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Primary teacher wins national writing prize
A Cheltenham-based primary school teacher has won a national writing prize aimed at discovering new literary talent. Primary school teacher Claire Lincoln Gordon, originally from Eastbourne and now based in Cheltenham, has been named the winner of the fifth annual Rooker Prize, which encourages new ...
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Mum who lost son, 14, says Starmer 'ignored' online safety talks request
Ellen Roome believes her son died while attempting an online challenge
Cheltonians may soon be born in spa town again amid 'good progress' on reopening birth unit
'For more than four years, Cheltenham mums have been deprived of the choice to give birth at their local hospital'
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Man in hospital after fall from three-storey balcony
Emergency services remain at the scene
Man falls from block of flats in Cheltenham as police guard scene - updates
Police, paramedics and firefighters were all seen at the scene
'Devoted' Gloucestershire dad found dead at roadside 'would help anyone'
Police are continuing to appeal to the public for information which could help them piece together what happened to Andy, in the days he was missing
Gloucestershire drugs gang unmasked in '£2m' cocaine bust
The ringleader advertised drugs via SnapChat, WhatsApp and other apps
'Nuisance' Cheltenham flat is now a no-go zone as authorities shut it down
Anyone who enters now risks a jail sentence or fine
M5 closure lifts in Gloucestershire after serious motorbike crash
People were seen standing in the road in standstill traffic
Cheltenham Town FC players and fans emotional tribute to former striker, who is living with dementia and motor neurone disease
Whaddon Road rose as one in the ninth minute of Saturday’s match against Colchester United to salute one of Cheltenham Town’s all-time greats. Neil Grayson was the guest of honour, joined by a host of former Robins showing their support for the legendary striker, who has been diagnosed with deme...
Cheltenham marathon mum raises £150,000 for local hospice
JUST hours after completing the London Marathon, Cheltenham mum Jane Shorting set off on a 100-mile journey home, raising more than £151,000 for Sue Ryder in memory of her best friend. Jane Shorting, 53, has crossed the finish line of a mammoth fundraising challenge, raising £151,660 so far for Su...
Search for missing bike after injured man found dead at roadside
Officers from the Major Crime Investigation Team are trying to "piece together what happened"
Police probe after man's body found in ditch near Cheltenham
His death is being treated as unexplained following the results of a post-mortem examination
Beloved nanny and mum among this week's Gloucestershire funeral notices
Our thoughts are with those who have lost a loved one
Bishop's Cleeve A win Junior Charity Cup after penalty drama
Southside Star 3 Bishop's Cleeve A 3 (Cleeve win 7-6 on penalties)
Cheltenham rejects 'politics of division' as Lib Dems retain control of council
The Lib Dems have won the Cheltenham Borough Council elections with 17 seats ahead of the Greens who won two while Reform managed to gain a seat
Cheltenham local election results 2026: Results in full as Lib Dems hold on to their huge majority
The Liberal Democrats gained a huge majority during the last elections in 2024
Calls to save beauty spot amid potential for thousands of homes
'We stand with residents in calling for the preservation of Churchdown Hill'
Woman raped by Superdry co-founder bravely speaks out after night out turned into nightmare
He jumped into her taxi after a night out, went back to her home uninvited and "ignored repeated pleas to stop"
Buckland the hero as Shurdington Rovers win Cheltenham League Senior Charity Cup
FC Wickhamford 2 Shurdington Rovers 2 (Shurdington win 4-3 on penalties)