Gloucester Rugby players have been put to the test with cold water endurance in a challenge from shower brand Mira Showers
Capturing ‘Freeze Frames’ of the players’ reactions
Centre Max Llewellyn and Prop Jamal Ford-Robinson have teamed up with the brand to highlight the benefits of cold water therapy
It comes as new research from Mira Showers reveals that a third (34%) of Brits are taking a cold shower at least once a week
Cold water therapy is commonly used in many sports as a recovery modality, as it is said to aid muscle and injury recovery by constricting blood vessels; subsequently reducing inflammation and swelling
Yet the players attest to cold-water immersion’s benefits that extend beyond the physical
“I like to have a shower before bed and do a 30-second count under the coldest temperature before I shut it off
and I find I get better sleep as someone who gets too hot at night
It helps me regulate my body temperature so I’m in a good space to sleep
you’ll see the benefits and realise that the colder temperature isn’t as bad as you thought it was going to be
Work on getting your breathing under control when you’re in there and you’ll soon start to enjoy the experience.”
Enjoying cold water immersion is a ritual for Jamal Ford-Robinson each morning
as he loves the ‘shock’ feeling it gives to the body
“You feel amazing after cold water exposure
particularly after waking up feeling groggy with low energy
It gives a great kickstart to the body for the day ahead.”
even if you’re initially under cold water for 10 seconds
When I first started doing cold water immersion
I recited the poem ‘If’ by Rudyard Kipling to ensure I did it for a good length of time
Putting on a three-minute song is also a good way to ease yourself into the feeling.”
“You definitely feel more refreshed and better than when you went in
also revealed that one in six (15%) already take cold showers to boost both their mood and energy levels
When it comes to exercise enthusiasts, nearly one in five (18%) turn to the trend for sports recovery, more than walking (16%) and electrolytes (14%). Around one in 10 (8%) even said cold showers help to boost their confidence
a quarter (24%) report better sleep quality
while three in 10 (30%) see improved mood or reduced stress
and nearly another quarter (23%) experience better skin or hair condition
The survey comes after Mira Showers’ latest bathroom offering in the form of Mira Activate with ColdBoostÔ – the UK’s first guided cold shower experience, bringing cold water therapy to the home
With four settings altering the duration of a boost
users can feel the water temperature slowly decrease alongside breathing prompts on the display for an immersive cold-water experience
former professional rugby player and Recovery Sports Scientist at Gloucester Rugby
“Wellness isn’t just about feeling better physically
it’s also about feeling better mentally for a more holistic approach
“Cold water exposure has well-known positive effects on post-workout recovery
but it also has the potential to improve mental clarity
reduce fatigue and boost overall energy levels
and recover – either from a tough workout or a tough day at work – and you can tailor the experience depending on your preferences
“Whether you practise cold water immersion in the morning for an invigorating start to the day or if you do it before bed to get better sleep
cold showers are a simple boost to your routine.”
Shower expert Kerry Hale from Mira Showers added:
“Bringing cold water therapy into the home takes all the hassle of open water swimming out of the trend
We can all relate to the feeling of cold water hitting our skin
and it turns out some of the country’s biggest rugby stars can vouch for that too – but the results seemingly do Brits wonders according to our research.”
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Cotswold Archaeology
Large-scale excavations in Gloucester by Cotswold Archaeology have revealed a well-managed Roman settlement founded by Roman soldiers with an exceptionally well-preserved limekiln
The extraordinary colonia founded by Roman soldiers between the 2nd and 3rd centuries yielded several remarkable archaeological finds
The most significant discovery involved the unearthing of a large Roman limekiln in the former town’s northeast region
another facet of Britain was brought to light under Roman rule: a well-managed Roman agricultural settlement dotted with farms and high-status villas in the hinterland of Glevum or Roman Gloucester
Cotswold Archaeology began routine surveys of a future development site in Barnwood
which revealed what it had been hiding for 1800 years
and geophysical surveys suggested that extensive Roman remains lay buried beneath the surface
The settlement showed evidence of occupation between the 2nd and 4th centuries and the medieval and post-medieval periods
Areas of reclaimed land offer fertile soils for harvesting crops and raising livestock
The nearby River Severn became a major trade route and vital resource for fish
Though the grave of an adult woman who died between the ages of 40 and 44 lacked significant artifacts aside from her footwear
the 13 by 9-foot Roman limekiln unearthed astonished archaeologists
the stone blocks set into the clay were still intact
The design included an internal ledge and a rare partition wall extending 13 feet from the opening
designed to improve air circulation and cool the stone
Once constructed and covered with earth and turf, the Romans produced quicklime in the kiln
and plaster—materials vital to buildings and decorating Roman structures such as townhouses and villas
Positioned between the limestone uplands of the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean (a source of coal for fuel), the large kiln would have serviced nearby settlements such as Glevum and Corinium, most notably a wealthy building discovered in the 1970s in the area. The latest excavations clarified how this Roman community was organized
But the limekiln had a short life. The Romans abandoned the site by the 3rd century for unknown reasons
the rare and remarkable construction offered archaeologists a rare window into Roman construction methods and local production
“These discoveries reveal not just how people lived and died here, but how they built the world around them,” the press release concludes
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They will meet Edinburgh in the Scottish capital in early May and will start as clear favourites. Get the job done up north and they will face either Lyon or Racing 92 in the final a week before the league playoffs get going. There is a lot of rugby still to be played, but a team full of confidence, one stacked with superstar talent and strength in depth, have given their fans enough evidence to be hopeful of adding more silverware before the summer.
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“Gloucester are tough to beat and we know the game is never done
We keep saying to each other that it’s the best defence against the best attack
“It’s the seventh game in a row where we’ve scored 40 points or more
But the most important thing is can we keep the opposition down
Our attack and our defence are working pretty well at the moment.”
This one was never in doubt and had the feel of an exhibition match
Under warm sunshine and with the stands not quite full
it did not match the gravitas of the French derby between Toulon and Toulouse in the Champions Cup quarters a few hours earlier
Eight first-half tries underlined the lighthearted tone
Some came off the back of well‑worked plays such as Bath’s opener from Tom de Glanville
who put the finishing touches on a move sparked by Finn Russell’s spiralling pass to Ciaran Donoghue
as well as Gloucester’s immediate response where Gareth Anscombe’s inch‑perfect cross-kick found a leaping Santiago Carreras in the corner
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The boot of Melvyn Jaminet was responsible for all of the home side’s points
while Toulouse clawed back a 12-3 first-half deficit courtesy of tries from the Englishman Jack Willis and Pita Ahki
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Thank you for your feedback.Gloucester’s lack of heft up front led them to ship a rolling maul try to Tom Dunn and cough up possession at the back of their own lineout before Ross Molony set up tighthead Archie Griffin for a simple run-in
Then Donoghue was too easily stepped by Gloucester’s hooker Jack Singleton before shambolic organisation from the visitors made it too easy for Ben Spencer to round off a blindside move
Even elite operators were succumbing to mistakes
An inept kick from Russell gifted away possession that ended with a Jacob Morris try in the left corner before Anscombe’s boot returned the favour
merely handing the initiative back to Bath who duly obliged with Alfie Barbeary
scampering on to his own hack ahead to dot down on the stroke of half-time
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Before the close Ted Hill’s try took Bath past 50, one from Lewis Ludlow nudged the game’s tally past 80 and a final score from Tom Carr‑Smith emphasised the gulf between the neighbours.
“Our depth in the squad is so competitive,” a smiling Barbeary said. “The boys add so much energy off the bench and I don’t think anyone can compete with us.”
Van Graan revealed that he had “three full teams training against each other” on Friday. He used 49 players in the Premiership Cup. His starting full-back in this game has yet to make his league debut.
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By Simon Hacker | 2nd May 2025
They had 26 seats and effectively enjoyed control for 20 years
the Conservatives at Shire Hall are decimated
their representation down to just six divisions
The numbers don't lie: Reform UK has eaten into the traditional right's support
cutting through to the electorate on immigration
energy policy and national sovereignty and its populist message has resonated with traditional Tory voters but also those who lent their vote to Sir Keir Starmer
whose office will note that its representation has crumbled to just one councillor
The final numbers for Shire Hall are:
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage said: "The message to Kemi Badenoch is
which some may mistakenly perceive as a mere corner of Gloucestershire life
dissatisfaction and plain fear over wage increases
National Insurance hikes and new employment rights have combined to be an excellent reason to reject the current government
and thereby more than doubling their previous numbers
We now therefore expect the Lib Dems and Greens to strike a collaborative deal which will comfortably see the two parties over the line for a ruling administration.
Is the old two-party system of government over
With Reform gaining 425 seats nationally so far
the obituaries are already being signed off
Nothing in Gloucestershire is suggesting that verdict is fundamentally wrong
the Liberal Democrats were the big winners
not least due to their coups in previous Tory strongholds from Highnam and Winchcombe to Woodmancote and Tetbury
Though their final count fell just short of one councillor to take overall control
Reform's haul of seats means it is now the official opposition
In a statement to welcome her party's victory
said: "We are delighted that voters in Gloucestershire have recognised hard working local Liberal Democrats councillors and rewarded us with our best ever results
"Our message of change has clearly resonated and we are looking forward to delivering for residents."
