The Local Answer Magazine

10/01/2026

If you're looking forward to expanding your family this year, Lois Barnes shares some tips and tricks she's learned for how to prepare your child(ren) for the idea of a new sibling, and help this new chapter start as smoothly as possible.

January is universally known as a time for fresh starts and new beginnings, and this new year feels particularly special for us as a family, as we look forward to welcoming a second little bundle of joy into our lives. We’re all very excited about our new arrival, including Theo who has been enthu...

09/01/2026

For guidance on where to seek medical help over the winter, check out the NHS's extensive guide in our January magazines. They break down which service to use for different illnesses and injuries, with helpful contact details where you can get further information.

You can also visit https://www.nhsglos.nhs.uk/your-health-services/urgent-advice-and-care/ for information on local services.

09/01/2026

Sharpness ready to kick on in race for County League title

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/football/sharpness-ready-to-kick-on-in-race-for-county-league-title.aspx?area=all

Gloucestershire FA
Hellenic League - Proudly sponsored by uhlsport

High-flying Sharpness are hoping to continue where they left off at the end of last year when they play their first game of 2026. The unbeaten County League leaders host mid-table Stoke Gifford SGS United tomorrow looking to make it 12 wins in 14 games. “We’re doing really well, the aim is to g...

08/01/2026

If 2026 is the year you decide to transform your interiors, Lindsey Higgins has some great ideas for adding character and interest to your home in her Interior Design article.

If 2026 was the year you decided to transform your home, where would you start? Would you be decisive and daring, or does every decision stop you in your tracks? There are few things more satisfying than creating a beautiful home to live in; one that reflects your lifestyle and expresses your person...

08/01/2026

Almost Athletes Events Page' new race director Peter Mitchener is delighted that Dave McGrath has succeeded him as the club's chairman

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/running/almost-athletes-new-race-director-peter-mitchener-is-delighted-that-dave-mcgrath-has-succeeded-him-as-chairman.aspx?area=all

Gloucestershire AAA

Peter Mitchener is relishing his new role at Cheltenham-based Almost Athletes. The keen runner is the club’s new race director and is looking forward to the annual Linda Franks 5 Mile race, one of the club’s showpiece events, which takes place on Sunday 18 th January. Mitchener, who lives in Che...

07/01/2026

Taijutsu Kai teaches an advanced syllabus of Japanese Jujutsu, with a mission to empower young people and adults with key skills in personal safety and self-defence. With classes throughout the week in Cheltenham, you can book a free taster session and give it a go! Find out more at https://www.tjkcheltenham.co.uk/

TJK Cheltenham

07/01/2026

Quedgeley Wanderers Football Club hoping to build on impressive start to 2026

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Gloucestershire FA

Quedgeley Wanderers head to Ruardean Hill Rangers at the weekend looking to build on their good start to the new year. They defeated Broadwell Amateurs 4-1 at home on Saturday – the only game that has been played in the County League in 2026 – to cement their position in fourth place in the 17-t...

06/01/2026

Jelena-Moussa Pearce of Dragon Vets shares her top tips for pet-inclusive resolutions that benefit our furry friends' health and wellbeing.

At the start of each new year, so many of us make resolutions to do things differently. As we make these changes for our own good and wellbeing, I started thinking about how we could include our pets in some of them. 1. Healthier eating and weight loss Obesity is estimated to be at about 50% in dogs...

06/01/2026

In-form Gordon League RFC want to make flying start to 2026

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Gloucestershire Rugby Football Union

Improving Gordon League are looking to start the new year in the same way that they ended 2025. Three wins on the bounce lifted them up to ninth in the 12-team Counties 1 Western North  and they could climb up to seventh on Saturday if results go in their favour. Gordon League travel to Chard, who ...

06/01/2026

Joe Tustain is spot on as Winchcombe Town Football Club make fine start to 2026 with win at Barnwood United AFC

https://www.thelocalanswer.co.uk/news/sport/football/joe-tustain-is-spot-on-as-winchcombe-town-make-fine-start-to-2026-with-win-at-barnwood-united.aspx?area=all

Gloucestershire FA
Cheltenham Association Football League

A first-half penalty by Joe Tustain gave Winchcombe Town the perfect start to 2026. It earned them a fine 1-0 win at Barnwood United in Northern Senior League Division Two, only their third in 16 games. Barnwood are fourth in the 15-strong division and Winchcombe secretary Matt Roberts said: “It w...

06/01/2026

Striker Kieran Squires is star turn as Boss FC win 11-goal thriller

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Hardwicke AFC
Longlevens AFC
Gloucestershire FA

Centre-forward Kieran Squires was the hat-trick hero for Boss FC as they won an 11-goal thriller at Hardwicke 3rds. He helped his side to a 6-5 victory in Stroud League Division 3N, their fourth win in five games after they had won only one of their first eight. “It was a bit of a crazy game to be...

05/01/2026

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