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Crypto-billionaires want ‘nothing’ in exchange for £72m donations, says Reform

The party received the gifts from Christopher Harborne and Ben Delo in the space of 24 hours.

UK needs ‘tough love’ approach to young people on benefits – Alan Milburn

The former Labour minister told The Times the state should provide greater employment support in exchange for a new ‘duty to engage’.

Police vow ‘strong response’ to any violence ahead of rival protests in Glasgow

A Pink Ladies protest is expected to take place in Glasgow Green on Saturday afternoon.

Zack Polanski expected to be named Green candidate in Starmer’s London seat

A by-election to replace former prime minister Sir Keir Starmer as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras will take place on October 8.

Burnham’s Israel sanctions plan could risk national security, senior Tory warns

Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband this week said the UK would ‘reset’ its policy on Israel.

Austen and Chloe among Met Office

The Met Office has shared the official list of 21 confirmed storm names for the 2026/27 storm season and why they appear on the list.

New independent business networking group to launch in Cirencester

A NEW independent business networking group is set to launch in Cirencester next month, aiming to help local firms build trusted relationships a…

Tetbury comic book art gallery praised for supporting diverse learners

WEEKLY column of the latest Tetbury news by Kevin Painter

How Fairford steam show overcame extreme heat and wildfire risk

FAIRFORD Steam, Classic and Retro Show (FSCRS) recently welcomed hundreds of visitors to a very hot community event

Cirencester couple who fell in love over free ice cream celebrate 60 years

A CIRENCESTER couple are celebrating 60 years of marriage after a romance which began with a free ice cream at a garden fete

Local Plan will help ensure future growth takes place in right locations

A couple of months ago, I wrote about the importance of the Local Plan, a strategic document that sets out our vision for future development in…

Victims’ families ‘absolutely floored’ as Lockerbie bombing trial postponed

Jury selection had been due to start on Wednesday in the trial of Abu Agila Masud.

Burnham says he is planning US trip in September to lobby for Ukraine’s defence

The trip would mark Mr Burnham’s first US visit since becoming prime minister in July.

Total Business Network expands into the Cotswolds with NEW rebrand

Total Business Network (TBN), which already operates across Dorset, Hampshire and Wiltshire, will now include the Cotswolds in its reach.

Two site managers at Highworth development win NHBC Pride in the Job awards

James Futcher and Stuart Wood, who work at the Honeymans Helm development in Highworth, have each received a Pride in the Job Quality Award.

Gloucestershire commissioner calls for more exemptions from prison early release

Column by Chris Nelson, Police and Crime Commissioner for Gloucestershire

Father and son begin 185-mile River Thames charity walk from Cotswolds

A FATHER and son are set to walk the entire length of the River Thames for charity

Popular lantern trail returns to wetland centre this autumn

A popular lantern trail experience is returning this autumn