Tom Williams
Senior Broadcast Journalist, Sports Presenter and News Reader at BBC
BBC TV News & Sports Presenter @BBCLookEast. After-Dinner Host/Compere. Sports fanatic. Husband.Father of twins. Scratch golfer (h'cap +1).Own views etc.
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1 week ago |
bbc.co.uk | Tom Williams
Image caption, Colchester Kings is the biggest club of its kind in the East of EnglandA rugby club in Essex says it is expanding due to overwhelming demand from local LGBTQ+ players. The Colchester Kings launched in 2022 for people of all sexualities and gender identities to play the sport in a supportive environment. "We are breaking down barriers," said club vice-chair James Silverstone.
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1 week ago |
bbc.com | Tom Williams
The LGBTQ+ rugby club breaking down barriersTom WilliamsBBCColchester Kings is the biggest club of its kind in the East of EnglandA rugby club in Essex says it is expanding due to overwhelming demand from local LGBTQ+ players. The Colchester Kings launched in 2022 for people of all sexualities and gender identities to play the sport in a supportive environment. "We are breaking down barriers," said club vice-chair James Silverstone.
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3 weeks ago |
bbc.com | Paul Grunill |Tom Williams
Image source, BBC Look EastImage caption, Kate Coppack took 46 wickets in 51 games for the Sunrisers regional sideOne player who would feel right at home immersed in such fine legal details is seam bowler Kate Coppack, who will be part of the Essex women's squad this summer. Coppack, who helped Sunrisers win last summer's Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy under the old regional format, is an employment lawyer by profession.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Rob Butler |Tom Williams
Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Norwich forward Mick Channon celebrates victory with manager Ken Brown "I remember the song on the bus going down, It's Now Or Never by Elvis - this was our big opportunity, our big chance."On 24 March 1985, defender Steve Bruce was a member of the Norwich City squad heading for Wembley to take on Sunderland in the League Cup final.
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1 month ago |
bbc.com | Tom Williams
Ipswich Women hope for record Portman Road turnoutTom WilliamsTom Williams/BBCGoalkeeper Natalia Negri (left) and midfielder Kyra Robertson are looking forward to Sunday's gameIpswich Town Women are relishing the "massive opportunity" of playing at Portman Road for a second time on Sunday, and they hope to set a new attendance record. Last year, 10,173 fans attended their league fixture with Chatham Town, a match they won 5-0. "We hope as many come as possible," said goalkeeper Natalia Negri.
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Big season ahead for @EssexWomen - one of eight tier one sides that’s now fully professional. Some players have had quite a career change! Read more @BBCSport and watch tonight @BBCLookEast 1830 BBC1 @EssexCricket @BBCEssex - https://t.co/onXx1XHLSx
48 hours until @ITFCWomen are back at Portman Road playing @ArgyleWFC - #itfc hoping for record crowd. Read below and watch more @BBCLookEast 1830 BBC1 @BBCSuffolk - https://t.co/u8B1TM9YNO
#itfc Leif Davis says the 3-2 last min win against @SouthamptonFC in April last year was his favourite ever game with best memories but doesn’t want to think about it being a six pointer tmw.Every game is big he says in #PremierLeague @IpswichTown #bbcsport @BBCLookEast 1830 BBC1 https://t.co/FmRWuS44vM