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Expert Offers Dyslexia Help

FREE dyslexia assessments are being offered in Gloucestershire as part of Dyslexia Awareness Week. Jill Ruddle, who now lives in the county after running a dyslexia centre for eight years in Sheffield, is behind the scheme, which will be offered in the first week of November.

Injury Mars Foresters' Win

CINDERFORD RFC U-16s 20 ST. MARY'S OLD BOYS RFC U-16s 15 PLAYING at Dockham Road on Sunday, Cinderford RFC Under-16s powered their way to a commanding 20-3 lead against two-time County Cup winners, St. Mary's Old Boys of North Bristol. Cinderford piled on the early pressure and in the seventh minute, having missed an earlier penalty kick, scored their first try.

Murdoch's No Fool As Lydney Are Beaten by Richians

LYDNEY U-15S 12 OLD RICHIANS U-15S 34 FOR their first game of the season Old Richians travelled to Lydney. After a slow start, Richians opened the scoring with a superb try from prop Jack Murdoch.

Street Attack Man Faces Jail ; Victim Was Left with a Broken Skull

THUG Timothy Jeffries is facing a possible prison sentence after he fractured a man's skull in a late-night attack in Cheltenham High Street. Jeffries, 22, admitted punching Joseph Perry to the ground, causing him grievous bodily harm, when he appeared at Cheltenham Magistrates' Court on Monday.

Garden Centre Is Blooming

THE owners of the new garden centre at the former Hurrans site think that Churchdown is right at the heart of its success. The Cheltenham Road East centre officially re-opened at the end of last month with new owners and a new name after being closed for eight months.

Police Crack Down On Driving Offences

POLICE officers in unmarked cars have been running an operation to catch motorists who are speeding or driving unroadworthy vehicles. Operation Vortex aimed to improve the behaviour of motorists, as well as reduce collisions and possible injuries on the road.

I'll Show Doubters On Shop

FORMER postman Glenn Barrett says he is determined to achieve his ambition of launching a secondhand furniture store in Cheltenham. Earlier this week, Mr Barrett announced plans to breathe new life into former florist Robert Young's in Bath Road by using it as a base for his discount furniture business, Toucan House Clearance.

Abbey Service Will Honour War Heroes ; Memorial to Be National

A NATIONAL event is set to commemorate the lives of those who died on the bloody battlefields of the First World War. The soldiers who gave their lives for Britain will be remembered at a special service at Westminster Abbey on November 11 in the presence of the Queen.

Paperboy Left Out of Pocket ; Oliver, 14, Owed Pounds 50 by Owners

A PAPERBOY from Up Hatherley has hit out at the business that owes him wages. Oliver Bray, 14, claims that he is owed cash by the owners of the Norwood News, which closed in June, claiming it was undergoing a refurbishment.

Match Put On Hold

A WHEELCHAIR rugby match between Gloucester Rugby and National Star College students had to be cancelled. It is expected the match, which was postponed last minute due to players being unavailable, will take place at a later date. It had been due to take place yesterday at the Ullenwood site.

Sheppard to Attempt Record Breaking Swim ; Swimming

SWIMMER Rebecca Sheppard of Tewkesbury Swimming Club is through to the penultimate qualification round to be part of the youngest relay team to swim the English Channel. The Bristol English Channel Swim Team (B.E.S.T.) offered young swimmers in the Gloucestershire area the opportunity to trial for a team of six swimmers who will swim the English Channel in August 2010.

Fastest Teen On Water ; Jet Ski

ST PETER'S School pupil Seth Wilkinson has completed a fine 2009 Jet Ski Championship season. The Championships, run by the Jet Sport Racing Association of Great Britain, have seen 16-year-old Wilkinson competing in six rounds across the country.

Frampton's Ben Sets Pace

TEASINGLY light winds tested the youths of Gloucestershire on Sunday as the four Frampton juniors in British Moths sailed away with the three top spots and a mid-fleet result. A total entry of 20 boats of seven different classes made for interesting racing with good results for the smaller boats.

Kingsholm Boys Called Up for District Side

THE Kingsholm Cricket squad had a enjoyable day during a cricket day at their ground in Sandhurst. Both the Under-11 squad and the Under-13s team won half of their games.

Crewe Given a Helping Hand

STROUD youngster Shannon Crewe enjoyed a athletics masterclass with World Championship finalist David Greene after winning a place on the Aviva UKA Academy regional training programme. Crewe, 13, from Archway School, was one of a handful of youngsters in attendance as Greene passed on tips at a session at the University of Wales Institute Cardiff.

Flying Start to Campaign for Newent ; Rugby

MONMOUTH U-16s 5 NEWENT U-16s 36 NEWENT kicked off their season in style at Monmouth. Newent's pack edged the forward exchanges and their backs made the most of the possession.

Annfield Scores Three As Hill Cruise to Win ; Rugby

CONEY HILL U-13s 42 LONGLEVENS U-13s 7 DUE to both teams committing players to the Gloucester Development Squad, Coney Hill's match against local rivals Longlevens was brought forward by week a week. Both sides used the game as an opportunity to give all squad members a run out in the position of their choice, while Kofie Embery was playing making his first appearance for the 'Hill' at openside flanker.

Junior Winners Receive Trophies ; Cricket

CHELTENHAM Cricket Club has announced its Junior Trophies for the year. There are rewards for boys playing in three age groups, including batsman of the year prizes for James Waters, Jacques Sharam and Max Markham.

Dancing Pupils Dress Up for Fame

FAME fever hit Cheltenham as the re-make of the '80s classic opened at Cineworld. Leg warmers, day-glo and sharp moves were the order of the day as more than 200 children strutted their stuff in The Brewery. Dance schools from across the county gathered outside Cineworld to perform their Fame-inspired routines. The event was put on by Cheltenham dance wear shop The Dance Locker to celebrate the film coming to Cheltenham and the launch of the new Fame dance wear range from Freddie - the main d...

Buzzards Kick Off

THE Bredon Buzzards Junior Rugby Club has kicked off its new season. The Minis, which is for Under-Sevens to Under-12s, train and play their home matches at Westmancote playing fields, next to Bredon Cricket Club.