Sport

Football: Tredworth and Kingsway setting a fast pace in Division Four of the Stroud League

Contributed Thu, 30th Nov 2017 at 09:00

With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...With the party season almost upon us, which teams in Division Four of the Stroud Football League are jumping for joy as we prepare to move into December and which teams are crying into their beer? The Local Answer’s ‘Man in the...

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...

Rugby Union: Old Centralians fired up for Old Patesians challenge

Roger Jackson Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...Two unbeaten records are at stake when Old Patesians travel to Old Centralians on Saturday. While it’s well documented that table-topping Pats have swept everything before them in South West One East this season – they travel to...

Cricket: Gloucestershire to host two T20 Blast fixtures at next year’s Cheltenham Cricket Festival

Contributed Wed, 29th Nov 2017 at 09:00

The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...The Eagles will be landing in Cheltenham next year. The Eagles in this instance are the Essex Eagles and they will be playing Gloucestershire in a T20 Blast game during the 2018 Cheltenham Cricket Festival. The game will take place on Friday 20th...

General: Rev Robert Pestell to take part in December Daily Dash in aid of Sue Ryder Leckhampton Court Hospice

Contributed Tue, 28th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...Christmas is a busy time of year for members of the clergy, and for one local chaplain it will be even more so, committing to run three miles every single day throughout December including Christmas Day and Boxing Day. Rev Robert Pestell, who is...

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: Tewkesbury Town lose ground on Cheltenham Civil Service in race for top spot in Cheltenham League

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 15:10

While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...While Manchester City are tearing it up at the top of the Premier League, there’s a similar story unfolding closer to home. Cheltenham Civil Service now have a massive 14-point lead at the top of Division One of the Cheltenham League,...

Rugby Union: Gloucester confirm that Ross Moriarty will be moving on at the end of the season

Contributed Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...Ross Moriarty will leave Gloucester at the end of the season. A statement released by the club today read: “Forward Ross Moriarty will leave the club at the end of the season. “A product of the Gloucester Rugby Academy, Ross has...

Swimming: Lydney go to great lengths to encourage all their swimmers

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...Anyone who watches Strictly Come Dancing on a Saturday evening will know that the pay-off line at the end of each show delivered by presenters Tess Daley and Claudia Winkleman is “keep dancing!” You can imagine a similar message would...

Rugby Union: It’s a privilege to be playing rugby at my age, says nearly 68-year-old Steve Yiend

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...By the age of nearly 68 most people have retired, giving them time to relax, put their feet up and read The Local Answer in print or online. Steve Yiend is almost 68, has retired and enjoys reading The Local Answer, but there is one big difference...

Football: Harrow Hill are proud to be a community club

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...It’s been said for many years now that money talks in football and that’s certainly not something that Ken Mason would disagree with. Mason, 57 has been treasurer of Harrow Hill Football Club for “30-odd years” combining the...

Netball: Severn Stars Netball Club have got plenty to shout about

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...“We did better than England’s rugby team!” And no, those aren’t the words of an all-conquering All Black or a Welsh rugby supporter from the 1970s, they are the words of Severn Stars netball player Tracy Frankland, who also...

Rugby Union: Rising Star: Joe Tingle, Drybrook Rugby Club

Rugby Union: James Stickland is loving CrossFit as much as he loved rugby

Roger Jackson Mon, 27th Nov 2017 at 09:00

If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...If the growing sport of CrossFit ever needed a chief publicity officer they could do a lot worse than turn to James Stickland. That’s because Stickland, as you’d expect from someone who works in the world of medical sales, is a pretty...