Siobhán Norton

There is nothing quite like an athletics event to get me yawning and reaching for another biscuit as I curse my lack of sporting prowess. Even during London 2012, I failed to get excited about a bunch of people who could run faster, jump higher or...

“We’re building the ultimate place to play.” The billboards dotting the Gold Coast make no secret of the work that has been done to prepare for the Commonwealth Games. My visit coincides with organisers putting the final touches to world-class stadia...

It’s sod’s law. The Commonwealth Games opened with a downpour in the city that boasts 300 days of sunshine a year. But spirits were still high in Carrera Stadium as the opening ceremony took place. The Gold Coast looked set for the Games when I...