Category : Women Sport


Cardiff Woman Completes Marathon des Sables for Charity

Lucia Rowe, a 51-year-old from Cardiff, has successfully completed the grueling Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert, raising over £20,000 for Reuben's Retreat charity while celebrating five years of cancer remission.

Martin Resident Completes Grueling 270km Sahara Marathon

Chris Duggan, a Martin resident, has completed the brutal 270km Marathon des Sables in the Sahara Desert, just two years after starting a Couch to 10k programme. He endured extreme heat and sandstorms to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Tributes Pour In for Football Scout Charlie Walker

The Telford and wider football community honors Charlie Walker, a revered scout and coach who passed away at 88, leaving a lasting legacy in grassroots and professional football across Shropshire and beyond.

West Brom Women's Late Winner Seals Dramatic Win

West Brom Women clinched a dramatic 95th-minute winner against Liverpool Feds, boosting their top-four hopes. Meanwhile, Birmingham City exited the FA Cup, and Kidderminster Harriers and Stourbridge faced defeats in their league matches.

Delicious Orie Retired Over Depression Fears

Bilston boxing star Delicious Orie reveals he quit the sport due to fears of sinking into depression, despite being tipped for world champion status after his Commonwealth Games gold.

Birmingham Charities Use Sport to Combat Violence Against Women

Three Birmingham-based charities are leading a new five-year initiative funded by Comic Relief's £3.9 million Tackling Harmful Norms Fund. Using sports like football, cricket, and netball, they aim to promote positive masculinity and create early interven

Aston Villa Profit £17m, Claims Sustainability Progress

Aston Villa announces a £17m profit for 2024-25, reversing two years of heavy losses, through sales to parent company V Sports. Record revenues hit £378.1m, driven by Champions League success and commercial growth, but challenges remain with UEFA financia

Worksop Girls Football Team Gets £950 Grant for Winter Kit

A Worksop football club's U13s girls team has received a £950 community grant from Bassetlaw District Council councillors to purchase new winter coats and tracksuits, helping players stay warm and reducing costs for local families.

Oswaldtwistle Teens Selected for Team GB JuJitsu

Local martial artists Tilly Holden, 16, and Sophia Miller, 13, have been called up to represent Team GB at the European Youth JuJitsu Championships in Crete, following their gold medal success in Belgium earlier this year.

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