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Gloucester’s Louis Rees-Zammit has been recalled to the Wales squad ahead of their Friday night encounter with France. It’s been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for the 21 year-old who was left disheartened after his omission from the Wales squad to face England in the previous round of the Six Nations. However, his performances have […]
Gloucester City will be setting off for a long trip up to Durham today, as they prepare to face Spennymoor Town. City boss, Lee Mansell hopes his players can order a repeat of the last meeting between the two sides, in which Ollie Hulbert and Matt McClure were on target. The Tigers come off the […]
Gloucester City Queens will be looking to bounce back against Leicester Riders this weekend after their defeat to Caledonia Pride in Scotland. The defeat means the Queens are now sat in ninth position in the table as they approach the half way stage of the Championship season. The Queens will come with a boost though, […]
Morrisons has confirmed that sick pay will be cut for all unvaccinated workers that have to isolate due to Covid- 19. Unvaccinated workers who test negative, but still have to isolate, will receive statutory sick pay of £96.35 per week. Which is the minimum amount that an employer must provide as sick pay. If any […]
Two Gloucester Rugby stars have been named as part of England’s squad for this year’s Six Nations championships. Not one but two of Gloucester Rugby’s players have been chosen to be part of England’s Six Nations team this year. The Head Coach of England’s national rugby team, Eddie Jones, announced his team this morning with […]
How a couple in Stroud started a charity initiative to reach out to football fans far and wide. Founded by football coach and activist Paul Watson and his wife Lizzie, #Kitmas is a charity set out to brighten the Christmas of disadvantaged children across the country. Last year they gifted more than 1,000 shirts […]
By Megan Griffiths Christmas is the season of giving. Whether it is donating your money or giving your time, there’s many ways that you can get involved with charities during the festive season. With this in mind, here are seven Gloucestershire-based charities that you can support this Christmas. James Hopkins Trust’s Mega Raffle Founded in […]
Gloucester City will look to get back-to-back wins for the first time under Lee Mansell this weekend as they host Spennymoor Town in the league. Gloucester cruised past Kettering Town over the weekend to set up an away trip to ‘Hollywood’ Wrexham in the FA Trophy while Spennymoor had to go the full distance with […]
Gloucester Head Coach George Skivington is continuing to look at the positives of his side’s excellent run of form despite winning games the hard way. The cherry and whites won for the fourth time in their last five Premiership matches after overcoming Wasps 35-33 on Friday night, but Skivington has placed emphasis on his sides […]
By Megan Griffiths Gloucestershire Police have launched their annual anti-drink and drug driving campaign, warning drivers to not get behind the wheel after drinking too much this Christmas. Gloucestershire Constabulary’s new campaign, launched this week, aims to educate drivers of the dangers and consequences they could face for driving whilst under the influence of alcohol […]