Scoring in all of England’s top four divisions, playing abroad and winning titles – Adam Le Fondre has done it all, and now he is enjoying life in non-league football. Le Fondre shot to prominence at Stockport County, where he came through the club’s youth system. He scored on his professional debut coming off the […]
Crucible is the Ultimate Goal for Sanderson
Playing at the Crucible is the ultimate goal for Sanderson Lam, who unfortunately missed out on this year’s World Snooker Championship. Lam harboured hopes of making his debut in snooker’s biggest tournament this year before he was knocked out in the qualifying stages, losing 10-5 to Ryan Day. Despite the setback, ‘The Panda’ has enjoyed […]
Sunderland Teen Rubbing Shoulders with World Champions
Sunderland teenager Jack Howarth has been making waves on the darts circuit and is rubbing shoulders with some of the sport’s greats. Luke Humphries, Martin Adams, and Raymond van Barneveld are just some of the world champions Jack has shared the oche. Growing up in Washington, Tyne and Wear, Jack was a relative latecomer to […]
Non-League Day Attendances Rise by 12%
This year’s Non-League Day saw a rise of 11.92% in total attendance figures for matches played between Steps 1-4 in England. 149,060 spectators attended a game across England’s top four non-league steps on Saturday 22 March – designated as Non-League Day. That correlates to a near 12% increase on last season’s Non-League Day. The highest-attended […]
MVP Spearheads Rounders League Recruitment Drive
A game best remembered by many as a key part of their PE lessons, rounders can continue to scratch that competitive and social itch long into adulthood – as Sammy-Jo Austin will tell you. Sammy-Jo, like most, was first introduced to rounders at school. Though she enjoyed playing the game it wasn’t something she pursued […]
Father and Son Football Manager YouTube Sensation
Luke Robinson, better known by his online alias Omega Luke, has been entertaining the masses inside the ring as a wrestler and playing Football Manager on YouTube. If you are one of the many who enjoy following your favourite streamer’s Football Manager saves, the chances are that you will have come across the Omega Luke […]
Rowing’s ‘Northern Ambassador’s Undeniable Passion
Jessica Edgar-Harris is proud of her northern roots and considers herself to be something of an ambassador of rowing in the north. Attending a state school in Durham, rowing would not have been many kids’ activity of choice. It likely would not have been for Jessica, only for her friends joining the school’s rowing club. […]
Cricket Matters for Welsh Over-40s World Cup All-Rounder
James Breese has been cricket-mad since the age of six, playing for Aberystwyth and Cardiff Cricket Club, as well as representing Wales at the Over-40s World Cup last year. Growing up in mid-Wales, James says “in the middle of nowhere, there’s nothing else to do”. The keen batsman, and occasional leg-spin, has found a passion […]
The Pillar of Business Success: Exceptional Customer Service
In today’s hyper-competitive market, where products and services can often appear indistinguishable from one another, customer service has emerged as a pivotal differentiator. Quality customer service not only enhances customer loyalty but also drives business growth, shapes brand reputation, and can even turn detractors into advocates. In this blog post, we delve into why good […]
From X Factor to Break Dancing Queen
With her parents owning a performing arts studio, dancing is in Melody McAvoy’s blood, and that has helped propel her to breaking success. Break dancing, or breaking, is a sport with growing popularity worldwide, so much so that it was included in the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Melody has a long-held affection for breaking, […]