Sport

Running: Cheltenham Harriers runner Dom James so happy after winning Cheltenham Half Marathon

Roger Jackson Mon, 30th Sep 2019 at 11:30

When Dom James spoke to The Local Answer last month he made it quite clear what he was hoping to achieve in this year’s Cheltenham Half Marathon. “I’ve told myself I want to win it this year,” he said. “That’s...When Dom James spoke to The Local Answer last month he made it quite clear what he was hoping to achieve in this year’s Cheltenham Half Marathon. “I’ve told myself I want to win it this year,” he said. “That’s...When Dom James spoke to The Local Answer last month he made it quite clear what he was hoping to achieve in this year’s Cheltenham Half Marathon. “I’ve told myself I want to win it this year,” he said. “That’s...

Squash: World squash star Marwan El Shorbagy is centre stage at East Glos Club

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 12:00

One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...One of the biggest names from the world of squash was the star turn when he dropped into the East Glos Club in Cheltenham. Marwan El Shorbagy, the former world number three, played a training match with fellow professional Sean Conroy, who is...

Running: Chosen Hill School staff take on Cheltenham Half Marathon in aid of Sue Ryder

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 11:30

A team of seven staff from Chosen Hill School will be lining up at the start of the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday in memory of loved ones, raising funds for the hospice that was there for them, their families and friends. Helen Kimber, Ian...A team of seven staff from Chosen Hill School will be lining up at the start of the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday in memory of loved ones, raising funds for the hospice that was there for them, their families and friends. Helen Kimber, Ian...A team of seven staff from Chosen Hill School will be lining up at the start of the Cheltenham Half Marathon on Sunday in memory of loved ones, raising funds for the hospice that was there for them, their families and friends. Helen Kimber, Ian...

Football: Cheltenham League new boys 303 Squadron look to build on bright start

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 11:30

Cheltenham League new boys 303 Squadron look to maintain their impressive start to the season when they host Tewkesbury Town Reserves at Plock Court tomorrow. 303 Squadron are the early pace-setters in Division Three – it is very early in... Cheltenham League new boys 303 Squadron look to maintain their impressive start to the season when they host Tewkesbury Town Reserves at Plock Court tomorrow. 303 Squadron are the early pace-setters in Division Three – it is very early in... Cheltenham League new boys 303 Squadron look to maintain their impressive start to the season when they host Tewkesbury Town Reserves at Plock Court tomorrow. 303 Squadron are the early pace-setters in Division Three – it is very early in...

Running: Miles of smiles at Apperley Quarter Marathon

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 10:50

Apperley’s annual quarter marathon proved to be a huge success with more than 400 runners taking part. Runners and supporters came from all over the county and enjoyed not only the countryside course but also the superb refreshments, goody...Apperley’s annual quarter marathon proved to be a huge success with more than 400 runners taking part. Runners and supporters came from all over the county and enjoyed not only the countryside course but also the superb refreshments, goody...Apperley’s annual quarter marathon proved to be a huge success with more than 400 runners taking part. Runners and supporters came from all over the county and enjoyed not only the countryside course but also the superb refreshments, goody...

Rugby Union: Gloucester ring the changes for tonight’s Premiership Rugby Cup game at Bristol

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 10:30

Only five Gloucester players have retained their starting spots for tonight’s Premiership Rugby Cup game at Bristol after they opened their campaign with a 49-29 defeat at home to London Irish. Tom Seabrook and Lloyd Evans are the backs who...Only five Gloucester players have retained their starting spots for tonight’s Premiership Rugby Cup game at Bristol after they opened their campaign with a 49-29 defeat at home to London Irish. Tom Seabrook and Lloyd Evans are the backs who...Only five Gloucester players have retained their starting spots for tonight’s Premiership Rugby Cup game at Bristol after they opened their campaign with a 49-29 defeat at home to London Irish. Tom Seabrook and Lloyd Evans are the backs who...

Running: Almost Athletes’ Ingrid Harris is targeting 200 marathons

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Ingrid Harris is a pretty impressive lady and a pretty impressive runner too. The 56-year-old mum-of four – her two youngest still live with her at her home in Hatherley – has plenty on her plate and it’s a wonder she manages to...Ingrid Harris is a pretty impressive lady and a pretty impressive runner too. The 56-year-old mum-of four – her two youngest still live with her at her home in Hatherley – has plenty on her plate and it’s a wonder she manages to...Ingrid Harris is a pretty impressive lady and a pretty impressive runner too. The 56-year-old mum-of four – her two youngest still live with her at her home in Hatherley – has plenty on her plate and it’s a wonder she manages to...

Cricket: Delight all round as Gloucestershire’s young guns win promotion to Division One of the County Championship

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 11:30

Gloucestershire supporters are today celebrating after their club won promotion back to Division One of the County Championship for the first time for 14 years. It was confirmed that they will be playing top-flight four-day cricket in 2020 after...Gloucestershire supporters are today celebrating after their club won promotion back to Division One of the County Championship for the first time for 14 years. It was confirmed that they will be playing top-flight four-day cricket in 2020 after...Gloucestershire supporters are today celebrating after their club won promotion back to Division One of the County Championship for the first time for 14 years. It was confirmed that they will be playing top-flight four-day cricket in 2020 after...

Hockey: Captain’s Log: Peter Willett, Cirencester Hockey Club

Golf: Captain’s Log: Linda Seaton, Naunton Downs Golf Club

Swimming: Rising Star: Alex Cohoon, Cirencester Swimming Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...Alex Cohoon has just turned 17 and already stands at 6ft 4in. That’s a great size if you’re a swimmer, of course, and young Alex is a very, very good swimmer. And there’s every likelihood that he hasn’t finished growing yet...

Running: Stroud and District Athletic Club runner Darren Jewell’s Stroud Half Marathon challenge

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

Darren Jewell will start this year’s Stroud Half Marathon at the back of the field. In fact he will be the last runner to start because he has set himself the challenge of seeing how many people he can overtake in the expected 2,000-runner...Darren Jewell will start this year’s Stroud Half Marathon at the back of the field. In fact he will be the last runner to start because he has set himself the challenge of seeing how many people he can overtake in the expected 2,000-runner...Darren Jewell will start this year’s Stroud Half Marathon at the back of the field. In fact he will be the last runner to start because he has set himself the challenge of seeing how many people he can overtake in the expected 2,000-runner...

Football: Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys are one of the big success stories in the Stroud League

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...As names for football clubs go, you’ve got to go some to find one that is longer than Rodborough (and Cainscross) Old Boys Football Club. And as success stories for football clubs go, there are few better over the past eight years or so than...

Hockey: Rob Fynn continues to be a major player at Stroud Hockey Club

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Sep 2019 at 09:00

In county cricket, players are often granted a benefit season if they’ve spent 10 years with a club. It’s the same in football, a decade is considered to be the benchmark – although not many footballers spend that long with one...In county cricket, players are often granted a benefit season if they’ve spent 10 years with a club. It’s the same in football, a decade is considered to be the benchmark – although not many footballers spend that long with one...In county cricket, players are often granted a benefit season if they’ve spent 10 years with a club. It’s the same in football, a decade is considered to be the benchmark – although not many footballers spend that long with one...