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Football: Shurdington Rovers are the GFA Minor Cup North kings

Roger Jackson Wed, 8th Apr 2026 at 11:00 Breakfast

Roger Jackson 08/04/2026 Breakfast

Two late goals clinched the GFA Minor Cup North in dramatic style for Shurdington Rovers at Kayte Lane last night.
They overcame Mickleton Rangers 3-1 with the prolific Mark... Two late goals clinched the GFA Minor Cup North in dramatic style for Shurdington Rovers at Kayte Lane last night.
They overcame Mickleton Rangers 3-1 with the prolific Mark Hitchman scoring in the 85th minute before substitute Taylor-Jay Orchard made certain of victory five minutes later.
Orchard had been... Two late goals clinched the GFA Minor Cup North in dramatic style for Shurdington Rovers at Kayte Lane last night.
They overcame Mickleton Rangers 3-1 with the prolific Mark Hitchman scoring in the 85th minute before substitute Taylor-Jay Orchard made certain of victory five minutes later.
Orchard had been on the pitch for just four minutes after...

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Football: Super Slimbridge are champions of Hellenic League Premier Division

Roger Jackson Tue, 7th Apr 2026 at 11:00

“It’s unbelievable, I’m so proud of everybody at the club.” Those are the words of Slimbridge chairman Barry Gay after the flagship team clinched the Hellenic League Premier Division title yesterday. Their 3-2 win... “It’s unbelievable, I’m so proud of everybody at the club.” Those are the words of Slimbridge chairman Barry Gay after the flagship team clinched the Hellenic League Premier Division title yesterday. Their 3-2 win... “It’s unbelievable, I’m so proud of everybody at the club.” Those are the words of Slimbridge chairman Barry Gay after the flagship team clinched the Hellenic League Premier Division title yesterday. Their 3-2 win...

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Rugby Union: England star Tatyana Heard will be a special guest at Cirencester to help celebrate evening of rugby

Roger Jackson Tue, 7th Apr 2026 at 09:00

England World Cup winner and Gloucester-Hartpury superstar Tatyana Heard will be the special guest at Cirencester Rugby Club at the beginning of May. The 31-year-old will be at the Whiteway on Friday 1 st May to support a new community event... England World Cup winner and Gloucester-Hartpury superstar Tatyana Heard will be the special guest at Cirencester Rugby Club at the beginning of May. The 31-year-old will be at the Whiteway on Friday 1 st May to support a new community event... England World Cup winner and Gloucester-Hartpury superstar Tatyana Heard will be the special guest at Cirencester Rugby Club at the beginning of May. The 31-year-old will be at the Whiteway on Friday 1 st May to support a new community event...

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Rugby Union: Old Patesians to hold reunion for their 2001 Twickenham heroes on Saturday

Roger Jackson Mon, 6th Apr 2026 at 09:00

It’s just over a couple of weeks short of 25 years since Old Patesians enjoyed the greatest day in their 110 years-plus history. On Saturday 21 st April 2001, the community rugby club in the heart of Leckhampton went to Twickenham, won at... It’s just over a couple of weeks short of 25 years since Old Patesians enjoyed the greatest day in their 110 years-plus history. On Saturday 21 st April 2001, the community rugby club in the heart of Leckhampton went to Twickenham, won at... It’s just over a couple of weeks short of 25 years since Old Patesians enjoyed the greatest day in their 110 years-plus history. On Saturday 21 st April 2001, the community rugby club in the heart of Leckhampton went to Twickenham, won at...

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Running: Jane Shorting will run the London Marathon... and then she'll run another 100 miles back to Cheltenham

Roger Jackson Sun, 5th Apr 2026 at 09:00

Running this year’s London Marathon clearly isn’t enough of a challenge for Jane Shorting. That’s because a day after completing the 26.2-mile race on Sunday 26th April, the 53-year-old will set off on a 100-mile run back to... Running this year’s London Marathon clearly isn’t enough of a challenge for Jane Shorting. That’s because a day after completing the 26.2-mile race on Sunday 26th April, the 53-year-old will set off on a 100-mile run back to... Running this year’s London Marathon clearly isn’t enough of a challenge for Jane Shorting. That’s because a day after completing the 26.2-mile race on Sunday 26th April, the 53-year-old will set off on a 100-mile run back to...

