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Bellew suffers early knockout but Price is right!

WHITEHAVEN’S forthcoming bumper boxing show has been hit by a sucker punch with the withdrawal of world title contender Tony Bellew – but the Scouser has pledged to return to the town after he claims the world belt.

Last updated 6 June 2013
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Ellie has record-breaking time

2305ellie SWIM star Ellie Southward has had a record-breaking time in qualifying for the British Gas National Age Group Championships.

Last updated 23 May 2013
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Jonny is no fluke

0905jonny ASBY karting star Jonny Edgar proved that his triumph in last week’s British Open Championships was no fluke when he gave a repeat performance on Sunday.

Last updated 9 May 2013
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Jonny is top dog – aged just nine

0205jonny JONNY Edgar has become British karting’s youngest ever champion – at just nine-years-old.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Pumping iron brings early rewards for Gary

0205bbuilder1 FOR the last four months Gary Mossop has been pumping iron with a vengeance but it’s brought early dividends.

Last updated 2 May 2013
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Top prospect Matthew into regional finals

2504bkbox WHITEHAVEN prospect Matthew ‘Dibs’ Humphreys has booked his place in the North West Regional final with a smooth points win over a rival trained by top pro Anthony Crolla.

Last updated 25 April 2013
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Dean’s down but not out

boxing14mar WHITEHAVEN ABC are looking for a decider for the club’s Dean Laughlin against his pal Eddie Rennie after flying the flag for Cumbria on the Isle of Man.

Last updated 14 March 2013
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Bagley’s ‘best bout yet’

bagleycameronpic1 CLEATOR Moor boxer Cameron Bagley turned disappointment into triumph – by taking on and beating a last-minute replacement opponent.

Last updated 28 February 2013
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Gazza shows dropped as star’s health declines

twgazza THREE planned shows in Whitehaven starring troubled former England legend Paul Gascoigne have been cancelled.

Last updated 7 February 2013
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Ismay helps Cons secure another win and top position

ryanismay WORKINGTON Cons kept their place at the top of Window Outlet Cockermouth and District Snooker league division 1 this week with a 4-2 away win over Flimby Social.

Last updated 24 January 2013
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Orienteers turn up the heat

WEST Cumberland orienteers raced hard through the steep, rocky woodland and intricate open fellside close to the Bowder Stone in the dark last week.

Last updated 24 January 2013
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Knights check mates

squashjan17 THE Knights Squash Rackets Club, otherwise known as The South African Knights were once again welcomed to the Cumbrian leg of their two month bi-annual tour by Windscales Squash Club on Sunday afternoon.

Last updated 17 January 2013
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Hartson to be guest speaker

FORMER football star John Hartson will be speaking at a Sportsman’s Evening organised by Bransty FC.

Last updated 10 January 2013
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Whitehaven squash player wins national contest

WHITEHAVEN squash player Mike Lowrey has won the National Parkwood Court Challenge Final.

Last updated 3 January 2013
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Young fanciers honoured at regional awards

fanciers WEST Cumbrian Kieran Doyle has been named Young Fancier of the Year for the whole country.Flimby West Coast had 76 entries for their Young Bird show race, and they were judged by Keith Graham.

Last updated 3 January 2013
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Bagley touches gloves with GB’s best

cbagleypic1b CLEATOR Moor boxer Cameron Bagley has been touching gloves with some of the country’s finest fighters.

Last updated 13 December 2012
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Gymnasts put on a fine show

gymnastics003 SHOWING off their gymnastics talents on Saturday were young members of The Whitehaven Gymnastic club.

Last updated 6 December 2012
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Boxer Cameron’s the choice

cameronbagley SOME months ago Cash4Clubs ran a selection process for aspiring amateur boxers to be nominated by their club and were selected on their contribution to their respective clubs.

Last updated 29 November 2012
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Alan takes indoor archery title

0306wills SELLAFIELD archers Alan Wills (who represented GB at the Olympics) and Simon Degler took party in a Word Record Status indoor tournament at Penrith on Saturday.