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Cheltenham man charged with stalking
Michael Meszaros, 64, of The Reddings, has yet to indicate a plea

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Cheltenham motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with car
A man in his 30s was treated at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital


Nigel Farage hopes for Reform UK Gloucester, Cheltenham and Forest of Dean council seat gains but won't say how many
'With the Lib Dems up, the Tories down, us coming up through the middle, there are lots of three seat marginals out there'

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Nigel Farage ducks Tory debate challenge over council finances amid Reform UK leaflets 'misinformation' concerns
'It’s disappointing that he can’t find time in the diary for the people of Gloucestershire'


Cheltenham MP Max Wilkinson calls for answers over design and workmanship of High Street refurb
'Cheltenham’s appearance is a key part of its heritage and the town’s appeal'


Gloucestershire bobbies on the beat figures artificially inflated
Gloucestershire Constabulary's neighbourhood policing figures have been revised downwards by 66% after 'administrative error'


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


Pictures highlighting issues with The Strand refurb
Pictures highlighting issues with The Strand refurb


Live: Safety fears for missing teenage girl who vanished days ago
16-year-old Alexis is considered vulnerable


Reform UK candidates believe there may be a few upsets in county council elections
They claim people who have never voted before or seldom take part in elections will vote for them this time around


Woman racially abused outside Cheltenham nightclub
Police are looking for a group of men they wish to question


Nigel Farage greeted with cheers as Reform UK supporters chant name at Gloucestershire brewery
His party is contesting all 55 seats in the Gloucestershire County Council elections on May 1

Cheltenham Borough Council invites community input on new trees strategy
The survey for sharing your opinions on Cheltenham's green spaces will be available until 30 May 2025.

Man banned from half-mile stretch of road after stealing bikes worth thousands
The man was given a Criminal Behaviour Order


Pictures highlighting issues with The Strand refurb
Pictures highlighting issues with The Strand refurb


Fears axing of police project named after late PC Lynn Aston will lead to more children turning to crime in Gloucestershire
The Aston Project, which identifies at-risk young people and links them with resources or activities within their communities, is facing the axe as police aim to make £12.3m in savings


MP to run in Cheltenham Racecourse half-marathon to fundraise for modern cancer centre
Max Wilkinson said he will overcome his arhtirtic toes to fundraise for improved treatment, recovery and diagnosis spaces


Gloucestershire hospitals’ top boss 'had NHS fit and proper person test updated' after employment tribunal outcome
The people who hired hospitals chief executive Kevin McNamara 'have no concerns' about his appointment amid claims of bullying before he joined the Gloucestershire NHS trust


Heartfelt tributes left in latest death notices and funeral announcements
People from Gloucester, Cheltenham, Stroud, Tewkesbury, Forest of Dean and Cotswolds are being remembered


Decision on controversial plans for 122 homes on university playing field in Cheltenham
Nearly 100 people opposed the scheme for The Folley in Swindon Road raising fears over traffic, road safety, pollution and privacy
