Millions of people participate in sports every week in the UK, with many involving the rough and tumble of physical contact.
Whether you’re chasing a dream or just enjoying some leisure time, there are all kinds of upsides to playing contact sports, but it can come with risks too.
Lib Dems in the East Riding have been battling in support of the community to save Track Fitness & Beverley Boxing Club from the threat of eviction hanging over it caused by the Conservative-run Council.
Local charities helping the most vulnerable in North and East Yorkshire during this global crisis are being supported through grant-giving by Two Ridings Community Foundation.
While the Foundation’s Coronavirus Community Fund total is approaching £1million, £500,000 of which is new donations raised over the past month, more is needed and the Foundation is making a plea to anyone who can to help by donating to the appeal.
World champion boxer Frank Bruno is gearing up for his next big fight – taking on the government in his campaign to get a better deal for people battling mental illness.
Bruno, who was speaking at a dinner organised to raise funds for a mental health charity in Hull and East Yorkshire said he wants to meet Prime Minister Boris Johnson to call for action to stop the suffering being inflicted on mental health patients.
Beverley Town Football Club’s Reserves have made through to the semi final of the League senior cup after a penalty shoot out win over North Cave.
Ed Grady’s side started the game brightly taking the lead after two minutes through top goal scorer Rob Northen after some route one stuff saw the striker finish with ease.
The FIREPIT is screening the fight on August 26 between all-time great boxing champion Floyd Mayweather and UFC’s biggest, brashest star Conor McGregor.
With limited tickets left fight fans are been urged to call in and book their place and guarantee the best seat in the house to watch the main event.
HU17.net Magazine Issue 340 is out and features a selection of content from the HU17.net Web Site. The magazine can be purchased from Molescroft News, Woodhall Way.
This week issues features a collection of articles and also photos from Flems Fight Night which saw hundreds of Bevelrey turn out to support a fund raising boxing night.
The Tommy Coyle Academy West Hull which specialises in boxing fitness, health and education has been given a free superfast broadband connection from local wireless internet service provider, Quickline Communications.
Quickline Communications who offer super fast broadbrand in Beverley and the surrounding areas contribution now means young people can get online for help with school work, jobs and social interaction while at the gym.
Rey Vargas has sent a strong message to Gavin McDonnell – I’ll KO you to win the WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on Saturday February 25, live on Sky Sports on a night that will see Luke Campbell and Tommy Coyle return to the ring.
Vargas and McDonnell clash for the vacant strap in Yorkshire with McDonnell looking to create a unique piece of history by joining twin brother Jamie as a World ruler.
Gavin McDonnell can create British boxing history when he takes on Rey Vargas for the vacant WBC World Super-Bantamweight title at the Hull Ice Arena on February 25, live on Sky Sports.
Victory for McDonnell in his first World title fight would see him join twin brother and WBA Bantamweight champion Jamie as World champions – making them the first British twins to achieve such a remarkable feat.
Beverley Town Council has voted in favour of pledging their support to Track Fitness and Boxing Club.
The motion which was put forward by Councillor Dominic Peacock at their last meeting and was deferred pending further information from East Riding of Yorkshire Council.
Waste and recycling officers at East Riding of Yorkshire Council are encouraging people to recycle their real Christmas trees after the festive holiday.