Cotswold Journal | Local https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/local/ Cotswold Journal Local en-gb Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:53 +0100 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 12:05:53 +0100 https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/rss/terms/ M6 toby.granville@newsquest.co.uk (Toby Granville) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogoalt/?type=rsslogo Cotswold Journal | Local https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/local/ BBC announces future of iconic show up in the air as Christmas special axed https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181958.doctor-christmas-special-2026-cancelled-bbc/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:35:58 +0100 4c09c4c7b5cb1c48b7f44b017f2d0a40 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier Five reasons to visit this beautiful Cotswolds village this summer https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181389.five-reasons-visit-bourton-on-the-water-summer/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0100 ecc5c739ac32b07692f1454cd6bb4acb shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley Hit BBC crime drama renewed for series 3 with ‘crazy’ scenes ahead https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181815.bbc-renews-good-girls-guide-murder-series-3/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 11:13:42 +0100 fb77f2c159effbcfa21edd9e9dd26e48 katie.collier@newsquest.co.uk | Katie Collier 'Unrivalled' UK clothing company collapses into liquidation after 41 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181717.uk-clothing-company-enters-liquidation-41-years/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:58:07 +0100 656ebfdf7755e1ce57e036a5eee6ee7c patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Bicycles stolen from garden in Moreton https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181496.falcon-pushbikes-stolen-redesdale-place-moreton/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:23:46 +0100 0f56399a6c72a22b44f4080753715e2f daniel.kelly@newsquest.co.uk | Daniel Kelly Morrisons launches AI-powered trolleys trial but shoppers have spotted a major flaw https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181667.morrisons-launches-ai-powered-trolley-trial-uk-supermarket/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:50:41 +0100 3d9beea41c645c9b255560a3f745a1bb joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle 'Fatal' fake phone chargers sold by Amazon, B&Q, and eBay - the signs to look out for https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181636.amazon-among-retailers-sold-fatal-fake-phone-chargers/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:46:01 +0100 5a8da68b736585962dbfb6afd928761a patrick.glover@newsquest.co.uk | Patrick Glover Check your bills now - thousands on benefits could save with little-known discounts https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181633.hidden-discounts-reduce-monthly-bills/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:45:06 +0100 3a9a5acbea4ae01140320c27f3aa33de jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright £829 average payouts at risk as legal row delays car finance compensation scheme https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181615.car-finance-compensation-update-watchdog-issues-2027-warning/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 10:42:55 +0100 bceae9b5787b924657ac14521a28cdd7 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Co-op makes major change for World Cup with beer and pizza deliveries up to 3.30am https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181173.co-op-full-list-stores-late-night-world-cup-hours/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:29:49 +0100 0631e557646021e042f1307cc2461b2a jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Millions of TVs in UK upgraded with free extra channel showing bonus sports content https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26181068.eurovision-sport-comes-uk-new-free-tv-channel/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:10:45 +0100 7cd6ff70d4599672add82a0925a0eec2 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat It’s art like you’ve never seen before – because you can’t https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26178716.willard-wigan-tiny-world-exhibition-broadway-museum/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 042b9640c78473533edbc25ed3678a87 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Luxury treehouses open this month to stay in the Cotswolds https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177810.new-luxury-stay-coming-cotswolds-june-2026/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 94b4b8ef965a139e2e54ac859d74a76e shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley Rare classics and supercars to take over village green for show https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26179674.james-bond-style-lotus-set-showcase-churchill-car-show/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 479a13271b5c9260d465b1e988cd18ff miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 6 crucial gardening jobs to do this month for best results https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26180002.keep-plants-healthy-warm-summer-months/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 866120deff8eb481f5dcc491790849ec Ross Dyke Comedy club announces line-up for next show https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26179733.cirencester-jonny-awsum-headline-funhouse-comedy-club/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 