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Playing it cool on Latrigg

THE steep slopes of Latrigg Fell produced tough racing for West Cumberland orienteers, with hot sunshine adding to the burden.

Last updated 7 June 2012
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Stadium plays host to cyclo-cross summer series

cyclocx3 IN contrast to the first event in Ulverston, the sun shone on the riders in the second event of the new Cumbria Summer Cyclo-Cross series held at the Copeland Sports Academy, Whitehaven.

Last updated 7 June 2012
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Plenty for adults this summer too

All your favourite classes and sessions continue throughout the summer at NCL Centres, including:

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Flying Fifteens knocked flat

sailingmay31 THE feature event of last weekend was the Flying Fifteen Open Meeting sponsored by Waples Wine. It attracted 16 boats from clubs as far removed as the River Thames and Loch Lomond.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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‘Darlin of Dublin’ entertains at presentation evening

dublindarl FORMER World Snooker Champion Ken Doherty capped a fine end to the Window Outlet Cockermouth & District Snooker League 11/12 season with a superbly entertaining display in front of a packed Workington WMC crowd.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Break the yo-yo of short term diets

ceactmomenta A NEW weight management programme to help people break the ‘yo-yo’ cycle of short-term diets will be launched across NCL centres this summer.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Inspiring our young people to enjoy sport

AN OLYMPIC legacy project in Cumbria has been honoured as the best in the North West after inspiring scores of young people to get into sport and physical activity.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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That’s half-term sorted!

ceactgym3105 YOU can expect more fun this half term with a great choice of activities for children of all ages at Whitehaven Sports Centre.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Welsh hen wins through

IT hasn’t been a golden season so far for the Cleator Moor loft of Nolan, Hetherington, Coultas and Easdon – but it’s heading in the right direction.

Last updated 31 May 2012
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Warriors work hard to fight off the Dragons

THE first half saw Warriors begin this handicapped match with an 18 goal advantage over the Red Dragons.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Pool latest

ALL the results from the Whitehaven & District Super Pool League.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Counting the cost

CUMBRIAN pigeon fanciers were counting the cost of a poor Marlborough race on Saturday when heavy losses were experienced all over.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Airfield is a challenge

SUNDAY saw a number of rally drivers and co-drivers from West Cumbria Motorsport Club at the Melbourne Airfield venue near York for the John Overend Memorial Rally.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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David ‘humbled’ by Student of Year award

ekkskarate MARTIAL arts and fitness group ESKK honoured one of its dedicated karate students with their Student of the Year Award 2012.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Olympic star Ellie inspires

ellie SEASCALE swimmer Ellie Southward, who now swims with Ellesmere College Titans in Shropshire, has hit winning form during her final preparations for the Midlands Regional Age Group Championships to be held at Coventry at the beginning of June.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Charity to the fore

THE Ladies Section of Whitehaven Golf Club has raised £2,700 for the charity, Alzheimers Disease.

Last updated 24 May 2012
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Thrilling finale to Snooker League sees derby battle

snookmay17 THE last remaining title in the Window Outlet Cockermouth and District Snooker League 2011/12 season produced a thrilling finale as Division 1 league champions Workington Cons took the playoff title with a 4-3 win over fellow townies John Street Club.