Meanwhile Conservative group leader Stephen Davies
re-elected in the Hardwicke and Severn seat
voiced his disappointment "to see the loss of so many hard working Conservative Councillors" and added that the council would be "an interesting place with some very inexperienced councillors who will now have to make some tough decisions."
A statement from Reform UK said: "In Gloucestershire
we're seeing the disintegration of the two-party system
"The public have sent a clear message that they are fed up with years of betrayal and mismanagement from Labour and the Conservatives."
Tewkesbury Borough Council also held a by-election for a seat representing Innsworth
with Rojina Rai winning with a devilish 666 votes – enough to beat the only other significant vote which was for..
The emerging picture is looking like a Labour rout with the party of government seeing its share depressed yet further than the modest representation it had before May 1
there is just ONE Labour councillors readying to take a seat at Shire Hall for the coming administration
marking a voting trend that will send shivers down the spines of even the most seasoned left-wing MPs
FRIDAY 1.30PM UPDATE: Lib Dems almost Petrie-fied in early result
Hesters Way and Springbank has been held onto by the Liberal Democrats in the first result issued in Gloucestershire County Council's elections today – but the results are stark illustration of a surge for Reform UK who are tipped to be in the wings for several successes as the day rolls on
Cllr Suzanne Williams was elected with 997 votes
with Reform's candidate Iain Petrie polling 746 in second position
His tally dwarfed Labour's poll of just 84 votes while the Conservatives' final count was 307
though their gain rate is matched by Reform UK who as yet now have three seats on the council – all taken from the Conservatives
who now inevitably stand to lose the measure of control they had
Battledown and Charlton Kings – Lib Dem GAIN from Conservative
Grange and Kingsway – Reform UK GAIN from Conservative
Hempsted and Westgate – Lib Dem GAIN from Conservative
Leckhampton and Warden Hill – Lib Dem GAIN from Conservative
Longlevens – Lib Dem GAIN from Conservative
Prestbury and Swindon Village – Green Party WIN
Quedgeley - Reform UK GAIN from Conservative
Tuffley and Moreland - Reform UK GAIN from Conservative
As the count gets under way to see which party/parties have a hand on the tiller at Shire Hall
Punchline-Gloucester.com will bring you updates on this page for the final results.
If you are reading this in our free lunchtime news bulletin – what's that, you haven't subscribed? – we may know more on the way the authority is heading
but no clear confirmation is expected before 4pm
Can the Conservatives maintain their minority administration
the weekend weather may appear sunnier so far than for those remaining Labour and Conservative voters
while onlookers from the Lib Dems and Green Party may
Full results will not be known until after 4pm
but it seems likely we will will see big changes
If – as these moments inevitably are – this election is about tapping into resentment over Sir Keir Starmer's first year of power
or agnosticism for Kemi Badenoch's troubled leadership of the Tories
serves as a lightning rod for public sentiment
That political reality has to be deeply frustrating for candidates in our county's poll who want the debate to be predicated upon the grown-up
important local issues that matter to us specifically
but such is politics: the right to vote is enshrined for adults; the right to use it as an adult
So the backdrop for Shire Hall's elections
is that the results look likely to see a celebratory Friday for Reform UK
crowned by the addition of a sixth MP to Westminster after Sarah Pochin romped home with a majority of
six votes to take the constituency of Runcorn and Helsby
Mayoral elections are also being held in places across the country
and with a 10% swing from the Conservatives to Reform UK being hailed by pundits
the prospects for a Conservative consolidation
in Gloucester appear as likely as the A417 missing link being finished by Monday
Perhaps the Lib Dems will emerge unscathed from the crossfire
take more than their previous seat count and be the dark horse(s) here
the Liberal Democrats had 16 and Labour and the Greens four apiece
while two former Tories had become Independents
Punchline has also been aware of an increasing level of momentum for the Green party in parts of the county
a failure of Reform UK to upset the final numbers seems incredibly unlikely
Northumberland County Council saw Reform gain 23 seats overnight
leaving the authority's direction with no overall control
while Reform took the mayoral crown in Greater Lincolnshire and the party's veteran Arron Banks came close to toppling the leadership of the West of England Combined Authority
Labour's Helen Godwin holding on by just a lead of two per cent
has also been held and Punchline will report on this result as soon as it is known
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burgers and brunch at one of the many restaurants and cafes at Gloucester Quays
With up to 70 per cent off retail prices at its collection of high end and high street stores
a multiplex cinema showing the latest films and a wealth of delicious dining options
Gloucester Quays is Gloucestershire’s premium shopping destination
Whether you’re stopping off for a bite to eat on a shopping trip, going on a dinner date before heading to the cinema, or meeting friends for a boozy weekend brunch, Gloucester Quays has you covered with a variety of big-name restaurants and cafes.
Offering everything from coffee and cake to pizza and pasta; mezze to ramen; and eggs benedict to burgers
there’s something to satisfy almost every taste
From brunch to Sunday lunch, Coal Kitchen offers all-day dining
spanning a classic full English; freshly-grilled burgers
fish or steak; and a selection of stone-baked main dishes
It offers a daily set menu for great value get-togethers
many of its ingredients including its bread
eggs and coffee are all sourced from suppliers in Gloucestershire and the south west
Tuck into tasty Turkish food at Anatolian Palace
pide Turkish pizza and moreish mezze on the menu
Encouraging diners to embrace traditional Turkish dining
including a set meal with a selection of starters and mains for parties of two and up
There's also a two-course lunch menu for £15.95 that still boasts plenty of choice
Grab a sunny table outside and you could almost believe you're in the Mediterranean, with The Real Greek serving up authentic dishes from cold meze like houmous
taramasalata and tzatziki; hot meze like gigandes
meatballs and falafel; to stuffed souvlaki wraps.
its weekday lunch menu is available from 12pm to 5pm Monday to Friday for £13 per person
while its a Filoxenia set dinner menu offers four dishes for £22 per person. Vegans and little ones are well catered for
The laid-back Portivo Lounge is located inside an old Corn Mill and offers a relaxed dining menu
with highlights including buttermilk pancakes; cheddar and sweetcorn fritters; and shakshuka with chorizo
alongside main menu options like the Korean fried chicken burger; macaroni cheese; pulled brisket chilli; and loaded fries
Portivo Lounge also offers a tapas board deal that’s ideal for sharing
with three dishes and a portion of ciabatta for £13.50 — with options including harissa chicken skewers
bang bang cauliflower and salt and pepper squid
Crowd-pleasing Japanese chain restaurant, Wagamama
serves up famously giant bowls of steaming ramen
With 50 per cent of its menu being plant-based
veggie and vegan diners can enjoy plenty of showstopping dishes
too – including sticky vegan ‘ribs’; mushroom and aubergine hirata steamed buns; vegan chilli ‘squid’; and vegatsu curry
There are also dedicated gluten-free and kids' menus
Bakers + Baristas make everything fresh in-store
from pastries and muffins to seasonal sandwiches and sausage rolls – and of course
Popular pizza and pasta chain, Zizzi
offers Italian-inspired dishes like crispy calamari
as well as some more creative dishes like four cheese fondue; chorizo and mozzarella bombe; loaded bolognese fries; and spiedini hanging kebabs
so gluten-free diners can still enjoy an Italian-inspired feast without compromise
There are also two- and three-course set menus – and kids eat free during school holidays
Bill’s offers laid-back
all-day dining at its Gloucester Quays venue
serving tasty brunch dishes like eggs benedict
avocado on sourdough and Bill's Big Brunch
There are plenty of options for veggie and vegan diners; there’s a dedicated kids' menu — and kids eat free during the school summer holidays; plus diners can get bottomless buttermilk pancakes for just £5 all day on selected Fridays.
Upmarket cafe chain Pret A Manger is a popular choice for coffee and lunch
Famous for its iconic glazed doughnuts, visitors to Gloucester Quays can get a coffee and a sweet treat at the Krispy Kreme kiosk
or grab a dozen doughnuts to go – with seasonal specials regularly on offer alongside the classics.
