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Disruption fears as motorists face huge 40-mile diversion for A40 Over bridge repairs
'We’re advising users to plan their journeys and use alternative routes where possible'
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A fun-filled summer at the Animal Shelter
Cheltenham Animal Shelter have a busy summer season of events to look forward to.Coming up next, we have the fantastic Cheltenham Food and Drink Festival in Montpellier Gardens and our popular Summer Open Day at our site in Gardners Lane. Both of these events are great fun for the whole family (incl...
Fears of another Boots Corner-style fiasco over plans for 'blanket' 20mph speed limit
The consultation for lower speed limits in Cheltenham town centre has been blasted as 'disappointing and weakly-evidenced exercise'
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Hottest places in Gloucestershire in town-by-town heatwave forecast
Some places will almost reach 40C
Hot weather warning for dog owners
Dog owners are being urged to take extra care in hot weather after temperatures over the recent Bank Holiday weekend reached 34 degrees Celsius in some areas, with vets warning that some owners were still seen walking dogs during the hottest parts of the day. The British Veterinary Association (BVA)...
Cheltenham welcomes new Mayor
Cheltenham welcomed a new civic year as the annual mayor-making ceremony took place at Cheltenham Town Hall recently.Councillor Martin Horwood was officially inaugurated as Mayor of Cheltenham, succeeding Dr David Willingham. Councillor Mike Collins was appointed deputy mayor. The mayor chairs Chelt...
Cheltenham’s first neighbourhood development plan approved after ten-year battle
The Leckhampton with Warden Hill parish area plan will influence planning decisions in the area
Stricter rules for new strip clubs in Cheltenham
'It is the strongest, safest policy we could put forward at this time'
Huge fire at Gloucester sports bar sparks urgent appeal
Churchdown Club has issued an appeal for help after fire which saw firefighters issue a warning to local residents on Monday morning
Gloucestershire MPs and civic chiefs react to 'shambles' of 'revolving door at 10 Downing Street' as PM Keir Starmer resigns
'People are rightly sick of the revolving door at 10 Downing Street'
Cheltenham wine and cocktail bar for sale for £1.3m
It's in a prime town centre location
Loving dad, 56, among this week's Gloucestershire funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Two men named and charged after gun fired in Gloucester
A firearm went off in Walham this week
Village traffic fears over homes bid as Green Belt between Cheltenham and Gloucester shrinks
Dozens of people signed a petition against the plans
Hunt for Cheltenham hit-and-run driver after teen left injured on main road
Members of the public rushed to help the young pedestrian after the driver failed to stop
Cheltenham hospital trust's failure branded 'unacceptable' after man died from bacterial infection
Dr Chris Elliot was just 59 when he died
Cancer patient 'a sitting duck' after 'lethal' bacteria found in his hospital shower
Chris Elliot was just 59 years old when he died at Cheltenham General Hospital
Traffic 'chaos' fears as thousands of homes could 'swamp' villages
'I’ve christened the problem the creation of the Greater Shurdington-Badgeworth conurbation'
Adored mum and grandma among this week's Gloucestershire funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Rare Badgeworth buttercup you can only see one day a year in Gloucestershire
The adder's-tongue spearwort is only found in two sites in the UK