Grey wave of walkers spearhead record activity levels among England’s over-55s Increase in walking among older people key to general activity in England returning to pre-Covid levels The Guardian - UK · Apr 25, 2024
Children continue to fall short with their physical activity, survey reveals Sport England is concerned as fewer than half of the country’s youngsters are taking part in the recommended amount of activity. The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023
Sport England invests £250m to remove barriers to exercise Place Partnerships programme will target 80-100 communities with the greatest need. The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023
Sport England commits £250m for boosting activity in deprived areas Sport England will invest £250m over the next five years to help people in around 100 of the most socially deprived areas get more exercise The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023
UK Sport and Sport England lay out proposals after Whyte Review UK Sport and Sport England have made 19 commitments in response to the Whyte Review’s exposure of the shocking culture in gymnastics The Guardian - UK · Jan 16, 2023
Why diners bought into Mexican Pizza and Happy Meals in 2022 This past year had the taste of nostalgia. The Orange County Register · Dec 26, 2022
Commonwealth Games equipment to be given to community groups Kit ranging from wrestling mats to boxing gloves are up for grabs for schools, sports and voluntary groups. The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2022
Sport England chief backs Birmingham to benefit from 'meaningful legacy' following Commonwealth Games Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain’s youngest and most diverse cities and Tim Hollingsworth believes National Lottery funding will be key to ensuring a legacy is felt Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022
What will be the legacy of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games? Organised at relatively short notice after initial host Durban was forced to pull out, Birmingham has lived up to its reputation as one of Britain’s most diverse cities The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022