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Cricket: Andoversford Cricket Club stalwart Tony Newcombe writing book to mark their 125th anniversary

Roger Jackson Sat, 4th Apr 2026 at 09:00

Tony Newcombe is writing a book about Andoversford Cricket Club. And the 76-year-old should have plenty of content because the club are celebrating their 125 th anniversary this year. “Hopefully, it will be published in April or... Tony Newcombe is writing a book about Andoversford Cricket Club. And the 76-year-old should have plenty of content because the club are celebrating their 125 th anniversary this year. “Hopefully, it will be published in April or... Tony Newcombe is writing a book about Andoversford Cricket Club. And the 76-year-old should have plenty of content because the club are celebrating their 125 th anniversary this year. “Hopefully, it will be published in April or...

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Football: Leaders Sharpness head to big rivals Filton Athletic for crunch clash in Gloucestershire County League

Roger Jackson Fri, 3rd Apr 2026 at 09:00

The top two go head-to-head in a big Gloucestershire County League clash tomorrow. Filton Athletic host leaders Sharpness in the first of two games between the teams this month. With both sides having 10 games to play in the 17-strong division,... The top two go head-to-head in a big Gloucestershire County League clash tomorrow. Filton Athletic host leaders Sharpness in the first of two games between the teams this month. With both sides having 10 games to play in the 17-strong division,... The top two go head-to-head in a big Gloucestershire County League clash tomorrow. Filton Athletic host leaders Sharpness in the first of two games between the teams this month. With both sides having 10 games to play in the 17-strong division,...

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Football: Twigworth Green win GFA Primary Cup North with second-half goal flurry at Kayte Lane

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd Apr 2026 at 10:30

Twigworth Green scored four second-half goals to win the GFA Primary Cup North in impressive style last night. They beat fellow Stroud League Division 5N side Hunts Grove 4-1 at Kayte Lane after trailing at the break. Central midfielder Morgan... Twigworth Green scored four second-half goals to win the GFA Primary Cup North in impressive style last night. They beat fellow Stroud League Division 5N side Hunts Grove 4-1 at Kayte Lane after trailing at the break. Central midfielder Morgan... Twigworth Green scored four second-half goals to win the GFA Primary Cup North in impressive style last night. They beat fellow Stroud League Division 5N side Hunts Grove 4-1 at Kayte Lane after trailing at the break. Central midfielder Morgan...

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Football: Slimbridge closing in on Hellenic League Premier Division title

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Apr 2026 at 12:00

Free-scoring Slimbridge made it a magnificent seven as they took another step towards winning the Hellenic League Premier Division title last night. They defeated title rivals Droitwich Spa 3-0 – their seventh league win in a row –... Free-scoring Slimbridge made it a magnificent seven as they took another step towards winning the Hellenic League Premier Division title last night. They defeated title rivals Droitwich Spa 3-0 – their seventh league win in a row –... Free-scoring Slimbridge made it a magnificent seven as they took another step towards winning the Hellenic League Premier Division title last night. They defeated title rivals Droitwich Spa 3-0 – their seventh league win in a row –...

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Rugby Union: Hucclecote leapfrog Cirencester in race for the Counties 3 Gloucestershire North title

Roger Jackson Wed, 1st Apr 2026 at 09:00

In-form Hucclecote have hit the top of Counties 3 Gloucestershire North after a magnificent seven-try win at home to long-time leaders Cirencester. Their 43-14 win was their eighth in a row in the league since the turn of the year and with three... In-form Hucclecote have hit the top of Counties 3 Gloucestershire North after a magnificent seven-try win at home to long-time leaders Cirencester. Their 43-14 win was their eighth in a row in the league since the turn of the year and with three... In-form Hucclecote have hit the top of Counties 3 Gloucestershire North after a magnificent seven-try win at home to long-time leaders Cirencester. Their 43-14 win was their eighth in a row in the league since the turn of the year and with three...

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Cricket: Australian Tom Kelly is set to return to Dumbleton Cricket Club in next couple of weeks

Roger Jackson Tue, 31st Mar 2026 at 09:00

Tom Kelly, Dumbleton’s overseas cricketer for 2026, is set to return to England in mid-April in plenty of time for the start of the new season. The big-hitting 25-year-old made a huge impression in his first season at the club in 2024,... Tom Kelly, Dumbleton’s overseas cricketer for 2026, is set to return to England in mid-April in plenty of time for the start of the new season. The big-hitting 25-year-old made a huge impression in his first season at the club in 2024,... Tom Kelly, Dumbleton’s overseas cricketer for 2026, is set to return to England in mid-April in plenty of time for the start of the new season. The big-hitting 25-year-old made a huge impression in his first season at the club in 2024,...