While the handmade pasties baked in store take pride of place at The Cornish Bakery
sausage rolls and oozy ham hock toasties – not to mention scones
pastries and its famous Cornish pudding with leftover pastries
chocolate and berries – all to eat in or take out
From delicious doughballs and classic Italian-style pizzas like the Fiorentina and Quattro Formaggi; to American-inspired favourites such as the Sloppy Giuseppe and BBQ Burnt Ends — as well as lighter, Leggera pizzas — Pizza Express remains a popular choice with diners
The Piccolo menu has mini versions of Pizza Express classics designed for kids
while the dedicated vegan menu has plant-based pizzas
Gluten-free diners don’t need to miss out on the pizza party either
with every Romana and classic pizza available on a gluten-free base
For fans of a cheeky Nando’s
the Gloucester Quays venue won’t disappoint
with plenty of flame-grilled peri peri chicken that’s as spicy as you can handle
Its Nandinos menu gives kids under 10 a set menu with a main
while its PERi-Plant strips give vegans a chance to enjoy the authentic Nando’s flavour without the chicken
There’s also plenty of bean- and halloumi-based veggie options
Five Guys is a burger lover’s dream
serving up stacked beef patties with bacon and cheese
Diners can customise their meals with up to 15 free burger toppings — like sauce
salad and relish — and up to 11 free mix-ins for their milkshakes
Making the most of its on-site microbrewery, Brewhouse & Kitchen offers a range of beer-inspired pub classics
loaded waffle fries with craft beer cheese dipping sauce and IPA-battered fish and chips — as well as suggestions of which brew to pair with your meal
pork or a vegetarian wellington taking centre stage
alongside its brewer’s cauliflower cheese with more of that craft beer cheese sauce
seasonal veg and a homemade Yorkshire pudding
vegetarian and vegan options on the main menu
Brewing up everything from classic lattes, cappuccinos, cortados and flat whites to frappés, bubble tea and cold brew coffee, with regularly-changing seasonal specials to try, Costa Coffee is the ideal pit stop for a pick-me-up
Have it your way at Subway Gloucester Quays
with its selection of fully customisable subs
wraps and snacks to tuck into immediately or take away for later — great for lunch on a budget
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There was nowhere for Exeter to hide on this bright but brutal Sunday in Gloucestershire as a rampant home side rattled up 13 tries to revitalise their ambitions of making the playoffs and inflict the heaviest defeat in the visitors’ top-division history
It would have been a proper cricket score had Gloucester not missed half a dozen conversions and it was all but inevitable from an early stage that Exeter’s previous widest losing margin of 43 points would be blown away
hearing laughter ring around the ground is another level of embarrassment
The club’s chairman, Tony Rowe, could be seen laying down the law in the away dressing room after the game, clearly stung by this non-performance from a team theoretically building for next season. “That was my worst day as a coach,” said the head coach, Rob Hunter, part of the backroom staff who helped Exeter win the European and domestic double just five years ago
“It’s in no way acceptable for us to perform like that and we haven’t tried to hide away from that in the changing room
“Tony’s entirely entitled to come in and fire in to everybody
He’s put a lot of time and effort into the club and everyone’s expectations should be way
Fair play to Gloucester but we gifted them momentum at almost every opportunity.”
While defeat at Saracens last weekend put a dent in Gloucester’s top-four aspirations
no one will be in a rush to face George Skivington’s side on this kind of form
With three games still to play – away at Harlequins and Newcastle
and at home against Northampton – they sit one point behind fourth-placed Bristol and two points ahead of sixth-placed Saracens
In addition to the outstanding Wales scrum-half Tomos Williams and the deadly duo of Jack Singleton and Seb Atkinson
will also have taken note of several hardworking England-qualified forwards who must be pushing hard for loftier recognition
The hooker Seb Blake has been a handful all season while the back-rowers Jack Clement and Lewis Ludlow and the prop Afolabi Fasogbon also caught the eye in a vibrant team performance
View image in fullscreenTomos Williams turns on the style as Gloucester run rampant
Photograph: David Davies/PATo say nothing went right for Exeter would be to put it politely
They had apparently enjoyed an upbeat training week but any semblance of confidence was eviscerated by six Gloucester tries inside the first half‑hour
Two powerful driven mauls brought scores for Clement and Seb Blake before the floodgates truly opened and some extravagant offloading delivered a smashing try for a delighted Ludlow
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Seb Atkinson and Gareth Anscombe added further tries to extend the margin to 36-0
Exeter did belatedly string together a few attacking phases in the opposing 22
which allowed Josh Hodge to put his side on the board
but the slickness of Gloucester’s handling
the inability of Exeter to slow down the ball and some ineffectual tackling all combined to ensure a lopsided contest
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Perhaps the most outrageous assist of the lot was a 30-yard pass over the top from Williams to his left wing
which sailed over the heads of multiple opponents and ended with Santiago Carreras sending Williams over
Gloucester are not perfect but their attack coach
has clearly been doing some excellent work
It was much the same story after the interval as Jamal Ford‑Robinson and Christian Wade
brought up Gloucester’s half-century inside 50 minutes
Wade is off to play rugby league in Wigan where he will find life a whole lot tougher
Even the cavalry off the bench made little difference for the visitors
the defence melting away faster than leftover Easter eggs in the sun to permit a second try for Seb Atkinson and more easy pickings for Singleton
who collected a hat-trick of tries inside 12 minutes
Even the most exhausted London Marathon runners will feel less shattered than the Chiefs when they limp back to work this week
“The reality is that good vibes are not enough,” Hunter said
Not having a game next week is probably a good thing for us
By Laura Enfield | 28th April 2025
A new superstore is being planned for the heart of Gloucester Docks
Plans have been revealed to transform a vacant former warehouse into a grocery shop and cafe named name Llanthony Road Superstore
Developer Jaspac Developments Ltd said the pans would bring the historic but "underutilised" site back to its trading roots and bring "significant footfall" to the area
The property at 12 Llanthony Road is in a prime trading location
just around the corner from Gloucester Quays and opposite Bill's restaurant and Bake and Brew cafe
The three-storey brick property was most recently used as a data handling centre but has sat empty since the business relocated in September 2024
Plans submitted to Gloucester City council show the imposing building remodelled into a sleek 812 sqm store with modern white interiors filled with shelving and serving areas and a ground floor cafe
The application for change of use said new doors and windows and internal partition walls would be installed
A supporting letter by agent West Waddy Archadia (WWA) said the building is currently covered by protective sheeting and advertising boards and is "not considered to be very attractive"and detracts from the listed buildings opposite
The building sits within the Southgate Street Conservation Area and it said the proposed development would revert to its original ground floor retail use and provide an active frontage
It said: "This would generate significant footfall within the city centre in comparison with the previous data center use
"The proposed development would significantly enhance the character and appearance of the conservation area."
It added: "The proposal would bring the vacant property back into much needed
appropriate city center use and would contribute towards the ongoing vitality and viability of the city centre
"The proposed external alterations to the ground floor would preserve and enhance the character and appearance of the original building and the Southgate Street Conservation Area."
Gloucester City Council is due to decide the application by June 7
Opinion marks early verdict on Labour amid Shire Hall shakeup
Gloucester’s fishing community has proven that the strength of the working waterfront extends far beyond the docks
Just days after the fatal accident aboard the F/V 25 to Life claimed the life of 26-year-old scallop fisherman Jaxson Marston and left fellow deckhand Jamie Bailey seriously injured
the Northern Gulf of Maine (NGOM) scallop fleet and the wider Gloucester communities launched a powerful response rooted in solidarity
a young father with another child on the way
was fatally injured on April 25 while fishing off the coast of Massachusetts
a tight-knit group that gathers in Gloucester every spring for the region’s short but intense scallop season
“It’s hard to describe how heartbreaking this is,” said Tess Browne
“But what’s followed- it's everything that’s good about this industry.”
A GoFundMe was launched for Marston’s partner
Another campaign was started for Bailey’s road to recovery
Then the fleet got to work the way it knows best- by giving back from the day’s catch
As boats returned from their final trips of the season
NGOM crews donated 50-pound bags of scallops to Cape Ann Lobstermen in Marston’s honor
Brown and her team organized the donations and directed proceeds toward the family
Today we take care of the family Jaxson leaves behind,” NGOM fisherman Jesse Roche shared in a post titled “A bag for Jaxson.”
a seafood restaurant in Gloucester also owned by Tess Browne
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Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs (27/04/2025) BBC Radio Devon
AudioGloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs (27/04/2025)
3:00:00Gloucester Rugby v Exeter Chiefs
‘Tip your hat!’ – Gloucester secure bonus-point try in stunning first-half display
Williams throws magical miss pass before finishing off sublime Gloucester move
Hosts ran in five tries in end-to-end first half before pulling away in second
Number eight Alfie Barbeary scores two tries in player-of-the-match display
Bath targeting three trophies this season having already won Premiership Cup
Johann van Graan's side will face Edinburgh away in semi-finals in May
It's been a thrilling weekend of quarter-final action in both the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup
Northampton remain in the premier competition
while Bath continue to fly the Premiership flag in the Challenge Cup
You can read our full report from their derby win over Gloucester in the quarter-final here
101Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'It failed massively'published at 19:46 British Summer Time 13 April19:46 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
153Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'I am just glad to finish that game'published at 19:41 British Summer Time 13 April19:41 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
speaking to Premier Sports: "I am just glad to finish that game
It was a weird time to play the last of the European games at 17:30 BST on a Sunday
"Gloucester have been playing really well and put 50 points on Bristol a few weeks ago
"We always say best defence and best attack
but that is the seventh game in a row that we have scored 40 points or more
"The most important thing is keeping the opponents score down
"We will never get too ahead of ourselves and will keep the outside noise away."
244Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'A huge result for us'published at 19:35 British Summer Time 13 April19:35 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
speaking to Premier Sports: "It is a huge result for us
the boys coming on the pitch really added energy
I don't think any team can compete with us when we have that quality off the bench
"We are just focusing on the next game
We are back into the Premiership next week and will go from there."
251Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 19:30 British Summer Time 13 April19:30 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
Sophie HurcomBBC Sport at the Recreation Ground
Unfortunately the match was almost copy and repeat for Gloucester who
as they were three weeks ago when the two sides met in the Premiership
had no answer to Bath in the second-half as they showed their strength and blew their West Country neighbours away
The Cherry and Whites could barely string a handful of phases together during the second 40 minutes and were restricted to just one try on the scoreboard despite running the hosts close before the break
Bath are just proving to be a level above their league rivals especially when they are at home
They will now travel to Scotland in a few weeks to take on Edinburgh in the semi-finals for a place in the final at the end of May and with the treble still firmly on
255Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'I still don't believe it'published at 19:26 British Summer Time 13 April19:26 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
Dan EvansRugby journalist on BBC Radio Bristol
I don't think I would have believed it if you told me the final scoreboard would be 61-26
599Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingEdinburgh awaitpublished at 19:22 British Summer Time 13 April19:22 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
The prize for Bath is a semi-final with Edinburgh on the first weekend of May
664Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 19:18 British Summer Time 13 April19:18 BST 13 AprilFT: Bath 61-26 Gloucester
Bath were ruthless when they entered the Gloucester 22
The visitors also looked sharp in attack but they fell off tackles and allowed Bath a route to the whitewash
435Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingFull-time - Bath 61-26 Gloucesterpublished at 19:15 British Summer Time 13 April19:15 BST 13 AprilIt's all over
Bath are comfortable winners in the latest instalment of the West Country derby
Bath's pursuit of three trophies this season rolls on..
1119Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingConverted Try - Bath 61-26 Gloucesterpublished at 78 mins78 minsTom Carr-Smith (con Finn Russell)
Bath's offload game has been impressive and they continue to pour forward before Tom Carr-Smith dives over under the posts
Finn Russell won't miss the conversion from there
825Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingConverted Try - Bath 54-26 Gloucesterpublished at 73 mins73 minsLewis Ludlow (con Santiago Carreras)
Gloucester have a consolation through club captain Lewis Ludlow
It probably won't affect the outcome but a welcome try for the visitors
Santiago Carreras kicks the extras from the tee
2445Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingConverted Try - Bath 54-19 Gloucesterpublished at 71 mins71 minsTed Hill (con Finn Russell)
Miles Reid surges forward before Ted Hill powers over from close range to score Bath's eighth try
1389Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 70 mins70 minsBath 47-19 Gloucester
Gloucester have looked exciting in attack but have defended poorly on occasion
383Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingConverted Try - Bath 47-19 Gloucesterpublished at 65 mins65 minsJaco Coetzee (con Finn Russell)
It's a first-phase strike move as Jaco Coetzee crashes through in midfield
Gloucester have fallen off tackles too often today
Finn Russell deepens the wound from the tee
12112Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 64 mins64 minsBath 40-19 Gloucester
Santiago Carreras has been assured from the boot this afternoon but that one could be costly
The Gloucester full-back kicks it out on the full inside his own 22
316Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 60 mins60 minsBath 40-19 Gloucester
Christian Wade has had a relatively quiet game and Will Muir does brilliantly to keep it that way with a diving chop tackle
He had to make that or Wade would have been off
426Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 56 mins56 minsBath 40-19 Gloucester
Gloucester captain Chris Harris has a bit of a telling off on behalf of his team for their repeated infringement at the breakdown
Bath are banging on the door again as they look to close this game out
537Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharing'Barbeary effectively decked the defenders'published at 18:45 British Summer Time 13 April18:45 BST 13 AprilBath 40-19 Gloucester
He just effectively 'decked them' as he ran forward
He just bulldozed through and dived over triumphantly to score
658Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingConverted Try - Bath 40-19 Gloucesterpublished at 50 mins50 minsAlfie Barbeary (con Finn Russell)
Finn Russell throws the ball to a rampaging Alfie Barbeary
who shrugs off the first tackle before powering over the line
Russell adds the conversion to stretch Bath's lead
14219Shareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingPostpublished at 18:41 British Summer Time 13 April18:41 BST 13 AprilBath 33-19 Gloucester
Gloucester director of rugby George Skivington is sat on the end of the bench where I am today and has a steely look on his face - he barely seemed to blink for a moment
Skivington has clearly seen enough less than 10 minutes into the second half to warrant some changes
with five players coming on - tellingly perhaps all in the forward pack
After being overpowered in the second half during this meeting a few weeks ago
Skivington is playing his card early to try and get his side back on level terms
Tomos Williams has then also made way for Caloan Englefield at scrum-half
Following Gloucester’s 79-17 win over Exeter in Round 15 of the Premiership
here are our five key takeaways from Kingsholm
this felt like a must-win for Gloucester if they stood any chance of keeping up with the rest of the play-off chasers
they started with that sort of intensity too
A fine break from Santi Carreras opened the Chiefs’ defence up
but it was Jack Clement who made the most of it as he flopped over from the base of a maul to give Gloucester the lead inside 10 minutes
Despite losing Val Rapava-Ruskin to injury
Gloucester’s forward dominance continued as Seb Blake crossed from yet another maul
Gloucester already had their bonus-point thanks to a quick-fire double
as he pounced on Gareth Anscombe’s fortuitous hack-kick
and Chris Harris swiftly followed as he finished off a fine break put in place by Tomos Williams
If it wasn’t already in ‘by how many’ territory
Seb Atkinson’s try took it there as he raced through a gaping hole to score his side’s fifth
Anscombe was the latest to add his name to the try-scorers column
before Josh Hodge finally ended the one-way traffic with Exeter’s first
Gloucester’s dominance continued as Williams added his side’s seventh of the half – yes
half – after a brilliant combination with Jake Morris
with Jamal Ford-Robinson and Wigan Warriors-bound Christian Wade adding the eighth and ninth of the afternoon for their team
Replacement Jack Singleton nabbed his side’s 11th and 12th
with the second the pick of the pair thanks to a lovely acrobatic dive in the corner
Hodge had a second try ruled out for a forward pass in the build-up
and then Singleton completed his hat-trick
Adding a little bit of shine to the scoreboard
the Chiefs hit with two tries late on as Will Rigg and Haydon-Wood crossed the whitewash
The manner of the win aside, this was an important five points for Gloucester, given results elsewhere this weekend. They now put Gloucester up to 46
just one point behind near-neighbours Bristol Bears in fourth
but the mammoth points tally also gives them a nice cushion should they overtake their rivals in the table
Skivington’s side also have a pretty favourable run-in too
Newcastle Falcons and Northampton Saints in their final three games of the season
Northampton Saints v Bristol Bears: Five takeaways as ‘simply outstanding’ Alex Mitchell sends Lions message
Gloucester were utterly spellbinding in this mammoth win
the Cherry and Whites old-maned the Chiefs
Strong carries from the likes of Ruan Ackermann
Clement and Blake set the tone in the loose
but it was their maul that really got them some nice rewards
Their opening two scores came directly from driving mauls
with Clement and Blake getting their names on the scoreboard
and they also managed to milk some penalties in midfield too
as they used that platform to turn it on in the backline
Scrum-half Williams dazzled with passes and offloads that would have made Sonny Bill Williams blush
but around him the likes of Anscombe and Carreras just effortlessly pulled the strings and created something whenever they touched the ball
allowing the rest of the backline to sparkle as a result
Exeter
but Gloucester showed some serious defensive steel to hold them out
A performance like this doesn’t come around that often
but it’s exactly what this new Gloucester are capable of when everything clicks into gear
If they can replicate even part of this display in their final games
What’s even more remarkable is that this comes nearly a year since they lost 90-0 to Northampton Saints at Franklin’s Gardens
but here I’m going to give him a bouquet
Leicester v Harlequins: Five takeaways as Marcus Smith injured in ‘thrashing’ while England wing bags ‘brilliant’ hat-trick
Everything he put his mind to today just seemed to work magic for the Cherry and Whites’ attack
or just playing his usual role in generating quick-ball
he found himself firmly at the heart of everything good for Gloucester
On a good weekend for the Lions scrum-half options
Williams has propelled himself up the list in our books
This was already a tough year for the Devonians
but this was by far the lowest point of the season
Exeter just found ways to gift Gloucester the ball
but it was just a crushing new low for the Chiefs
The end of the season can’t come soon enough
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here's the latest Planet Rugby Team of the Week in partnership with eToro
George Skivington has backed his man for the Lions
United Rugby Championship and Top 14 stuck their hand up for British & Irish Lions selection this weekend
Controversial Premiership trial of away supporter zones provokes a mixed reaction at Saracens
Perhaps he had taken exception to the dozens of schoolkids in the Gloucester section lambasting Saracens’ No 10
Maybe he did not appreciate the lyrical complexities of the evidently pre-rehearsed: “What do we think of Saracens
the decision to trial away zones in two Premiership fixtures this month has polarised opinion and it is a safe bet which side of the fence the security staff member now sits
the trial provoked a backlash from the traditionalists regardless of their club allegiance
Those who hold “rugby values” so dear have pushed back against the idea
For those at the extreme end of the opposition
the very utterance of “away zone” seems rooted in a fear that a hardcore band of Cherry & Whites might descend
ready to raze the StoneX Stadium to the ground
the football-terrace chanting here will not have been well received
“Absolutely awful,” was the verdict of one spectator sitting nearby
somewhere around 150 Gloucester supporters sat together
and much of the contingent – billing itself as the Shed on Tour – came from two community clubs
most were not even old enough to buy fireworks
View image in fullscreenFlags featuring Gloucester Rugby’s emblem are placed on seats at the StoneX Stadium
Photograph: David Rogers/Getty ImagesThere was a determination to enjoy their moment in the sun
the familiar “Glaaaaaaw-sterrrrr” refrain getting a good few outings
an early handling error by the hosts was greeted by chants of “Eeyore!” and
emboldened by Chris Harris’s early try for the visitors
always cheating!” was given plenty of air time
more foul-mouthed Famous Five than Football Factory
there were a few chants I hadn’t heard before,” said Gloucester’s head coach
I watched the Munster fans [in the Champions Cup] and that brought something magic to the atmosphere
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plenty of whom opted to mix with Saracens supporters instead
“First I’ve heard of it,” was an ominous start on the way to the ground but most fell into two camps
eager to give it a whirl and those who do not like the idea of change
“We don’t want to go down the football route”
Certainly the ability to mix with opposing supporters
is a significant part of the experience for a lot of fans and anything that puts that in jeopardy is not welcome
Maybe the most interesting point raised was that away areas would be more effective on European trips
when visiting atmospheres tend to be more hostile
when “making your voice heard” is that much more difficult
Premiership officials have been at pains to point out that visiting fans are still welcome to mix with home fans
Heralding the trial as a “progressive step”
they point to how this is a move endorsed by the players “who say that they thrive off the noise and energy that a vocal cluster of away support can bring”
If it can make Premiership fixtures a better spectacle for those watching on TV
all the better because there is a new contract to negotiate and leading officials have been clear that the best way to drive much-needed revenue into the league is a bumper broadcast deal
Next week Harlequins take their Ultras of Suburbia to Welford Road and a good few hundred are expected
They have what was in effect teenagers getting their kicks to beat
but that is famously easier said than done
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so that's an achievement that won't be missed by us
but we know we've got three more games to keep building on that."
