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@@ -2,8 +2,12 @@ Release notes
 =============
 
 
-NEXT RELEASE
-------------
+4.0.0
+-----
+
+A couple of smaller bug-fixes, and introduction of (minor) breaking
+change related to handling of pip requirements upgrade checks in the
+``common`` role (see below).
 
 Breaking changes: