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Carlisle's Stony Holme course is on the up after flood horror
Published 11 October 2008
The uprooted trees, drowned sheep and rubbish strewn all over the fairways and greens was like a scene from a disaster film.
Golf green will swing into action
Published 11 October 2008
WORK is nearly complete on the 10-year renovation of Workington golf course.
Damon Hill's good luck message to Langwathby Formula Three ace Turvey
Published 10 October 2008
Cumbrian Oliver Turvey got a special good luck message on the eve of his bid to be crowned British Formula Three champion – from motor racing legend Damon Hill.
Five days and counting as salmon season comes to an end
Published 10 October 2008
Including today, there are only five more days of the River Eden salmon season left.
Penrith's Birkbeck misses out on race title by four seconds
Published 10 October 2008
Wigton Motor Club’s event at Kames in Scotland was the decider for the TJ Services Northern Speed Championship and 60 odd cars battled it out for 2008 honours in the various classes.
Cumbrian teenage golfer set to play for England
Published 9 October 2008
Teenage county golfer Seb Crookall-Nixon hopes an impressive display for England in their home international clash with Ireland this weekend will see him digging out his passport for South Africa and Japan.
Three top county juniors earn call-up for international trials
Published 9 October 2008
MUCH of the important indoor action has yet to start but there was good news this week for three of Cumbria’s up and coming stars with the announcement of the Junior International Trial teams.
Three-sy for Penrith as they cruise to victory
Published 8 October 2008
PENRITH consolidated their position in the top half of the table courtesy of a comprehensive victory over a youthful Seaham side.
County fell runner is called up by Scotland
Published 7 October 2008
TEENAGE fell runner Peter Harrison is aiming to hit the heights when he makes his junior international debut for Scotland on October 12.
Harraby dig deep to beat Colliers 5-1 away
Published 6 October 2008
Northern Alliance Premier Division: Ashington Colliers 1 Harraby Catholic Club 5: The early stages of the game saw Harraby keeper Geoff Bennett block an angled shot from Patrice Butters and then Marc Shiel had a close range effort blocked by the home keeper as their defence scrambled Mike Swift’s follow-up effort away from the goal-line.
Gretna hammer five past hapless Hawick
Published 6 October 2008
Hawick 1 Gretna 5: Gretna returned to league action with a win away at Hawick in terrible playing conditions.
Whitehaven Amateurs' eye-catching win
Published 6 October 2008
Northern league: Whitehaven Amateurs produced an eye-catching performance at North Shields and were rewarded with an emphatic 5-2 win.
Penrith hit back with two late goals to secure tie
Published 6 October 2008
ON A surface made increasingly heavy by persistent rain both before and during the game, Penrith eventually came through their first round FA Vase tie, after a fully committed display.
Teenager McIlroy takes comfort from Padraig Harrington’s helpful hints
Published 4 October 2008
Teenager Rory McIlroy will take inspiration from double Open champion Padraig Harrington as he attempts to win his first European Tour title in the Dunhill Links Championship.
Perch being caught at West Pond after 10 year absence
Published 3 October 2008
After an absence of more than 10 years, catches of perch are now being caught once again at Longtown West Pond.
Penrith boss Tose demands better show against Squires Gate
Published 3 October 2008
Penrith joint boss James Tose blasted his side’s defending in the midweek 3-3 draw with Morpeth – and demanded an improvement for tomorrow’s FA Vase tie with Squires Gate.
Matthew Wilson storms home in McRae forest stages rally
Published 3 October 2008
Using the awesome power of his Stobart/VK Ford Focus World Rally Car, Matthew Wilson, with Scott Martin on the notes, stormed home in the fabulous Colin McRae Forest Stages Rally based in Perth last weekend.
Gary’s shooting for the stars
Published 3 October 2008
GARY LOCKERBIE is determined to prove he can cut it with the superstars on the European Tour.
Forgotten man Wilson eyes a county return
Published 2 October 2008
EXILED county golfer Neil Wilson is eyeing a recall to the Cumbria team after the most successful year of his amateur career.
Fight to Finn-ish
Published 2 October 2008
MIKKO HIRVONEN admits he’ll have to see off arch rival Sébastien Loeb in this week’s Rally de España if he’s to stand any chance of winning the World Rally Championship for the Cumbria-based Ford team.
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- Wasdale Show called off
- Prison looms for benefits cheat
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- GP supports plans to bring patient care closer to home
- Multi-million pound bill for Sellafield
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- Double-fatal crash: witnesses still sought
- Prison looms for benefits cheat
- Funeral dates set for West Cumbria car crash pair
- Whitehaven man jailed for child porn featuring baby
- Sellafield transferred in historic £20bn deal
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