Henry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possible
Gloucester stayed firmly in contention for a Gallagher Premiership play-off place after crushing hapless Exeter 79-17 at Kingsholm
George Skivington’s team are one point behind fourth-placed Bristol with three regular season rounds remaining following a 13-try rout of the Chiefs
Seven of those scores came during an embarrassing first half for the visitors that saw Gloucester claim a try bonus-point after just 20 minutes
and Carreras finishing on six conversions and Anscombe one
Exeter replacements Will Rigg and Will Haydon-Wood scored the game’s final tries
and it was the most points Gloucester had scored in Premiership history
Gloucester were off and running inside six minutes
putting Exeter under pressure through their all-court running game that led to them securing an attacking lineout
from which Clement crashed over for the game’s opening score
The home side suffered a 10th-minute injury blow when prop Val Rapava-Ruskin went off and was replaced by Ford-Robinson
before Clement departed for a head injury assessment
had a clear early edge in the forward exchanges
and they struck again from a short-range lineout
and Gloucester extended their lead after Anscombe kicked into space and skipper Ludlow grasped possession to score
before Carreras’ conversion opened up a 17-point advantage in as many minutes
The Chiefs were already chasing the game
and Gloucester collected a bonus-point inside the opening quarter when a free-flowing move from deep was rounded off by Harris
unable to construct anything worthwhile and seeing their defence repeatedly shredded
which was underlined as Atkinson sprinted through a huge gap for try number five
and there was more to come before the interval as Gloucester found it all too easy
although Exeter finally stirred through Hodge’s fine finish
But normal service was quickly resumed as a gruesome first half for Exeter ended with Williams touching down to take his team past 40 points and Carreras converting
The one-way traffic continued six minutes after the restart when Ford-Robinson touched down from close range – Exeter had somehow turned a promising attacking position into them defending their own line – then Wade collected his 90th career Premiership try as Gloucester clocked up a half-century
Atkinson and Singleton continued the procession as Exeter found themselves 60 points adrift with an under an hour gone
then Singleton added two more before Rigg and Haydon-Wood completed the scoring
Christian Wade’s sensational switch to rugby league side Wigan Warriors has already sparked some light-hearted advice from a familiar face
with Chris Ashton warning him against one particular rugby union habit
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Henry Pollock and his band of brothers pulled off a remarkable heist in Dublin on Leinster to make them believe anything's possible
Is the Queensland boss the right man to lead Australia forward
And will Joe Schmidt be tempted to stick around for Rugby World Cup 2027
Northampton Saints found a way of beating the fabled Jacques Nienaber blitz and inflicting another 'horrific' Champions Cup loss on the Leinster giants
Okay now combine those national teams and super rugby teams
I think the Wallabies have a better 30 man squad than the Lions
the aussies probably will get well beaten
and even though they were poor under eddie jones
considering he brought in effectively a new team in a world cup year
It will go down as one of the worst coaching decisions in history
but the fact that so many young and emerging players were available to make that an option does speak to the depth in australian rugby
And since then things have seemed to be on the up
When was the last time the Australians had a good coach
4/10 is a pretty good record against back-to-back champs
B&I Lions are no where near as good as this current Springboks outfit
Mark Bosnich says stats are like bikinis - they show you a lot but they don't show you everything
England's Director of Cricket Rob Key says ‘stats are for prats’
Another stat not worth reading into is that the Reds have the best tackle completion stats in the competition
It blows my mind when I see articles about Leinster fans and some pundits blaming the coaches for the loss
I recon the Irish are sitting with a massive choking issue…..until they can get that right they will win no big tournaments or games
They will have to learn fast -WC is coming and surely they don’t want to go home at the QF AGAIN……
Good work getting some proper analysis out so quickly Nick
Their attacking channel of kickoffs and phase play
BREAKING: NZ Rugby Launches National "Rebuilding Era" Hotline for Devastated Fans Calls triple after another loss to a Tier 1 nation with a functioning lineout
In a bold move aimed at tackling a growing national crisis
New Zealand Rugby has unveiled a new 0800-REB-UILD hotline to offer emotional support to fans still trying to cope with the fact that the All Blacks are no longer the indestructible force of yesteryear
Following yet another "promising" performance that ended in tears and post-match excuses
the hotline will be staffed by former All Blacks who’ll gently whisper “It used to be better” and play reruns of Richie McCaw highlights to soothe callers through the pain
From Dynasty to "Developing Nation"
the All Blacks have now become the international equivalent of a banana peel — occasionally threatening
but mostly stepped over by teams with better coaching and a functioning scrum
Rugby pundits are beginning to ask the real questions:
Should New Zealand be classified as a Tier 1.5 nation
Is “We’re building for 2027” the new national anthem
And most importantly: How many more assistant coaches do they need before they stop blaming the weather
long used to smugly reminding the world of their World Cup count
now find themselves angrily Googling the phrase "how to handle sporting mediocrity." Even the most loyal supporters have been caught muttering the unthinkable: “Maybe South Africa is just better now.”
