Fylde Sports Awards 2026: Nominate Your Local Heroes
Fylde residents can nominate coaches, clubs, schools, and volunteers for the 2026 Community Sports Awards across eight categories. Nominations close at 11pm on September 27.
Category : Sports Awards
Fleetwood man runs half marathon after surviving heart attack
Peter Franklin, 53, suffered a massive heart attack on his Caribbean honeymoon, endured a 300km ambulance journey, and later a second heart attack. Now, he will run the Fleetwood Half Marathon on August 23 to mark his recovery.
Golf Tournament Raises Over £15,000 for East Cheshire Hospice
A 38-year-old golf tournament at Prestbury Golf Club raised £15,175 for East Cheshire Hospice, with JAK Steel team winning the Mactex Trophy.
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Classic Cars Cheaper to Insure for Under-25s
Under-25 drivers can save on insurance with classic cars like the VW Beetle, offering lower premiums and affordable motoring for young enthusiasts.
Caerphilly 10K Raises Record £1,107.50 for Llamau
Runners in the 2026 Caerphilly 10K raised a record £1,107.50 for homelessness charity Llamau. The cheque was presented at Ystrad Mynach. Applications for the 2027 charity partner are now open.
Chase High School Athletes Shine in National Competitions
Chase High School students from Westcliff-on-Sea achieved record-breaking results in national athletics, including 24th place out of 5,000 schools in the National School Athletics Cup.
Peak District Ultra Challenge Raises £800k
Around 3,000 people raised over £800,000 for charities at the Peak District Ultra Challenge, with participants walking or running distances from 10 miles to 100km.
West Brom Blind Win Third Straight Disability FA Cup
West Bromwich Albion Blind FC secured a historic treble by winning the Disability FA Cup for the third year running, defeating rivals in a landmark event for inclusive football.
Active Herefordshire Wins National Girls' Sport Award
Active Herefordshire & Worcestershire Partnership won the Young Person Impact Award at the School Games Impact Awards 2026 for engaging disengaged youth, including girls and SEND students, in sport.
York Kids Win Gold at Northern Martial Arts Championships
Children from Matt Fiddes Martial Arts in York excelled at the Northern Championships, winning multiple gold medals in sparring, hand drills, and kickboxing.
Dame Denise Lewis Praises King's Baton Relay Community Impact
Dame Denise Lewis celebrates the King's Baton Relay as a symbol of unity and community pride ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Lincoln Neonatal Nurses Cycle 50 Miles for Baby Care
Fifteen nurses and healthcare workers from Lincoln County Hospital's neonatal unit will cycle 50 miles to raise funds for sick and premature babies, supporting the British Association of Perinatal Medicine's 50th anniversary.
Brummie Snail Takes on London Marathon for RSPCA
Scott Campbell from Great Barr will run the London Marathon dressed as a snail to raise funds for the RSPCA, hoping his slow and steady approach wins hearts and donations.
Rugby Couple Run London Marathon After Brain Cancer
Former rugby player Tom Chapman and England star Vicky Fleetwood run London Marathon for Brain Tumour Research after Tom's brain cancer diagnosis.
University of Birmingham Wins National Tennis Award
The University of Birmingham has been named University of the Year at the LTA Awards for its efforts to widen tennis participation in disadvantaged schools.
Lauren Bryant Wins Gold at WMAC English Championships
Llanelli kickboxer Lauren Bryant, supported by Snap Fitness' Grassroots to Greatness grant, achieved multiple podium finishes at the WMAC English Championships, including gold medals in Low Kick and Hands Only Points.
Cheshire College Student Named UK's Strongest College Athlete
A student from Cheshire College – South & West has been named the UK's strongest college athlete after winning a national strength competition organized by AoC Sport. Troy, from the Ellesmere Port campus, triumphed in The Strongest 2026 contest.
Heckington Student Wins St John Ambulance Regional Cadet Award
Martha Davies, a 17-year-old from Heckington, has been named St John Ambulance's Regional Cadet of the Year for the East Midlands after excelling in a national competition testing first aid, leadership, and communication skills.
Karen Carney Wins 2026 Legends of Football Award
Solihull-born football legend Karen Carney will receive the prestigious Legends of Football award alongside Thierry Henry in October 2026, supporting Nordoff and Robbins charity.
Hinckley & Bosworth Active Awards Honour Local Sport
The Hinckley and Bosworth Active Awards ceremony celebrated local sporting heroes at Hinckley Rugby Club, with winners recognised for their impact on community health and activity.
Cricket Foundation Wins Two National ECB Awards
The Leicestershire & Rutland Cricket Foundation has secured two prestigious national awards at the ECB Impact of Cricket Awards, recognising outstanding partnership work and exceptional leadership.
Caitlin Meredith Wins 2026 Junior Chef of Wales Title
Catering student Caitlin Meredith from Ceredigion has been named the 2026 Junior Chef of Wales after a thrilling final cook-off at ICC Wales, Newport, securing gold with her innovative three-course menu.
Lifetime Award for Yorkshire Cycling Champions
Barbara and Mike Penrice receive a Lifetime Achievement Award for over 100 years of combined service to Yorkshire cycling. Discover their incredible story and legacy.
Nominate Now for HBBC Active Awards 2026
Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council seeks nominations for its 2026 Active Awards. Celebrate coaches, volunteers, clubs & individuals making a difference in community sport & wellbeing. Deadline: 5 Jan 2026.
Fylde Community Sports Awards 2025 Winners
Discover the inspiring winners of the 2025 Fylde Community Sports Awards, celebrating local heroes and clubs after a record 330 nominations.
Lincolnshire squash official wins national award
Lincolnshire's Danny Melville crowned Referee of the Year at 2025 England Squash Awards. Discover his journey from local tournaments to international competitions and his ambitions to reach the top.
Pontyclun rider wins national title at Your Horse Live
Young rider Efa Moore from Pontyclun and her pony Thistledown Alice clinched the SEIB Search for a Star Ridden Championship at Your Horse Live in Warwickshire, beating over 70 competitors.
Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025 Celebrate Community Heroes
Discover the inspiring winners of the Sport Caerphilly Sport Awards 2025, celebrating grassroots sport heroes and Steve Fenwick's Wall of Fame induction. Read their stories now!
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