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Kit Joubert, founder of the Instagram sensation @numberplatehistory, has reflected on the beginnings the niche account that now captivates millions monthly. Joubert’s account focuses on the subject of number plates in the United Kingdom and around the world. He tells captivating stories on the history of registrations, as well as explaining how their formats work. […]
The start of the softball season is underway after the Heavy Hitters tournament in Czechia took place on the 3rd and 4th of May. Heavy Hitters International Fundraising Softball Tournament is an annual event in Prague which is organized by the Prague Peak Education Fund (PPEF). The coed slowpitch tournament has been a staple of the […]
Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from horse racing on Monday, bringing an end to a decorated 16-year career in the saddle. The 35-year-old has claimed some of the sport’s biggest prizes, making history as the first female jockey to win both the Aintree Grand National in 2021 and the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 2022. The […]
Bishop’s Cleeve Development manager Alex Cheal believes his side are capable of competing in Hellenic Division One, despite narrowly missing out on promotion in the play-offs. Cleeve were defeated 2-0 by Swindon Supermarine Development in one of the Hellenic Division Two semi-finals, missing out on promotion to Step Six. It was a game in which […]
Hello and welcome to today’s Park Life Sport live blog! It’s a bright and sunny day here in Cheltenham and we’ve got plenty of content coming your way, including reaction from Bristol City’s play-off loss to Sheffield United, the updates from last night’s University of Gloucestershire Darts World Championship knock-outs, and a reflection on Rachael […]
Sheffield United secured a crucial 3-0 victory over Bristol City in the first leg of the Championship play-off semi-finals, but a controversial decision played a key role in the match. Despite the debate, manager Chris Wilder believes the penalty was the correct call. “I don’t think he made an attempt to play the ball. He just […]
Sutton Coldfield Town Women have appointed former West Brom Women’s manager Harry Roe as their new head coach, with Roe expressing excitement as he looks forward to his time at the club. “I was approached by James a few weeks ago and it’s a club that I always thought I could go out and finish […]
Alpine’s 2025 Formula 1 campaign has been a rollercoaster, defined by significant changes both within the team and on track. As the season progresses and the competition heats up, Alpine is implementing a series of strategic adjustments aimed at overcoming a difficult start. These changes encompass driver line ups, team leadership, and long term technical […]
Cam Wilson secured his spot in the LudoSport National Championship after winning the Gloucestershire Regional Championship in late April. Wilson took first place in two categories – Style and War – to earn his spot in the summer championships later this year. He was proud of both his performance and the progress of his new […]
As in every competition, you get your standout players; Lamine Yamal in Euro 2024, Lionel Messi in LaLiga 2012, or even just Wayne Gretzky throughout his whole NHL career. Standout players don’t just have to be top level of their sport. They could also be players coming onto the scene or certain personalities that have […]