social media has been flooded with support messages like:
A Look to the Future (Or Just the Past Again)
New Zealand Rugby has reportedly asked Peter Jackson to create a new fantasy trilogy titled "The Return of the Glory Days," with Sam Cane playing Frodo — a brave but slightly out-of-depth hero wandering through the Northern Hemisphere hoping someone still respects him
announcing a new strategy based on ancient Maori wisdom: when the canoe is sinking
Let’s be clear — the All Blacks can still turn up on their day
"on their day" feels more like a national holiday than a regular occurrence
and remember — world rugby is more fun when New Zealand isn't always winning
Absolutely agree - I have no doubt that they will make a much bigger thing of the end of the league results next year and hopefully have a proper Sevens’ Shield presentation
then go to the winner takes all between the top eight teams
It also gives smaller teams the possibility of winning the big one
the Currie Cup used to be decided on who finished top of the log - then the marketing guys saw the potential in a winner takes all semis/final
So in those comps as in the Super Rugby league table you can finish fourth in the round robin and still win the ultimate prize - and that’s where a lot of top sides come short
Knock out rugby has a different mindset as is evidenced by Leinster in the 15’s game
They swept everything in front of them but took 24 years to win their second WC
Now why the heck would you like to see a “fish out water” in the 10 jumper for the AB’s
I'd say the shield should be given greater weighting then
Sevens is very unique though
More like golf where a team can have a storming tournament and then not so much the next tourno
The nature of it really means (which is great for the sport) that it's very unpredictable
it doesn't feel right that one tournament result defines the sevens season
Real winners were Argentina
The WHOLE season shouldn't be defined by one tournament
This is not one tourno but a SERIES of tournos
I just feel that's different to the playoffs of a SR/EPL/URC/Top14 season
Good theory SK
Super Rugby and the northern comps have different strengths and weaknesses and I'm not saying one is better than the other
However the length of the northern season means that you have to either rest your best players a lot or run them into the ground
which leads to the issue you've described
One of the things I like about SR is that the test players get a longer off/preseason and only have miss a couple of games
So they are match hardened without being overworked
Agreed
but I think he was saying that taking the kick for goal was 50/50
Now that’s a match up that’s way too close to call
but Saints absolutely have a great shot at the title here
Absolutely smacked of rotation
it definitely wasn’t appropriate and they totally underestimated Saints
All the commentary beforehand was entirely dismissive of Saints and it was poetic to see things play the way they did
RTE describing Saints as a mere “speed bump”
Kearney stating Pollock “had a target on his back coming to Dublin” and he would be better served “keeping his head down and learning his trade”
Horgan saying Leinster only needed to be at 80%
Jeez they even turned down the 3 to level and go again
and that’s despite having been taught the same lesson in previous tight CC losses
Didn’t you mention something similar in the Irish team attitude about a lax attitude pre France in March
what was Einstein’s definition of madness again
something about doing the same thing over and over and still getting the same result
Ps not sure at all Saints are best side in England and doubt they even win the 24 final without Obano’s 22nd minute red card
Ryan hasn’t been starting ahead of McCarthy for a while
either for Leinster or Ireland and RG was bought in for these games
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Aquila Truck Centre’s Gloucester facility has been appointed a full sales
adding to the company’s Tipton and Worcester sites to complete its support network along the M5 corridor to the Midlands
The dealership is situated in a predominantly rural area
compact size and impressive payload capacity of the Isuzu range has made the models a popular choice for local businesses
Aquila’s modern site employs six skilled technicians and features five service bays
now complemented by a parts department fully stocked with Genuine Isuzu parts
Jack Mullaney, Group Sales Director of Aquila Truck Centres
says: “Our customers love Isuzu vehicles because they’re so perfectly suited to the winding roads of Gloucestershire
and though we have a fairly big geographical footprint
we like to think we’re still small enough to deliver a personal service
where every customer knows we truly care about their business needs
Isuzu Truck UK began working with Aquila Truck Centres in 2012 to provide support in the West Midlands and Shropshire areas
with three now representing the Isuzu Truck brand
“Isuzu has always been very supportive of its dealers
and we have an excellent working relationship
The team goes out of their way to make sure that we can deliver the very best product and aftersales support to our customers
The process of bringing the Gloucester site into the Isuzu Truck UK network began almost a year ago
because we realised there was a need for more localised representation in the area
and we were keen to provide that,” adds Mullaney
Stuart Beeton, Head of Sales & Marketing at Isuzu Truck UK, comments: “Aquila Truck Centres have got a fantastic facility at Gloucester and a great team of people there to support our Isuzu Truck customers
They were the obvious choice to represent us in the area and we’re excited to see them continuing to support our brand.”
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Earlier this month, Punchline editor Mark Owen was given an exclusive tour of The Forum development which is nearing completion
shows us some of the finer detail of the scheme and the historic interest that residents and visitors to Gloucester will be able to admire when it is completed
A number of large feature stones situated on the gateway to The Forum development have been designed in collaboration with the Gloucester City archaeological team
The stones represent the various periods that the site has occupied going down Cathedral Walk
then medieval and more recent times to the post-war period with the cattle market
We represent each of those periods with planting so we have a Roman garden
a medieval garden and a garden that represents the1940s and 50s
some of which will be illuminated so you can sit down and watch people pass by and enjoy the gardens
Gloucester web hosting business Fasthosts was the first tenant of The Forum
having moved into 19,000sq ft of office space late last year
"They're a great tenant and easy to work with," said Paul
"We've got them settled into the building and they absolutely love it."
Another major part of the development is the Indigo Hotel which Paul predicted would be ready to open in the late summer
"It will be absolutely fantastic and a real benefit to the city," he said
As for the remainder of The Forum building
Paul said it was open to many different opportunities
with various potential tenants currently in discussion with using different floors
For more information on The Forum, click here
Gloucester’s record-breaking 79-17 Gallagher Premiership demolition of Exeter Chiefs at Kingsholm was fuelled by a rumoured comment from within the visitors’ camp
After the 13-try rout, both Gloucester captain Lewis Ludlow and winger Christian Wade revealed that a rumour had circulated during the week suggesting a Welsh player in the Exeter squad had described Gloucester as “soft.” The alleged remark
is believed to have found its way back to Kingsholm via Gloucester’s strong Welsh contingent
Ludlow admitted the rumour had helped sharpen Gloucester’s edge in the build-up
also indicated it had served as added motivation for the home side
“We heard a rumour that someone in the Exeter camp called us soft
so we had to make a point,” Ludlow told TNT Sports
“Every time we got in a huddle it gave that little bit of fuel
that we have a ‘soft underbelly’
Hopefully we proved that wrong today.”
Wade also mentioned it when talking pitch-side with Ugo Monye and Sam Warburton
“I can attest to that,” said Wade
the rumour was circulating that someone in their camp… I don’t know
One of the Welsh boys apparently [looks at Sam Warburton]
[They] were saying that we had a soft underbelly
That definitely fuelled us this week.”
Ugo Monye and Sam Warburton do a little digging as they chat to Christian Wade.#GallagherPrem pic.twitter.com/1LbDbAbz5e
— Rugby on TNT Sports (@rugbyontnt) April 27, 2025
Gloucester had already identified the fixture as a must-win to keep their Gallagher Premiership playoff hopes alive
Any question marks over their intensity were erased inside 20 minutes as they secured the bonus point
blowing away a hapless Exeter with wave after wave of attack
Jack Singleton’s second-half hat-trick and tries from Santiago Carreras, Seb Atkinson and Chris Harris showed Gloucester’s ruthlessness once they sensed Exeter were on the ropes
George Skivington’s team showed little interest in easing off
clocking up their highest-ever points total in a Premiership match
REFORM UK topped the poll in South Gloucestershire at yesterday’s West of England mayoral election
Outspoken businessman and Brexit campaign donor Arron Banks (above
right) was more than 7,000 votes ahead of Labour’s Helen Godwin (above
left) when votes from the district were counted overnight
also received more votes than Labour in South Gloucestershire
where the Tories have the most council seats
Mr Smith had campaigned heavily in the district on proposals to build on the Green Belt as part of South Gloucestershire Council’s Local Plan
But Ms Godwin won the overall race after receiving the most votes in Bristol
where she was more than 12,000 votes ahead of Mr Banks
and coming second to Liberal Democrat Oli Henman in B&NES
where she was 178 votes ahead of the Reform candidate
Bristol was the only council that overall winner Labour won at the council level — with the Green Party close behind
Bristol is the most populous area in the combined authority
and makes up just under half of all the people who live (and vote) in the West of England
Each council area was won by a different party
underlining the political diversity of the region
The Liberal Democrats won their heartland in B&NES
and the Conservatives all within 250 votes of each other
where the Lib Dems are the senior party in a coalition with Labour
who stood as an independent after failing to make the final shortlist for the Labour nomination and accusing the party of discrimination
was last in all three districts and lost his £5,000 deposit after receiving less than 5% of the overall vote
A total of 64,703 valid votes were cast in South Gloucestershire – a turnout of 30.08%
A total of 97,520 valid votes were cast in Bristol – a turnout of 29.98%
Ms Godwin told the Local Democracy Reporting Service: “It was always going to be close; we knew that.”
