Nicola Adams

Packing a punch: Nicola Adams, left, at Northern Powerhouse Boxing Academy in Calderdale, alongside Monty Dipoti, whose shop in Todmorden has helped raise money for the National Lottery's Good Causes project to fund such projects.

'Shocked and amazed' - trailblazer Adams on walking into female-led boxing gym
There is no hint of envy in Nicola Adams when she walks into the UK’s first female-led boxing gym in Calderdale and sees the dozens of young girls and women pou...

The rural village of Reeth, situated at the meeting point of the two most northerly of the Yorkshire Dales Swaledale and Arkengarthdale overlooked by the fells of Fremington Edge and Calver Hill.

'Yorkshire's picture-perfect countryside reminds me of magical holidays'

Nicola Adams: 'I always wanted to go on Gladiators and got my chance'

Nicola Adams attending the UK premiere of MobLand at Odeon Luxe, Leicester Square, London. Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

Gladiators: Nicola Adams says being on show was "childhood dream"

Late developer: Jason Gledhill is a famous face around Leeds boxing circles but he's spread his wings to the GB Boxing squad at the EIS in Sheffield.

Leeds boxing stalwart Jason Gledhill closing in on Olympic dream with GB squad

Nicola Adams chats to Dame Kelly Holmes about her career in the military, winning two Olympic Gold Medals, and her coming out journey, in the new LGBT Sport Podcast. Photo: BBC

Dame Kelly Holmes speaks to Nicola Adams in new LGBT Sport Podcast

Sunlight reflects off the Whitby cliff paths. Picture: Ben Royle.

The Yorkshire walk which will resolve all your problems

Truss, who served as Prime Minister in 2022, lost her seat earlier this year at the General Election.

Liz Truss "least inspirational" Leeds woman, council documents show

Olympic boxer Nicola Adams sets to empower women by offering self-defense lessons

Olympic boxer, Nicola Adams sets to offer women self-defence lessons

Will Bayley of Great Britain regained his European title in Sheffield on Thursday (Picture: Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Will Bayley books Paris Paralympic spot as Sheffield shines as host

England's (left-right) Katie Robinson, Millie Bright, Rachel Daly and Lauren Hemp on the pitch at the Sydney Football Stadium. Photo credit: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire.

Women's World Cup shows anything men can do, women can do too - Christa Ackroyd

Chris Eubank pictured with his son Sebastian

Chris Eubank breaks down as he opens up about son Sebastian’s death

Nicola Adams. (Pic credit: Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images)

Nicola Adams Scared of the Dark: Who is the Leeds boxer?

Scared Of The Dark Channel 4: Paul Gascoigne & Nicola Adams star in new TV show - air date, host & contestants

Scared Of The Dark Channel 4: Air date and full contestant line-up

Nicola Adams is giving a talk about her life and career in her hometown of Leeds. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire.

Here's a look at some of The Yorkshire Post features this week

Nicola Adams is giving a talk about her life and career in her hometown of Leeds. Photo: John Walton/PA Wire.

Nicola Adams on making history, women's boxing and dancing on Strictly

LEEDS, ENGLAND - APRIL 02: IBF world featherweight champion, Josh Warrington shows off their belt to the fans prior to the Premier League match between Leeds United and Southampton at Elland Road on April 02, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Josh Warrington reveals Strictly Come Dancing offer - and why he turned it down

Nicola Adams and Ella Baig have announced the name of their son in this week's Hello! magazine. PA.

Nicola Adams and Ella Baig announce the name of their baby boy

Double Olympic Gold Medallist Nicola Adams OBE. (Pic credit: Jonathan Gawthorpe)

Leeds Olympian Nicola Adams and girlfriend Ella Baig welcome their newborn baby

Madame Tussauds have gifted Nicola Adams a tiny pair of gold boxing gloves after the Leeds Olympian announced she and partner Ella are expecting a baby.

Baby boxing gloves gifted to Nicola Adams after pregnancy announcement

Nicola Adams and Ella Baig at a film premiere together

Leeds Olympian Nicola Adams confirms girlfriend Ella Baig is pregnant
Olympian Nicola Adams has announced she is expecting a baby with her girlfriend Ella Baig.
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Nicola Adams has set her sights on becoming a movie star

Olympic hero Nicola Adams sets sights on become superhero on the big screen

Champion: Great Britain's Lauren Price celebrates defeating China's Qian Li at the Kokugikan Arena.

Lauren Price is queen of the canvas in Tokyo

Nicola Adams followed her groundbreaking boxing career with appearing on Strictly Come Dancing. Picture: PA Photo/Mikael Buck for Smart Energy GB.

Why Nicola Adams doesn’t let the pressure of being a role model get to her

Nicola Adams at the Yorkshire Evening Post's offices as she announced her retirement (photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Leeds boxer Nicola Adams to join Bear Grylls for ITV Wild Adventures show

The Archbishop of York says he would like to have lunch with Nicola Adams. Photo: Matt Crossick/PA Wire

Archbishop of York on Nicola Adams, Sir Michael Palin, and a Yorkshire honeymoon

Nicola Adams, Katya Jones performing on BBC's Strictly Come Dancing Picture: BBC/ Guy Levy

Why we all need a bit of Strictly magic - Catherine Scott

Nicola Adams and her Strictly Come Dancing partner Katya Jones.

