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Civic leaders in Gloucestershire’s Cotswold District have voted to increase their allowances despite the council leader earning significantly less than a local Screwfix trade counter supervisor. At a council meeting in … Read More

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Marks and Spencer has announced an exciting plan to expand its food retail business by identifying 500 sites for new or refurbished Food stores. This ambitious strategy is part of M&S’s goal to double the size of its food … Read More

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The Hog at Horsley, a beloved independent pub in Gloucestershire, has reluctantly raised the price of its pints by 20–30p, amid soaring operational costs driven by recent government policy changes. Landlord Luke Honeychurch … Read More

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This Christmas, Cheltenham, the historic spa town affectionately known as The Festival Town, is pulling out all the stops to create a captivating winter wonderland. From late November through early January, the town buzzes … Read More

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Monty Don, the beloved presenter of BBC’s Gardeners’ World and one of Britain’s foremost gardening authorities, recently shared a candid reflection on a significant setback at his cherished Longmeadow garden in Herefordshire. … Read More

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The EuroMillions jackpot has soared to a staggering £157 million for the draw on Friday, November 28, 2025. Players who match all five main numbers along with the two Lucky Stars will claim this life-changing sum. Tonight’s … Read More