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Inside Cotswolds town beloved by bargain hunters for homes '£600k cheaper'
The Cotswolds is one of the most sought-after areas of the UK, with many celebrities flocking to the countryside to snap up a property - but one town has become a favourite for bargain hunters


'We drive an electric car but we always get stuck in the Cotswolds'
A retired couple said they found charging their electric car to be a challenge during a family getaway in Gloucestershire

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Library to hold free art workshops for teenagers
Malmesbury Library offers free art workshops for teenagers, led by Antonia Ramsey and funded by Tesco Stronger Starts. Book now.
Army veteran takes on three challenges in three nations in three days
Veteran Ben Gallagher launches Big Row Hike-Row Challenge 2025, rowing and hiking in three nations over three days for charity Love Rowing.
Cirencester festival issues ‘be kind’ warning amid littering woes
CIRENCESTER festivalgoers were told to clean up their ‘mess’ after some attendees littered the event over the weekend.
Buses replacing trains in our area from today
BUSES are replacing Great Western Railway trains in the area from today (Tuesday, August 26).
Hunt on for mystery winner of huge lottery prize linked to Cotswolds
THE hunt is on for a mystery lottery winner linked to the Cotswolds who stands to pocket a huge sum.
Unique creation by young maker going on sale at Highgrove
A BONNET-INSPIRED hat named the ‘Highgrove Visor’ and created by a young hatmaker for women is going on sale at King Charles’ country estate.

A417 Gloucestershire closure this weekend - all you need to know
The A417 will be closed in both directions this weekend between the Air Balloon roundabout at Birdlip and the A429 Burford Road junction at Cirencester

Afternoon tea honours Cobalt’s long-serving volunteers in Cirencester
COBALT Health has praised its volunteers, including those contributing at the Gloucestershire Vintage and Country Extravaganza near Cirencester
Hydrogen-powered aircraft could soon take off from Cotswold Airport
A NEW generation of cleaner, greener air travel could soon take flight
Wetherspoons, M&S and cinema suggested for derelict Cirencester site
AN M&S, a Wetherspoons, a cinema or a bowling alley have all been suggested for the site of a much-loved home store which has just gone on the market in Cirencester.
Gloucestershire aid worker helps families fleeing conflict in Sudan
AN AID worker from Stroud has returned to one of the world’s most dangerous conflict zones to support families fleeing violence
Baby Reindeer producers bring US indie-folk duo's show to Bristol Old Vic
MARRIED American Indie-Folk duo, The Bengsons (Shaun and Abigail Bengson) are making their Bristol Old Vic debut this September, following their acclaimed sell-out Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut
National Trust property offering art workshops and embroidery sessions
A NATIONAL Trust property in Gloucestershire is offering art, embroidery and sketching workshops this autumn.
Death notices and funeral announcements from the Wilts and Gloucestershire Standard
The Wilts And Gloucestershire Standard published three death notices between Friday, August 15 and Thursday, August 21
Roads in Cirencester ‘look like they’ve been bombed’ fumes highway chief
ROADS in the Cirencester area ‘look like they’ve been bombed' according to the man in charge of county highways.
Dad from near Cirencester nearly died in horror lorry crash on holiday
A Cotswold council chief who was almost killed in a horror car accident while abroad last year has defied the odds and is back serving his community.
'Ridiculous' roads in tourist hotspot feature on flagship BBC show
THE appalling state of Malmesbury’s roads made national news this week after being highlighted on television by a young community hero.