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The Prince of track runners

On 6th May 1954, Roger Bannister (now Sir Roger Bannister) ran the first four minute mile. In March 2012, Emdad Rahman interviewed Sir Roger. We reprint the interview today to pay tribute to Sir Roger’s achievement, sixty years ago. Emdad ...

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Best foot forward!

Emdad Rahman reviews Where shall we walk today? Walking the Pennine Way, by Dave Marriott. As an avid walker I particularly enjoyed reading Dave Marriott’s excellent book recently. Fifty-two year old Dave grew up in the 1960s in a Derbyshire ...

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Harlequins embrace Wheelchair Rugby

Harlequins and Great Britain Wheelchair Rugby (GBWR), the national governing body for disabled rugby, have announced a formal partnership as part of the development of the Harlequins Foundation. Members of the Harlequins squad were so impressed with the professional athletes ...

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Pipped at the post!

The Bangladeshi Football Association (BFAuk) was invited to an International tournament hosted by the Pro Touch Academy in North London. The Sporting Bengal Academy U12s headed to North London with a spring in their step knowing that they were already ...

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Bikers get stuck in to Jam

BMX bikers and skateboarding enthusiasts put on a fantastic display of stunts, flips and air tricks at the Urban Wheelers Jam in Victoria Park on 9th April. The fun day attracted more than 800 residents and was organised by Tower ...

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