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.

Rookie Max Hall tops day one testing times for BTCC

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Un-Limited Motorsport’s Max Hall topped the times on day one of the official British Touring Car Championship testing at Croft Circuit. The 17-year-old is entering his rookie season on the grid and is seemingly picking up where he left off in the Mini Challenge Championship.

Marine AFC secure National League North safety

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Marine AFC have secured their place in the National League North for next season - without kicking a ball! Needham Market's 3-2 loss to Curzon Ashton means the Merseyside club are mathematically safe.
Everton Stadium - Bramley Moore Dock Test event 23/03/25 by Benjamin Humphris

Everton Stadium set to host Rugby League Ashes series

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The new Everton Stadium at Bramley Moore Dock has been chosen to host a rugby league test between England and Australia.
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The lost lionesses: how forgotten pioneers shaped the game we see today

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As women’s football continues to grow in England and the Lionesses continue being trailblazers in football, it is important to remember how the lost lionesses paved the way. Representing England The Lost Lionesses refers to the first English women’s football team...
Source: Special Olympics Photo: Anthony Devlin

Stephanie Gott wins Olympic silver in figure skating pairs

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Runcorn-born Stephanie Gott and skating partner Oliver Snook won Olympic Silver for Team GB in the figure skating pairs competition. The Special Olympic World Winter Games took place in Turin with more than 1,500 athletes competing.
David Moyes Press conference 01/04/2025 by Benjamin Humphris

Moyes ‘looking forward’ to Merseyside derby and aims for first Anfield victory

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Everton boss David Moyes is eyeing his first win at Anfield in his long managerial career at the Merseyside derby tomorrow. Before the international break, Everton drew 1-1 with West Ham United which saw a last-minute Jake O’Brien header rescue a point for the Toffees.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot

Arne Slot: On Trent transfer, derby details and “rigorous” reflection

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Arne Slot said Trent Alexander-Arnold remains "fully focused" on recovering from injury but will miss the Merseyside derby at Anfield tomorrow. And the Reds boss dismissed the perpetual noise surrounding Alexander-Arnold’s supposed move to Real Madrid on a free transfer this summer.
Sam Roberts from Wirral Wise Guys. Image by Jack Burgess.

Wirral Wise Guys football therapy a ‘lifesaver’

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Wirral Wise Guys played two charity matches at Marine’s Travel Arena on Sunday, in a fundraising event all about promoting men’s mental health. Wirral Wise Guys has been promoting men’s wellbeing since it launched in 2024 and runs free weekly football therapy sessions on Merseyside.
(c) Rachel Issit

White collar fighter turned trainer: Rachel Issit’s story

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Hidden in a small business centre in Ormskirk, West Lancashire, sits a gym by the name of NXG Fitness. Working in that gym is a woman called Rachel Issit, a white-collar fighter and personal trainer. From a young age, Rachel had...