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Kayaking became my escape — out on the water, all my troubles disappeared

A charity surrounded by high-rise Hackney estates turns local kids into passionate kayakers — and teaches them critical life skills

Evening Standard · Sep 24

'Coach was like an aunty to us — things I wouldn’t tell my parents, I could tell her'

Basketball gave Grace a passion — but it was the belief of her Greenhouse Sports coach that transformed her future

Evening Standard · Sep 22

'How do you get young people out of a gang? Get them into another gang, but a positive one'

From at-risk teenagers to role models, Nabil and Cyprian found their way thanks to boxing charity Carney’s Community — PLUS World Middleweight Champion Denzel Bentley backs our campaign

Evening Standard · Sep 17

How sports coaching and mentoring are transforming the lives of disadvantaged young Londoners

The Standard and Greenhouse Sports launch campaign to harness the power of sport to change society — with £500,000 from the Dispossessed Fund and backing from sports stars to get it started

Evening Standard · Sep 3

Inside the PFA battle to support footballers through career rollercoaster

In the world of the One Show voxpop, a professional footballer is a wealthy playboy trousering an indecent amount of money for kicking a ball around…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 23, 2025

Amateur jockey George Gorman banned for six months after admitting cocaine addiction

George Gorman tested positive for cocaine during a meeting at Chelmsford last year but told a BHA disciplinary hearing that he was taking steps to overcome his addiction

Daily Mirror · Mar 23, 2023

Robert Milkins says drunken night of shame turned career around after huge pay day

Robert Milkins was left embarrassed after an epic booze bender in Turkey ended with him having his stomach pumped and being fined - but less than a year later he's landed his biggest title yet

Daily Mirror · Feb 20, 2023

Notorious murderer Michael O'Brien makes shocking confession over shooting of Marvyn Bradshaw

He has also spoken about his shock after his parents were murdered

Nottingham Post · Jan 13, 2023

Secretary of State makes recommendation over murderer Gary Salmon's release bid

He could be transferred to 'open conditions'

Nottingham Post · Jan 13, 2023

Rugby League stars stricken by brain damage launch legal claim for millions

Ex Great Britain scrum-half Bobbie Goulding is among 75 rugby league stars launching a legal case against the Rugby Football League on Monday, joining 220 Rugby Union pros

Daily Mirror · Oct 8, 2022