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Merseyside netball’s struggle as playing costs rise and the weather gets colder

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Netball across Merseyside has see a significant growth in participation in recent years. But, for a sport played predominately outside, the winter months prove to be a struggle for some clubs as they scrape to get sides out for leagues...

How to Qualify for The 2026 Open Championship in Birkdale

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In just under 250 days The Royal Birkdale will crown the winner of the 154th Open Championship. Golfing giants like Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and Bryson Dechambeau will all take to the Southport links course - but how exactly...
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Antoine Semenyo could be the spark to reignite Liverpool’s season

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Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo’s newly revealed £65M release clause has the rumour mill in full flow, with Liverpool a possible destination for the Ghanaian. Liverpool have struggled this season, with Arne Slot’s men losing five of their last six Premier...

Andrew Robertson could join Reds legends to make mark for Scotland

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Scotland qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1998 after a dramatic 4-2 win over Denmark, but was the Liverpool payer leading the way the side's best ever? The win put an end to a 26-year absence...

Education plea to ensure cyclist safety in Liverpool City Region

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The leader of a cycling organisation in Runcorn has called for more education for road users as Liverpool City Region invests in active transport. Leham White, who heads Runcorn-based Bicycle Revival, teaches safe cycling. But as Liverpool City Region bosses act...

Wirral-born Sir Ian Botham and how he compares to current Ashes skipper Stokes

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WirralAn Ashes hero, one of England’s finest cricketers and an all-rounder for the ages - but did you know Sir Ian Botham was born in Heswall? Botham lived on the Wirral until the age of three, when his family moved...

Prospect Darts: The grassroots revolution giving amateurs the pro experience

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Liverpool has always been a city with a strong sporting heartbeat, and a new darts initiative is starting to draw attention across the region. Prospect Darts, created earlier this year by local darts fan Jonathan Liddle, is quickly becoming one...
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Mersey Rose Cricket Club host diverse indoor winter training

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Mersey Rose Cricket Club are welcoming newcomers to their indoor training sessions as the winter season approaches. The Wavertree based cricket club run ongoing campaigns to promote diversity, including age, religion and the LGBTQ+ community. Their hard work has proved...
Everton's Hill Dickinson stadium hosts the second match of the Ashes series

Welcome form boost from Everton’s first six at Hill Dickinson

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Everton have not only moved stadiums this season but also moved up the table with an impressive first six home games. The move to the Hill Dickinson Stadium has provided the Toffees with their home start to a season for...
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Heat or health? Merseyside families forced to abandon winter workouts

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Families across Merseyside are being priced out of winter fitness due to the increased cost of indoor sports. As the temperature drops, indoor sports should be the affordable fallback for both adults and children to keep active. Instead, many just...

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