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Jungle Cry goes down a storm in Carmarthenshire

IT WAS A standing ovation forBollywood Hollywood’s new rugby biopic Jungle Cry at its official screening in Wales – the home of rugby – this week. Jungle Cry tells the story of one of the most unusual – and bravest ...

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“Where’s Wally?” fun run heads for Olympic Park

HUNDREDS OF runners, families and book lovers will dress up as the popular children’s book character Wally, from the Where’s Wally? books next Sunday, 15th March. They will be running, jogging or walking to raise money for the National Literacy ...

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Twenty Lonely Orphan runners run The Big Half

Emdad Rahman THE BETHNAL GREEN-BASED Lonely Orphans charity took to the roads today – Sunday, 1st March – to raise awareness and much needed funds for Uyghur orphans. They joined more than 16,000 runners on the streets of the British ...

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New champs celebrate squash titles

THERE ARE two new British National Squash Champions: James Willstrop and Sarah-Jane Perry. Both secured their achievements at the AJ Bell British National Squash Championships held at the University of Nottingham from 13th-16th February. •Willstrop was the reigning champion – ...

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England take netball nations bronze

THE ENGLAND ROSES have emerged from the Netball Nations tournament in third place, after a week of thrilling sport at The Copper Box stadium in East London. The result is somewhat disappointing, though: there are only four nations in the ...

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New players join the Lions

THE LONDON LIONS have added 6’2” crack defender Jules Dang-Akodo to their team – and import from City Royals, where he spent last season. Jules has a recent history of playing at international level – which has taken him to ...

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Britain comes home with nine medals

BRITISH CYCLISTS have come home from the European Track Championships with a creditable nine medals. The contest was held in the Netherlands over the weekend. The women shone in the Madison race, with Laura Kenny (pictured) and Katie Archibald winning ...

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Lions are a roaring success

THE LONDON LIONS emerged the winners at the All-Stars British Basketball Tournament on Sunday – before a crowd of excited supporters. The Tournament was promoted by Matchroom Multi Sport and brought fast paced excitement to the court, with 12 minute ...

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Kipchoge breaks two hour marathon mark

KENYAN ATHLETE Eliud Kipchoge, who has won the London Marathon four times, has this morning run a marathon in under two hours – the first athlete to do so. Kipchoge reached the finish line just 20 seconds short of the ...

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Victoria Park Run raises thousands for charity

Emdad Rahman HUNDREDS OF runners from near and far took part in the annual Muslim Charity Run (MCR) at Victoria Park which was held to raise money for charitable causes. The 5km endurance test organised by the East London Mosque ...

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