’s where

Renishaw founders Sir David McMurtry (left) and John Deer (right) Image: Renishaw

Renishaw founders Sir David McMurtry (left) and John Deer (right) Image: Renishaw

Touching tributes pour in to 'innovator, inspiration and titan of business’

The Paternoster House team receives the Stronger Starts grant cheque

The Paternoster House team receives the Stronger Starts grant cheque

Supermarket helps improve community’s summer house in Cirencester

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Luxury brand opens new store in Cirencester

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry has died at the age of 84

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry has died at the age of 84

Renishaw co-founder Sir David McMurtry dies

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A collection of British newspapers.

A collection of British newspapers.

What the papers say – December 13

A freed Syrian prisoner, left, hugs his brother after being released from Adra Prison on the northeast outskirts of Damascus, Syria (AP/Muzaffar Salman)

A freed Syrian prisoner, left, hugs his brother after being released from Adra Prison on the northeast outskirts of Damascus, Syria (AP/Muzaffar Salman)

Former Syrian official who oversaw prison charged with torture in US

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte (left) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of a bilateral meeting (PA)

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte (left) and Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer ahead of a bilateral meeting (PA)

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Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Mohamed Iidow was found guilty of the rape and manslaughter of Natalie Shotter (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Mohamed Iidow was found guilty of the rape and manslaughter of Natalie Shotter (Metropolitan Police/PA)

Predator to be sentenced for rape and killing of vulnerable NHS worker in park

Undated handout photo issued by Northamptonshire Police of Harshita Brella whose body was discovered in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London

Undated handout photo issued by Northamptonshire Police of Harshita Brella whose body was discovered in the boot of a car in Ilford, east London

Harshita Brella ‘told mother her husband was going to kill her’

An Oura ring, one of John Lewis’s biggest sellers this year (John Lewis/PA)

An Oura ring, one of John Lewis’s biggest sellers this year (John Lewis/PA)

Gazebos and Christmas cards out, Oura rings and Bum Bum cream in at John Lewis

The 2024 cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (ITV/Yoshitaka Kono)

The 2024 cast of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! (ITV/Yoshitaka Kono)

Full episodes of I’m A Celebrity and other ITV shows to go on YouTube

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