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Cheltenham News — 12 June 2026

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crime

Teenager Arrested After Man Attacked With Barbecue Fork in Cheltenham

A 17-year-old from Cheltenham has been arrested following an alleged attack on a man with a barbecue fork. The teenager was arrested on Edendale Road, and police are appealing for witnesses.

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council

Cheltenham Welcomes New Mayor, Names Steve Cotterill Honorary Freeman

Cheltenham has appointed a new mayor and named honorary freemen of the borough. Steve Cotterill, born and raised in Cheltenham, was awarded Honorary Freeman in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Cheltenham Town Football Club.

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sport

Cheltenham Running Festival Results Posted for Half Marathon, 10K and 5K Races

The Cheltenham Running Festival 2026 took place on Sunday 14 June, featuring half marathon, 10K, 5K and junior races. Official results have been published for all events.

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community

Cheltenham Festivals Launches Five-Year Strategy

Cheltenham Festivals has unveiled 'The Next Chapter', its new five-year strategy for 2026-2030. The plan focuses on people, place and collective action.

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crime

Woman Arrested Over Series of Assaults in Cheltenham

Police have arrested a woman in connection with a series of assaults in Cheltenham. The incidents included a mother and child being grabbed and a man being punched.

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In Brief

  • Police seek information after 6,000 litres of petrol stolen from construction site
  • Cheltenham retains Purple Flag award for eleventh consecutive year
  • Tewkesbury Road closed following single vehicle collision on 4 June

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