This week in Cheltenham: 31 May to 06 June 2026
This week in Cheltenham: 31 May to 06 June 2026
A look back at the local stories people were reading in Cheltenham this week, from breaking news and community updates to events, travel and town centre life.
The main stories this week
Cotswold villages where mobile signal is so bad people have to use home wifi to make calls
‘The reality around here is that mobile phone coverage is appalling’
'Striking' plans for Cavendish House unveiled in bid to get action from site's owners
‘Cheltenham cannot afford another six years of excuses while one of the most important sites in the town centre sits empty and decaying’
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"It was just unbelievable" – Dave Bath on Freedom of the Borough honour
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Cheltenham creep runs off after touching girl's thigh outside cafe
Another customer confronted him and said he had been seen ‘following girls earlier that day’
Also worth watching locally
A few other local talking points may develop into fuller stories as more details emerge.
Warrigal Road, Cheltenham – 1 lane closed both directions at Farm Road, Cheltenham due to vehicle collision. Emergency services are now attending. https://t.co/mzDziHqnmc #victraffic
Posted on X by @VicTraffic
Fasthosts launches tool for businesses tired of missing calls https://t.co/QBkTp56VDd @Fasthosts
Posted on X by @PunchlineGlos
Not every event space in Cheltenham hosts live robot demos. Whatever you're planning, we're up for it. events@hub8and.co #Cheltenham #EventSpace https://t.co/GEX0AyCTVm
Posted on X by @Hub8andco
This is beautiful. If shopfronts were still this attractive, would town centre vitality be better? https://t.co/4Ls4UMmZbF
Posted on X by @CheltCivicSoc
Take your tastebuds on a journey Our 7-course tasting menu showcases bold regional Indian flavours, signature dishes, and a few surprises along the way. Perfect for sharing, unforgettable to experience. See it here: https://t.co/LKyoj5uZ64 #IndianFood #CheltenhamEats https://t.co/5mDgl5aSxH
Posted on X by @eastindiacafe
AUSTRALIA – Multiple lanes are closed through the Dandenong Bypass and Chapel Road intersection, Keysborough due to a vehicle collision. Emergency services are on scene with speed set to 40km/h. Please pass with caution, and consider Cheltenham Road instead. victraffic https://t.co/IugxZdooLi
Posted on X by @VConcesionadas
Check back through the week as this roundup is updated with more Cheltenham stories.