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Monday 6 April 2026•BTR Liverpool•

Unique Mersey Tunnel Race Sells Out with Two Weeks to Go at Record 4,100 Runners

The BTR Mersey Tunnel 10K race, set for 12 April, has sold out with a record 4,100 participants, marking the highest number since its reintroduction in 2006. The race, which allows runners to traverse the Kingsway Tunnel under the River Mersey, is the only annual opportunity for such a feat and attracts participants from various countries. This event is significant as it highlights the growing popularity of unique running events in the UK and supports several charities.

Unique Mersey Tunnel Race Sells Out with Two Weeks to Go at Record 4,100 Runners
Gloucestershire - March 30, 2026•Active Gloucestershire•

Active Gloucestershire strengthens support for Gloucester and Cinderford communities through national Place Universal Offer

Active Gloucestershire is expanding its efforts in Gloucester and Cinderford with funding from Sport England's Place Universal Offer, a £25 million programme aimed at reducing inactivity and health inequalities. The initiative involves working with local partners and residents to develop sustainable, community-led solutions to increase physical activity. This approach is intended to create long-term change by addressing barriers to activity and fostering environments where being active is access

Active Gloucestershire strengthens support for Gloucester and Cinderford communities through national Place Universal Offer
Wednesday 4 March 2026•BTR Liverpool•

Road Closures Announced for Biggest Ever Liverpool Half Marathon Next Weekend

The showstopping BTR Liverpool Half Marathon returns next weekend, and organisers have released full details of road closures and travel information for runners, spectators, local residents, and visitors to aid movement across the city centre. The race takes place on Sunday 15 March 2026. It is the biggest ever BTR Liverpool Half Marathon with 15,000 participants, including 500 runners taking on the BTR 10 Mile Road Race. The event was first staged in 1994, and for the last two years the race ha

Road Closures Announced for Biggest Ever Liverpool Half Marathon Next Weekend
4 March 2026•BTR Liverpool•

New Liverpool Premium Sports Brand Canvas Athletic Joins Forces with BTR for 2026 Event Calendar

A new premium sports brand launched in Liverpool this month has been hand-picked by race event organiser BTR Liverpool as an official partner for the 2026 event calendar. Canvas Athletic is built around community. An ethos which strongly resonates with BTR Liverpool and its standing within the running community. Values align and both parties are excited at the prospect of working together for the next 12 months. The partnership will see Canvas Athletic kit out the pacer team for the sold-out and

New Liverpool Premium Sports Brand Canvas Athletic Joins Forces with BTR for 2026 Event Calendar
23rd February 2026•Karol Marketing•

£15.5m Boost for World-Class Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in the Scottish Borders

The Borderlands Partnership Board has approved £15.5 million of UK Government investment through the Borderlands Inclusive Growth Deal for the development of a Mountain Bike Innovation Centre and Trail Lab in the Scottish Borders. ​Construction on the main building in Innerleithen is set to begin in spring 2026, and its opening is expected for 2027. This marks a major milestone in the Deal’s programme to drive innovation, skills and sustainable economic growth across the region. The Innovation C

£15.5m Boost for World-Class Mountain Bike Innovation Centre in the Scottish Borders
17 Feb 2026•Fight Star Championship•

Yorkshire fighters excel as Fight Star Championship 36 delivers another classic as titles are claimed and statements made

Yorkshire’s mixed martial arts scene was the talk of Yorkshire and beyond as Fight Star Championship 36 showcased the region’s elite talent in front of a raucous and sold out home crowd who assembled at the Bradford Live Arena. With championship belts on the line, Brazilian challengers drafted in, and growing talk of UFC call-ups, FSC 36 underlined what many in the sport already believe: Yorkshire is fast becoming one of the UK’s most productive MMA hotbeds. Tom Mullen crowned FSC interim Welter

Yorkshire fighters excel as Fight Star Championship 36 delivers another classic as titles are claimed and statements made
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Peartree Cleaning Sponsors Chelmsford Rugby Club (U16)

