Update: This event has been postponed due to forecast bad weather. A spokesperson for Liverpool City Council says: “The latest forecast shows there will be heavy rain and blustery conditions at the Pier Head on Saturday afternoon, so rather than risk a complete washout we have decided to postpone the mini Commonwealth ... Read More...
Rio Olympics
As Britain basks in the glory of Team GB’s golden Rio Olympics performance, a nationwide sports day will take place tomorrow (Saturday 27 August) and Liverpool City Region sporting fans are invited to take part. ‘I Am Team GB’, organised by the National Lottery and ITV, will see thousands of free activities get underway across the country ... Read More...
Going for gold: Interview with Anthony Fowler Five weeks after following a school friend down to his local Toxteth boxing gym, an 11-year-old Anthony Fowler was already celebrating his first victory before owning a proper pair of boots or even a gum shield. Fast forward to 2016 and after successfully qualifying for ... Read More...
A historic South Liverpool boxing gym threatened with closure has found a new home. Golden Gloves ABC, based in Dingle, plans to move into a refurbished space on Lodge Lane in April. Established in 1947, Golden Gloves is currently home to GB boxer and Commonwealth champion Anthony Fowler, who is hopeful of competing ... Read More...