Sport

Basia Legierska (3138) and Rebecca Townsend (waving) at Cheltenham Half Marathon

Bourton Roadrunners excel in Cheltenham Half Marathon

Phoebe Paterson Pine finishes in fourth place at the Paralympic Games

Phoebe Paterson Pine finishes in fourth place at the Paralympic Games

Cirencester archer narrowly misses out on bronze medal at Paralympics

A teenage karter will represent Great Britain in Spain after placing highly at an esteemed karting event

A teenage karter will represent Great Britain in Spain after placing highly at an esteemed karting event

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Teenage karter to represent Britain after following in footsteps of Lewis Hamilton

A teenage showjumper from Malmesbury has taken first place in a competition held at the home of British showjumping

A teenage showjumper from Malmesbury has taken first place in a competition held at the home of British showjumping

Malmesbury teenager wins competition at British showjumping homeplace

Harrison Crossland slaloms to a personal best at the 2024 Europe & Africa Youth Waterski Championships

Harrison Crossland slaloms to a personal best at the 2024 Europe & Africa Youth Waterski Championships

Village waterskiing teen gets new PB at championships

26-YEAR-OLD Callum Smith from Malmesbury will represent Great Britain at the Europe & Africa Wakeboard Boat Championships this week

26-YEAR-OLD Callum Smith from Malmesbury will represent Great Britain at the Europe & Africa Wakeboard Boat Championships this week

Malmesbury man to represent Team GB this week

South Cerney Youth Cadet Sailing Competition Team.

South Cerney Youth Cadet Sailing Competition Team.

Success for youth sailors at national and world championships

Eight-year-old Ollie Pugh from Fairford is making a name for himself in the world of golf as an upcoming golf champion

Eight-year-old Ollie Pugh from Fairford is making a name for himself in the world of golf as an upcoming golf champion

Meet the eight-year-old star golfer from Fairford

Siblings Lilli and Louis Harvey showcase impressive talents in both bodybuilding and motorsport.

Siblings Lilli and Louis Harvey showcase impressive talents in both bodybuilding and motorsport.

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Family success for body building teen and racing driver

Jasper Poulton-Stowe, who lives in Ashton Keynes, will compete in the European Championships for barefoot water-skiing

Jasper Poulton-Stowe, who lives in Ashton Keynes, will compete in the European Championships for barefoot water-skiing

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Cirencester pupil due to represent Great Britain at European Championships

Lee Hutton secured four medals at the British Transplant Games in Nottingham

Lee Hutton secured four medals at the British Transplant Games in Nottingham

Bourton Roadrunner bags four medals at British Transplant Games

Zak O’Sullivan battled illness and the elements to take a second Formula 2 win of the season at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

Zak O’Sullivan battled illness and the elements to take a second Formula 2 win of the season at the legendary Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium.

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Racing star from area battles illness in stunning victory

In pictures as Cirencester Town lose 1-0 against Malmesbury Victoria. Images: Graham Hill

In pictures as Cirencester Town lose 1-0 against Malmesbury Victoria. Images: Graham Hill

Cirencester battle Malmesbury in close encounter

Swindon are looking to add to their striking options

Swindon are looking to add to their striking options

Swindon Town FC

Swindon searching for a striker before the end of the window

Harrison Crossland, aged 17, from Fairford competing in the 2024 World Under 17 Waterski Championships in Canada

Harrison Crossland, aged 17, from Fairford competing in the 2024 World Under 17 Waterski Championships in Canada

Fairford teenager competes at World Championships

Louis Harvey, Lilli Harvey, Charlene Harvey and Chris Harvey

Louis Harvey, Lilli Harvey, Charlene Harvey and Chris Harvey

Malmesbury teen follows body building mum’s footsteps after overcoming bullying

A behind the scene look at the newly refurbished leisure centre

A behind the scene look at the newly refurbished leisure centre

First look inside refurbished leisure centre reopened to public

Alex Cohoon during a Team GB kitting out session ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre.

Alex Cohoon during a Team GB kitting out session ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics at the Birmingham National Exhibition Centre.

