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Today, we're pleased to share the latest look at how the grid for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion is taking shape. The updated line-up follows last weekend's (25-26 July) qualifying round at Lochgelly in Scotland, and it again shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, now with Danny Maddox sharing the front row. Liam Brown is on row two, alongside Harry Graham, who retained his European title in Scotland last weekend. The grid is kindly provided by Rachel H

Our Andy Weltch is gearing up to run the Cardiff Half Marathon to help the fight against homelessness and poor housing. Andy has secured a place in the 13.1-mile run around the Welsh capital city for Shelter Cymru, the charity of which he was a trustee for many years. Andy still smiling at the half-way stage in Cardiff Bay on last year's run "The Cardiff Half is one of the biggest road races in the UK," said Andy. "So, it's an exciting event to be part of and a great opportun

How will the world's best Rebels Racers line up for the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion in September? Today, we present a first look at how the qualifying grid is taking shape, after three of the seven rounds, and before next weekend's (25-26 July) round at Lochgelly in Scotland. The mock-up grid, compiled by Rachel Hunn of Rebels Racing, shows defending champion Shay Murphy on pole position, with Liam Brown alongside him. Danny Maddox lines up on the inside of row 2, nex

Weltch Media was back on the race track yesterday (Sunday) - our logo featuring on Tom Sutton's Legends Car in the National Championships at Hednesford Raceway in Staffordshire. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is a former British champion in the highly competitive UK oval-track Legends Cars - high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. He recently returned to the formula, with the aim of making a serious bid for honours next season. Car and driver

Our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women player, Danni Wyatt, has tonight (Sunday 12 July) announced her retirement. "After a lot of thought, I've made the incredibly difficult decision to hang up my boots," she said in a statement on social media. Danni with Andy Weltch at the 2025-26 sponsorship launch Andy Weltch commented: "It has been an absolute privilege for Weltch Media to sponsor Danni for so many years. She has been an inspirational player, captain, and leader -

A new book tells the definitive story of rugby league’s greatest tour – and Weltch Media played a vital role. The Indomitables - named after the aircraft carrier that transported the squad from Britain to Australia - is published to coincide with the 80th anniversary of the most revered touring team in British rugby league history and its remarkable achievements. Lavishly illustrated with over 320 photographs, many of which have never been previous published, The Indomitables

The race for a place on the grid at the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion heated up at the weekend. The Rebels Racing series was at Skegness Raceway in Lincolnshire - sometimes dubbed 'Skeg Vegas' - for the latest world qualifying round. After yesterday's (Sunday 21 June) points were calculated, defending champion Shay Murphy leads the chase on 339 points, well ahead of Liam Brown (on 217), Danny Maddox (216), Nicole Emmett (198), and Ryan Leech (195). We'll be checking in o

Blog post by Weltch Media's Andy Weltch In case you hadn't noticed, the FIFA men's World Cup gets underway today (Thursday 11 June), with one of the three host nations, Mexico, facing South Africa. This is a huge event, of course - not just as the most prestigious competition for the world's most popular team sport - but in terms of its scale. 1970's FIFA World Cup involved 16 teams The 2026 competition features no fewer than 48 teams - in contrast, I recently rediscovered my

Racing driver Tom Sutton is set to return to the track with new opportunities for sponsors. Tom, a long-time friend of Weltch Media, is preparing to rejoin the UK’s oval-track Legends Car series and is seeking help to get him to the start line. “The car is almost there,” said Tom, a former British Champion in Legends Cars – high-speed 5/8-scale replicas of classic American stock cars. Tom Sutton's new Legends Car - "almost there" “We just need some extra help with tyres, a nu

Guest blog post from our long-time sponsored Torquay United Women soccer player, Danni Wyatt This season has been one that will stay with me forever. To see the girls go and win the league, the Devon County Cup and the League Cup is honestly unbelievable. A proper historic season for us and something everyone involved with Torquay United Women should be massively proud of. The standards, the togetherness and the mentality in this group have been incredible to watch. On a pers

