The latest on traffic, travel and conditions in Cheltenham

Travel disruption: A40 closure, M5 delays and train cancellations

TRAIN UPDATE: Disruptions continue as Great Western have advised passengers not to travel “unless absolutely necessary”. Tickets for today’s date will be accepted tomorrow. Delays are expected until 16:00. A40 UPDATE: The A40 is now open according to TVP Roads Policing. A40 Burford to Witney now clear, road open Sgt 5595 — TVP Roads Policing (@tvprp) […]

No need to panic buy petrol, drivers told amid Middle East chaos

Global panic has started as the strikes in the Middle East have threatened the fuel and oil supply. But is the UK in the middle of a fuel shortage crisis? The short answer is, no, not exactly. The UK has a large stockpile across the nation of fuel resources but with the growing worry about […]

Pub reopens after sudden closure just in time for Race Week

Pubs across the UK are feeling the squeeze, with industry leaders warning that hundreds could shut their doors in 2026 as rising costs and the tax burden continue to pile pressure on the hospitality sector. This trend is raising concerns for local venues in towns such as Cheltenham, where independent pubs are as much a […]