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Buhurt Castleton Cup, photo by Kea Gerike

Buhurt: The medieval combat sport growing in popularity

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Knights in heavy armour hitting each other with blunt weapons might sound like a scene from the middle ages, but it is just another weekend for the Northern Wolves, the Buhurt association representing the Northwest of England. Not a mere...
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How Liverpool is combatting barriers driving young girls out of sports

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The House of Commons reported the percentage of girls enjoying PE has fallen from 74% in 2016 to 63% in 2023, despite boys’ enjoyment remaining at 86%. Concerns have been raised following numerous similar reports surrounding self-confidence issues for young...
Childe of Hale Statue By Juliann Cloud

The 9 ft giant who beat the king’s wrestling champion

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The Great "Giant" Less than three miles from the hustle and bustle of Liverpool John Lennon Airport lies the small sleepy village of Hale. Among the thatch cottages, manor houses and pub sits St. Mary’s Church. Here, you would find...
The Merseyside Collective

The Merseyside Collective: Dingle football club driving local and global change

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  https://youtu.be/j1a9fjO_g4w?si=Kpn2nqXKBAycl3Zq   Located in Dingle, South Liverpool, The Merseyside Collective are a social football club dedicated to supporting both the local community and important initiatives further afield. The group organises weekend matches at the Shaun Standish Playing Fields (or Stanyfields) on Dingle...
Patterson on Track at Donington (Photo by Jenna Murff)

Patterson shines in BTCC return with double Jack Sears wins

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British touring car driver and former karting world champion Dexter Patterson took two Jack Sears victories in his return to the BTCC grid at Donington Park. And reflecting on his return, he spoke about the key figures in his racing journey, including former F1 world champion Sebastian Vettel. 
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Sorensen: derby against Liverpool will be “massive”

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Everton Women’s manager Brian Sorensen expressed his optimism ahead of the Blues’ WSL clash with Liverpool at Anfield. He said: “It's gonna be a massive game, we have a good record there, especially in my time, so it’s one we...

“It’s a really important fixture for us on Sunday”, Amber Whiteley aims to secure...

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Liverpool women take on Tottenham Hotspur in their final game at the Totally Wicked Stadium this season. Beating Brighton The Reds secured a 2-1 victory over Brighton to overtake them in the table and move to fifth place. Amber Whiteley said: “I...
david moyes press conference, image by kea gerike

Moyes praises team ahead of Chelsea clash

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Everton manager David Moyes has said his players have done “remarkable” in the last few games. Coming off a run of games against top of the league teams, Everton is now safe from relegation with five games left in the...
Liverpool manager Arne Slot

Arne Slot can join list of managers to win PL in their first season

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With just seven games to go, Arne Slot could well join a small list of managers to win the Premier League in their first season. Liverpool are 11 points ahead of Arsenal with seven games to go as they look...
Pigeon Racer, Paul Clemence, outside his loft - By Daniel Moffat

“I think it will be finished unfortunately” – The bleak future of pigeon racing

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Pigeon Racing was once a popular sport in Britain, hitting its peak in the 1950s. Nowadays, there are far fewer people involved and in March, the Royal Pigeon Racing Association announced their annual One Loft race was cancelled.

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