Fairford swimmer praised in Olympics debut

Cirencester Archer Phoebe Paterson Pine has officially been selected for the Paralympics in Paris

Cirencester Archer Phoebe Paterson Pine has officially been selected for the Paralympics in Paris

Cirencester archer selected for Paralympic Games

Gloucestershire's Marchant de Lange celebrates taking the wicket of Hampshire's Joe Weatherley during the Vitality Blast T20 match

Gloucestershire's Marchant de Lange celebrates taking the wicket of Hampshire's Joe Weatherley during the Vitality Blast T20 match

Gloucestershire reach quarter-finals of Vitality Blast

Cirencester Town will face local rivals Fairford Town in an FA Cup tie next weekend

Cirencester Town will face local rivals Fairford Town in an FA Cup tie next weekend

Cirencester Town to play local rivals in FA Cup tie

Bourton Roadrunners Claire Carroll and Coralie Pearson ran the Wild One Trail Marathon in Worcester

Bourton Roadrunners Claire Carroll and Coralie Pearson ran the Wild One Trail Marathon in Worcester

Bourton Roadrunners raise £3,000 in 110-mile charity cycle

Inspirational recipient of the Diana Legacy Award Olivia Hancock invited to Malmesbury Primary School to spend a day with children and promote girls football

Inspirational recipient of the Diana Legacy Award Olivia Hancock invited to Malmesbury Primary School to spend a day with children and promote girls football

Inspirational football champ visits primary school in area

Fairford's Harrison Crossland is heading to Canada after being selected to compete at the 2024 World Under 17 Waterski Championships

Fairford's Harrison Crossland is heading to Canada after being selected to compete at the 2024 World Under 17 Waterski Championships

Fairford teen to compete at World Championships

Cirencester Leisure Centre

Cirencester Leisure Centre

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Update on closures at Cirencester Leisure Centre

Painswick Cricket Club. Image by Izabela Motyl

Painswick Cricket Club. Image by Izabela Motyl

Weekly round-up of cricket results in area

Football coaches Chris and Gaz who made Malmesbury Youth Football Club a 'safe and happy place' have called it a day after a decade

Football coaches Chris and Gaz who made Malmesbury Youth Football Club a 'safe and happy place' have called it a day after a decade

Celebration of two football coaches who made club a 'safe and happy place'

Cirencester's Ella Gibson became the first British archer to compete in three World Cup finals

Cirencester's Ella Gibson became the first British archer to compete in three World Cup finals

Cirencester archer makes history at World Cup finals

Malmesbury racing driver Louis Harvey finishes in second place in five-hour EnduroKA race at Donington Park. Image: Rikki Palmer

Malmesbury racing driver Louis Harvey finishes in second place in five-hour EnduroKA race at Donington Park. Image: Rikki Palmer

Malmesbury driver just misses out on top spot

Sharon Coventry (middle), who recently completed her couch-to-5k, ran the Cheltenham Race for Life 5km with fellow Bourton Roadrunner Shirley Creed (right) and work colleague David (left)

Sharon Coventry (middle), who recently completed her couch-to-5k, ran the Cheltenham Race for Life 5km with fellow Bourton Roadrunner Shirley Creed (right) and work colleague David (left)

Bourton Roadrunner breaks half-marathon personal best by three minutes

Former Farmor's pupil Alex Cohoon has been selected for a second Olympic event

Former Farmor's pupil Alex Cohoon has been selected for a second Olympic event

Delight as Fairford swimmer gets second event at Olympics

Zak O'Sullivan from Withington is ready to take on the legendary Silverstone circuit this weekend

Zak O'Sullivan from Withington is ready to take on the legendary Silverstone circuit this weekend

Racing driver from area gearing up for race at iconic British circuit

Darren Long represented Great Britain at the European Standard Distance Duathlon Championships

Darren Long represented Great Britain at the European Standard Distance Duathlon Championships

Bourton running club member competes at European championship

Sherston C of E Primary School outshone over 120 teams from across north Wiltshire to clinch year six North Wilts County Cricket Finals

Sherston C of E Primary School outshone over 120 teams from across north Wiltshire to clinch year six North Wilts County Cricket Finals

Cricket team in area beats 120 teams to tournament win

Cirencester archer Ella Gibson has qualified for the World Games after her performance at the European Archery Championships in Essen, Germany last month

Cirencester archer Ella Gibson has qualified for the World Games after her performance at the European Archery Championships in Essen, Germany last month

Cirencester archery star qualifies for World Games

Jacob Moore completed the first century of his career while playing alongside father Ollie who was also celebrating his 50th birthday on a memorable day for Painswick 2nds

