I wrote the following during my time as an editorial assistant for Newsquest Gloucestershire based at the Wilts and Glos Standard.

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Special features:

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How bravery in the face of fierce opposition meant the Cotswolds once led the world in the development of heart surgery

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Meeting the author behind the remarkable true story of 'Victoria and Abdul'

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Tortworth the Cat holds court at £5m hotel refurbishment launch party

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INTERVIEW: 'Mock the Week' star Andy Parsons on political ambitions, the bad rep of jet owners and why we should bother to come to his show in Cheltenham tomorrow night

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Reviews:

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Magazine review: De Vere Tortworth Court

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REVIEW: Chedworth Drama Productions deliver a flawless performance to a sold-out stand

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REVIEW: Andy Parson’s intelligent satire offers the intimacy of pub comedy on a grand scale

 

REVIEW: The musical Sister Act on now in Bristol is as hilarious as hoped for, but also surprisingly emotional

 

REVIEW: Moving, insightful and surprisingly funny, ‘The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ is a must-see

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REVIEW: BLOC's dynamic new production will make you fall in love with 'My Fair Lady' all over again

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News:

 

GCSE: Tears of joy and relief as Farmor's School excels despite new tougher tests

 

A kind stranger helped me

 

Teen takes over Corinium Museum's Twitter for a day

 

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Sporting features:

 

PARA-EQUESTRIAN: ‘To Tokyo and beyond’ - Suzanna Hext is aiming for the sky after fighting to get back on her horse

 

TENNIS: Cirencester's Anya Pereira meets the stars inspiring girls to take the Road to Wimbledon

 

ATHLETICS: Bourton physio wins Triathlon Championship despite chesty cough
 

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Arts:

 

Flower festival in the Parish Church beautifully captures the 'Circle of Life'

 

World-renowned illustrator Rodney Matthews will be exhibiting his 'Alice in Wonderland and other Tales' in Bourton-on-the-Water

 

Iconic fashion designer Dame Zandra Rhodes shares pieces from her personal collection in Painswick next month

 

Minchinhampton store worker publishes debut novel Perfect Stranger

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Nostalgia:

 

NOSTALGIA: Your stories – reader's responses during July

 

NOSTALGIA: Last nine pupils say goodbye to Daglingworth School

 

NOSTALGIA: Adoring crowds meet Princess Di in Tetbury

 

NOSTALGIA: Cirencester marvels at 'lady chauffeur'

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