One of the most painful aspects of this pandemic, in Cheltenham and across the country, has been the restrictions on visiting loved ones in care homes. Some...

There is light at the end of the tunnel, and it is getting brighter. On Monday, early results from the world's first effective coronavirus vaccine showed it...

I deeply regret the announcement of a one-month lockdown – even if this one will be less severe than its predecessor. But after carefully weighing up all the...

I wanted to update Echo readers about the Cheltenham Playhouse and the actions that are being taken to seek financial support for this important and valued...

There has been some understandable cynicism in Cheltenham about the future of our A&E. Despite clear, repeated and cast-iron assurances given to me by Trust...

Here in Cheltenham, we can be forgiven for getting weary. Weary of not being able to hug our friends. Weary of not being able to go to Whaddon Road to watch the...

This week I met hospital consultants and registrars working on the front-line in Cheltenham General Hospital and Gloucestershire Royal to discuss the COVID...

As readers will be aware, new restrictions have been put in place to help address the spread of the virus. Pubs, restaurants and other hospitality will have to...

Get the Flu Vaccine - Press release from Alex Chalk MP Alex Chalk MP has joined Parliamentarians across the country to highlight the benefits of getting a flu...