Huge congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have now clinched the 'treble' of winning the league, the Devon Cup, and now the league cup. Playing with our logo on their shorts, as they have throughout this remarkable season, Torquay beat PooleTown 5-0 yesterday (Sunday 17 May) to win the MJM Sports League Cup. Scorers were Beth Everson, Mollie Taylor, Matilda Franchi, Connie Pengelly, and Jas Barker. You can read a full report here. As well as being this seas

The race is under way for a place on the grid in the Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion 2026 - the biggest event in the Rebels Racing calendar. Drivers are aiming to secure their place in the big race - effectively the world championship final - at Mendips Raceway, Somerset, in September, by gaining points in qualifying rounds throughout the year. Rebels Racers under the lights at Mendips Raceway (Lime Jelly Photography) The first of these has now been held - at Buxton Raceway

Congratulations to our friends Torquay United Women, who have won the South West Regional Women's League Premier Division title and with it promotion to the FA National League. United, playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts, secured the championship with a rare 0-0 draw away to Sherborne Town at Ilminster this afternoon (Sunday 10 May). Only one team is promoted, and although Torquay had all but secured the title last week, today's point made sure. You can read a

Torquay United's women - playing with our logo on their shorts - all but clinched the league title and promotion with a 1-1 draw at AEK Boco yesterday (Sunday 3 May). They now need a point from next week's final game at Sherborne, although realistically the title is already secured, as second-placed Forest Green Rovers would need to win by 20-plus goals to deny the Gulls. Winning the South West Regional Women's League Premier Division will mean Torquay move back up into the F

Torquay United's women, playing with our logo on their shorts, took another step closer to promotion with a 5-2 win over Gloucester City at Plainmoor yesterday (Sunday 26 April). The game was the highlight of a day-long women's football festival, and the result means unbeaten United need just one more win to secure the league title and promotion. The Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by finishing top of the South West Women's Regional League Premier Divi

Today, we unveil new advertising artwork to promote our role in the biggest Rebels Racing event of the year. The Weltch Media World-Wide Rebellion 2026 will take place at Mendips Raceway, Somerset, in September, bringing together the top drivers from this popular oval-track series. The advert, developed with our friends at Screamprint and with images from Lime Jelly Photography, publicises the big event as well as our services to motorsport and other sectors. You may see the

We're so pleased to hear that our sponsored Torquay United Women's player Danni Wyatt has now had surgery on her long-term foot issue and is on the road to recovery. Danni - whom we first sponsored in the 2017-18 season - has been sidelined this season because of the injury. So, we were delighted to receive this positive update today [ Monday 20 April ], following her surgery last week: "Over the past couple of years I’ve been dealing with an ongoing foot issue that started

Torquay United's women moved closer to promotion with an 8-0 win at Saltash last night (Thursday 16 April). Playing with the Weltch Media logo on their shorts , the Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by finishing top of the South West Women's Regional League Premier Division, the fifth tier of the English game. United's scorers last night were Beth Everson (2), Connie Pengelly (2), Kaitlyn Bell, Jas Barker, Georgie Knott, and an own goal. The win moves To

Torquay United's women, with our logo on their shorts, scored an emphatic 4-1 win at promotion rivals Forest Green Rovers yesterday (Sunday 12 April) to boost their bid for the league title. United's scorers were Connie Pengelly, who netted twice, including one from the penalty spot, Beth Everson, and Tee Kaptein. You can read a full report on the Torquay United site here . The Gulls are pushing for a place in the FA National League by gaining promotion from the South West Wo

Our friends Torquay United Women, playing with our logo on their shorts, booked their place in the League Cup final with a thrilling 6-5 win at Gloucester City yesterday (Sunday 29 March). Beth Everson scored a hat-trick, with further goals from Connie Pengelly, Mollie Taylor, and Tee Kaptein. You can read a report on the Torquay United site here. As well as being this season's shorts sponsor, we are the long-time sponsor of Danni Wyatt, who's currently sidelined with injury.