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giving new insights into life and construction practices under Roman occupation in Britain
Excavations between September 2020 and February 2021 revealed the remains of a massive Roman settlement dating from the 2nd to 4th centuries CE
and a remarkably preserved limekiln—perhaps the first of its kind to be excavated in Gloucestershire
had long shown potential for archaeological finds
Preliminary geophysical surveys and trial trenches indicated buried features beneath the ground
radiocarbon-dated to between CE 226 and CE 336
containing nothing but hobnails—presumably from the footwear she was buried in
A focal point for the excavation is a huge Roman limekiln four meters in diameter and two meters tall
Made of blockstones mortared into the clay
it features a central ledge and a partition wall for improved airflow—features which were designed to improve the lime-burning process
Limekilns like this were used to produce quicklime
one of the critical ingredients in Roman construction materials like mortar
The kiln most likely had a brief operational period before it was abandoned in the 3rd century CE
including the cutting of a ditch through the northeast edge of the kiln
The close positioning of the kiln to the limestone-rich Cotswold Hills and the Forest of Dean
Experts believe that the quicklime produced here may have been used in building activities in the nearby Roman settlements
including Glevum (present-day Gloucester) and Corinium (present-day Cirencester)
and perhaps even in a high-status building revealed only 20 meters from the site in the 1970s
Another intriguing find was a pit that contained a collection of pottery deliberately placed
this was likely a form of “structured deposition”—a ritualistic or cultural practice of intentional object burial for religious or symbolic reasons
the excavation also reveals a rich picture of Roman life in the Severn Vale—an agricultural landscape dotted with farms and villas
The River Severn was a crucial artery of trade and travel
providing access to natural resources such as fish
while reclaimed lands were fertile grounds for agriculture and livestock
The full results are detailed in a technical report and in a forthcoming article in the Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society, and will also soon be accessible on Cotswold Archaeology’s Reports Online website
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A fashion chain with a store in Gloucester looks set to close more stores
which has a store in Eastgate Shopping Centre
has been shutting down shops since the start of the year
with the total of closed stores set to reach 35
Now it has brought in advisors to handle a liquidation process
Select went into a company voluntary agreement (CVA) last year with restructuring specialist
which is now responsible for liquidating the business
The retailer went into administration in 2019 and was rescued by Genus UK
The news follows the collapse of another fashion retailer - Quiz - last month
with the closure of 23 shops and the loss of 200 jobs
Match tickets and hospitality are now available to purchase for Newcastle Falcons’ Premiership Rugby Cup quarter-final against Gloucester Rugby
as the lads look to continue their impressive cup run into the knockout stages on Friday February 28 (7.45pm KO)
Having already guaranteed their place in the knockout stages last week
the Falcons have now confirmed a home quarter-final after finishing top seed in the competition
The pool stage campaign included cup doubles over Caldy RFC and Doncaster Knights
along with a bonus-point victory at home against northern rivals Sale Sharks
They came within seconds of a perfect pool stage record
narrowly missing out in a 19-17 defeat to Sale in the return fixture
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A federal court fight that started last June may end soon with Gloucester County just buying a site from the company suing it
owns a 10.33-acre site property assessed as farmland at the intersection with Parkville Station Road in West Deptford Township
The company has sued the county over alleged years of stormwater runoff onto this private land off Kings Highway
County officials are to host a public hearing May 14 to hear residents' views on their proposal to buy the property for $1.35 million using their Open Space Preservation Trust Fund
An additional $70,000 is expected to be needed for environmental and survey work
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A suggested lawsuit settlement proposal would have Joanland agree to permanently drop its lawsuit and transfer the land to the county for the $1.35 million
The county is eligible for New Jersey Green Acres Program money covering half the acquisition cost
Joanland is seeking damages and other costs
blaming the county for allegedly damaging its ability to develop the site
the county acquired an easement for a 20-foot-wide path through the property
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the county and other interests have developed land upstream and
The suit alleges that water from offsite now affects more than 70% of the property
“Defendant’s actions of improperly and illegally using Plaintiff’s property for runoff beyond the prescribed easement area has caused a vast majority of the site to become a jurisdictional wetland upon which traditional development cannot financially occur,” the lawsuit states
Attorneys for the parties did not respond to an offer Thursday to comment on the proposal
Written comments or requests for information should be filed on or before May 9. They are to be directed to Eric Agren, Office of Land Preservation, 254 County House Road, Clarksboro, by phone at 856-224-8045, or by email at eagren@co.gloucester.nj.us
Comments and requests also can be directed to county counsel Eric M
Campo at 856-384-6943 or by email at ecampo@co.gloucester.nj.us
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Newcastle Falcons secured a home semi-final in the Premiership Rugby Cup on Friday
but they were made to work for it by an energetic Gloucester side under the Kingston Park lights
Steered to the finish line by a Jamie Blamire hat-trick
the Falcons led 8-0 at the break and made their greater experience count virtually right from the off
they scored their first try nine minutes in when a scrum penalty was kicked to the right corner
A solid set-piece drill and some powerful mauling enabled Blamire to dot down at the back of the advancing mass of bodies
but a youthful Gloucester side battled with gusto throughout
Forward dominance from the home side earned a penalty in front of the posts which Brett Connon duly chipped over
and a barnstorming Falcons scrum proved a ready source of penalties as visiting tight-head Alfie Petch was eventually sent to the sin bin
Newcastle failed to make their barrage of close-range penalties count on the scoreboard
knocking on at a close-range line-out and being held up over the try-line in a frustrating end to the opening 40
Leading by eight at the start of the second half
the gap was narrowed to a single point just eight minutes after the resumption when wing Louis Hillman-Cooper worked infield to support a line-break
collecting an offload ten metres out to score
but the Falcons responded positively by kicking a penalty to the left corner
from where Blamire rumbled over for his second try
but the visitors reduced the deficit to five when Atkinson fired over a well-struck penalty from 48 metres out in front of the posts
Blamire completed his hat-trick on 65 minutes from another line-out in the left corner
but the sin-binning of Kieran Wilkinson for a deliberate knock-on handed Gloucester an advantage which they made count almost instantly
when former Falcons academy wing Matty Ward darted between the sticks for a try
Atkinson’s conversion cut the home lead to just five
but they held on for the win and booked themselves a home semi-final
Gloucester Rugby: 15 Ioan Jones (Matty Ward
Scorers – Tries: Louis Hillman-Cooper
Price 54*) trail Lancashire 450 (Harris 167
Ollie Price and Miles Hammond both made fifties as Gloucestershire produced a determined response to Lancashire's first-innings 450 on the second day of the Rothesay County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford
Replying to the home side's formidable total, in which Marcus Harris made 167 and Ajeet Singh Dale took three for 67, the visitors were 184 for 2 at the close with Price on 54 not out and Hammond unbeaten on 57. The pair have so far put on an unbroken 110 for Gloucestershire's third wicket.
Two days are left in this evenly poised match but barring collapses, it is difficult to see either side being bowled out twice on an easy-paced wicket after three sessions on Saturday in which 94 overs were bowled, 292 runs were scored and only seven wickets fell.
In the first session, the home side's attempt to push on towards 400 and four batting points was seriously hampered by the dismissal of Harris, who had added only two runs to his overnight score when he was leg before wicket to Ajeet Singh Dale for 167 in the fifth over of the morning.
Lancashire eventually needed 14 off the 110th over for that fourth point but after hitting a six off Josh Shaw's first ball, Luke Wells was lbw for 38 to the second and his side had to settle for three points, which are as many as they had collected in their three previous games put together.
George Balderson was trapped in front for six just four overs later but Tom Hartley and Tom Bailey took their side to 437 for 8 at lunch.
Hartley and Bailey added only 13 runs in the afternoon session before Lancashire lost their last two wickets to successive balls from Tom Price. Hartley was caught behind by James Bracey for 32 and and John Turner collected his second successive golden duck when he was lbw.
Cameron Bancroft and Ben Charlesworth launched Gloucestershire's reply to their hosts' formidable total with a serene stand of 47 and Lancashire had to wait over an hour for their first breakthrough, which came when Balderson jagged one back through Bancroft's gate and bowled the Australian for 18 to claim his hundredth first-class wicket.
The next wicket fell four overs before tea when Charlesworth was beaten in the flight by Tom Hartley's seventh ball of the innings and chipped an easy return catch to the bowler. The opener's dismissal for a polished 43 left Gloucestershire on 74 for 2 but Price and Hammond batted resolutely after tea to prevent Keaton Jennings' attack making further breakthroughs.
Hammond swept and reverse-swept Tom Hartley to the ropes but Price's front foot drive through wide mid-on off John Turner was comfortably the shot of the session, if not the day, and it epitomised Gloucestershire's dominance in the evening session. For Lancashire, Balderson finished with 1 for 35 and Hartley 1 for 37.
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Ollie Price and Miles Hammond both made fifties as Gloucestershire produced a determined response to Lancashire's first-innings 450 on the second day of the Rothesay County Championship match at Emirates Old Trafford
Replying to the home side's formidable total, in which Marcus Harris made 167 and Ajeet Singh Dale took three for 67
the visitors were 184 for 2 at the close with Price on 54 not out and Hammond unbeaten on 57
The pair have so far put on an unbroken 110 for Gloucestershire's third wicket
Two days are left in this evenly poised match but barring collapses
it is difficult to see either side being bowled out twice on an easy-paced wicket after three sessions on Saturday in which 94 overs were bowled
292 runs were scored and only seven wickets fell
the home side's attempt to push on towards 400 and four batting points was seriously hampered by the dismissal of Harris
who had added only two runs to his overnight score when he was leg before wicket to Ajeet Singh Dale for 167 in the fifth over of the morning
Lancashire eventually needed 14 off the 110th over for that fourth point but after hitting a six off Josh Shaw's first ball
Luke Wells was lbw for 38 to the second and his side had to settle for three points
which are as many as they had collected in their three previous games put together
George Balderson was trapped in front for six just four overs later but Tom Hartley and Tom Bailey took their side to 437 for 8 at lunch
Hartley and Bailey added only 13 runs in the afternoon session before Lancashire lost their last two wickets to successive balls from Tom Price
Hartley was caught behind by James Bracey for 32 and and John Turner collected his second successive golden duck when he was lbw
Cameron Bancroft and Ben Charlesworth launched Gloucestershire's reply to their hosts' formidable total with a serene stand of 47 and Lancashire had to wait over an hour for their first breakthrough
which came when Balderson jagged one back through Bancroft's gate and bowled the Australian for 18 to claim his hundredth first-class wicket
The next wicket fell four overs before tea when Charlesworth was beaten in the flight by Tom Hartley's seventh ball of the innings and chipped an easy return catch to the bowler
The opener's dismissal for a polished 43 left Gloucestershire on 74 for 2 but Price and Hammond batted resolutely after tea to prevent Keaton Jennings' attack making further breakthroughs
Hammond swept and reverse-swept Tom Hartley to the ropes but Price's front foot drive through wide mid-on off John Turner was comfortably the shot of the session
and it epitomised Gloucestershire's dominance in the evening session
Balderson finished with 1 for 35 and Hartley 1 for 37
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Gloucester to win by 11 to 20 points1pt 3-1 general
Gloucester have fallen out of the playoff places after away defeats at Bath and Saracens, but their run-in includes clashes with the Premiership's bottom two teams and they will want to make the best of that opportunity starting with a home fixture against Exeter.
