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Gloucester Rugby: Rob Cook's confidence grows ahead of Harlequins test
IN another world Rob Cook would have ended up a Leicester Tiger.The 28-year-old went to the same school as Tigers duo Tom Croft and Matt Smith, representing Leicestershire Under-18s.The Lincoln-born...
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Thin Lizzy legend Marco Mendoza pops into Morrisons, Tewkesbury
ROCK fans couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted one of their heroes in a Tewkesbury supermarket.Marco Mendoza, bass guitarist in legendary outfit Thin Lizzy, was spotted in Morrisons on...
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In-form Gloucester Rugby prop Murphy wins chance against Harlequins
FAST-IMPROVING Dan Murphy will win his first Premiership start of the season against Harlequins tomorrow. The Cherry and Whites loosehead prop has been given the nod ahead of accomplished Nick Wood for...
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Drifter Stephen Farrow guilty of murdering vicar John Suddards and Betty Yates
Stephen Farrow, 48, was today convicted of the brutal murders of Rev John Suddards in Thornbury and Betty Yates in Worcestershire. The homeless vagrant - a diagnosed psychopath - denied the murders of...
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Cheltenham Town v Yate in the FA Cup: Iddles hoping for an upset in clash of...
DANNY Iddles is a genuine Yate Town legend, who also spent two seasons with Cheltenham Town.The Wotton-under-Edge based striker was part of the Yate squad that won promotion from the Hellenic League to...
View ArticleSt Peter's High School fury at marking claims
FURIOUS teachers at St Peter's High School have fought back against claims they are among staff to have marked-up GCSE English coursework, contributing to this year's exams fiasco. Exam regulator...
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17,000 calories a day woman loses 60% of her bodyweight
A woman who ballooned to 26 stone eating 17,000 calories a day has lost 60 per cent of her body weight after she cut out sweet treats. Philippa Popham piled on weight after her mother died in 1996 and...
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Cheltenham Town v Yate Town in the FA Cup: Chat and updates
Cheltenham Town v Yate Town Join Jon Palmer from 1.45pm on Saturday for chat, debate, team news, updates and reaction from the FA Cup first round tie at the Abbey Business Stadium: Cheltenham Town v...
View ArticleSpeech House bonfire cancelled
Organisers of the Forest of Dean's biggest fireworks display have cancelled it because of worsening conditions under foot.The bonfire has been built in Speech House field but won't be lit tomorrow...
View ArticleCyclist fighting for life after Cheltenham crash
A cyclist has been rushed to hospital in a life-threatening condition after a crash in Montpellier.Gloucestershire Police cordoned off part of Montpellier Walk after the cyclist, believed to be in his...
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Martin Kirby Column; Back To The Future, Seeds of Doubt and EU Don't Fool Me
A REAL CHANCE FOR CHANGEEarlier this week, I attended a meeting organised by Gloucester City Council and the developer, Stanhope, to discuss the best way forward for the city centre, now that Stanhope...
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Cyclist still critical after being run over by a truck in Montpellier Walk,...
A CYCLIST remains in a critical condition after being run over by a truck yesterday afternoon.The 56-year-old cyclist collided with a tipper truck at the roundabout junction of Lansdown Road and...
View ArticleHeavy rain expected before dry spell in Gloucestershire
Heavy rain is expected in the county tomorrow, before making way for a dry spell.The Met Office has also predicted a dry day today, with low level cloud dominating the skyline throughout the afternoon...
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Gloucester Rugby: Tough decision to put club first: Akapusi Qera
AKAPUSI Qera has admitted putting his Fiji career on hold was his hardest decision in rugby – but vital to help him continue to flourish at Gloucester.The 28-year-old bulldozing flanker rejected the...
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Holm Truths: Gloucester Rugby's Nigel Davies
Fine tuning is second nature to Nigel Davies, from the car industry to the pitches and boardrooms of rugby clubs.Gloucester's rugby director explains how business acumen is just as vital in coaching as...
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Incinerator protesters take to Haresfield Beacon with their children
Protesters against an incinerator in Gloucester have been out in force this morning. A £500 million incinerator at Javelin Park, in Haresfield, was given the thumbs up in September. Despite a last...
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Bishop of Gloucester calls for security review at vicarages following murder...
SECURITY at vicarages in Gloucestershire could be reviewed following the murder of Rev John Suddards at his home in Thornbury.The Bishop of Gloucester, The Right Reverend Michael Perham, has called for...
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Last-ditch Twelvetrees try salvages Gloucester a bonus point from hit-and-run...
HARLEQUINS 28 GLOUCESTER 25 THREE 'hit-and-run' Harlequins tries ended Gloucester's eight-game unbeaten streak – but a last-minute field-length scored ensured there was no car crash at The Stoop....
View ArticleCinderford RFC: Foresters maintain home comforts
CINDERFORD 36 WHARFEDALE 23 CINDERFORD maintained their unbeaten National One home record with a bonus-point win over Wharfedale at Dockham Road. After denying Esher a home four-try bonus for the first...
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Police appeal after hit-and-run in Stow-on-the-Wold
POLICE are hunting a motorist who failed to stop after crashing into a pedestrian late last night. The 21-year-old victim was knocked down on the B4068 heading out of Stow-on-the Wold, close to the...
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