Jacob Moore completed the first century of his career while playing alongside father Ollie who was also celebrating his 50th birthday on a memorable day for Painswick 2nds

Memorable day for father and son duo in weekly cricket round-up

31 Bourton Roadrunners got their running shoes on for the Cirencester Summer Sizzler

31 Bourton Roadrunners got their running shoes on for the Cirencester Summer Sizzler

Bourton Roadrunners sweep four prizes at Cirencester 10km

Girls at Malmesbury Youth Football Club were praised for ''working hard' and 'doing their absolute best' at a recent presentation evening

Girls at Malmesbury Youth Football Club were praised for ''working hard' and 'doing their absolute best' at a recent presentation evening

Girls praised for 'working hard' and helping football club in area to grow

Zak O’Sullivan took a famous maiden Formula 2 win on the streets of Monaco after a dramatic conclusion to a weekend full of twists and turns.

Zak O’Sullivan took a famous maiden Formula 2 win on the streets of Monaco after a dramatic conclusion to a weekend full of twists and turns.

Images of Zak O'Sullivan's maiden win at famous circuit

Malmesbury's Callum Smith has been selected to be in the GB wakeboard team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals

Malmesbury's Callum Smith has been selected to be in the GB wakeboard team after reaching the podium in last year's UK nationals

Meet the Malmesbury sensation who will represent Team GB

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton's James Bryant takes his first five-for after 30 years of trying

Poulton bowler's wonderful achievement after 30 years of trying

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Cirencester Leisure Centre will be partially closed due to the General Election

Local government

Why Cirencester Leisure Centre will be temporarily closed

The Bourton Roadrunners cohort pictured at the Fairford 10km

The Bourton Roadrunners cohort pictured at the Fairford 10km

Bourton Roadrunners blaze through annual Fairford 10 kilometre race

A contingent of Bourton Roadrunners headed to the Witney parkrun to celebrate five runners completing the Couch to 5K initiative

A contingent of Bourton Roadrunners headed to the Witney parkrun to celebrate five runners completing the Couch to 5K initiative

Bourton Roadrunners take on 52 kilometre, 1,200 metre climb trail run

Swindon announce Kennedy as new boss

Swindon announce Kennedy as new boss

Swindon Town FC

Swindon Town appoint former Lincoln boss as head coach

Moreton Rangers Reserves and U17 celebrate seasonal success

Moreton Rangers Reserves and U17 celebrate seasonal success

Moreton Rangers Reserves celebrate incredible season

A contingent of Bourton Roadrunners headed to the Witney parkrun to celebrate five runners completing the Couch to 5K initiative

A contingent of Bourton Roadrunners headed to the Witney parkrun to celebrate five runners completing the Couch to 5K initiative

Bourton Roadrunners take on 52 kilometre, 1,200 metre climb trail run

Cirencester's Phoebe Paterson Pine among those who returned from the Para European Championships in Rome with two bronze medals

Cirencester's Phoebe Paterson Pine among those who returned from the Para European Championships in Rome with two bronze medals

Cirencester archery star returns from European Champions with medals

Cirencester Leisure Centre is undergoing a revamp - a new water play feature is coming as part of works

Cirencester Leisure Centre is undergoing a revamp - a new water play feature is coming as part of works

Local government

New additions coming to Cirencester Leisure Centre

Malmesbury driver Louis Harvey on the podium. Image by Rikki Palmer

Malmesbury driver Louis Harvey on the podium. Image by Rikki Palmer

Malmesbury driver returns to podium after race

Action shot from a Cirencester Town match last season. Image: Graham Hill

Action shot from a Cirencester Town match last season. Image: Graham Hill

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Cirencester Town release statement to let supporters know of 'big decision'

Malmesbury Victoria Women FC took on nearby new team Blundson Ladies FC for their first non-competitive match at Sutton Park on Sunday, May 12

Malmesbury Victoria Women FC took on nearby new team Blundson Ladies FC for their first non-competitive match at Sutton Park on Sunday, May 12

Pride as two new football teams in area play first match

Cirencester's Ella Gibson wins a gold medal at the European Championships

Cirencester's Ella Gibson wins a gold medal at the European Championships

Cirencester archery star wins gold medal at European Championships

In pictures as Cirencester College's men and women's teams celebrate winning their league titles

In pictures as Cirencester College's men and women's teams celebrate winning their league titles

In pictures as Cirencester teams achieve amazing success