Eyemouth Rowing Group Bids to Save Historic Boathouse

‘A big call for the IOC’: is the fight over Olympic rowing on Australia’s predator-infested Fitzroy River all a croc?

The Queensland deputy premier says Olympic rowing ‘ain’t happening’ at the Brisbane Games unless it takes place on the ‘mighty Fitzroy River’Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn act of God cancelled rowing at the first Olympics of the modern age.But since stormy seas off Athens scuppered the sport in 1896, rowing has featured in every Games since. Continue reading...

Council's historic HQ to close this summer ahead of 2027 demolition

Durham County Council is due to move out of its historic headquarters this summer ahead of demolition next year.

World Rowing rules to allow Russians to compete as neutrals in multiple disciplines

The Russian Rowing Federation said it carries on with dialogue and expects a result here as well regarding the implementation of the IOC recommendations to reinstate Russian amateur athletes without any restrictions at all

Historic chapel where Cwm Rhondda was first performed saved from property developers

The historic chapel is where the words Bread of Heaven was first sung

Historic Dorset wartime vessels secured for the future

Historic Weymouth wartime vessels My Girl and Enchantress have been secured for the future thanks to a generous donation

Eyemouth rowing group bids to save historic boathouse

Eyemouth Community Rowing Group is hoping to restore the Old Coble House to its former glory.