03b4a9937e261b29c10d80ba70a0874a miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Sainsbury's set to make major food rule change this month in all stores across UK https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26180848.sainsburys-introduce-major-food-rule-change-month/?ref=rss Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:09:00 +0100 84a8cc4aaf09a3865e8b842d1b3dbc3d matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans TV legend praises Jeremy Clarkson after meeting him at Cotswolds pub https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26178355.tv-legend-praises-jeremy-clarkson-meeting-pub/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:48:00 +0100 226e688b150f4b7a7e4a9433b643989a ed.burnett@newsquest.co.uk | Edward Burnett Changes to hospital visiting as multiple measles cases include staff infections https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26179073.measles-cases-higher-expected-worcestershire-royal/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 14:20:00 +0100 77fd623d264e2d741e299462ff1c0ba5 james.connell@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | James Connell Fears picturesque Cotswold market town won’t cope as 195 homes plan is approved https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26178468.fears-cotswold-town-wont-cope-195-homes-plan-approved/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:03:00 +0100 2fac50e8f9ff0ee133126092ad5d24ed Luxury brand in the Cotswolds launches new range with Mary Berry https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177559.holland-cooper-launching-new-collection-mary-berry/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0100 5500c2d1f859ea3774146beb7e175536 shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley Cotswold pub reopens after 'stunning transformation' https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26178126.apple-tree-pub-reopened-major-refurbishment/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 11:13:50 +0100 b637d9d10772274d9c78ac53af1a27a1 shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley Accidental organ removal and gloves left inside patients among NHS mistakes last year https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177512.accidental-organ-removal-among-403-nhs-mistakes-last-year/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:23:54 +0100 3a89d0518e66fe8d94949feda5a1691a matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans Coronation Street legend confirms they will leave ITV soap in new 'explosive' scenes https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177506.coronation-street-legend-confirms-will-leave-itv-soap/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:23:10 +0100 cd08397e92901f3f725cd1a73bc589be matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans A little-known HMRC scheme just got a huge funding boost – here's who can apply https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177485.little-known-hmrc-scheme-gets-funding-boost---can-apply/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:08 +0100 e666b3e3bd1989dff40b4fde8e8334fb jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Hotels.com reveals the 'sweet spot' you should book your hotel in new 2026 index https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177487.hotels-com-reveals-book-hotel-hotel-price-index/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:20:15 +0100 35952026220328c37b3cff0668445185 Rebecca.Carey@newsquest.co.uk | Rebecca Carey Millions in Co-op funding now available for community groups - here's how to apply https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177461.apply-co-op-community-group-funding-uk/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:16:41 +0100 49bcb777b2f804ffc2e10286fdc82d18 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright BBC rebooting Agatha Christie’s Poirot as new leading man announced https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177458.bbc-cast-edward-bluemel-new-hercule-poirot-series/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:16:22 +0100 f01049ee889ac1658dcca34b120efed4 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177442.rare-50p-coin-sold-645-times-shop-value-ebay/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:13:25 +0100 aef4a0912df98e39ecf0d03e16351ac8 matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans TV presenter says 'marriage' with BBC 'run out of love' amid exit https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177431.gary-lineker-run-love-bbc-shock-exit/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:11:06 +0100 1db81cef758f026c3863886fe4261951 emilia.kettle@newsquest.co.uk | Emilia Kettle Revolut offering new customers incredible rate in bid to attract more people over https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177432.revolut-offering-new-customers-incredible-new-savings-rate/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:11:24 +0100 7346a1b8d90a115d753ae551c02371d0 matthew.evans@newsquest.co.uk | Matthew Evans Coronation Street star joins Emmerdale 23 years after leaving ITV show https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177430.coronation-street-star-joins-emmerdale-23-years-exit/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:09:54 +0100 16fb7b5508d2cb5a9e15eb100a3c3325 Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Hit BBC series reveals 2 beloved characters returning for new story after 14 years https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177429.doctor-rory-williams-river-song-returning/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:09:49 +0100 