Bury FC: The Fall and Rise.
Bury FC are a club enriched in history. From previously being a staple in the EFL pyramid, to their multiple financial troubles in 2002 and later in 2019, Bury finally look like they could be climbing back up the ranks of English football. The Manchester club originally found itself in legal trouble in 2002, as […]
Badminton’s global imbalance: Why elite level is harder to reach in Europe than Asia?
Badminton is seen as a relatively accessible and enjoyable sport to play on a community level, but when the competitiveness increases, cracks begin to form for elite entrance. The shuttlecock-based game has been played competitively for over 125 years, but dominance of popularity and resources has been centred around one continent, Asia. The high cultural […]
Serving Change: How the Lawn Tennis Association’s ‘Free Parks Tennis’ is redefining the sport
On a chilly Saturday morning in Blackpool’s Stanley Park, the sound of tennis balls richocheting across refurbished hard courts cuts through the air. Local residents have headed down to their local court where there is no membership fee or previous experience required, but rather a desire to play. In a town like Blackpool, where rising […]
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 2 North Victoria
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 […]