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Motorsport: Fans enjoy an 'up-close look at an incredible spread of machinery' at Prescott Hill Climb

Roger Jackson Mon, 30th Mar 2026 at 16:30

The new Prescott Hill Climb season is up and running. Test Day and Non-Competition Day isn’t about points or podium finishes but Dom Bessell, who is competitions secretary for the Bugatti Owners’ Club, said it was a great day. ... The new Prescott Hill Climb season is up and running. Test Day and Non-Competition Day isn’t about points or podium finishes but Dom Bessell, who is competitions secretary for the Bugatti Owners’ Club, said it was a great day. ... The new Prescott Hill Climb season is up and running. Test Day and Non-Competition Day isn’t about points or podium finishes but Dom Bessell, who is competitions secretary for the Bugatti Owners’ Club, said it was a great day. ...

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Football: Young Bishop's Cleeve star Noah Rubio, 20, is driven to succeed

Roger Jackson Mon, 30th Mar 2026 at 09:00

Bishop’s Cleeve’s impressive recent signing Noah Rubio will leave home at about 3pm tomorrow ahead of the evening game against Falmouth Town at Kayte Lane. The Southern League Division One South clash kicks off at 7.45pm and the... Bishop’s Cleeve’s impressive recent signing Noah Rubio will leave home at about 3pm tomorrow ahead of the evening game against Falmouth Town at Kayte Lane. The Southern League Division One South clash kicks off at 7.45pm and the... Bishop’s Cleeve’s impressive recent signing Noah Rubio will leave home at about 3pm tomorrow ahead of the evening game against Falmouth Town at Kayte Lane. The Southern League Division One South clash kicks off at 7.45pm and the...

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Running: This year's Paris Marathon is a 'deeply meaningful challenge' for Oliver Stockley

Roger Jackson Sun, 29th Mar 2026 at 09:00

Oliver Stockley is going over to France next month to take part in one of the world’s most iconic races. He will be running the Paris Marathon on Sunday 12 th April, a race that starts at Arc de Triomphe, goes down the... Oliver Stockley is going over to France next month to take part in one of the world’s most iconic races. He will be running the Paris Marathon on Sunday 12 th April, a race that starts at Arc de Triomphe, goes down the... Oliver Stockley is going over to France next month to take part in one of the world’s most iconic races. He will be running the Paris Marathon on Sunday 12 th April, a race that starts at Arc de Triomphe, goes down the...

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Football: Twyning Tigers are a thriving football club where fun is the key

Roger Jackson Sat, 28th Mar 2026 at 09:00

Twyning Tigers are a “truly grassroots football club” who play for fun. They play only friendlies but are proud of the fact they give opportunities to 40-plus youngsters to play the beautiful game. Their origins can be traced... Twyning Tigers are a “truly grassroots football club” who play for fun. They play only friendlies but are proud of the fact they give opportunities to 40-plus youngsters to play the beautiful game. Their origins can be traced... Twyning Tigers are a “truly grassroots football club” who play for fun. They play only friendlies but are proud of the fact they give opportunities to 40-plus youngsters to play the beautiful game. Their origins can be traced...

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Football: Shurdington Rovers are the GFA Minor Cup North kings

Football: Super Slimbridge are champions of Hellenic League Premier Division

Rugby Union: England star Tatyana Heard will be a special guest at Cirencester to help celebrate evening of rugby

Rugby Union: Old Patesians to hold reunion for their 2001 Twickenham heroes on Saturday

Running: Jane Shorting will run the London Marathon... and then she'll run another 100 miles back to Cheltenham

Cricket: Andoversford Cricket Club stalwart Tony Newcombe writing book to mark their 125th anniversary

Football: Leaders Sharpness head to big rivals Filton Athletic for crunch clash in Gloucestershire County League

Football: Twigworth Green win GFA Primary Cup North with second-half goal flurry at Kayte Lane

Football: Slimbridge closing in on Hellenic League Premier Division title

Rugby Union: Hucclecote leapfrog Cirencester in race for the Counties 3 Gloucestershire North title

Cricket: Australian Tom Kelly is set to return to Dumbleton Cricket Club in next couple of weeks

Motorsport: Fans enjoy an 'up-close look at an incredible spread of machinery' at Prescott Hill Climb

Football: Young Bishop's Cleeve star Noah Rubio, 20, is driven to succeed

Running: This year's Paris Marathon is a 'deeply meaningful challenge' for Oliver Stockley

Football: Twyning Tigers are a thriving football club where fun is the key