f6e370aa65e350e6bb59f30ff307cb2e Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Six-hour airport queue warning as millions of Brits head abroad this summer https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177426.six-hour-airport-queue-warning-millions-brits-head-abroad/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:43 +0100 3a458ffd094a02801c9a9c60c0d08bc2 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright Shock figures reveal scale of council tax debt crackdown across Britain https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177427.council-tax-crisis-1-5m-court-action-unpaid-bills/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:08:49 +0100 78fc907f57146d3a229f597ef9b70da2 jade.wright@newsquest.co.uk | Jade Wright New rare Royal Mint 50p is revealed with some worth over 4,000 times its face value https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177421.royal-mint-releases-new-50p-commemorating-aardman-animations/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:07:32 +0100 bde0ae2b28820c40d0fb5f48aa23cacc Macaully.Moffat@newsquest.co.uk | Macaully Moffat Popular character not seen on screen since 2018 recast for new BBC series https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26177414.edward-bluemel-cast-hercule-poirot-upcoming-bbc-series/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:06:13 +0100 851b228d4b2a2aae802678f5ca2acce5 Carlo.Simone@newsquest.co.uk | Carlo Simone Wellness breaks drive record bookings at holiday lettings firm https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26176197.wellness-breaks-drive-record-bookings-staycotswold/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 42294ba2dfb11167021af201b6c330e1 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Agricultural show returns with packed day of farming, food and fun https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26174488.moreton-show-2026-returns-cotswolds-need-know/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 9a7420662be09c435fd44dcdeccbb172 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Final-ball thriller as Rapids fall agonisingly short against Gloucestershire https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26174671.worcestershire-rapids-3-run-defeat-gloucestershire/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4aff220868785a7f2170c7d32da1e694 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris 'A game that hurts': Last-ball defeat fuels fresh motivation for Raza https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26174808.raza-eyes-northants-opportunity-gloucestershire-blow/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 4748bb4200f66a91fba281c2da750259 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Bourton Roadrunner claims second place at Fairford 10K https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26176109.bourton-roadrunners-steph-lane-second-fairford-10k/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 e6baeb6fe91ff91483820886f65f9e42 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Rapids fall to Gloucestershire by seven wickets in Blast clash https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/sport/26174880.worcestershire-rapids-women-lose-t20-gloucestershire/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 64b0a5f9d085751103aa2be1e688711e miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Hit West End musical returning to Cotswolds theatre for ten-week run https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26174501.minstead-dollar-quartet-musical-returns-cotswold-theatre/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 cb7d2031f6439c69c858db9d62bd8f65 shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley Here's how your weekly can shop can earn holidays to Tenerife for £5 https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/national/uk-today/26177294.weekly-can-shop-can-earn-holidays-tenerife-5/?ref=rss Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:29:26 +0100 a7e24aeaca0c7f4118602bf7a73ced8c joshua.searle@newsquest.co.uk | Joshua Searle Major upgrades planned at two Cotswolds leisure centres https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26170568.gym-upgrades-cirencester-bourton-leisure-centres/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100 1ed7b75dfcda8764aa10c3fddcc94fb0 miranda.norris@newsquest.co.uk | Miranda Norris Clarkson's Farm star selling Cotswolds country home for £2.8m https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26174453.clarksons-farm-star-selling-cotswolds-home-2-8m/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:06:23 +0100 fa9bfaab471e96868eb5e21d3b7a3ff3 ed.burnett@newsquest.co.uk | Edward Burnett 'Dog show prospect' pedigree puppy saved after she was badly injured https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26176331.dalmatian-puppy-saved-new-owner-steps-vets/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 18:16:00 +0100 036a0b120d88b31b97d28ee080933b65 james.connell@midlands.newsquest.co.uk | James Connell Clarkson's Farm star has sold £2.8 million Cotswolds home for just £10 https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26176141.dream-cotswolds-home-worth-2-8-million-sold-10/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:35:00 +0100 a8c221d133b0b84e23c52e599354c724 shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley 'Iconic car' goes under the hammer at Cotswolds auction https://www.cotswoldjournal.co.uk/news/26175650.chevrolet-camaro-cotswold-auction-company-cirencester/?ref=rss Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:29:00 +0100 35740d8379e43725e94cb7d98e72ce95 shaun.webbley@newsquest.co.uk | Shaun Webbley