Sport
‘I’m going to rearrange your face’: how Lincolnshire referees are facing spiralling abuse
“He came onto the pitch and swung for my face.” Those are the shocking words of Tim Hughes, who was physically attacked at an under-17s...
New women’s-only self defence course to start in Lincoln
A new women's-only self-defence course is coming to Lincolnshire soon. The six-week course, run by Empower Martial Arts Academy, is due to start on Wednesday,...
England’s cricketing struggles will mean reduced funding in Lincolnshire, officials say
Cricket officials in Lincoln say that England's poor performance at this month's one day ICC Champions Trophy will lead to less funding for the sport...
‘It can be awful’: sexism in football to be called out at Lincoln City fixture
“You’re a girl, you don’t know anything about football.” Words like that are heard too often by women and girls going to football games across...
Shot put superstar – at 62: how Wragby man has become one of Europe’s top veteran athletes
Aging is inevitable. As we grow older we all succumb to the same aliments: tiredness, soreness, illness and a variety of other ‘nesses’ invade our...
All Shook Up: Lower-league football clubs turning to Elvis tributes and race nights to raise money
Elvis tribute nights, horse racing events and musical festivals – these are just some of the ways that lower league football clubs across Lincolnshire have...
Through mud, injury and determination: Lincoln’s cross country sensation looks forward to bright future after England debut
Racing for your country sounds glamorous – the kind of moment every athlete dreams of. The white and red national vest, the pride of representing...
From pitches to pigskins: how American football is on the rise in Lincolnshire and the UK
A crisp Sunday morning sees the usual suspects. A pitch: cold as ice and as hard as concrete greets the clatter of studs walking from...
Finals, flares and photos: Lincolnshire FA’s official cameraman talks dream role
A Lincolnshire non-league football photographer has told how working with children on the autism spectrum led to him picking his camera. Ed Mayes, 42, from...
Bragging rights final: Lincoln City win sets up major clash with United
It could have been a potential banana skin but, in the end, this may have been the game that saved Lincoln City’s season. The women’s...
New inclusive cricket facilities set for Lincolnshire after cash windfall
State-of-the-art cricketing facilities for disabled players could be built in Lincolnshire, after receiving a share of a £50 million nationwide investment. Martyn Dobson, CEO of...
‘The scorecard doesn’t matter’: inside the cricket club for ‘broken people’
The Broken XI Cricket Club isn’t just a normal Lincolnshire team. The side, who recently announced their first home game, was specifically created for people...
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