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Gangsta Grannies get into the swim of things

Gangsta Grannies get into the swim of things

Two ladies, who dub themselves the Gangsta Grannies, are undertaking a mammoth challenge in August swimming the English Channel to France and back to help BCHA support local vulnerable women and child ...
Old wave pensioner

Old wave pensioner

A 100-year-old dementia sufferer brims with delight as she goes for a swim – for the first time in 35 YEARS. Great-grandmother Sadie Knight thought she would never go for a dip again after givin ...
Surf’s up

Surf’s up

A thrill-seeking granddad has become a world record-breaker after WIND SURFING from Northern Ireland to Scotland in just 100 minutes – quicker than a ferry. Chris Loughridge, 57, made the 16-mil ...
How far?

How far?

She may be 71, but Eddie Brocklesby is showing no signs of slowing down – and continues to complete gruelling Ironwoman triathlons. Eddie, who is defying all stereotypes about ageing, has become ...