Dear Coach, Why can't I control the distance I hit my wedges? Answer: The key to becoming a great pitcher of the ball is to control both swing speed AND the launch conditions of each shot. When the loft that we present at impact changes each
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police is investigating a series of attacks on payment machines in public toilets in Bourton-on-the-Water and Moreton-in-Marsh. The first attack took place between 6pm on Tuesday, July 9 and 7.15am on Wednesday, July 10 on three
THE stretch of road outside Andoversford Primary School could be given a 20mph speed limit following concerns raised by worried parents. Gloucestershire County Council is looking to improve the A436 that runs close to the school in order to make
A TOM TOM sat nav valued at £150 was stolen from a transit van parked in Station Road, Minety overnight between Monday and Tuesday last week. It is not known how the thief got into the vehicle.
STATION Road, Bourton-on-the-Water will be closed for five days from Monday to August 19 while the road is resurfaced.
POLICE officers are hoping to get cyclists back on their bikes by reuniting owners with lost and stolen bicycles. It is an opportunity for anyone who has had their bike stolen recently to come and view the ones that have been recovered at the Police
A CIRENCESTER man who was struck down in his prime with cancer is gearing up for an epic bike ride to help the charity that helped him. David Webley, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma at just 29, will be taking part in the Ride London 100
VARIOUS changes are to be made to a Grade II listed building on Park Street, Stow-on-the-Wold including a first-floor balcony with a spiral staircase and a new chimney after Cotswold District Council permitted a planning application by owner Lindsey
GLOUCESTERSHIRE Police are urging riders and the parents of young riders to be aware of the responsibilities of owning and riding scrambler bikes, quad bikes and other off-road motorbikes. Inspector for Roads Policing, Jason Keates, said: “When
CIRENCESTER Hockey Club's Daniel Jackson has been representing the England U16 Boys' Hockey team in recent matches. Jackson was selected back in December and has been attending assessment and training camps throughout the season at the National
UNSCRIPTED drama, the joy of competition, exultation and humility in victory, added to graciousness in defeat. This is true sport and it is exactly what we saw at Wimbledon on Sunday afternoon. Andy Murray is a true champion, but a word also for
I TOOK a phone call last Friday from one of the members of the syndicate lake. "Don't bother fishing for carp for the next few days," he said, "they are spawning." In truth, he phrased it a little more colourfully than that, but the inference was
Dear Coach, I FIND it very difficult to mentally stay calm during matchplay and am constantly beating myself up over the little things.Roger Federer and others always look so in control. Is there anything that I can do to help this? ANSWER . .
SHANE MOORE, 26, has agreed to remain with the Swindon Wildcats for his third consecutive season. The Swindon-born defenceman told the Swindon Advertiser that he can see himself playing for the club for the remainder of his career. "While I'm
OFFICERS with Gloucestershire Police are keen to hear from anyone with information relating to a house burglary in Stroud. A silver Mac Book Pro was stolen during the incident that happened in Bisley Road on Monday, July 8 between 7.30am and 6.45pm
A CHARITY darts night in aid of Macmillan Nurses, featuring World No 9 Dave 'Chizzy' Chisnall takes place at the Palmer Hall in Fairford on July 12 from 6pm. Standard tickets cost £15 while VIP tickets cost £30 to include a meal and should be booked
STAFF at a Bourton-on-the-Water charity shop have nothing to sniff about after one of their donated goods sold at auction for £2,000. A member of staff from the town's Sue Ryder charity shop found a small snuffbox among donations dropped off at
VICTIMS of bicycle thefts in Gloucestershire are invited to attend an event that aims to reunite lost and stolen bikes with their owners. The event, which has been set up by Gloucestershire Police, will act as an opportunity for anyone who has
A LEADING mobile games company has officially received The Queen's Award for Enterprise after excelling in business and innovation. The presentation to Ciren-based NeonPlay marked a trio of successes for the company which was also celebrating both
CIRENCESTER TOWN are hoping that Swindon Town boss Kevin Macdonald will unleash the side he intends to play on the opening day of the League One season when the Wiltshire outfit come to the Corinium Stadium for the rearranged pre-season friendly on
THREE TOP local riders – Tom McEwen, Pippa Hutton and Anne Dunham – have all received international call-ups in the last week. Former VWH Pony Club rider McEwen, who lives in Swindon, has been selected in the British senior team for the 2013 FEI
