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Cheltenham McDonald's fears prompt road bosses to consider new pedestrian crossings and lowering A40 speed limit
The former TGI Fridays at 374 Gloucester Road is being turned into a McDonalds sparking serious concerns over road safety

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Cheltenham council tax hike gets huge backing from civic chiefs
The proportion of tax paid for Cheltenham Borough Council services will rise to £244.79 for band D homes- up £7.11 from this year

Cheltenham’s budget proposals approved to commence roadmap towards recovery and revitalisation
Cheltenham Borough Council met today (Friday 21 February) to agree the budget for the financial year beginning on 1 April 2025.
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Trigger Happy TV star 'flabbergasted' as big mobile phone stolen from museum
The beloved comedy prop was on loan to a museum in Amsterdam


Council to pay new boss more than Prime Minister
Councillors have approved Jo Walker's appointment as chief executive of Gloucestershire County Council on a yearly salary of £189,000


Tears from BBC Apprentice star Mia in emotional boardroom showdown
Nail-biting TV as candidate from Cheltenham faced Lord Sugar after challenging task


Cheltenham Spa to get 300 extra trains a week thanks to £1.75 billion railway project
The £1.75 billion Midlands Rail Hub project would deliver around four million extra seats each year for passengers on the key railway route between Cheltenham and Birmingham


Superdry founder raises concerns Cheltenham landmark hotel is 'riddled with asbestos'
Julian Dunkerton spoke of the presence of asbestos at the Queens Hotel as councillors considered his plans for No 131 Promenade, his luxury boutique hotel and restaurant across the road


Tory chiefs return from 'time off' just to vote to hike council tax
Buses boss Phil Robinson and highways honcho Dom Morris, who are officially on leave, were present for Shire Hall's budget debate


Man fined £730 after binbags found in nettles
The man did not take sufficient steps to ensure his household waste was given to an authorised waste handler


Driver and passenger flee after smashing parked car into wall in Cheltenham
They ran off after causing catastrophic damage with a Mazda Tamura


Gloucestershire death notices and funeral announcements as tributes paid
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered


Scammers steal £10,000 from Cheltenham pensioner after posing as police officers
Police have issued a warning


Cheltenham Town arrange two early pre-season friendlies ahead of 2025/26 campaign
Robins will visit Bishop's Cleeve and Worcester City as part of their preparations for the 2025/26 campaign


Concerns Gloucestershire police is paying chief's £150k salary while he works at national body amid £12.3m cuts backdrop
Chief Constable Rod Hansen was redeployed to the National Police Chiefs' Council last month after his suspension was lifted but the county's Police and Crime Commissioner is still paying his wages


Dishonest Gloucester woman conned her elderly neighbour out of £287,825 life savings
Chelsea Iles fleeced a man who trusted her completely


A435 Evesham Road traffic fears over Cheltenham rugby club's expansion bid
Cheltenham Tigers Rugby Club has submitted plans to develop their Newlands Park ground in Southam Lane in Southam


Anger over plans to block off disabled parking spaces during town centre flat redevelopment
'Disabled people deserve better!'


Man attacked by two dogs while jogging in Cheltenham
Police are appealing for information


Woman who beat cancer and had hysterectomy is now there for her sister
'This was tough to comprehend at the age of 32 when I had no children'
