Grassroots music venues across the UK have labelled Labour's 15% business rates relief as insufficient, warning that many establishments remain on the brink of closure despite the policy change.
Women who grew up in the 1970s-90s with no football opportunities are now forming clubs like Crawley Old Girls, reclaiming the game they love amid rising participation.
As temperatures rise, public swimming pool etiquette dissolves, leading to frustrations with slow overtakers, doggy paddlers, and chaotic lane behaviour.
A new report highlights sustained government investment in sports for young people, raising questions about why the arts sector faces ongoing funding challenges and disparities in support.
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UK Athletics has pleaded guilty to corporate manslaughter over the 2017 death of Paralympic athlete Abdullah Hayayei, who was killed by a falling metal cage during training in London.
A new survey exposes rampant bullying and abuse targeting coaches, referees, and officials in Australian grassroots sports, with parents responsible for nearly 50% of incidents.
Brown Girl Sport, a community initiative, is helping South Asian women and girls overcome isolation by providing support and fostering connections through football, promoting inclusion and empowerment in the sport.
A 13-year-old boy swam four kilometres in rough seas to raise the alarm after his mother and siblings were swept offshore at Geographe Bay, Western Australia.
A groundbreaking initiative is transforming football by supporting ethnic minority referees, fostering inclusion and a sense of belonging in the sport.
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Arsenal legend Ian Wright partners with M&S Food on 'Eat Well Play Well Grassroots Edition' initiative to improve nutrition at UK football clubs, addressing coach uncertainty and parental expectations.
A new survey of UK high school basketball programmes shows a concerning decline in girls' participation, with coaches citing funding cuts and lack of facilities as key barriers.
While Caitlin Clark boosts women's basketball popularity, Iowa sees a 38% drop in high school girls' participation since 2000, with rural towns like Newell-Fonda as rare exceptions.
While Caitlin Clark has elevated women's basketball's profile, participation in Iowa high school girls' basketball has plummeted by 38% since 2000. Yet, towns like Newell and Fonda remain vibrant outliers.
Government launches Team Up campaign with sporting stars to combat loneliness among boys and young men through community sports events and mental health support.
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The Music Venue Trust's annual report reveals a mixed picture for UK grassroots music venues, with audience numbers rebounding but severe financial challenges and job losses threatening the sector's future.
The UK's grassroots music venues experienced their smallest annual decline since 2018, with only nine net closures in 2025, but over half reported no profit and employment dropped by nearly 22%.
Two mothers have been banned indefinitely from CYO games after a violent on-court fight during a children's match. New rules impose one-year bans for disruptive behaviour.
Olympic champions and sports bodies warn that proposed planning reforms could lead to a mass sell-off of vital community playing fields. They urge the government to keep crucial protections.
A record 1,082 grassroots sports clubs have applied for Flutter's £500k Cash4Clubs grants, highlighting a severe funding crisis. Discover which clubs need help most and how the money is used.
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Discover how a new wave of youth chess clubs in London and Birmingham is creating vibrant communities, boosting mental skills, and attracting diverse young players away from screens.
New research reveals worrying trends as body image anxieties and clothing concerns create significant barriers preventing teenage girls from participating in sports and physical activity.
New government crackdown targets toxic parents with banning orders for offences including shouting abuse, threatening officials, and even public urination at children's sporting events.
Flutter UKI pledges £1 million to save struggling local football clubs across Britain. The Cash4Clubs fund offers grants up to £10,000 for facility upgrades, equipment, and community programmes.
A group of quick-thinking Boy Scouts from Troop 681 became unlikely heroes after discovering an 80-year-old US Navy veteran, Douglas Montgomery, who had been missing for three days in the rugged Santa Cruz Mountains.
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A grassroots football clash in the UK was hilariously abandoned after a pitch invasion of a different kind – a thick carpet of goose droppings rendered the field unplayable and hazardous.
A century after its founding, the Woodcraft Folk, Britain's unique co-operative youth movement, is not just surviving but flourishing. Discover how its ethos of inclusivity, environmentalism, and peace education continues to inspire new generations in a m
A youth baseball game in Massachusetts descended into chaos as parents and coaches engaged in a violent brawl, leaving the community in shock. Witnesses describe scenes of punches thrown and children left terrified.
A quaint British village became the epicentre of joy as more than a thousand people gathered for a massive Swingathon, setting a new community record.
Despite being the birthplace of golf, Scotland faces challenges in nurturing young talent. Discover the state of grassroots golf and what's being done to revive the sport.
