Racing editor Jonathan Herbert's top tips for the fourth day of the...
Cheltenham: 1.30 Rolling Star (NEXT BEST); 2.05 Tennis Cap; 2.40 AT FISHERS CROSS (BEST BET); 3.20 (Gold Cup) 1 Silviniaco Conti 2 Bobs Worth 3 The Giant Bolster; 4pm Salsify; 4.40 Ma Filleule; 5.15...
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Frustration for Joe Newbould at Thundersport GB series at Brands Hatch
Moreton-in-Marsh rider Joe Newbould's debut in the 600 Sportsman Elite class of the Thundersport GB series ended in frustration after a strong showing in the opening meeting of the season at Brands...
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Rowing video: Women's coxed four racing at the Gloucester Spring Head
Women's coxed four racing at the Gloucester Spring Head:
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Tuffley coach crash witnesses sought
Police need to hear from witnesses to a collision between a car and coach in Tuffley yesterday (Thursday March 14).People who saw the crash in Tuffley Avenue at about 2.25pm but haven't yet spoken to...
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Cheltenham Town video: Sido Jombati ahead of Rotherham at home
Cheltenham Town full-back Sido Jombati ahead of Rotherham at home:
View ArticleGotherington village store to remain open during post office refurbishment
GOTHERINGTON post office will be closed for refurbishment from Tuesday next week, although the store will remain open.The village's only post office will close at 5pm on March 19, and will reopen on...
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The Citizen and Gloucestershire Echo team do the Harlem Shake for Comic Relief
As Red Nose fever sweeps the nation staff at the Gloucestershire Echo and Citizen newsapapers have been doing their bit for Comic Relief. The team put on a performance of the Youtube viral sensation...
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Cheltenham Festival: Bryan Cooper says Our Conor could be rival to Hurricane Fly
A buoyant Bryan Cooper believes the unbeaten Our Conor could be a serious rival to Stan James Champion Hurdle winner Hurricane Fly, writes Jonathan Herbert. The 20-year-old waved his whip with delight...
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Teenage girl touched by man on bus in Gloucester
A 13-year-old girl was touched inappropriately by a man on the Stagecoach number 10 Tuffley to Cheltenham bus earlier this week.Officers investigating the offence are urging anyone who was on the bus...
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Cheltenham Festival Day Four: Gold Cup Day Live Results
Favourite Bobs Worth won the BetFred Cheltenham Gold Cup by seven lengths. Bobs Worth, trained by Nicky Henderson, was ridden by Barry Geraghty who expressed his concern over the conditions of injured...
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Cheltenham Festival: AP McCoy's thoughts with JT McNamara after victory on At...
AP McCoy's first thoughts were for close friend JT McNamara, seriously injured in a fall on Thursday, after he rode his first winner at this year's Festival. The 17-time champion jockey broke his duck...
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Man assaulted by trio in Lydney
Three men set upon a 41-year-old man in Lydney earlier this week, leaving him with face and rib injuries.Police are appealing for information after the assualt, in High Street at about 9.30pm on...
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Cheltenham Festival: Live results from Gold Cup Day
With one to go Our Conor streaked ahead to a convincing victory in the 13.30 JCB Triumph Hurdle with winning jockey Bryan Cooper on board. Far West was second, while Sametegal finished third. Diakali,...
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Cheltenham Festival: Gold Cup winner Bobs Worth 'brave as a lion'
Jockey Barry Geraghty proclaimed Bobs Worth as "brave as a lion" after he won an epic Betfred Cheltenham Gold Cup to give trainer Nicky Henderson his 50th Festival winner, writes Jonathan Herbert. Now...
View ArticleVolunteers wanted for Cleeve Common Conservators
PEOPLE looking to help conserve one of the Cotswold's landmark commons are being invited to volunteer with a group.The Cleeve Common Board of Conservators is looking for volunteers in various roles to...
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Cheltenham Festival: Paul Nicholls dedicates Salubrious victory to Dominic Baker
Champion trainer Paul Nicholls dedicated his victory with Salubrious in the Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle to the late son of head groom Clifford Baker. Ridden by Harry Derham, after...
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Cheltenham Festival Gold Cup Day: Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrived at a rainy Cheltenham Racecourse today to enjoy some Gold Cup action at jump racing's biggest event of the year. Kate wore a dusky pink wool coat by Joseph...
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A new social networking site launches for the LGBT community in Gloucestershire
A new social networking website has launched in Gloucestershire for the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community. Lifestyle Mix has been created to offer a safe and fun online community in the...
View ArticleMartin Kirby Column; When Push Comes To Shove and On Guard
CHARGING TO THE RESCUE With much fanfare and good PR for Dale Vince and his company, Ecotricity, Forest Green Rovers football club took delivery of a fleet of Nissan Leaf electric cars last week.Now...
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Martin Kirby Column; When Push Comes To Shove and On Guard
CHARGING TO THE RESCUE With much fanfare and good PR for Dale Vince and his company, Ecotricity, Forest Green Rovers football club took delivery of a fleet of Nissan Leaf electric cars last week.Now...
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