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Greater Gloucester plan would strengthen city with 'powerhouse council', says Lib Dem chief
'It strengthens the city’s voice on economy, regeneration and education'
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'Dangerous' roads blasted as potholes damage private hire driver's car twice in months
'I’ve had my wheels changed twice over the last four months'
A436 updates as overturned lorry lands in a ditch near Cheltenham
Traffic is held up on the outskirts of Cheltenham
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Beloved mum, 46, among this week's Gloucestershire funeral notices
Our thoughts are with their family and friends
Olympic legend makes special Cheltenham appearance
The British icon turned heads at Pittville Park
Man struck by car in Cheltenham is seriously injured
The car also collided with a parked Mercedes
Green light given for new homes on former Monkscroft school site
Planning has been granted for 70 new affordable energy-efficient homes on the former Monkscroft School site. The development will offer a mix of properties for social rent and shared ownership.
'Daylight robbery' parking permit hike sparks rebellion from Gloucester Lib Dems
The increases to residential parking permit charges have been described as 'excessive'
Prolific criminal went on shoplifting spree in Tesco and Superdry
Kayleigh McConnon was jailed
Council tax, parking charges and residential permits to go up as Shire Hall approves budget
The average annual bill will rise to £1,763.46
Cheltenham Festival is just weeks away - here's everything you need to know
The horse racing event will take place over four days in March
Teacher at £25k-a-year private school banned from classroom
He also lied about his education and his age
M5 park-and-ride, 1,700 homes and school planned for Cheltenham outskirts
Developers say it will provide a sustainable new £1bn gateway for Northwest Cheltenham
Cheltenham's Maisie Hill 'really stoked' despite missing out on Olympic final
The 25-year-old snowboarder returned for the slopestyle event on Sunday wanting just one thing – to put down a run she could be proud of.
Nominate your local hero for the Cheltenham Medal of Honour
Nominations sought for Cheltenham residents who give their time to help others or work to help make Cheltenham a better place to live.
Serious concerns over parking permit hike as £30 charge planned for family carers
More than 100 people have so far signed a petition
Bishops Cleeve Care Home opens doors to community connection
Every Thursday morning, Bishops Cleeve Care Home opens its doors to something that feels increasingly important: connection. From 10:30am to 12 noon, the Cleeve Community Café provides a relaxed and welcoming space for residents and members of the local community to enjoy good company, conversation...
Cheltenham illusionist crowned Cotswolds Magician of the Year
Cheltenham-based psychological illusionist Jack Thomson, 32, has been named Cotswolds Close-Up Magician of the Year after winning the annual competition run by the Cotswold Magical Society, an event that has been held for more than 40 years.The competition took place on Wednesday, 4 February 2026, i...
M5 reopens after fire breaks out
Traffic has cleared
Grieving mum wins victory as Jools' Law approved by Parliament
Ellen Roome has been campaigning to be able to see her son's social media data after his death in 2022