Nicola Adams and our Olympic golden greats still making us proud – The Yorkshire...

Nicola Adams, pictured in Leeds last year, has been paired with Katya Jones for this year's Strictly Come Dancing. (Jonathan Gawthorpe).

Ann Widdecombe is out of step with the times and even with the Pope - Christa Ac...

The Strictly Come Dancing celebrity contestants.

Who is taking part in Strictly Come Dancing 2020?

Oti is also a judge on The Greatest Dancer Picture: BBC/Thames - Photographer: David Ellis

Strictly stardom: The meteoric rise of Oti Mabuse

Leeds boxer Nicola Adams will be starring in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.

Nicola Adams says same-sex Strictly Come Dancing pairing "not a big deal"
Olympic boxer Nicola Adams said she does not "think it's a big deal" that she will have a female partner when she takes part in Strictly Come Dancing.
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Nicola Adams, one of the contestants in this year's BBC1 dance contest, Strictly Come Dancing. Photo credit: Ray Burmiston/BBC/PA Wire

Adams says step in “right direction” for Strictly as same-sex couple revealed

Boxer Nicola Adams is to appear on Strictly Come Dancing. Photo: Nick Potts/PA

Nicola Adams will triumph in her latest fight on Strictly - Christa Ackroyd

Nicola Adas is to appear in this year's series of Strictly Come Dancing.

Nicola Adams will be a knockout as Strictly Come Dancing pioneer – The Yorkshire...

Nicola Adams has been confirmed as a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing (Photo: John Walton/PA Wire)

Nicola Adams confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing

Terri Harper vs Natasha Jonas, WBC and IBO World Super Featherweight Title. (Picture: Mark Robinson/Matchroom)

Terri Harper versus Natasha Jonas, a breakthrough for women’s boxing

Top man: Andy Murray.

Forget #SPOTY - here’s our British sportsman and sportswoman of the decade

Hunslet Club's Abby Briggs: Top prospect.

Abby Briggs boxing clever in bid to emulate Nicola Adams with Olympics glory

Setting targets: Abby Briggs. Picture: Jonathan Gawthorpe

Abby Briggs punching clever as she aims to emulate Nicola Adams

Hanging up her gloves: Leeds boxer Nicola Adams has been a trailblazer for womens sport, but after a career which saw her gain Olympic and world titles, she has decided to retire from boxing.(Picture: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

Nicola Adams - a trailblazer and a history-maker bows out as queen of boxing

Nicola Adams with Anthony Joshua and the Duke of Sussex.

Power of sport as Nicola Adams faces greatest fight – The Yorkshire Post says

Leeds boxer and Olympian gold medallist Nicola Adams will be appearing on Great British Bake Off tonight.

Leeds Olympian boxer Nicola Adams on Great British Bake Off Tonight

Jessica Hynes new film is coming to the Hebden Bridge Film Festival this month. (picture: Gareth Gatrell).

Jessica Hynes talks about her new film The Fight which is coming to the Hebden B...

Michael Parkinson by Jonathan Yeo. Picture: National Portrait Gallery, London

Yorkshire hall of fame is hung for posterity

Nicola Adams.

Historic venue to host Nicola Adams' world-title shot

Nicola Adams.

Nicola Adams set for world title challenge at the Royal Albert Hall

Holly Willoughby wears a Christmas jumper to support Save the Children's Christmas Jumper Day on December 14.

Join Holly Willoughby and Kate Moss on Christmas Jumper Day for Save the Childre...

Leedss Nicola Adams goes on the attack against Mexicos Isabel Millan in Leicester on Saturday (Picture: Nick Potts/PA Wire).

Adams is taken all the way before prevailing

Nicola Adams defeated Isabel Millan at Leicester Arena last night.

Nicola Adams in pole position for world title shot after beating Millan

Nicola Adams (right) in action against Soledad Del Valle Frias at Elland Road in May.

Boxing: Golden girl Adams has sights set on world title push

Georgey Spanswick.

My Yorkshire: BBC radio presenter Georgey Spanswick

Nicola Adams.

Boxing: Nicola Adams in line for tilt at world title

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Yorkshire beer expert Annabel Smith takes place in photo exhibition dedicated to...

Queen Elizabeth II meets Nicola Adams at Buckingham Palace. Photo credit: John Stillwell/PA Wire

Leeds boxer Nicola Adams meets the Queen

MOMENT OF TRUTH: Josh Warrington shows his elation ater beating Lee Selby to take the IBF World Featherweight at Elland Road. Picture: Dave Thompson/PA Wire

Jubilant Josh Warrington crowned world IBF featherweight champion at Elland Road

EASY: For Nicola Adams

Warrington v Selby: Different class Adams stops opponent in first round

Nicola Adams is pictured sparring at The Trinity shopping centre, Leeds, ahead of her fight at Elland Road on Saturday (Picture: Steve Riding).

Nicola Adams thinks big by aiming to claim all four world titles

Nicola Adams: Heading to Elland Road.

Nicola Adams eyes '˜epic' night for city at Elland Road

Fountains Abbey, Ripon, North Yorkshire. PIC: PA

My Yorkshire: Sue Woodroofe - principal of the Grammar School at Leeds

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