Staffordshire Sport, Health & Outdoors

Stafford deaf cyclist takes on entire Tour de France Femmes route after mum's blood cancer diagnosis

A Stafford woman is preparing to take on one of the toughest amateur cycling challenges in Europe, all while raising vital funds for children with blood cancer.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 17 Jun 2026

Laura Ganderton, a deaf amateur cyclist from Stafford

DJH Crowned Winners of Knot a Sports Day 2026

Award-winning accountancy and business advisory firm DJH have been crowned winners of Knot a Sports Day 2026, as Staffordshire businesses came together to raise funds for 10 local charities.

By Jenna Goodwin

/ 17 Jun 2026

Robbie Williams named Port Vale Foundation Ambassador and Official Front-of-Shirt Partner

Port Vale Football Club are extremely proud to announce a landmark two-year partnership with global music icon and life-long supporter, Robbie Williams.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 15 Jun 2026

Open Water Swimming

Have you ever stepped into a freezing cold shower or immersed yourself in an ice‑cold bath? Did you feel strangely energised, more awake or even just a little bit proud of yourself? If that feeling resonates then open water swimming could be what your looking for.

By Bethany Lockett

/ 6 Jun 2026

M Club’s £1 Million Investment Will Help Boost Tourism

Staffordshire-based M Club has unveiled ambitious £1 million investment plans for 2026, with a major programme of works designed to drive health and wellness in the city while attracting more visitors to the county.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 26 May 2026

M Club has unveiled ambitious £1 million investment plans

British Wheelchair Basketball announces new Official Wheelchair Partner

RGK, a leading manufacturer of sports wheelchairs based in Staffordshire, has been announced as the new Official Wheelchair Partner for British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB), the national governing body for wheelchair basketball.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 21 May 2026

RGK and British Wheelchair Basketball enter new partnership

Outdoor adventure charity starts £200,000 fundraising drive with big ‘heritage’ unveil

A Cannock charity that supports 50,000 young visitors every year held a special event yesterday to raise vital funds for a new podded village on Cannock Chase.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 20 May 2026

All trustees of Beaudesert Outdoor Adventures

Staffordshire friends take on 140K charity challenge to support communities living in poverty

Sadie Blankley and Gill Mellor, from St Margaret’s Church, in Betley, are taking part in the 70k in May challenge for Christian Aid Week 2026.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 18 May 2026

Gill and Sadie from Betley take on 140K charity challenge

Stoke-on-Trent children’s gym celebrates 20 years after supporting more than a quarter of a million children in Staffordshire

Balance & Beam, a children’s educational gym based in Stoke-on-Trent is celebrating 20 years of supporting positive child development after welcoming more than 250,000 children through its doors since opening in 2006.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 15 May 2026

Balance & Beam, a children’s educational gym

Take the plunge for Dougie Mac and take part in the Big Swim

Swimmers of all ages are being encouraged to dive in and make a splash for a great cause with Dougie Mac’s Big Swim.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 10 May 2026

Council celebrates sustainable success at leisure centre in Stafford

Stafford Leisure Centre is blazing a trail in sustainability, with the investment of solar panels and eco showers reducing energy and water use as well as decreasing the carbon footprint of the centre by 35 tonnes a year.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 10 May 2026

Linel will not leave messy footy pitches in Stafford Borough

Stafford Borough Council has introduced a new SatNav line marking machine to help maintain football pitches across the borough.

By Natalee Trowbridge

/ 10 May 2026

SatNav line marking for football pitches across Stafford borough

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