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Midfielder Yves Bissouma attended a seven-a-side under-18 tournament at Douglas Eyre Sports Centre last week to talk about racism in football
From free bike and gadget repair workshops, to cabaret and a DJ set, Take the Jump promises a fun time for all over the school holidays
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EVE: Riot Grrrls of Wrestling is set to come back on the 8th of March with a punk, pro-wrestling and comedic show all rolled into one
Alastair Cole reports on the successes of the Lee Valley Ice Centre’s hockey team