About Cheltenham
Cheltenham is a spa town in Gloucesteshire,that is situated on the edge of the Cotswolds close to Gloucester and Cirencester. Renowned for its stylish shopping, colourful parks, floral displays and horse racing, Cheltenham is popular with visitors from both within and outside the region. Attractions include Cheltenham Art Gallery And Museum, Holst Birthplace Museum and of course Horse Racing which includes the world famous Cheltenham Gold Cup. Cheltenham also has a varied program of festivals throughout the year that include Cheltenham Folk Festival, Cheltenham Jazz Festival and Cheltenham Cricket Festival.
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Jewellery valued at £500k stolen
Jewellery valued at £500,000 is stolen from a car in Cirencester over the weekend, police have said.
Man injured in alleyway 'assault'
A 39-year-old man is treated in hospital for a serious eye injury after he was found in an alleyway in Stroud, Gloucestershire.
Naturalist's life is celebrated
An exhibition relating to the life of the late naturalist Sir Peter Scott goes on show at the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust.
Stranded porpoise dies in Severn
A dolphin which became stranded on a weir in the River Severn in Gloucestershire dies before rescuers can reach it.
County swine flu 'reassurance'
Gloucestershire's director of public health reassures people after the number of cases of swine flu in the county increases.
Woman charged with poisoning baby
A mother is charged with poisoning her baby following the child's death from a suspected methadone overdose.
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