British Taekwondo International Open Returns to Manchester as Youth Participation Soars
The British Taekwondo International open returned to the National Cycling centre in Manchester over the weekend. The weekend welcomed young taekwondo athletes to compete in the G1 division, giving young and emerging athletes the chance to climb up the ranks. Coaches present at the event emphasised that early exposure and support in the competitive environment can […]
Paralympic champion Kadeena Cox looking to ‘press on’ with kilo world record ambition
Kadeena Cox isn’t finished writing her story. If anything, her latest chapter suggests the legend of para sport is accelerating into a new phase and looking to rewrite history once again. Like many athletes in the final stage of their career, the future isn’t defined by past success, but rather what lies within reach. With […]
Manchester Storm Women continue their dominating first season as they eye promotion to the WNIHL 1 North
Manchester Storm Women remain top of the WNIHL 2 North Elizabeth table, following their 9-4 home victory against Leeds Thorns at Planet Ice Altrincham this Saturday evening.
The Surge of Taekwondo: What Next for the UK’s Most Accessible Martial Art
With the British International Open held at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester for the second consecutive year, it is important to reflect on how far the sport has come in the UK. This particular section of Manchester is no stranger to an international-level visitor. Whether that be European opposition travelling to the Etihad Campus […]
New Wigan art exhibition showcases local voices
A new art exhibition that brings together community voices has gone on display at Wigan Museum. Wigan’s Voice explores the borough’s heritage, culture and changing landscape in a series of commissioned artworks from local artists. The temporary exhibition opened on February 21 at the museum on Library Street. It’s centred on three interconnected themes – Community Voice, Traditional […]
“Running Postman” from Wigan runs 60 miles for Andy’s Man Club and local Meadows
A Wigan postman has raised more than £1,500 for charity after completing a 60-mile run from North Yorkshire back to his West Lancashire home village on the 11th of April. Chris House, known locally as “The Running Postman”, set off from Skipton Castle at 6am and ran all the way to the Boathouse in Appley […]
Amputee has unfinished business with Manchester’s annual marathon
source: @hopalonglloydy, Instagram Pete Lloyd, a man who once had to learn how to walk again, attempted to rewrite what is possible— one crutch at a time. On Sunday the 19th of April, Pete took part in the annual Manchester Marathon, but the 26-mile stretch was not his only obstacle. He aimed to break the world […]
Outdoor running boom led by run clubs and influencers, study says.
Credit: Flickr Running is enjoying a boom in popularity in the UK, with a report by SportsShoes suggesting almost one in six of the UK population say they run outdoors at least once a month. Leading the running trend are Gen Z (28%) and Millennials (30%), who are looking to lead a more active lifestyle […]
Bolton Open Art Exhibition showcases ‘vibrant’ local art scene
Bolton Museum’s Open Art Exhibition is showcasing the town’s ‘vibrant’ creative scene after a competition for local artists. The competition invited anyone aged 16 and over who currently lives, works, or studies within Bolton to take part, and over 240 submissions were received. A panel of independent judges selected the pieces for the exhibition, as […]
Lent: comparing belief, fasting and purpose.
Ramadan and lent are two vital events within Christianity and Islam. Although these two important religious calendar events belong to two different faiths they sometimes coincide, providing an unusual period of time where millions of people are engaged in fasting, contemplation and spiritual development. Whilst there are similarities between these events there are also points […]