Thor Blimey
An athletic pensioner who missed the Olympics because of war has broken a British record for hammer throwing – at the age of 80. Warwick Dixon threw 35.87 metres at an open meeting at his athlet ...
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Wimbledon – what’s it worth?
It’s finally here – with the UK basking in temperatures last seen some 10 years ago these last few days feel like summer has really arrived – hot sultry days and balmy summer evenings have been seen – ...
Grounds for celebration
Britain’s most dedicated football fan John Leekey has completed a 50 year quest to watch a staggering 1,200 games at every single league ground in England. The grandfather-of-three became a member of ...
Britain’s oldest female football fan rewarded for loyalty aged 100!
Britain’s oldest female football fan has been rewarded for her loyalty with her own corporate box – at the age of 100. Sprightly Kitty Thorne has attended nearly every Bristol Rovers home game since h ...