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Wildcats end season on a high with win over runners-up Hillside
Published 7 May 2008
THE Wildcats ended their season on a high with a magnificent win over their Lancashire opponents.
New sport skills for students
Published 7 May 2008
A HOST of Whitehaven School students have completed their HSE certified first aid course.
Riding Club approaches half century of trophies, trialing and tradition
Published 7 May 2008
FOR almost 50 years, horse riding enthusiasts from the length and breadth of the county have enjoyed the camaraderie and competition offered at Cumbria Riding Club.
Cash boosts for Whitehaven sporting clubs
Published 7 May 2008
WHITEHAVEN Cricket Club has benefited to the tune of £500 from a town centre bank.
Ricky races away
Published 7 May 2008
MARYPORT’S Ricky Lighfoot dominated proceedings to win Saturday’s Latterbarrow Loop fell race.
Ready to rumble: Welcome to the world of Mixed Martial Arts
Published 1 May 2008
IN this new monthly column, Alex Cook and Craig Strickland of West Cumbrian-based club Hybrid Martial Arts, will be bringing you the know-how behind the techniques that are used and practised by thousands of martial artists the world over.
Rosie races away from the rest
Published 1 May 2008
THE third event of the secondary league was held on Maryport Coastal Park in warm sunshine giving perfect racing conditions.
Comets cup boost after comeback win at Stoke
Published 1 May 2008
WORKINGTON Comets have one foot firmly planted in the second round of the Knockout Cup after an away win at Stoke.
Orienteers take to the podium in British Championships
Published 1 May 2008
THE British Championships were held in Culbin Forest on the Moray coast, in warm sunshine. The superbly technical forested sand dune area provided a top class challenge for Britain’s best orienteers.
Darts and other sports
Published 1 May 2008
LAST Thursday was the sixth heat of The Castle’s double entry singles. THE Danny McAvoy Trophy is on May 7 at The Pack Horse.
Alex has his sights set on Olympic goal
Published 30 April 2008
A WHITEHAVEN teenager has been named the most valuable hockey player in his age group in the county – and now has the 2012 Olympics in his sights.
Everybody’s kung-fu fighting!
Published 30 April 2008
A FORMER three-time European champion is to deliver a weekly kung-fu class in Whitehaven.
Wildcats show never-say-die attitude
Published 30 April 2008
THE Wildcats continued to battle despite going down at home to a Wakefield side currently battling to win the league.
Sharon is two good for Preston
Published 30 April 2008
TWO goals from Sharon Cameron helped Windscale to victory in their final home game of the season.
Latterbarrow Loop fell race
Published 30 April 2008
THE popular Latterbarrow Loop fell race goes ahead this Saturday lunchtime.
Seaquest success
Published 30 April 2008
PEOPLE from all over the north of England descended on Ravenglass for the recent Seaquest event.
Splendid spring outings for Cumbria Riding Club
Published 30 April 2008
CUMBRIA Riding Club had a couple of splendid spring days for their first outings of the season.
Comets feel King’s backlash
Published 24 April 2008
WORKINGTON Comets expected a backlash on Saturday night from the chastened King’s Lynn – and they got it.
Calder crash out of cup
Published 24 April 2008
CALDER Lions crashed out of the Sunday County Cup with a 6-0 defeat against Portland.
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