Sport

Rugby Union: New Gloucester-Hartpury duo named in 28-player England World Cup women’s squad

Contributed Fri, 30th Jun 2017 at 09:30

Two future Gloucester-Hartpury women’s players will be hoping to help England to back-to-back World Cup titles after being named in the squad for this year’s competition. Zoe Aldcroft and Sarah Bern, both students at University Centre...Two future Gloucester-Hartpury women’s players will be hoping to help England to back-to-back World Cup titles after being named in the squad for this year’s competition. Zoe Aldcroft and Sarah Bern, both students at University Centre...Two future Gloucester-Hartpury women’s players will be hoping to help England to back-to-back World Cup titles after being named in the squad for this year’s competition. Zoe Aldcroft and Sarah Bern, both students at University Centre...

Walking: Kitty Kerr’s family ready for 100km Cotswold Way charity walk

Roger Jackson Fri, 30th Jun 2017 at 09:10

Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...Like many people, Tina Duffy was having sleepless nights during the recent heatwave. It wasn’t the warm temperatures that were causing her to lie awake, however. Tina loves the sun but she was desperate for the cooler weather more commonly...

Cricket: Gloucestershire sign Sri Lanka T20 World Cup winner Thisara Perera

Contributed Fri, 30th Jun 2017 at 09:00

Gloucestershire have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera for the NatWest T20 Blast campaign this year. A T20 World Cup winner, who has over 100 appearances for Sri Lanka in one-day internationals and 56 international T20 appearances,...Gloucestershire have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera for the NatWest T20 Blast campaign this year. A T20 World Cup winner, who has over 100 appearances for Sri Lanka in one-day internationals and 56 international T20 appearances,...Gloucestershire have signed Sri Lankan all-rounder Thisara Perera for the NatWest T20 Blast campaign this year. A T20 World Cup winner, who has over 100 appearances for Sri Lanka in one-day internationals and 56 international T20 appearances,...

Cricket: Chairman Adrian Knox delighted as Lydney Cricket Club are flying high

Roger Jackson Fri, 30th Jun 2017 at 09:00

So far so good for Lydney Cricket Club as they look to make a speedy return to the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Premier League. They are top of Division One of the County League after winning seven of their first eight games and...So far so good for Lydney Cricket Club as they look to make a speedy return to the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Premier League. They are top of Division One of the County League after winning seven of their first eight games and...So far so good for Lydney Cricket Club as they look to make a speedy return to the Gloucestershire Division of the West of England Premier League. They are top of Division One of the County League after winning seven of their first eight games and...

Running: Forest of Dean Half Marathon organiser John Matthews is a keen all-rounder

Roger Jackson Thu, 29th Jun 2017 at 15:00

John Matthews may be over 70 years old, but the race director of the Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is showing no signs of slowing down. As well as organising the big race on Sunday 24th September – and helping run the Spring Half...John Matthews may be over 70 years old, but the race director of the Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is showing no signs of slowing down. As well as organising the big race on Sunday 24th September – and helping run the Spring Half...John Matthews may be over 70 years old, but the race director of the Forest of Dean Autumn Half Marathon is showing no signs of slowing down. As well as organising the big race on Sunday 24th September – and helping run the Spring Half...

Cricket: Ben Tegg and Scott Tremain star in Dumbleton win

Roger Jackson Thu, 29th Jun 2017 at 09:00

Ben Tegg and skipper Scott Tremain shared an opening stand of 218 as Dumbleton chased down a target of 269 to win by seven wickets at Cheltenham Civil Service in the WEPL’s Gloucestershire Division. Tegg was dismissed for 129 (15 fours, three...Ben Tegg and skipper Scott Tremain shared an opening stand of 218 as Dumbleton chased down a target of 269 to win by seven wickets at Cheltenham Civil Service in the WEPL’s Gloucestershire Division. Tegg was dismissed for 129 (15 fours, three...Ben Tegg and skipper Scott Tremain shared an opening stand of 218 as Dumbleton chased down a target of 269 to win by seven wickets at Cheltenham Civil Service in the WEPL’s Gloucestershire Division. Tegg was dismissed for 129 (15 fours, three...

