Network Rail you have written to advise of 'lineside vegetation removal with chainsaws' due to start tomorrow.We think it includes these trees at Potato Wharf Castlefield which are protected by Preservation Orders. No one has replied to my letter.These trees are full of wildlife!

I do hope when Kylie Minogue next tours she takes the staff at Hobbycraft Wimbledon as her backing dancers

At least it’s a new Sufjan Stevens day

I was just asked if I was “ready for Christmas”. It is the 23rd of November. I’m not even ready for this afternoon.

Oh Mary 💔

"A few weeks ago, a kid said to me ‘I didn't know anything about hockey. I didn't think it was a sport for me, and now I've seen you and I think this is my sport!’" Darcy Bourne is a changemaker for diversity & equality Watch bit.ly/426ov3d The National Lottery | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | Great Britain Hockey

Paralympic champion and Aquatics GB athlete, Tully Kearney OBE PLY, is using her platform and voice to drive change for children with disabilities. She wants everyone to be able to “experience the freedom of running”. Watch the full video: bit.ly/3uRC9eq #PositiveChange

REGISTER: Aspire to Lead, our new development programme for future leaders in sport from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds. Want to find out more? Join our introductory webinar on 11 March, 10-11am.

Our Chief Executive, Sally Munday, explains why we’ve launched Aspire to Lead – a development programme for future sports leaders from Black, Asian and other ethnically diverse backgrounds. Play your part by encouraging someone you know to apply at uksport.gov.uk/AspireToLead

Making Live Sport Matter, the new major event strategic framework for the UK. 🙌 Targeting 70 events, in 32 sports, and 18 World Championships. 🏆 Women’s sport, multi-sport formats and urban sports will also be at the heart of the UK’s future event hosting aspirations. 👏

We know that change can be tough. That's why we're joining together with UK Sports Institute and British Elite Athletes Association to raise awareness of the support available to funded athletes thinking about their next steps. Read more: bit.ly/3UbYPic #AthleteSupport

We're looking for a new independent chair to join our Eligibility Panel. For this role we're looking for you to be legally qualified and have experience of chairing or sitting on disciplinary panels. For the full details and to apply (closes 3 May): bit.ly/3Jy0xFu

Planning for UEFA EURO 2028 is underway, with 3 Board Director roles available. The roles will be integral in shaping the strategic direction of the tournament and its vision of: Football for All, Football for Good and Football for the Future. 🔗bit.ly/3zqhpfG

Today we have confirmed our medal expectations for the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games 🏅 Our ambition remains to secure a top-five position in the medal table at both Games, harnessing the power and platform that this success provides to drive positive impact in society.

We're looking for social impact partners to support our funded major events to deliver meaningful social impact, advance our work across equality, diversity and inclusion and embed environmental sustainability. Find out more and how to apply on our website.

Day five of #PedalForParis draws to a close! 💚 🚲 Chris Boardman CBE was joined by Be More Dexter, Steve Backshall and @_uksport's Katherine Grainger. Up for discussion was how sport must use its unique platform and lead the change.

As Paris 2024 gets underway, we've released insight into the economic impact Olympic and Paralympic sports have in the UK. The research by @TSC_Consultancy reveals how Olympic and Paralympic sport benefits the economy, including supporting nearly 500,000 jobs. Read in full ⬇️

As the curtain comes down on the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, our Chair Dame Katherine Grainger and Director of Performance Dr Kate Baker, reflect on the performances of the past 16 days. #Paris2024 | #Olympics

The search has officially begun to find the next generation of UK sporting talent! Today we've launched 'Find Your Greatness', with the aim of identifying future Team GB and ParalympicsGB stars from across the nation.

Tender Opportunity: As part of our System Master Planning programme (bit.ly/3ZbvsA3), we are excited to launch our Fan Engagement pilots to enhance the reach and relevance of British Olympic and Paralympic sport. Tender: bit.ly/40ZfJFw #FanEngagement #Tender