Peartree Cleaning Services, a leading provider of cleaning services in the UK, has renewed its sponsorship of Chelmsford Rugby Club’s kit, for the second year running. The sponsorship reflects Peartree’s ongoing commitment to investing in local communities and supporting grassroots sport. As part of the agreement, Peartree’s branding will feature on the club’s playing kit for the 2025/6 season. The partnership also holds personal significance, as Alfie Conroy, aged 16, who plays for Chelmsford R

Peartree Cleaning Sponsors Chelmsford Rugby Club (U16)
Hexham, UK - January 12, 2026•Karol Marketing•

Bernicia Foundation supports Hexham Rowing Duo’s Team GB hopes

The Bernicia Foundation is proud to support two of Northumberland’s brightest young rowing athletes, Emma Nicholson and Esme Pugh (16), teammates at Hexham Rowing Club. Each has been awarded a £1,000 Inspiration Grant to help them pursue ever higher achievements in rowing. Emma and Esme began rowing together in 2022 and quickly formed an outstanding partnership, marked by teamwork, mentorship, and a passion for excellence. Both are huge role models within Hexham RC, sharing their knowledge with

Bernicia Foundation supports Hexham Rowing Duo’s Team GB hopes
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Power of Pilates Announces the Opening of Its New Reformer Pilates Studio in Crowthorne

Power of Pilates, one of Berkshire’s longest-running Pilates studios, is opening a brand-new reformer studio in Crowthorne this autumn. After 18 years of teaching thousands of local residents and building a trusted reputation across Wokingham and Reading, the team is expanding to bring high-quality, accessible reformer Pilates to Crowthorne, Wokingham, Bracknell and the surrounding villages. Founded in 2007 by Claire Roberts, Power of Pilates has grown from small community hall classes into a tw

Power of Pilates Announces the Opening of Its New Reformer Pilates Studio in Crowthorne
Manchester, UK - November 18, 2025•The PR Boutique•

JD Sports ‘kicks off’ The Manchester Screen’s new giant billboard launch

JD Sports has launched the first campaign on The Manchester Screen’s new supersized out-of-home (OOH) site - the largest of its kind in the UK. Located at Victoria Warehouse, the striking digital screen and full vinyl wrap dominate one of Manchester’s busiest gateways, marking a bold new chapter for large-format advertising in the North West. The activation forms part of JD’s annual retail conference, held this year at Victoria Warehouse, and features a giant replica of JD’s signature yellow bag

JD Sports ‘kicks off’ The Manchester Screen’s new giant billboard launch
LONDON - 13 November 2025•Elan PR•

DreamToys names Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit as one of 15 toys predicted to be most in demand this Christmas

Following the Hot Wheels Formula 1® announcement last month that racing fans can now collect all 10 teams and 20 drivers, DreamToys reveals Mattel’s Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit as one of 15 toys predicted to be most in demand this Christmas Available now with an RRP of £79.99, the Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit is the ultimate in die-cast racing with actual overtaking on the track The DreamToys list is the most independent and authoritative prediction of the hott

DreamToys names Hot Wheels Formula 1® Grand Prix Race Circuit as one of 15 toys predicted to be most in demand this Christmas
PRESTON, Lancashire - October 29th 2025•Northern Label Systems Ltd•

Northern Label Systems Ltd x Preston North End FC !