Football: Cheltenham Town set to celebrate that 1998 FA Trophy win at Wembley

Roger Jackson Thu, 29th Jun 2017 at 09:00

Cheltenham Town Football Club are putting plans in place to mark one of the great days in their proud history. So says new fan elected director Murry Toms, who will be in the vanguard of any celebrations to highlight that great day at Wembley in...Cheltenham Town Football Club are putting plans in place to mark one of the great days in their proud history. So says new fan elected director Murry Toms, who will be in the vanguard of any celebrations to highlight that great day at Wembley in...Cheltenham Town Football Club are putting plans in place to mark one of the great days in their proud history. So says new fan elected director Murry Toms, who will be in the vanguard of any celebrations to highlight that great day at Wembley in...

Football: Murry Toms is already hitting the high notes with Cheltenham Town

Roger Jackson Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 15:30

Murry Toms had just returned from Glastonbury when he spoke to The Local Answer. While he admitted to being a “bit tired” after the three-day music spectacular, Cheltenham Town’s first ever ‘fan-elected director’ is...Murry Toms had just returned from Glastonbury when he spoke to The Local Answer. While he admitted to being a “bit tired” after the three-day music spectacular, Cheltenham Town’s first ever ‘fan-elected director’ is...Murry Toms had just returned from Glastonbury when he spoke to The Local Answer. While he admitted to being a “bit tired” after the three-day music spectacular, Cheltenham Town’s first ever ‘fan-elected director’ is...

Cricket: Shurdington go top of County League Division Three

Contributed Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 11:00

Shurdington leapt from fourth to pole position after completing a 25-run triumph at Great Rissington as the top three all slipped up in Division Three of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Skipper Keith Knight (65) and Tom Knight (47)... Shurdington leapt from fourth to pole position after completing a 25-run triumph at Great Rissington as the top three all slipped up in Division Three of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Skipper Keith Knight (65) and Tom Knight (47)... Shurdington leapt from fourth to pole position after completing a 25-run triumph at Great Rissington as the top three all slipped up in Division Three of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Skipper Keith Knight (65) and Tom Knight (47)...

Cricket: Corse and Staunton all-rounder Kiran Chakraborty is star turn for Gloucestershire youngsters

Conributed Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 10:00

Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Clifton College (at Clifton College) Friendly Clifton College 149 all out (35 overs) Gloucestershire 150-3 (20 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets Gloucestershire under-17s cruised to a seven-wicket win over... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Clifton College (at Clifton College) Friendly Clifton College 149 all out (35 overs) Gloucestershire 150-3 (20 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets Gloucestershire under-17s cruised to a seven-wicket win over... Gloucestershire Under 17 Boys v Clifton College (at Clifton College) Friendly Clifton College 149 all out (35 overs) Gloucestershire 150-3 (20 overs) Gloucestershire won by 7 wickets Gloucestershire under-17s cruised to a seven-wicket win over...

Cricket: Captain Jamie Lait smashes unbeaten 259 for Chedworth

Contributed Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 10:00

Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...Records were sent flying as Jamie Lait smashed a fantastic unbeaten 259 for Chedworth in Division Six of the Bank House Gloucestershire County League. Jamie, who is in his first season as captain of his village club, hit 27 fours and a remarkable...

Rugby Union: How Longlevens Rugby Club and Tommies helped shape England new cap Sam Underhill

Roger Jackson Wed, 28th Jun 2017 at 09:30

It was no surprise to anyone who knows him that Sam Underhill’s England debut was an unqualified success. The 20-year-old openside flanker was part of an impressive England team that defeated Argentina 35-25 in Santa Fe and clinched a 2-0...It was no surprise to anyone who knows him that Sam Underhill’s England debut was an unqualified success. The 20-year-old openside flanker was part of an impressive England team that defeated Argentina 35-25 in Santa Fe and clinched a 2-0...It was no surprise to anyone who knows him that Sam Underhill’s England debut was an unqualified success. The 20-year-old openside flanker was part of an impressive England team that defeated Argentina 35-25 in Santa Fe and clinched a 2-0...

Cricket: Back in the Day: Mark Alleyne, Gloucestershire all-rounder and ‘King of Cheltenham’

Tennis: Q&A, My School Sports Report – Nigel Hosken, Leckhampton Lawn Tennis Club