Campaign in St Albans to commemorate legend of boxer The Emerald Gem

A BARE-knuckle Irish fighter who lost his life after a three-hour-long fight at Nomansland Common in Wheathampstead 180 years ago should be better commemorated, according to a boxing fan.

Julie Kedzie hopes UFC run makes her more than answer to trivia question

Julie Kedzie has already guaranteed herself a small spot in any significant story when the history of women's mixed martial arts is told. But if she has her way, her most significant contribution is still to come, perhaps kicking off on July 27. Kedzie (16-11) makes her UFC debut on that date in Seattle against multi-time world kickboxing champion Germaine de Randamie (3-2) of Holland in a match ...

Women's shelter boss, mayor vouch for Mike Tyson

Who can Mike Tyson turn to for a character reference? The mayor of Atlantic City, New Jersey, for one, and the leader of Nevada's largest shelter for battered women, for another.

“FIRST: The Story of the London 2012 Olympic Games” Cinema Event Features Stories from First-Time Olympic Athletes

Every two years, the most talented athletes from around the world prepare to follow their dreams and take their place in history at the Olympic Games. The only film about the Londo

We track down stone crest from Bromsgrove Drill Hall

A PIECE of Bromsgrove history which became the talk of the town when it completely disappeared has been savalged in a bid to preserve it for future generations to see, The Standard can reveal.