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Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges in line for lottery funding if allowed to compete
UK Sport says it will support transgender cyclist Emily Bridges with lottery funding in the build up to the Paris 2024 Olympics if she is allowed to compete in the women’s category.
The transport funding Greater Manchester asked for and what it actually got
The government announced more than £1bn of transport funding for Greater Manchester on Monday (April 4) – but how that will be spent is not yet clear. Three separate pots of funding which will benefit the city-region have been confirmed by the government as part of a £7bn package to 'level up' transport.
Tell us your thoughts on the funding boost for Greater Manchester transport
On Monday it was announced that Manchester would be getting a £1 billion boost in funding for its public transport network, and we want to hear what you have to say on the city's transport plans.
Andy Burnham warns bus services could get WORSE as Greater Manchester only receives half the funding
Andy Burnham has warned that bus services could get worse before they get better as Greater Manchester gets half of the funding for running costs requested.
ECB announces funding for young cricketers from diverse backgrounds
ECB) on Friday issued an update to its action plan to tackle racism and discrimination, focused on plans to aid the progress of players from diverse or underprivileged backgrounds into professional cricket. The plan was unveiled in November after a number of players, including former Yorkshire spinner Azeem Rafiq, alleged they were victims of institutional racism at their clubs. The ECB provided a first update to that plan in January. The ECB's latest update outlines plans to expand the African-Caribbean Engagement (ACE) programme, an independent charity looking to provide opportunities to cricketers from Black communities.
Plans to transform former magistrates court step closer with funding boost
Plans for 84 homes at former Sale Magistrates Court have received £1.2m of funding. The cash is from the Greater Manchester Combined Authority and will go towards Trafford council’s plans to overhaul the site for new homes, including major road changes nearby.
UK govt backs calls to cut funding unless ECB tackles racism
The British government has supported a parliamentary committee's recommendation to limit public funding for cricket unless the sport can demonstrate continuous progress in getting rid of racism, it said on Thursday.