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There is no better place to win a medal than alongside your best friend
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (558+ words) than at the Commonwealth Games, according to Kelly Petersen-Pollard. The judo athlete from Sutton Coldfield won -70kg bronze in front of her entire family at Birmingham 2022, a stone's throw from where she grew up. But winning a medal at her first…...
Bradford Council backs campaign to prevent drowning
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (415+ words) BRADFORD Council is supporting a national campaign to help prevent drowning and promote water safety. The council is backing the Royal Life Saving Society's (RLSS) Drowning Prevention Week, which runs from June 13 to June 20. Councillor Ian Walker, Bradford Council's executive…...
On This Day: School pool finds new management after council withdraws
1+ week, 5+ day ago (170+ words) ON this day last year, Chippindale Pool at Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley found itself under new management, signalling a renewed commitment to serving the local community. The pool had been operated by the school in partnership with Leeds…...
Bingley Pool supporters organise park run to help save the historic baths
1+ week, 6+ day ago (621+ words) FOBP was formed in 2015 to retain swimming provision in Bingley. The Pool closed to the public in 2020 and has essentially lacked maintenance and funding since. In partnership with local MP Anna Dixon, arrangements were made in November 2025 with BMDC for…...
Council-run swimming pool forced to temporarily close for another day
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (77+ words) A POPULAR council-run swimming pool has been forced to temporarily close for another day. Pudsey Leisure Centre (PLC) said the swimming pool is not open to the public. The leisure centre apologised for any inconvenience caused by the ongoing closure....
Tributes paid to Bradford-born 'selfless hero' who tried to save teen in water
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (598+ words) A BRADFORD-BORN man who tried to rescue a teenager swept into the water died as a result of drowning, an inquest has heard. Inquests were opened and adjourned on Monday morning into the deaths of Sarah Keeling, 45, and 67-year-old Mark…...
Pip Hare relishing chance to be part of a team during The Ocean Race Europe 2025
10+ mon, 4+ day ago (624+ words) Pip Hare is used to taking on some of the most daunting solo sailing challenges on the planet, but it was the chance to be part of a team that convinced her to take on The Ocean Race Europe 2025. The…...
Decorated Olympic canoe slalomist Jessica Fox undergoes surgery on kidney
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) Australian Jessica Fox, a triple Olympic gold medallist in canoe slalom, has revealed she underwent surgery to remove a tumour from her kidney. In a post on social media, the French-born 31-year-old said the procedure "went really well, but added…...
Bingley sisters make waves in pool as City of Bradford ace claims historic gold
10+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) BINGLEY sisters Sophia and Evelyn Gledhill are both making their mark in the pool with City of Bradford Swimming Club. The former is a couple of years older and has more experience under her belt, which she put to good…...
Primary school making waves with its own onsite swimming pool
10+ mon, 4+ week ago (409+ words) A KEIGHLEY-district school is creating a splash. Riddlesden St Mary's Primary now has its own onsite swimming pool facility. The move is part of a link-up with Kanga Sports " which provides physical education, swimming and performing arts to children across…...