Lydney Rugby Club are closing in on the title
A RETURN to National League Two South is edging ever closer for head coach Duncan Bell's Lydney side as they travel to Brixham on Saturday in National Three South West (2.30pm), writes Richard Joyce....
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Jailed Forest of Dean surgery manager must sell her house to pay for her crimes
THE WOMAN who stole £95,000 from the doctors surgery she worked at must repay £75,000 - and sell her house. Newnham and Westbury-on-Severn surgery manager Sharon Head must give half of what her family...
View ArticleBilly Burns is back for Hartpury game against Redruth
BILLY Burns is back for Hartpury as they look to cement their place at the top of National Two South. They take on Redruth aiming to maintain their 100 per cent home record this season. Burns has been...
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Gloucester Rugby: Martyn Thomas is aiming to impress in bid for new contract
MARTYN Thomas admits he has a point to prove with his Gloucester contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Welsh full-back-wing was offered a one-year deal at the last minute ahead of the...
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Teachers across Gloucester set to strike over Michael Gove's educational reforms
HUNDREDS of teachers across Gloucestershire will strike next week in protest to educational reforms. The National Union of Teachers (NUT) is set to lead industrial action on Wednesday in disputes over...
View ArticleRugby League: University duo win call-ups for England
TWO University of Gloucestershire students have been selected for the England Students Rugby League training squad. Liam Long and Jack Binks, both members of the University of Gloucestershire All Golds...
View ArticleHartpury are through to cup final at Twickenham
UWE Hartpury 31 Loughborough University 14 HARTPURY sealed a fifth appearance in the BUCS Championship Final at Twickenham on Friday after an impressive victory over Loughborough University. Despite...
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Gloucester City riders race to success
GLOUCESTER City riders John Murphy and Gerry McGarr have received gold medals for winning their age categories in the national championships. They won the titles last season and the guest of honour at...
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Troubled times at the top of Gloucester City Council are over, says leader
TROUBLED times at the top of a council are over, its leader said, after a critical report on its leadership. Gloucester City Council was rocked by allegations of nepotism amongst officers which saw...
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Gloucestershire doing its bit for Sport Relief
WHETHER it was no-make selfies or sponsored runs people across Gloucestershire threw themselves into raising money for the annual BBC Sport Relief campaign. Pupils and staff from Hillview Primary...
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Gloucester Rugby: Trevor Woodman aiming to make a difference at Kingsholm
TREVOR Woodman is determined to make a difference to Gloucester's faltering season after accepting the "special opportunity" to return to Kingsholm. The England World Cup winner, who spent 12 years as...
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Gloucester drugs lord must sell Range Rover, speedboat and Suzuki motorbike...
A DRUGS kingpin who made more than £200,000 from his illegal dealings will have to sell his speedboat, Range Rover and top-of-the-range motorbike to pay back ill-gotten gains. Mark Dainty, who used his...
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Historic display draws Duke to pay a visit
DUKE of Gloucester, meet the Duke of Gloucester. His Royal Highness, Prince Richard, arrived in the city to view an historic display of his most famous predecessor yesterday. Prince Richard visited the...
View ArticleWalking the Caminos on a 1,000 Kilometre Pilgrimage
Paul Murray will be walking the final stage of the Via de la Plata pilgrim route from Salamanca to Santiago de Compostela in Spain to raise funds for Maggie's Cheltenham, the charity which provides...
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Sam Waley-Cohen targeting Grand National victory on Long Run
Sam Waley-Cohen is hoping Long Run will show his class in the Crabbie's Grand National at Aintree on Saturday week. The 2011 Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, owned by Waley-Cohen's father Robert, the...
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Jason Maguire returns home to continue recovery
Jason Maguire has returned to his home in Birdlip to continue his recovery from the serious injuries he sustained in a racing fall. The Grand National-winning rider was hurt after being unseated in a...
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Gloucester Rugby: It's great be home, says try-scorer Jonny May
JONNY May was thrilled to return "home" with a try but admits Gloucester let themselves down in an embarrassing final quarter. The Cherry and Whites had the bonus-point wrapped up and appeared out of...
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We need to toughen up says Cheltenham Town boss Mark Yates
Mark Yates admitted his Cheltenham Town team have paid the price for being too soft this season as they threw away a two-goal lead to crash 4-3 at AFC Wimbledon on Saturday. Goals from Troy Brown and...
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Jamie McDonald given hero's welcome at Kingsholm
MARATHON man Jamie McDonald was guest of honour at Kingsholm on Saturday as Gloucester Rugby returned to action. He was given a hero's welcome on the pitch at half-time, a few weeks after completing...
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We won but discipline let us down again says Gloucester Rugby boss Nigel Davies
Nigel Davies admitted Gloucester's bonus-point victory over Newcastle Falcons was a bittersweet one as the visitors swooped for four second-half tries. The Cherry and Whites returned to action for the...
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