Home form has helped keep the Cherry & Whites in the battle for the top four and they have won their last five league outings at Kingsholm, culminating in a nine-try demolition of highflying Bristol in round 13.
Second-bottom Exeter are not such a daunting prospect but they have been more competitive since the end of last year. The Chiefs lost every match before Christmas but picked up their first victory of the season in the reverse fixture against Gloucester. Two more wins have followed, both at home, but Exeter have been handicap winners in five of their last six matches including against table-topping Bath last week when they were edged 26-24.
However, a ten-point start may not be enough at Gloucester, who have scored 19 tries in their last three home matches, and a win by 11 to 20 points looks a better bet.
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From classic eggs Benedict and Insta-worthy avo toast to Mexican spreads and a more unusual braised beef cheek served with homemade hash
there's oodles of options to satisfy your brunch cravings in Gloucester
Owned by acclaimed restaurant group A Rule of Tum (ART) and located at the historic Gloucester Docks
Dr Foster serves 'coffee to cocktails and breakfast to beers'
Comfortingly familiar to pubs throughout the Cotswolds
the gastropub offers reservations upstairs
operating with table service; while downstairs
yolk-based sauces and gargantuan stacks of pancakes to innovative twists such as a Mexican egg dishes and a spicy take on avocado toast
Gloucester is brimming with tasty locations to indulge in the famous breakfast/lunch hybrid
If you’re looking for ideas for where to tuck in
SoGlos rounds up the 13 best brunch spots in the city that you won't want to miss out on.
Overlooking the iconic Gloucester Docks, diners at Dr Foster can enjoy carefully curated brunch plates and drinks while soaking up the unique setting
Tuck in to dishes like truffled mac and cheese with sriracha on sourdough; steak and eggs with thick cut chips; a vegan fry up featuring sausage
field mushroom and hash browns; a hearty black pudding bubble and squeak; and more.
Home to 'Gloucestershire's brownie wizards', Hetty's Place at Gloucester Food Dock offers a cracking brunch spot, with stunning views from its glass cabin
Also located at the Food Dock, the newly opened Roots + Seeds brings a creative countryside inspired menu that includes superfood salads and seasonally inspired brunch offerings
spring compote and yoghurt for a lighter breakfast
as well as classic bacon and sausage sarnies
eggs Florentine and Benedict as well as a braised beef cheek served with homemade hash
Offering a quirky brunch spot, The Boat Cafe is a unique community hub cafe moored on the historic waters of Gloucester Docks
providing a nautical twist to the city's foodie scene
The narrowboat cafe serves up paninis such as the popular bacon
brie and cranberry; pesto and cheese; and hummus
pepper and onion for veggies and vegans; as well as halloumi or falafel pita; Mediterranean quesadillas; alongside Fairtrade coffee and homemade cakes.
An artisanal cafe open seven days a week and based on Westgate Street, CLEMENTINE offers a menu comprised of fresh, local ingredients including Cacklebean eggs, Netherend Farm butter and sourdough and baguettes sourced from La Boulangerie
Guests can tuck in to everything from blueberry buttermilk pancakes with lashings of maple syrup and homemade granola bowls to bacon or Cumberland sausage sandwiches and smashed avocado on sourdough.
The Lock Keepers in Over
is a great spot for some waterside dining — with views of the Herefordshire and Gloucestershire canal and a menu of traditional British food
Brunch items span all-time classics such as The Lock Keepers Full English
Benedict or royale; alongside more indulgent plates including French toast served with pistachio mascarpone
Plus, sip on artisan coffees or teas on the outside terrace down by the river
Priding itself on its use of locally sourced ingredients and sustainable ethos, Coal Kitchen at Gloucester Quays is a convenient spot for a casual brunching
with outdoor seating available for warmer days
Offering 90 minutes of brunch-time indulgence
sip on a selection of drinks such as passion-tini cocktails
along with fresh pastries and everything from sourdough pizzettes to full English breakfasts
Supplying the city with necessary carbs for over a decade, On Toast at Gloucester Docks serves everything in or on toast — available alongside teas
Brunch fans can tuck in to gourmet options including marinated barbecue chicken
bacon and cheese; meatballs and mozzarella; and creamy red pepper chicken; along with specials ranging the 'Welsh Dragon'
cheese and a hot splash of Tabasco; creamy brie with cranberry sauce; or pepperoni
Inspired by trips to the USA and Mexico, Elote brings a celebration of true Mexican cuisine to the city — with unique
vibrant and punchy brunch options served in a cosy
Using ingredients direct from Mexican grocers to provide an authentic experience, expect indulgent pancakes
to Mexican egg dishes and a spicy take on avocado toast
Bake & Brew near Gloucester Docks is an independent
dog-friendly coffee shop serving delicious brunches alongside a great selection of the richest and most indulgent tray bakes and cupcakes available in the county
menu options include red or green smoothie bowls topped with homemade granola
fresh berries and seeds; fried eggs on sourdough toast
crispy bacon or smoked salmon; breakfast muffins or ciabattas; and more.
Located inside an old Corn Mill, the laid-back, bohemian-inspired Portivo Lounge offers a relaxed brunch menu to explore
highlights including buttermilk pancakes; cheddar and sweetcorn fritters; shakshuka with chorizo; sausage or bacon sandwiches; and breakfast quesadillas.
A specialist coffee shop located in the Quedgeley area of Gloucester, The Roastery Coffee House offers a great spot for brunch — and delicious coffee
expect breakfast rolls and wild mushrooms on toast
indulgent buttermilk pancakes and creative dishes like loaded hash browns with smashed avocado
Tucked away at Bakers Quay, choose from all kinds of crepes and brunch items at Spago — served until 12pm everyday.
Opt for the 'Breakfast of Champions' — poached eggs served on English muffin with red pepper homemade hollandaise sauce; for the sweet-toothed
or caramel sauce with the choice of caramelised apples or pears and a dusting of cinnamon crepes; with savoury options including smoked salmon and cream cheese
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Tony Rowe, the chairman and chief executive of Exeter Chiefs, gave a dressing-room dressing-down to the Chiefs’ struggling squad after they were dealt a record defeat by Gloucester
Exeter crumbled to their heaviest-ever Premiership defeat at Kingsholm to continue a miserable season that has seen them battling at the bottom with Newcastle
Only a narrow victory over the Falcons keeps the Chiefs from occupying the bottom place in the division
a steep fall for the two-time champions after an encouraging campaign last year
Long-serving head coach Ali Hepher was replaced by Rob Hunter in March, with director of rugby Rob Baxter also now under developing pressure nearing the end of a season that has brought just three wins
"Tony is entirely entitled to come in there and fire into everybody," Exeter head coach Hunter said of Rowe’s intervention. "He puts a lot of time and effort into the club, and his expectations and everyone else's expectations should be way, way higher than that.
"It was my worst day as a coach. Aside from how we feel individually, the first thing to recognise is that it was no way acceptable for us to perform like that. There is no hiding away, and we haven't tried to hide away from that in the changing room.
"Gloucester played really well, but I think we gifted them momentum in almost every facet of the game. They are capable of scoring a lot of points, and if the game slips away from you in this league at the moment you can concede a lot very quickly.
"Quite clearly, we have gone underneath an avalanche of pressure and intensity from Gloucester and wilted underneath it. It is not a case of back to the drawing board, it is more a case of lessons you feel you are learning, you are not learning.
"We are not going to run away from this, we are going to sit on it all week and we are going to simmer on it it until we play our next game. Nobody is looking for an arm around them."
Exeter’s men face Northampton, Harlequins and Sale in their final three games of the season.
Their women’s side are seeking a new head coach after missing out on the Premiership Women’s Rugby (PWR) play-offs. Steve Salvin has been placed in interim charge after the departure of the popular Susie Appleby, who had coached the team since their formation.
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