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‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

‘Down the cherry’ – an evening watching greyhound racing

Animal rights concerns and declining audiences. We all know the talking points – but what’s watching greyhound racing actually like?
In defence of the television blackout

In defence of the television blackout

A TV law from the 1960s remains central to the health of English football, despite backlash from a vocal number of football fans
“Quite possibly the greatest thing on Earth”: The run-down on Non-League football

“Quite possibly the greatest thing on Earth”: The run-down on Non-League football

Despite the non-league element of the English game often being subjected to snobbery and low-level humour, Tom Woodcock uncovers why this part of football is in fact a hidden gem of the beautiful game
The Only Way is Chicago: the controversial casting of Gemma Collins

The Only Way is Chicago: the controversial casting of Gemma Collins

Whilst Chicago has long been known for its stunt casting, Gemma Collins’ casting has attracted considerable controversy and criticism
Do ya think I’m a girlboss?

Do ya think I’m a girlboss?

Rod Stewart: road maintenance worker today, girl boss icon always. Read how you too can feel by an unapologetic attitude and a pair of hot pants
Lancashire cricket promoted in County Championship

Lancashire cricket promoted in County Championship

Luke Keohane runs through a memorable season for Manchester’s home county cricket club, Lancashire
Rain hands Essex 8th County Championship title

Rain hands Essex 8th County Championship title

It’s Essex’s second County Championship in three years

I am an Essex girl and proud

After a petition to get ‘Essex Girl’ removed from the Oxford English Dictionary, editor-in-chief Jennifer Sterne argues why such stereotyping is so damaging

Live: Rat Boy

19 year-old Essex boy Jordan Cardy (Rat Boy) kept his show snappy, and gave out some snapbacks to his fans