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Tractor driver, 20, dies in Birdlip crash with road closures to continue into Friday
The man sadly died at the scene, police have confirmed. Road closures will continue into Friday

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Rugby: Hartpury edge past Worcester; Cinderford's agonising defeat; Lydney see off Matson - plus men's and women's league round-ups
Hartpury took the spoils in a dramatic 28-25 Champ Rugby win against Worcester Warriors.


Football: Southern, Hellenic, County and Northern Senior League reviews; women's round-up
Bishop’s Cleeve kept up their unbeaten start to the Southern League Division One South season with a 1-1 draw against Swindon Supermarine on Tuesday night.

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People in Cheltenham to be asked if they want a 'town' council if the borough council is axed
There are calls for all the spa town's areas to have some level of local representation


Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements as tributes paid
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered


Police issue warning amid bicycle thefts around Cirencester
POLICE have issued a warning amid the theft of bicycles in the Cirencester area.
Bike stolen in moments in Cirencester town centre
A MOUNTAIN BIKE has been stolen in moments from a street in the centre of Cirencester.
Beloved actor and national treasure ‘delights’ during school visit
A CELEBRATED actor known for appearing in Downton Abbey ‘delighted pupils with an inspiring visit’ at a school near Tetbury yesterday.
Free parking for Blue Badge holders to return - here's where and why
Liberal Democrats at Wiltshire Council have voted to overturn a decision by their Conservative predecessors to charge Blue Badge holders to stay in council car parks.
Corinium Museum named finalist in regional tourism awards
CIRENCESTER'S museum has reached the finals of a top tourism award
Cirencester university celebrates graduate’s impact on farming awareness
A FARMER and podcaster has been named the Royal Agricultural University’s (RAU) 2025 Alumnus of the Year
Great Western Air Ambulance up for five national awards
THE Great Western Air Ambulance Charity (GWAAC) has been shortlisted for five awards in the 2025 Air Ambulance Awards of Excellence
Police appeal after man flashes in front of traffic in Malmesbury
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man flashed in front of traffic in Malmesbury.
Drugs warrant carried out in Malmesbury at weekend
A DRUGS WARRANT and an arrest of a man on suspicion of possessing Class B drugs made up some of the work carried out by Malmesbury Police over the weekend.
Major upgrade to railway line will 'improve' Gloucestershire trains
A major upgrade completed on a Network Rail signal box in Gloucester should now improve train services travelling from Swindon, Bristol, Worcester and South Wales.

Dad's mountainous mission after son dies in tragic workplace incident
Bob Parkinson, whose son Jonty died last year, is heading to the Himalayas with another dad with a very personal reason to climb


Gloucestershire funeral notices as heartfelt tributes paid
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered

Tetbury nursery goes from strength to strength in 25 years
A NURSERY which started out behind a hairdresser's shop is now celebrating its 25th anniversary.
Former Concorde worker from Bourton takes to the skies again after 50 years
A FORMER Concorde engineer has taken to the skies once again