Those who would like to become 'sport makers' are being sought in South Derbyshire as part of the push to get more people taking part in sport and physical activity in the lead-up to the 2012 Olympic
Two friends are to embark on a coast-to-coast challenge to raise funds for two charities which help patients with cancer in Burton. Grant Mear, of Church Avenue, Hatton, will cycle about 100 miles
Community groups, clubs and parish councils across South Derbyshire can now take advantage of a £250 grant to help run events with a sporting theme this summer. Derbyshire's Community Sports Trust has
Yoga or Pilates? So what's the difference? Put simply, it's all in the mind. Yoga is an ancient art first developed in Northern India thousands of years ago. It is a way of moving energy through your body...
Walking: it's simple, cheap and so very good for you. It can be done anywhere, with no specific equipment, and unlike some exercise, it requires no special agility. And in Staffordshire, we are lucky to have great countryside
There's nothing worse than endlessly visiting the gym and slaving away not to even reach your personal fitness goals. Here are five of the most common reasons that your fitness is not going to plan.
Community leaders hoping to bring a new hi-tech play area to a Burton park have been shown a vision of the futureby a former Olympic athlete. Winshill Parish Youth Council has teamed up with
A teenager is to set sail after being offered a full cadet sponsorship by one of the world's largest shipping companies. Glenn Higginbotham, of Smisby, will take to the seas in the Merchant Navy
With a brand new poster boy in the shape of the super suave Mark Cavendish (he goes out with a page three model don't you know!) and genuine world-class credentials, British cycling is enjoying somewhat of a renaissance. Here are ten reasons why you should saddle up!
Want to change the habits of a lifetime? If you've got the will, we've got the way. So why not take on the fitness challenge right here...
Jogging: it's a great way to get fit, it's free and however busy your schedule, you can fit it in as and when it suits you. But it doesn't have to be a solitary experience...
