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Cheltenham News — 19 April 2026

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crime

Police Drop Case Against Teen in Cheltenham Man's Death

Gloucestershire Police will take no further action against a 16-year-old boy arrested in connection with the death of a 73-year-old man in Cheltenham. The teenager was one of two arrested last week following a report of a serious incident.

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planning

Outline Planning Application Filed for Land Near Uckington

An outline planning application has been submitted for land south west of Church Farm on Tewkesbury Road, Uckington. The application reserves all matters except vehicular access to the public highway and associated highway improvements.

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council

Full List of Candidates Released for Cheltenham Borough Council Elections

Candidates from multiple parties including the Green Party and Labour Party have been confirmed for the Cheltenham Borough Council elections on May 7. Voters will select representatives across the borough's wards.

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sport

Cheltenham Town Thrash Walsall 4-0 in League Two

Cheltenham Town delivered a dominant performance against top-six hopefuls Walsall, winning 4-0 on Saturday in League Two action.

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planning

Golden Valley Development Applications Head to Cheltenham Planning Committee

Two separate planning applications for the major Golden Valley development will go before Cheltenham Borough Council's Planning Committee on April 23. The applications cover the large-scale development project.

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environment

Flood Alert Issued for Tributaries in Cheltenham and Tewkesbury Area

The Environment Agency has issued a flood alert for tributaries in the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area. Residents are advised to check the government flooding service for information and advice.

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community

Cheltenham Licensed Venues Launch Unified Fake ID Retention Policy

Venues participating in Cheltenham Safe have implemented a unified approach to handling fraudulent identification. False IDs will be retained for 28 days while fake IDs will be destroyed, creating a consistent policy across licensed premises.

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crime

Woman Dies After Collision in Cheltenham; Police Seek Witnesses

A woman who sustained serious injuries in a collision in Cheltenham last month has died. Officers are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward with information about the incident.

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council

Parish Council Election Nominations Published for May 2026

Cheltenham Borough Council has published statements of persons nominated for parish council elections scheduled for 7 May 2026. The documents detail candidates standing in various wards.

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council

Cheltenham Borough Council Elections 2026: Half of Seats Up for Vote

Half of Cheltenham Borough Council's seats will be contested in upcoming elections. Voters will need to bring ID to cast their ballots in the local elections.

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In Brief

  • Cheltenham Town beat Newport 1-0 on late George Miller goal
  • Mo Faal scores stoppage-time winner as Cheltenham beat Gillingham 2-1

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