Skelmersdale United fans walking for brave Burscough teenager Alfie
Skelmersdale United fans are embarking on a sponsored walk this weekend in aid of teenager Alfie Lund who suffers from a life limiting disorder.
MECP2 duplication syndrome is a rare life shortening illness that is characterized by severe intellectual disability...
Should Liverpool be worried about Real Madrid’s penalties?
Every football season, the media spotlight turns at some point to Real Madrid and their apparent preference by the La Liga officials. This year is no different, with memes on social media pointing towards the astounding amount of penalties...
The Dan Kay Foundation is building a legacy formed on generosity
When Liverpool, Everton and Tranmere Rovers football clubs all come together, it must be for a good cause.
Sadly for former Liverpool Echo journalist and Hillsborough campaigner Dan Kay (pictured above), the support of the three Merseyside clubs is in...
Merseyside sport playing its part for World Mental Health Day
World Mental Health Day 2024 saw countless sport events and activities take place across Merseyside to help raise funds and awareness.
Charities and organisations across the region have been using sport as a way to raise awareness and provide support...
Chris Kamara on apraxia diagnosis and lack of UK funding
Former Footballer and legendary sports pundit, Chris Kamara, recently spoke on his diagnosis of apraxia and his eagerness in campaigning for more funding to those with hidden disabilities.
The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists state that around...
LISTEN: Merseyside Blind and VI FC are breaking barriers to freedom
James Cranford gained exclusive access to one of the UK’s most successful blind and visually impaired football teams, Merseyside Blind FC.
This audio documentary raises awareness of the challenges facing blind and visually impaired people and the benefits of being...
LISTEN: Matchday at Marine FC
Kevin Bannon went behind the scenes as Marine took on Guiseley in a crunch match in the hunt for the Northern Premier League play-offs.
The audio documentary includes interviews with club officials, fans, backroom staff and players and also has...
Learning disability charity Mencap Liverpool call for greater accessibility in sport
A Liverpool-based charity for people with a learning disability has called for greater visibility and accessibility within disability sport in the region.
Liverpool target shooter Ruth Mwandumba aims to boost sport’s diversity
Liverpool target shooter Ruth Mwandumba is working with British Shooting in a bid to improve diversity in the sport.
Mwandumba is England’s first-ever black rifle shooting champion, achieving that unprecedented feat in 2018 and repeating the trick in 2022.
From trainee accountant to darts star – Nathan Aspinall says life is a gamble
Nathan Aspinall epitomises resilience and self-belief.
The Stockport darts star left his job as a trainee accountant in 2018 to pursue his dream of being a professional player.
