Cheltenham8 hrs ago'Hefty school fines' and 'new bellringers sought'A round-up of stories from local newspapers and the BBC from the past week in the West of England.8 hrs ago24 hrs agoPrivate security officers hired to patrol townCheltenham's BID are piloting a scheme which will employ officers from a private security firm.24 hrs ago1 day agoCounty pubs declared best of their kind in UKAfter an unannounced visit from a judge, both pubs won at the Great British Pub Awards.1 day ago3 days agoWarning over 'evil' fraudsters posing as policePeople posing as officers from Cheltenham are trying to get the vulnerable to share bank details.3 days ago5 days agoGang stole Land Rover Defenders worth £600kThe men from Worcestershire and Bristol took 33 Land Rovers in eight months.5 days ago7 days agoGranddad, 82, to take on 10k as part of family teamDave Cant will be the oldest charity runner in this year's Run Cheltenham 10k.7 days ago17 Sept 2026'Inspirational' 97-year- old wing walker gives back to hospital wardThe world's oldest female wing-walker has delivered a cheque to the hospital where she was treated.17 Sept 202617 Sept 2026Hospital staff cheer for 97-year-old wing walkerBetty Bromage, the world's oldest female wing walker, visits the stroke ward that treated her.17 Sept 202614 Sept 2026Capita pension backlog leaves widows 'in tears'Women say pension delays are causing further financial stress after losing their husbands.14 Sept 2026...
