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Football: Gloucester City's home game against Tiverton Town in March will be a first in 25 years

Roger Jackson Thu, 30th Jan 2025 at 09:30

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Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening.

A first-half goal by Joe Hanks... Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening.

A first-half goal by Joe Hanks secured the points and took them to within three points of second-placed Totton, who have played two games fewer than Gloucester.

... Gloucester City host AFC Totton on Saturday, looking to build on their 1-0 win at mid-table Bracknell Town on Tuesday evening.

A first-half goal by Joe Hanks secured the points and took them to within three points of second-placed Totton, who have played two games fewer than Gloucester.

Mike Cook’s team are in third spot, some...

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General: Animal lover and keen runner Helen Motteram is a superhero

Roger Jackson Tue, 28th Jan 2025 at 09:00

“She’s lovely, she’s wacky and fun.” So says Ann Beech about Helen Motteram, her friend and fellow Charlton Kings Running Club member who has built up quite a sizeable following running marathons around some of the great... “She’s lovely, she’s wacky and fun.” So says Ann Beech about Helen Motteram, her friend and fellow Charlton Kings Running Club member who has built up quite a sizeable following running marathons around some of the great... “She’s lovely, she’s wacky and fun.” So says Ann Beech about Helen Motteram, her friend and fellow Charlton Kings Running Club member who has built up quite a sizeable following running marathons around some of the great...

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Rugby Union: Emily Ryall is 'very proud' to be president of the Gloucestershire RFU

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Jan 2025 at 09:00

Emily Ryall is a trailblazer. The 47-year-old is the first woman to be president of the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union, a position she is “very proud” to hold. And a quick look at her CV tells you just how qualified she... Emily Ryall is a trailblazer. The 47-year-old is the first woman to be president of the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union, a position she is “very proud” to hold. And a quick look at her CV tells you just how qualified she... Emily Ryall is a trailblazer. The 47-year-old is the first woman to be president of the Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union, a position she is “very proud” to hold. And a quick look at her CV tells you just how qualified she...

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Horse Racing: Trainer Max Comley in optimistic mood as he looks ahead to rest of season

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Jan 2025 at 09:30

Trainer Max Comley is looking to the future with confidence. He took out his National Hunt trainer’s licence at the end of November and is hoping to kick on over the next few months. Comley, who is based at Summerhill Farm in Naunton,... Trainer Max Comley is looking to the future with confidence. He took out his National Hunt trainer’s licence at the end of November and is hoping to kick on over the next few months. Comley, who is based at Summerhill Farm in Naunton,... Trainer Max Comley is looking to the future with confidence. He took out his National Hunt trainer’s licence at the end of November and is hoping to kick on over the next few months. Comley, who is based at Summerhill Farm in Naunton,...

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Running: Jacob Cann sets new record for Linda Franks 5 Mile

Roger Jackson Tue, 21st Jan 2025 at 10:30

Jacob Cann smashed the course record as he raced to victory in the annual Linda Franks 5 Mile. Cann finished in 23 minutes, 38 seconds, more than a minute-and-a-half ahead of Western Tempo’s Jacob Pickering. “He beat the record... Jacob Cann smashed the course record as he raced to victory in the annual Linda Franks 5 Mile. Cann finished in 23 minutes, 38 seconds, more than a minute-and-a-half ahead of Western Tempo’s Jacob Pickering. “He beat the record... Jacob Cann smashed the course record as he raced to victory in the annual Linda Franks 5 Mile. Cann finished in 23 minutes, 38 seconds, more than a minute-and-a-half ahead of Western Tempo’s Jacob Pickering. “He beat the record...

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Rugby Union: We kicked on to a new level, says Ben Hawker after Smiths' 35-3 win over Old Patesians

Roger Jackson Mon, 20th Jan 2025 at 11:30

High-flying Smiths made it 15 wins out of 15 in Counties 2 Gloucestershire North as they thumped closest rivals Old Patesians 35-3 at the Prince of Wales Stadium on Saturday. They stretched their lead to 16 points at the top and are now... High-flying Smiths made it 15 wins out of 15 in Counties 2 Gloucestershire North as they thumped closest rivals Old Patesians 35-3 at the Prince of Wales Stadium on Saturday. They stretched their lead to 16 points at the top and are now... High-flying Smiths made it 15 wins out of 15 in Counties 2 Gloucestershire North as they thumped closest rivals Old Patesians 35-3 at the Prince of Wales Stadium on Saturday. They stretched their lead to 16 points at the top and are now...

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Football: Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates happy in his new role

Roger Jackson Fri, 17th Jan 2025 at 09:30

New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest... New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest... New Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates has overseen a cracking start to the new year. The Northern Senior League Division One pace-setters have won two out of two in 2025 to stretch their lead at the top to nine points, albeit their nearest...

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Running: Top runners set for the Linda Franks 5 Mile race organised by Almost Athletes

Roger Jackson Thu, 16th Jan 2025 at 10:00

Rob Green is set to defend his crown in the Linda Franks 5 Mile race on Sunday. The CLC Striders runner won last year’s event in an impressive 25 minutes, 50 seconds, some 43 seconds clear of Stroud Athletic Club member Benjamin Gregory, who... Rob Green is set to defend his crown in the Linda Franks 5 Mile race on Sunday. The CLC Striders runner won last year’s event in an impressive 25 minutes, 50 seconds, some 43 seconds clear of Stroud Athletic Club member Benjamin Gregory, who... Rob Green is set to defend his crown in the Linda Franks 5 Mile race on Sunday. The CLC Striders runner won last year’s event in an impressive 25 minutes, 50 seconds, some 43 seconds clear of Stroud Athletic Club member Benjamin Gregory, who...

