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Inclusive Bootle boxing gym provides lifeline for thousands

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An inclusive boxing gym in Bootle is providing a lifeline for thousands of people across Merseyside, many with additional needs. The Inclusive Hub, based on Thornton Road, started in 2016 and has grown to a membership of more than 2,500 people.
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Bill Ryder Jones on his love of Everton and footballers he wants in his...

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Liverpool musician Bill Ryder Jones tells Merseysportslive about sponsoring his local junior football side, his love for Everton, and which footballers he would like to be in his band, ahead of his show at Content in Liverpool on March 21.

Wirral Deaflympic swimmer campaigns for national equality

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A deaf swimmer is continuing his campaign to raise more awareness for the Deaflympics as he strives for better equality. Nathan Young, from Wallasey, says the Covid-19 lockdowns gave him time to think and re-evaluate, seeing other athletes reaping the...
Curtis Jones of Liverpool - image by Alamy under paid for licence agreement

Curtis Jones’ progression is ‘no surprise’ says former Academy coach

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Curtis Jones’ progression this season has not gone unnoticed, recently cementing himself as a starter in a Liverpool midfield with significant competition. Doubts had previously been raised as to whether Liverpool’s Academy product had a long-term future at the club....

Former Liverpool coach plotting UWCL upset

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In just over a month’s time, Martin Ho will be giving his final team talk before his SK Brann Kvinner side host reigning champions Barcelona in the quarter final of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. To be managing in the...

Crime Stoppers charity hoping to use sport to keep the youth safe

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A Merseyside initiative has helped create a 22% decrease in knife crime between 2022-23 compared to last year. Crime Stoppers is a 35 year old independent charity which provides the public with the chance to report violations anonymously, and...

From rookie to team GB athlete in less than three years

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From starting at an American football under-19's development day in November 2021 to being in the Team GB squad by April 2023.  Chloe Southard began her American football journey when she moved to Liverpool in September 2021 and saw her...

Merseyside rugby league coach heads for the bright lights of Las Vegas

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A Merseyside coach is heading to Las Vegas with one of the biggest Australian rugby league clubs next month. Lee Briers is a coach at Brisbane Broncos and his side will be playing in the first ever NRL season opener...

Beach boxing washes up onto the shores of New Brighton

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Beach boxing has taken New Brighton by storm, with over 200 people now turning up for sessions in New Brighton all in the interests of exercise and mental wellbeing. John Bullock, a former British Thai and Kick-boxing champion, has swapped...

Blue cards in football: What could it mean for your club?

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Football's rule makers caused a stir yesterday as reports emerged there were plans in place to introduce a sin-bin into football's elite competitions in the near future. Closer to home, the concept of the 'Sin-Bin' isn't foreign to people playing...

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