The annual Swimathon event was held across 11 swimming pools in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland on 18th April 2010 and the distance covered by the region’s swimmers totalled 655 miles, the equivalent of swimming from Leicester to Milan in Italy! A swimming fundraising challenge, Swimathon ...

According to the latest statistics released by Sport England, participation in sport across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has increased to 17.6%. This is based on results from the Active People Survey which measures the number of adults (16+) who regularly achieve at least 3 x 30 minutes of moderate intensity ...

Leicester City School Sport Partnership hosted its sixth annual Women in Sport and Physical Activity (WISPA) conference Braunstone Leisure Centre in March. The conference which is organised in partnership between Leicester City School Sport Partnership and Leicester City Council is designed to re-engage Year 9 ...

An inspirational celebration to recognise the oldest swimmers in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, took place at Loughborough University on Tuesday morning (April 13th). This followed a campaign by Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport and the ASA (Amatuer Swimming Association) to find the county's most senior swimmer. ...

In a major new survey released today, Cycling Plus magazine has ranked Leicester 3rd in the country for ‘rideability’, with Bristol taking top position. Cycling Plus measured a weighted set of criteria such as environmental issues, accident rates, cycle-friendly networks and schemes, and the number of active cyclists ...

Funding has been secured to begin construction of two new health centres, one for Belgrave and one for De Montfort University. Work will start at the end of April on the £5 million Belgrave Primary Care Centre and the £3m De Montfort University Health Centre. The De Montfort ...

Leicester-Shire and Rutland Sport, Active Together and the ASA (Amateur Swimming Association) have issued a challenge to find ‘the oldest swimmer’ in the county, culminating with an event on 13th April 2010 at Loughborough University. The British Swimming Team will present awards and ...

The first signs of spring are here and people in the city are being encouraged to get outside and get active. Health experts at NHS Leicester City recommend getting active for at 30 minutes, three times a week to help safeguard against illness and obesity. With more than 20 parks ...

Alan ‘The Birch’ Birchenall launched his traditional charity run at the Walkers Stadium on Thursday. This year’s run, due to take place on Sunday May 2nd, raises funds for Help for Heroes. The Birch was joined by representatives of the armed forces as he unveiled his plans ...

People in Leicester are being encouraged to quit and get fit as part of a drive to replace smoking with exercise. The ‘Quit and Get Fit’ scheme is a stop smoking and get fit group that runs every Wednesday from 6.30pm to 8pm at New Parks Leisure Centre on Saint Oswalds ...