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Rugby Union: Dursley club captain Will Hayward targets top-four finish in Counties 2 Gloucestershire South

Roger Jackson Tue, 14th Jan 2025 at 11:00

Two wins out of two since the turn of the year have taken Dursley into the top two in Counties 2 Gloucestershire South. Their 43-12 win at North Bristol on Saturday followed a 38-14 win at home to Bristol Saracens seven days earlier, and they head... Two wins out of two since the turn of the year have taken Dursley into the top two in Counties 2 Gloucestershire South. Their 43-12 win at North Bristol on Saturday followed a 38-14 win at home to Bristol Saracens seven days earlier, and they head... Two wins out of two since the turn of the year have taken Dursley into the top two in Counties 2 Gloucestershire South. Their 43-12 win at North Bristol on Saturday followed a 38-14 win at home to Bristol Saracens seven days earlier, and they head...

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Cricket: Frocester chairman John Evans delighted after winning world award

Roger Jackson Fri, 10th Jan 2025 at 10:30

Gloucestershire’s John Evans is celebrating after being named world Over 70 player of the year for 2024. The 73-year-old Frocester chairman has been honoured after captaining England to glory in the inaugural Over 70 World Cup, leading from... Gloucestershire’s John Evans is celebrating after being named world Over 70 player of the year for 2024. The 73-year-old Frocester chairman has been honoured after captaining England to glory in the inaugural Over 70 World Cup, leading from... Gloucestershire’s John Evans is celebrating after being named world Over 70 player of the year for 2024. The 73-year-old Frocester chairman has been honoured after captaining England to glory in the inaugural Over 70 World Cup, leading from...

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Rugby Union: Cheltenham Tigers Women hoping to stretch their lead at top of Championship North 1

Roger Jackson Thu, 9th Jan 2025 at 09:00

In-form Cheltenham Tigers Women go head-to-head with their closest rivals in a standout game at the Newlands on Sunday. Buckingham Swan Ladies, like Cheltenham, are unbeaten in Championship North 1 having won eight of their nine games, although... In-form Cheltenham Tigers Women go head-to-head with their closest rivals in a standout game at the Newlands on Sunday. Buckingham Swan Ladies, like Cheltenham, are unbeaten in Championship North 1 having won eight of their nine games, although... In-form Cheltenham Tigers Women go head-to-head with their closest rivals in a standout game at the Newlands on Sunday. Buckingham Swan Ladies, like Cheltenham, are unbeaten in Championship North 1 having won eight of their nine games, although...

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Rugby Union: Spartans in buoyant mood as they look forward to second half of the season

Roger Jackson Wed, 8th Jan 2025 at 10:00

The good times are back at Spartans. The club, who celebrate their centenary in a couple of years’ time, are playing games, winning games and enjoying themselves. It’s all a far cry from 12 months ago, when they were forced to... The good times are back at Spartans. The club, who celebrate their centenary in a couple of years’ time, are playing games, winning games and enjoying themselves. It’s all a far cry from 12 months ago, when they were forced to... The good times are back at Spartans. The club, who celebrate their centenary in a couple of years’ time, are playing games, winning games and enjoying themselves. It’s all a far cry from 12 months ago, when they were forced to...

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Football: Keiron Birch scores four as Uley stun high-flying Stratton United in Division Two of the Stroud League

Roger Jackson Mon, 6th Jan 2025 at 11:00

New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ... New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ... New year, new beginning for Uley Football Club who recorded their first league victory of the season on Saturday. And some victory it was too, because they won 4-3 at Stratton United, who are flying high in Division Two of the Stroud League. ...

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Motorsport: Becky Frankland qualifies for major Nations Cup event in Dubai

Roger Jackson Thu, 2nd Jan 2025 at 11:00

It’s full speed ahead for up-and-coming driver Becky Frankland as she looks ahead to an exciting 2025. Frankland enjoyed a great finish to 2024, qualifying for the inaugural Formula Woman Nations Cup finale, an event that will take place... It’s full speed ahead for up-and-coming driver Becky Frankland as she looks ahead to an exciting 2025. Frankland enjoyed a great finish to 2024, qualifying for the inaugural Formula Woman Nations Cup finale, an event that will take place... It’s full speed ahead for up-and-coming driver Becky Frankland as she looks ahead to an exciting 2025. Frankland enjoyed a great finish to 2024, qualifying for the inaugural Formula Woman Nations Cup finale, an event that will take place...

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Football: Gloucester City's home game against Tiverton Town in March will be a first in 25 years

General: Animal lover and keen runner Helen Motteram is a superhero

Rugby Union: Emily Ryall is 'very proud' to be president of the Gloucestershire RFU

Horse Racing: Trainer Max Comley in optimistic mood as he looks ahead to rest of season

Running: Jacob Cann sets new record for Linda Franks 5 Mile

Rugby Union: We kicked on to a new level, says Ben Hawker after Smiths' 35-3 win over Old Patesians

Football: Tewkesbury Town manager James Coates happy in his new role

Running: Top runners set for the Linda Franks 5 Mile race organised by Almost Athletes

Rugby Union: Dursley club captain Will Hayward targets top-four finish in Counties 2 Gloucestershire South

Cricket: Frocester chairman John Evans delighted after winning world award

Rugby Union: Cheltenham Tigers Women hoping to stretch their lead at top of Championship North 1

Rugby Union: Spartans in buoyant mood as they look forward to second half of the season

Football: Keiron Birch scores four as Uley stun high-flying Stratton United in Division Two of the Stroud League

Motorsport: Becky Frankland qualifies for major Nations Cup event in Dubai