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        <description><![CDATA[SUPERGRASS and The Human League have been announced as headliners for Wychwood Festival 2027 at Cheltenham Racecourse]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN AWARD-winning actor has joined the cast of Theatre Royal Bath's Christmas pantomime, Beauty and the Beast]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A Strictly Come Dancing star is braced to quit the BBC show as host Anton Du Beke admits "it's getting a bit much".]]></description>
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        <title>Russell Watson, Hothouse Flowers and more heading to Stroud this November</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[THERE'S plenty of live music coming to Stroud this month, with indie-pop, jazz, folk, ska and experimental music all on offer]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Channel 4 has cancelled Married At First Sight UK after an external review - season six and a UK/Australia spin-off will not be aired.]]></description>
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        <title>Oakridge church to host magical evening of candlelit music this November</title>
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        <author>miranda.airey@newsquest.co.uk | Matty Airey</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[YOUNG artists in Stroud are being invited to showcase their work at an upcoming exhibition aimed at giving emerging talent greater exposure]]></description>
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        <title>Night of classic folk music in Stroud to raise funds for Trinity Rooms</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A NIGHT of classic folk music will take place in Stroud next month to raise money for a community venue]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[READERS will be settling in for a spine-tingling literary marathon this Halloween to raise money for children]]></description>
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        <title>Christian Horner praises 'brave' daughter for help through F1 exit after tragedy</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Christian Horner has spoken about the emotional moment his 11-year-old daughter helped put his Red Bull departure into perspective after the death of her mother.]]></description>
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        <title>Nailsworth explorer's magical Christmas film wins international recognition</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN AWARD-WINNING Christmas adventure featuring a determined little reindeer is being released on YouTube following success at three international film festivals]]></description>
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        <title>Gloucestershire road with roots in the Bronze Age celebrated in new book</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A NEW book explores the history of one of Gloucestershire's main roads, tracing its origins back to the Bronze Age]]></description>
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        <title>Acclaimed folk star heading to Bristol on UK tour</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AWARD-WINNING folk and Americana singer-songwriter Robbie Cavanagh is heading to Bristol next month as part of a short UK tour]]></description>
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        <title>How to pronounce this charming village known for inspiring hit show</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Inkberrow, near Worcester, is widely believed to have helped inspire the fictional village of Ambridge in BBC Radio 4's The Archers.]]></description>
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        <author>Charlotte.Albutt@newsquest.co.uk | Charlotte Albutt</author>
        

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        <description><![CDATA[Channel 4 has announced it has secured the rights to stream beloved series Friends, meaning it will once again be free to watch in the UK.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Ministers are considering plans to extend the £180 fee to online streaming platforms to prevent people avoiding payment]]></description>
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        <title>Clarkson's Farm star fails to sell Cotswolds £2.8m country home</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A star of Clarkson's Farm, hosted by Top Gear star Jeremy Clarkson, has failed to sell their Cotswolds country home for £2.8 million.]]></description>
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        <title>BBC confirms fate of DIY SOS as Nick Knowles show faces major change</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The BBC has confirmed a major shake-up for DIY SOS, with Nick Knowles’ much-loved home renovation show set to be “rested” in 2027 as the corporation looks to cut costs.]]></description>
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        <title>Comedy legend takes centre stage in new Theatre Royal Bath production</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[COMEDY star Jennifer Saunders is preparing to take centre stage at the Theatre Royal Bath in a major revival of Edward Bond's play The Sea]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[COLUMN by Stroud mayor Louisa Stinton]]></description>
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        <title>Stroud's Autumn Arts Trail returns with workshops, exhibitions and free events</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A KALEIDOSCOPE of colour and creativity is set to unfold as artists open their studios for two weekends of exhibitions, demonstrations and hands-on workshops]]></description>
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        <title>Ten mood-boosting books launched at Stroud Library to lift readers' spirits</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[FROM escaping into distant galaxies to finding comfort in magical worlds, a new collection of uplifting books has been launched to help readers discover the joy of reading]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A WORLD of imagination, unexpected twists and captivating characters awaits as ten talented writers prepare to bring their stories to life]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[AN ENTERTAINER worked his magic on a panel of judges when his mind-reading act earned him a prestigious award against some of the region's finest performers]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Fans of the hit BBC show The Traitors can enjoy a themed staycation experience in the Cotswolds.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A ROCK band formed by a group of schoolboys in the 1970s is returning to its hometown for a special weekend of performances marking 50 years of music]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[COMEDIAN Julian Clary is bringing his trademark outrageous humour and sharp wit to Cheltenham as part of a new 40-date UK tour]]></description>
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        <title>Sixteen writers shortlisted for Laurie Lee Prize at Stroud Book Festival</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[FRESH literary talent is stepping into the spotlight as budding authors compete for a prize inspired by the legacy of Laurie Lee]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A HEART-WARMING tale of friendship, kindness and courage will take centre stage this weekend as an award-winning children's author prepares to share the inspiration behind her bestselling book]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A MUSICIAN who made wearing a rabbit costume his trademark has released a new 15-track folk album]]></description>
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        <title>Retired academic opens his 5,000-book collection to Stroud community</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A NEW free community library and reading space has opened, with thousands of books available to browse]]></description>
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        <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:05:00 +0100</pubDate>
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        <description><![CDATA[YOUNG singers are being invited to audition for the National Children’s Choir of Great Britain when it visits Bristol next month]]></description>
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        <title>New Gogglebox duo with Thatcher connection join Wiltshire and Cotswold couples</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Best friends make debut on Channel 4's Gogglebox and one of them has an interesting connection to Margaret Thatcher.]]></description>
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        <title>Bristol music legends announce special homecoming show for 2027</title>
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        <description><![CDATA[BRISTOL drum and bass collective Roni Size Reprazent will return to their home city for a special outdoor show marking 30 years since the release of their landmark album New Forms]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A TEXTILE group has returned to Stroud for its first collective exhibition in the town for almost a decade]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Nigella Lawson put a vegan "in her place" with "firm words" on Channel 4's Great British Bake Off, according to a new Telegraph report.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A REMEMBRANCE concert featuring a silver band, police choir and soprano soloist will raise money to support homeless veterans]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[Studio 18 in Stroud announces autumn gigs, exhibitions and film nights, including Toadsmoor Sound, Awkward Beets, Jungle Rumpus and Systems.Bricks.Hands.]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[GENESIS guitarist Mike Rutherford is heading to Bath with Mike + The Mechanics as the band returns to the road in 2027]]></description>
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        <description><![CDATA[A NEW exhibition exploring the creative power of 'unmaking' runs in Stroud until Sunday, November 8]]></description>
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