At Northern Label Systems Ltd, we’ve always believed in the power of community. As a long-established business based in the heart of Preston, we’re deeply connected to the local area, and nothing brings our community together quite like Preston North End Football Club (PNE). We were inspired by the journey of The Spud Brothers, who recently announced their new front-of-shirt sponsorship of PNE. Their story of a local business rising to support the club they love resonated deeply with us. It was

Northern Label Systems Ltd x Preston North End FC !
NORTHAMPTON, UK - October 1, 2025•Memento Exclusives•

Formula 1® Extends Agreement With F1® Authentics, Operated By Memento Exclusives

Formula 1® has announced an extension of its licence agreement with Memento Exclusives through 2030. The memorabilia specialist, set in Motorsport Valley in the UK, was first named a partner of the sporting giant back in 2019 and has been operating F1® Authentics under licence since. This partnership recognises Memento Exclusives as an official manufacturer and supplier of Show Cars to F1® and its ecosystem of race teams, race promotors and official partners, with all Show Cars being built at Me

Formula 1® Extends Agreement With F1® Authentics, Operated By Memento Exclusives
NORTHAMPTON, UK - September 26, 2025•Memento Exclusives•

Podium Finishing Scuderia Toro Rosso F1® Race Car Auctioned By F1® Authentics

F1® Authentics, the official home of F1® memorabilia, is auctioning a genuine Toro Rosso ex-race car as part of its Austin GP Auction campaign. The STR14-04 chassis raced during the 2019 FIA Formula One World Championship season and represents one of the rarest categories of F1® collectibles: a podium-finishing race car from the hybrid era. The STR14 was the final car to carry the Toro Rosso name and livery before the team’s transformation into AlphaTauri, making it a milestone in F1® heritage.

Podium Finishing Scuderia Toro Rosso F1® Race Car Auctioned By F1® Authentics
LYMINGTON, UK - September 9, 2025•flocq•

kitround360 Report Reveals Major Environmental Wins from Pre-Loved Sportswear Campaign

kitround360, the impact reporting tool developed by circular sports marketplace kitround, has released new data showcasing the significant environmental and social benefits of recommerce in sportswear. The report follows a six-week collection campaign powered by kitround in partnership with David Lloyd Clubs. Over 12,300 items from tennis racquets to gym leggings were donated by members across 103 David Lloyd Clubs. The items were processed, and listed for resale on kitround.com. The kitround360

kitround360 Report Reveals Major Environmental Wins from Pre-Loved Sportswear Campaign
MANCHESTER, UK - September 5. 2025•Pursue Fitness•

From £300 Bedroom Startup to Global Phenomenon: Pursue Fitness Celebrates 12 Years of Disrupting the Activewear Industry

British Brand Marks Anniversary Milestone with 160-Country Reach, 2,000+ Products, and Zero External Funding Pursue Fitness, the Manchester-based activewear brand that has redefined premium sportswear accessibility worldwide, today celebrates its 12th anniversary, marking a remarkable journey from a teenager’s bedroom startup to a global powerhouse shipping to over 160 countries. Founded in 2013 by then-18-year-old Michael Hughes with just £300 saved from his part-time job at Nando’s, the compan

From £300 Bedroom Startup to Global Phenomenon: Pursue Fitness Celebrates 12 Years of Disrupting the Activewear Industry
London, LDN September 03, 2025•Extra UK•

Extra UK gears up for growth with Slimstock

Extra UK, a leading distributor of quality cycling products, has embarked on a major supply chain transformation. The supplier of leading brands, including Brooks, Selle Royal, Fizik, Ergon, Pirelli, Topeak, Met and Maxxis tyres, Extra UK, has joined forces with Slimstock to improve operational agility and accelerate growth. The perfect balance Backed by Swedish investment company, Storskogen, Extra UK is committed to making the world’s leading brands available to cycling enthusiasts. By partner

Extra UK gears up for growth with Slimstock
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Live sports are coming to Manchester’s Courts Club this September

Manchester’s LA-style hangout spot, Courts Club, is excited to announce the launch of live sports screenings this September, making it the go-to spot in Spinningfields and St John’s for football, rugby, tennis, NFL, F1 and more. It will also be the place to go for watching the upcoming UEFA World Cup qualifiers being held between 5th and 9th September, including England and Scotland matches. From 5th September, sports fans will be welcomed at Courts Club to view everything from football, NFL, F1

Live sports are coming to Manchester’s Courts Club this September
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