Sport

Roger Jackson Thu, 21st Dec 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...Not all 16-year-olds are confident enough to talk to the media. But Chloe Skelton was happy to talk to The Local Answer – her first ever interview – about her burgeoning cricket career and dealt with the questions as confidently as she...

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

Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...Chris Rawlings knows a player when he sees one and he reckons Drybrook’s Joe Tingle is very good indeed. Rawlings, who recently took over as Drybrook’s chairman from Paul Mason, is well qualified to voice his opinion after a stellar...

Roger Jackson Thu, 23rd Nov 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...Dale Lemon has come a long way in his short rugby career. The Cinderford second row only took up the sport when he went to Cleeve School at the age of 11, but 10 years on the second row is one of the key components in Cinderford’s push to...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...Newent Rugby Club have taken on all-comers in recent years and never ever taken a backward step. It’s been a remarkable story with the club’s flagship team – the 1st XV – enjoying trips to Twickenham and multiple promotions...

Roger Jackson Fri, 27th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...It goes almost without saying that all mums are proud of their sons. And that is certainly the case with Marie Bell, who just happens to be mum to a very good golfer indeed. Matt Bell is only 18 but he’s been playing off scratch for the...

Roger Jackson Thu, 26th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...Jake Oakey is a manager’s dream. So says Bourton Rovers boss Scott Powles, who is delighted with the progress that the young midfielder has made this season. The 21-year-old has established himself in the first team this campaign as the club...

Roger Jackson Sat, 14th Oct 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...Gloucester City boss Tim Harris is confident that three of his young stars currently out on loan will return to the club at some stage to push for first team action. Left-sided defender or midfielder Will Tunnicliff is currently playing for...

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 10:00 Father & Son

Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...Richard Gegg’s magnificent seven have been calling the shots on cricket fields all over Gloucestershire for many years. And there won’t be any place for opposition teams to hide any time soon as the youngest of Gegg’s children,...

Roger Jackson Wed, 26th Jul 2017 at 09:00 Rising Star

If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...If anyone deserves to achieve their goals in their chosen sport then it’s Max Shepherd. The 14-year-old is a very talented cricketer, talented enough to be part of the Gloucestershire junior set-up for the past four years. But Max’s...

Roger Jackson Mon, 26th Jun 2017 at 09:00 Father & Son

A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...A trip to an auction almost 40 years ago put the wheels in motion that led to a love affair that is still going strong today. Like all good love stories, it was a slow burner with Simon Overthrow’s passion for golf only really taking hold...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Rising Star

Luke Campbell’s greatest disappointment has spurred him on to great things in another sporting field. Two years ago, Luke, then 16, was released from Forest Green Rovers’ football academy. “I was devastated,” said Luke....Luke Campbell’s greatest disappointment has spurred him on to great things in another sporting field. Two years ago, Luke, then 16, was released from Forest Green Rovers’ football academy. “I was devastated,” said Luke....Luke Campbell’s greatest disappointment has spurred him on to great things in another sporting field. Two years ago, Luke, then 16, was released from Forest Green Rovers’ football academy. “I was devastated,” said Luke....

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Rising Star

Emily Field is one of the new breed of runners who is thriving in the go-ahead junior set-up at Bourton Roadrunners. The youth section was originally established by club stalwart Norman Lane, who handed over the reins to Richard Bufton and Chris...Emily Field is one of the new breed of runners who is thriving in the go-ahead junior set-up at Bourton Roadrunners. The youth section was originally established by club stalwart Norman Lane, who handed over the reins to Richard Bufton and Chris...Emily Field is one of the new breed of runners who is thriving in the go-ahead junior set-up at Bourton Roadrunners. The youth section was originally established by club stalwart Norman Lane, who handed over the reins to Richard Bufton and Chris...

Roger Jackson Wed, 24th May 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son

Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...Sam Legge has been the secure last line of defence for Cheltenham’s water polo team as they have dominated the sport in recent seasons. The goalkeeper has been a key component in the team that have won the British title again this season...

Roger Jackson Mon, 24th Apr 2017 at 08:00 Father & Son

Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...Tony Price is the first to admit that his teenaged sons are much more talented at sport than him. Head of the household he may be, but it is difficult for him to argue any other way when you consider that both Joel and Seth, 18 and 16 respectively,...