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Combe runners in close-run finish in Dalton road race

THE fourth road champs club counter race in local running club Black Combe Runners’ road races series for 2012 took place right on their doorstep when the annual Dalton-in-Furness 10k got underway from the town’s Cricket Club.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Seascale cements reputation with hosting of finals

THE Scratch League B Team consisting of Simon Bragg, Paul Barry, Ian Burns, Nick Mossop, Louis Henderson and James Connor were back in action against Cockermouth last Thursday, but this time at home in Seascale where they ran out clear winners.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Swimmers star at county event

COPELAND swimmers competed well in the recent Cumbria Age Group and County Championships held over three weekends at Whitehaven, Kendal and Carlisle.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Homing

THE Keekle loft of Buchanan and son was back on top of the West Cumberland Federation sheet despite almost pulling out of the sport during the winter.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Senhouse B stay calm to beat rivals

WORKINGTON’S Senhouse B have claimed the Window Outlet Cockermouth & District Snooker League Division 2 top four playoff title with a 4-3 over club rivals Senhouse A.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Fred Whitton proves a wintery challenge

MORE than 1,700 cyclists battled through 112 miles of non stop wind to complete the annual Fred Whitton Challenge last Sunday morning.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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League’s reigning champions stutter at home

KESWICK are the early pace-setters this season in the Educomm Direct Ltd West Cumbria Men’s Fours League with maximum points from their first two games. On Friday they won 7-0 at Cleator Moor. IT is looking as though the reigning champions Whitehaven A (not Workington A as incorrectly stated last week) are keen to retain the trophy as they have taken maximum points from their first two games.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Ladies to the fore at Penrith

PENRITH Golf Club is putting the ladies first for a special day that will make it even easier to get into golf.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Round Island winners

THREE boats from the Whitehaven Sailing and Boating Association entered the recent Round the Isle of Manrace .

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Karen’s hard work pays off for club

COPELAND Amateur Swimming Club has received a £1,000 donation from Lloyds TSB.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Star Billy proves to be a catch

A CATCH wrestling seminar is to be held on Wesdnesday, July 18 in Workington.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Laughlin wows the home crowd

WHITEHAVEN headliner Dean Laughlin grabbed the best boxer of the night award as he topped the bill for the first time in front of 500 fans on his home show.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Borrowdale and Loweswater venues for orienteers

THE secondary school orienteering league got off to a flying start on challenging terrain at Fangs Brow near Loweswater.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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Cyclo-cross comes to Copeland

CYCLO Cross is British cycling’s fastest growing competitive discipline. Events typically take place in the autumn and winter with races consisting of laps of a short course featuring pavement, wooded trails and grass.

Last updated 17 May 2012
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AGM call for next season

THE Summer League Darts AGM will be held on Monday, May 21 at 8pm in the Haven club.

Last updated 14 May 2012
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Perfect day at Low Rigg

A clear, dry evening produced perfect racing conditions on Low Rigg near Threlkeld.

Last updated 14 May 2012
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Cyclists host national event

MORE than 1,500 cyclists from all over the British Isles will converge on West Cumbria this Sunday (May 13) for the annual Fred Whitton Cycle Challenge.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Ladies Day for newbies

WOULD-BE lady golfers in Cumbria have the chance to give the sport a go thanks to one of the county’s leading clubs.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Winning Barry adds another feather to his cap

BARRY Irving has made a brilliant start to the new season – and as the form loft landed the West Cumberland Federation race from Stafford on Saturday.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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