Former England rugby player Luther Burrell has a mission: to unlock the potential of young people through sport. Cheshire-based Luther has launched the 12 Foundation and has plans to grow the organisation across the UK and, ultimately, globally. Luther was the special guest at the recent Inspire Business Circle event at Chester Rugby Club and, […]
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The fastest growing racquet sport is set to sweep Cheshire. This month Ignite Padel announced it would be opening five indoor and two outdoor courts at Cheshire Oaks in August. Meanwhile, Chester Football Club has confirmed that planning has officially been submitted by Pick Padel Ltd for the development of a Padel and Pickleball facility
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A Cheshire-based personal trainer is bringing his unique gym to people’s homes and businesses. Over more than 30 years, Matt Heath has trained everyone from beginners to elite amateur and professional athletes, written a book, given talks and appeared on radio shows. Now, in his boldest venture yet, Matt is rolling out the Original Mobile
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Deva Fest 2025 Cholmondeley Castle will play host once again to Deva Fest, which takes place between August 7-10. Dubbed the ‘North West’s Favourite Family Festival’ acts lined up include the legendary Gloria Gaynor, Happy Mondays, The Fratellis, Matt Goss and Sigala. Also new this year is a ‘Wellbeing Area’ featuring massage and reiki therapists,
A record-breaking adventurer from Chester has been honoured for his achievements by the University of Chester. Alex Staniforth received an honorary Doctor of Letters in recognition of his outstanding contribution to young people’s mental health services this week. The award was presented at Chester Cathedral. Professor Simmons said: “It’s an honour to recognise honorary guest
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An award-winning Cheshire gym has won planning permission to move to new premises to allow it to expand and triple in size. Aptitude Health & Fitness in Farndon launched in the middle of the Covid pandemic at Monument Place Business Park, which is owned by the Barnston Estate. Founder Gareth Preston has now been given
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Chester Rugby Club’s centenary season is underway with plenty of exciting events planned for the coming months. The highlight will be a marquee weekend at the club in May with three days of special celebrations. The weekend will kick off with a Sportsman’s Lunch on Friday, May 16, at which 2003 World Cup winning captain
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Chester is set to welcome its newest social space this Autumn as the highly anticipated Rooftop Social Club announces they’ll open their doors this month. Located in the heart of the city, Rooftop Social Club will see the top 2 levels of Pepper Street’s multi-storey car park transformed into a unique all-day dining and socialising
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The Cheshire brother and sister who represented Great Britain in the Team GB Rowing Squad at the Olympics will be bringing home a Gold and a Bronze medal. On the final day of the Olympic regatta at the Stade Nautique in Vaires-sur-Marne in Paris, Emily Ford was part of the women’s eight that scooped bronze.
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Cheshire brother and sister Tom and Emily Ford will be competing for Great Britain in this year’s Olympic Games. They have both been selected for the Team GB Rowing Squad for Paris 2024. The squad is made up of 42 rowers across ten boats. Of the 23 women and 19 men competing, half are making
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