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Football: It’s tight at the top in Division Three of the Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 16:00

With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...With Christmas just around the corner, which teams in Division Three of the Stroud Football League are likely to be on or near the top of the tree on the big day? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. The picture...

Football: Liam Gale is four-goal hero in impressive Stonehouse Twon win

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:20

Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...Liam Gale scored four goals as Stonehouse Town won 6-1 at Kingswood to move into the top half of the County League. Town opened the scoring on 18 minutes when Gale turned in an Andy Maryon cross, but within a minute the home side drew level with a...

Football: Unsung Hero: Tom Mcloughlin, Horsley United Football Club

Golf: Captain’s Log – Nigel Hudson, Stinchcombe Hill Golf Club

Hockey: Mum, Dad and Family: Harvey and Sian Freer and family, Stroud Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...They say that absence makes the heart grow fonder and that would certainly appear to be the case with Harvey Freer and hockey. The soon-to-be 51-year-old loves his hockey – he’s very involved with Stroud which are the club just up the...

Running: Mother and daughters – Tina, Amy and Jessie Gomer, Stroud and District Athletics Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 24th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...Tina Gomer has been a fitness instructor for more than 20 years so it’s no surprise that she’s into her running. What is perhaps a little bit more surprising is that she has only been doing it for the past 10 years or so. But while...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Alistair Hammond, Wotton-under-Edge Hockey Club

Football: New-look Longlevens 3rds are flying high in Division Two of Stroud League

Contributed Wed, 22nd Nov 2017 at 09:00

How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...How is Division Two of the Stroud Football League shaping up this season? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “There have been a few surprises in this season's Division Two, with the form of Longlevens...

Football: Tredworth Tigers and Old Richians set for crunch clash at top of Division One in Stroud League on Saturday

Contributed Tue, 21st Nov 2017 at 15:20

Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...Three months into the new season, how is the Stroud Football League shaping up? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the Know’ gives his verdict. “Division One is bubbling up nicely with no one dominant team, unlike the previous four...

Running: Stroud AC runner Amy Gomer raises more than £1,500 through five half marathons challenge

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd Nov 2017 at 11:10

Amy Gomer has raised more than £1,500 for charity after running five half marathons in five weeks. She completed the final leg of her October challenge on Sunday when she took part in the River Thames Half, running the event with her... Amy Gomer has raised more than £1,500 for charity after running five half marathons in five weeks. She completed the final leg of her October challenge on Sunday when she took part in the River Thames Half, running the event with her... Amy Gomer has raised more than £1,500 for charity after running five half marathons in five weeks. She completed the final leg of her October challenge on Sunday when she took part in the River Thames Half, running the event with her...