July has flown by in a flash and the World Cup is already something of a distant memory. In this month’s sports column, Margaret Brecknell takes a look at what’s coming up in August as well as reliving some of the best sporting...
Read MoreWith the World Cup Finals in Russia rapidly approaching, here’s a chance to warm up for the tournament with the Northern Soul World Cup Quiz. There are no prizes, just the chance to appear more footie savvy than your family and...
Read MoreIn our family we are all agreed that you can’t beat going to a football match on a Bank Holiday. My brother, an enthusiastic groundhopper, was keen to visit Borough Ground, home of Workington AFC for the first time. Workington,...
Read MoreIn the 1970s and 80s snooker seemed to be never off our screens and the players were household names. During those halcyon days Preston Guild Hall played host to the prestigious UK Championships before the event moved elsewhere...
Read MoreAs you may have already noticed, I like to big up women who play sport. Not only for potential spectators of all genders, but more specifically in the hope that it will encourage other women and girls to have a bash. After all,...
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