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A three-vehicle collision on Bristol Road in Cirencester caused significant delays during the evening rush hour. The incident occurred around 4:38 pm when Gloucestershire Police were called to reports of an obstruction on the … Read More

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Amanda Wixon, a mother of ten from Tewkesbury, has been convicted at Gloucester Crown Court for holding a woman captive and forcing her to work as a “house slave” for over 25 years. The victim, now in her mid-40s, … Read More

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Dame Prue Leith has revealed that Dame Mary Berry gave her a memorable four-word warning when she joined The Great British Bake Off alongside Paul Hollywood: “he doesn’t need you.” After nine years as a judge, Prue announced … Read More

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Dame Prue Leith, the beloved judge of The Great British Bake Off, has revealed her decision to step down after nearly a decade on the show. At 86 years old, she expressed a heartfelt desire to spend more quality time with her … Read More

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Prue Leith, the beloved judge of The Great British Bake Off, has announced she is stepping down after nine memorable series. The 86-year-old shared the news on Instagram, reflecting that it “feels like the right time” to move … Read More

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A harrowing case unfolded at Gloucester Crown Court, where a woman in her mid-40s revealed she was held captive and forced to work as a “house slave” by Amanda Wixon, a 56-year-old mother of ten, for over 25 … Read More