February 2021 (Page 1)

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Everton’s new stadium

Everton FC's plans for a new 52,000-seater stadium have been unanimously approved by city councillors. The club said the Bramley-Moore Dock site will be...

in Football - on 28/2/21

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Come rain or shine

Be it a rainy night in Southampton, Wolverhampton or Manchester one constant image of a relentless and often unpredictable Premier League season has been...

in Football - on 28/2/21

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Revamp for Bullocksteads

Councillors are set to give approval to a revamp of the Bullocksteads Sports Ground in Kenton Bank Foot this week, under plans to increase sporting provision...

in Football - on 28/2/21

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Bowling green churned up

A bowling green in Penwortham has been damaged after it was used for a football kick-about over the weekend. Police say a group of young men reportedly...

in Bowls - on 27/2/21

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Post-Brexit European bees

For decades, bees have been imported into Britain from warmer countries to replenish stocks and to serve as early awakening pollinators for fruit farms....

in Conservation & Ecology - on 27/2/21

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History of Burghley Park

A cricket club's long and sometimes turbulent history is delivered squarely and with substance in a new book by its former groundsman and umpire

in Cricket - on 27/2/21

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Marine AFC host Spurs

Marine Association Football Club recently encountered a once in a lifetime experience, reaching the FA Cup third-round, where they drew Premier League...

in Football - on 27/2/21

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New Etesia dealer

Etesia UK is delighted to welcome Border Chainsaw and Lawnmower Services to its ever-expanding dealer network. Border Chainsaw and Lawnmower Services,...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 26/2/21

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John Deere supports GMA

John Deere is officially supporting the Grounds Management Association’s #GroundsWeek 2021 event, an inaugural celebration week for the turf care...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 26/2/21

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Kubota supports GMA

Inaugural celebration week will take place 1-7 March 2021. Kubota (U.K.) Ltd is proud to officially support the Grounds Management Association’s #GroundsWeek,...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 26/2/21

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Baxter discusses pitch

Exeter Chiefs DoR Rob Baxter addresses comments made by supporters and media over the state of the playing surface at Sandy Park.

in Rugby - on 25/2/21

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Supporting Exmouth Town

Behind every great football club, there are a dedicated group of supporters and volunteers who make it all possible. Exmouth Town Supporters Club help...

in Football - on 25/2/21

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FIH release new standards

The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is pleased to announce that the FIH Quality Programme – which is designed to ensure good quality hockey facilities...

in Synthetics - on 25/2/21

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When Covid comes calling

You continuously see the news, the stats and the daily figures for people who have lost their lives to this awful virus but, when Covid comes calling,...

in Editorial - on 25/2/21

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New natural Turf Cup

Reesink Turfcare brings invisible and complete top access in-field irrigation to Toro’s B Series sprinklers with a new natural turf cup

in Football - on 24/2/21

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Sports Park Colchester

Construction work has been completed on the £29m Sports Park project in Colchester. The new facility is due to open on 26 April 2021 – dependent on...

in Rugby - on 24/2/21

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City explain why

The decision to call the game off due to a waterlogged pitch at St James Park raised a few eyebrows among Grimsby Town fans. Exeter City have explained...

in Football - on 24/2/21

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Making their mark

With 54 pitches to mark including Salford City Football Club’s training ground and stadium, owner of NW Pitch Maintenance, Andy O’Sullivan, brought...

in Machinery & Mechanics - on 23/2/21

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We remember Dave Harvey

As any sportsman will attest, it’s hard to be objective in the aftermath of a heavy loss. ALS Contracts Manager Dave Harvey’s untimely passing is a...

in Industry News - on 23/2/21

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Greenkeepers want support

BIGGA has welcomed the Prime Minister’s announcement regarding the timetable for the reopening of golf

in Golf - on 23/2/21