1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (840+ words) Jack Blamey hoped a career in bricklaying would help him to stay in Cornwall There has been a "significant" increase in demand from prospective students for construction courses, said the principal of a further education college in Cornwall. Truro & Penwith…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (791+ words) The Liverpool Half Marathon has a new route this year and is expected to be the biggest one yet The Liverpool Half Marathon is a highlight of the city's sporting calendar, but this year and it is set to be…...

3+ week, 5+ hour ago  (285+ words) Cootamundra, a rural town in Australia, "brings the beach to them" each summer for an annual volleyball competition. It started 25 years ago, and now boasts 10 courts and almost 200 teams. People travel from as far as Melbourne and Sydney for the…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (556+ words) The World Beach Pro Tour will be hosted in Bridlington in the summer Bridlington will welcome some of the world's best volleyball players this summer when welcomes one of the sport's biggest international competitions. The World Beach Pro Tour will…...

1+ mon, 5+ hour ago  (977+ words) Harley, 17, at the controls of the weighbridge at Sibelco's works in south Devon This week is National Apprenticeship Week, a celebration designed to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make. The BBC has been talking to three…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (644+ words) The race will open next spring and will eventually grow to host 20,000 entrants A south-west London council is set to launch its first-ever half marathon next spring as part of its bid to become the capital's most active and inclusive…...

1+ mon, 4+ day ago  (543+ words) A new city-centre finish has been unveiled for the AJ Bell Great Birmingham Run, which organisers say is one of the UK's largest mass participation running events. Thousands of runners are expected to take part across the weekend of Saturday…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (582+ words) PMR causes extreme muscle stiffness in the neck, shoulders and hips A muscle condition which causes severe pain in elderly people is being underdiagnosed in the north of England, according to health experts. Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) is the most common…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (1017+ words) Don't put all your eggs in one basket when it comes to exercise - doing a variety of different physical activities every week is the key to boosting your health and living longer, a study suggests. After tracking the weekly exercise…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (147+ words) Expert Professor Greg Whyte gives his advice and tips on how to keep motivated Today's guest is Prof Greg Whyte OBE, trainer to the stars and expert in physical activity. In this bonus pod he gives Giovanna Fletcher his tips…...