Matson let it slip for the second week in a row
Matson 32 Camborne 35For the second week in a row Matson let slip a 17-point lead in Western Counties North.The previous week they had raced into a 17-0 lead at Wells before losing 43-22.Against...
View ArticlePupils from Millbrook Academy take to the stage for the finale of the FameLab...
PUPILS in Brockworth brought science to life as they took part in a countywide competition which saw them explore a range of topics, including alcoholism and malaria.Millbrook Academy held the finale...
View ArticleCinderford make high-flying Rosslyn Park dig deep for win
Rosslyn Park 24 Cinderford 7This National One match went the way of the formbook, with third-placed Rosslyn Park overcoming a spirited performance from third-from-bottom Cinderford to gain a bonus...
View ArticleTributes paid to former Crypt School teacher Charles Lepper
FORMER pupils from the Crypt School have paid tribute to inspirational teacher Charles Lepper, who has passed away.Charles, 92, who died on January 27, was the head of English and drama where he...
View ArticleGolden girl Lizzy Yarnold wins at the double
Lizzy Yarnold has completed a remarkable weekend by winning her second gold medal.The former University of Gloucestershire student took pole position in the skeleton at the European Championship in...
View ArticleVIDEO: Simon Harkin takes part in swim race and badminton challenge to raise...
LOSING his brother to suicide a devastating blow for Simon Harkin but now he is hoping to raise awareness about the taboo subject. Phil Harkin, from Barnwood, died 12 years ago when he took his own...
View ArticleFormer Wycliffe College student now 'leading militia in key Ukrainian...
A former Stonehouse schoolboy is leading militia defending a key defensive point in Ukraine from Russian separatist forces, it has been reported.Adam Osmayev, who attended Wycliffe College, is heading...
View ArticleDrybrook are undone by Thornbury
Drybrook 12 Thornbury 19Drybrook slipped to a disappointing South West One defeat despite monopolising possession and territory for long periods.They found it difficult to break through the visitors'...
View Article"He treats every ride like it's the Gold Cup." Kim Bailey reacts to Tony...
Kim Bailey, who struck up a fruitful partnership with Tony McCoy last summer, said few people know how hard he works behind the scenes to make the most out of every single ride.The nineteen times...
View ArticleFirefighters tackle Coleford chimney blaze
Firefighters were called to tackle a chimney blaze in Coleford yesterday afternoon.The incident happened shortly before 1.30pm, when fire crew from Coleford Station attended the scene, where they...
View ArticleCouples in the south west are most likely to try role play, according to survey
Couples in the south west are most likely to try role play in bed, according to a survey conducted by Durex.Fifty Shades of Grey is guaranteed to pack cinemas when it launches in the UK next...
View ArticleHartpury make it nine wins in a row but Tynedale push them all the way
Tynedale 16Â Hartpury 23Hartpury eventually secured win number nine in succession, but were made to fight all the way by a team digging deep for National One survival. Not until replacement winger Alex...
View ArticleMeet Shaun the Sheep at Gloucester Quays
Meet Shaun the Sheep this February half term at Gloucester Quays.Children can meet the fun loving woolly hero on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday and there will be free, fun craft activities across the...
View ArticleForest Green Rovers investigating after Grimsby Town fan was ejected from...
Stewards at Forest Green ejected a Grimsby Town fan from the ground before kick off - apparently for playing with an inflatable football. Several people - including at least six stewards were seen to...
View ArticleGrow your own 'prima donna' hops to take part in new project creating...
Beer lovers in Gloucestershire are being encouraged to grow hops to be used in ales.Tom Wood has launched the Gloucestershire Grow Beer project, which aims to get people together from across the county...
View ArticleI can't imagine a racecourse without AP McCoy, says Echo racing writer...
Say the words Tony McCoy and I actually can't think of a racecourse without him.This is a man who has been the golden boy, the hero of my favourite sport for 20 seasons.I was seven when the young,...
View ArticleHigh value tools taken in Gloucester building site burglary, police say
High value power tools have been stolen from a building site in Gloucester, police say.Officers are appealing for information after the site on Churchdown Lane, Hucclecote, was broken into just after...
View ArticleHope Brook Primary School reach final of the Gloucestershire School...
Hope Brook Primary School's 16 talented young sports girls and boys ran, hopped, skipped and jumped into the county final of the Gloucestershire School Games Sports Hall Athletics Competition at Newent...
View ArticleGloucester Rugby coach John Muggleton enjoys spell taking the reins
JOHN Muggleton is delighted with the way Gloucester's players have responded to him over the last two weeks.The defence coach has led the team along with backs coach Nick Walshe for the LV=Cup...
View ArticleCinderford Town facing delay over three signings
RED tape means three players could face an extended wait to make their Cinderford Town debuts.It was announced last week that Bobbie Dale and James Bowen were joining the club on a month's loan from...
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