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Thompson takes croquet crown
RIPON Spa Hotel Croquet Club hosted the 11th Women’s Open Golf Croquet Championships.
Harrogate steeled for crucial Cleethorpes clash
HARROGATE face an early season tester tomorrow on the road at Cleethorpes Cricket Club.
Knaresborough ease to Evening League win
IN glorious sunshine, Knaresborough CC’s Greg Pickles smashed 81 last night to help his side easily beat Pannal in Division One of the Harrogate Evening League.
Zara Phillips set for Bramham Horse Trials
ZARA Phillips will ride at Bramham Horse Trials next month, as she fights to secure the final British eventing team spot for London 2012.
Tucker wins national karate title
WETHERBY’s Ryan Tucker enjoyed victory at the KUGB’s 46th National Championships at the NIA in Birmingham last weekend.
Catch sight of an Olympic ‘athlete’ in Ripon and Boroughbridge
Sporting green figures have appeared in Ripon and Harrogate as the district gets ready to welcome the Olympics torch.
Ex-Rail’ ace signs pro forms with Leeds United
FORMER Harrogate Railway youngster Simon Lenighan has signed a professional deal with Leeds United.
Weekend cricket: Harrogate march on and Tad Magnet Clark grabs historic nine wickets
Harrogate CC continued their dominance of the ECB Yorkshire League, beating Yorkshire Academy on Saturday.
Brandon set to join 10K fun run
Brandon the Lion, will be sneaking out of his enclosure and heading to Newby Hall this weekend.
Magnificent Ripon toast Yorkshire Cup final triumph
RIPON U-17s are on top of the world after lifting the Yorkshire Cup with a stunning performance which saw them beat West Park Leeds 10-8.
Spofforth’s steady rise to the top
AFTER monsoon conditions last week, the quality of the ground at Goldsborough and an investment in covers, saw Spofforth beat the hosts by four wickets to top Division One, writes Graham Hyde.
Bramham to the rescue for Olympic riders
BRAMHam Horse Trials is coming to the rescue of international riders still seeking Olympic selection.
Bardsey win League Cup on penalties
BARDSEY FC were celebrating last night after winning the West Yorkshire League Cup 3-2 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw with Fields after extra-time.
Exciting duo join Town
HARROGATE Town have bolstered their ranks ahead of the new Blue Square North season by signing Shane Killock and former West Brom defender Dwayne Samuels.
Aire Wharfe management to meet over cup crisis
THE Aire Wharfe Cricket League management committee will meet tomorrow night to discuss the ongoing crisis which has seen clubs kicked-out of this season’s Waddilove, Birtwhistle and Ian Chappel Cup.
Third place finish for ‘Boro’
KNARESBOROUGH Town will finish third in this year’s West Yorkshire Premier League after Bardsey and Beeston won last night.
Town forge ahead with pitch redevelopment
THESE dramatic pictures show Harrogate Town’s pitch redevelopment is well under way.
Hulme Cup final joy for Ripon Reserves
Ripon Reserves lifted the Hulme Cup last weekend, after a 3-1 win over HAMPSTHWAITE at Knaresborough Town.
RAF teams battle it out in a match to remember a fallen comrade
Brothers in Arms past and present gathered to raise money for the family of a comrade killed in action in Afghanistan.
Blackmore impresses in first drive
Prospective AirAsia Renault UK Clio Cup racer Tom Blackmore made a major impression on leading team Total Control Racing at Mallory Park yesterday last week with a star performance on his racing car test debut.
Four-star Davies skittles Collegiate
YOUNGSTER Sam Davies was the star performer in Harrogate CC’s victory over Sheffield Collegiate.
Boroughbridge gran’s marathon charity effort
A Boroughbridge grandmother completed the London Marathon for the fourth time.
Marshall targets title challenge next season
IF you have a spare tenner it might be worth sticking it on Tadcaster Albion to win the NCEL Premier League next season.
Weaver: “Lots going on at Town”
THEIR season might be over, but for Harrogate Town boss Simon Weaver the hard work has only just begun.
’Gate and Crest team up for Rudding Lane relocation plan
THEY were relegated two weeks ago but on Wednesday, Harrogate Rugby Club unveiled relocation plans they believe will secure the future of rugby in the town.
Falcons target Teesside League after double win
AMID jubilant scenes on Tuesday night, Thirsk Falcons reclaimed the Harrogate Premier League title after a 6-2 victory over rivals Bedale.
Wembley date for footie mad Declan
A YOUNG Boroughbridge football fan is set to run out onto the hallowed turf of Wembley Stadium after being chosen as a mascot for his team.
Flawless Harrogate top the table
THEY are off and running with a double Yorkshire League victory over Bank Holiday.
Knaresborough racer poised for TT return
After making his debut at last year’s Isle of Man TT, Knaresborough sidecar racer Doug Chandler is all set to make a return at the event later this month.
Club’s trophy haul
Students of the Knox Avenue based Harrogate Karate Centre returned recently from one of England’s major karate events with an incredible fourteen gold, silver and bronze medals.
Three Yorkshire derbies next season for Town
HARROGATE Town will have three Yorkshire derbies to get their teeth into next season after Bradford Park Avenue beat FC United of Manchester in the Evo-Stick Premier Division play-off on Sunday.
Weekend cricket: Results from around the leagues
HARROGATE CC got their busy weekend off to a great start, beating Doncaster by five wickets away from home on Saturday.
Caitlin eyes Torch role
FOR CAITLIN Chang the book has been mightier than the sword as studies have got in the way of the Harrogate fencer taking on the world’s best.
Bike shop helps pupils become safer cyclists
Pupils from a Ripon primary school have been in training to become safe cyclists.
Weaver eager to mix it with the big boys as Town seal place
THE 2012/13 Blue Square North will be an exciting place to be - and Harrogate Town are ready to mix it with the big boys according to boss Simon Weaver.
‘Our job now is to focus’
HARROGAte player-coach Mike Aspinall will stay at Claro Road next season and has vowed to propel the club back into National Two North after Saturday’s heart-breaking relegation.
Long-jumper heading to ‘School Olympics’
A 15-year-old long-jumper is preparing to represent her region in the equivalent of the Olympic Games for UK schools.
Harrogate’s Dench to skipper Yorkshire
Harrogate centre Kyle Dench has been chosen to captain Yorkshire in their opening County Championship match against Cheshire at Macclesfield on Saturday.
West Yorks League football: Knaresborough crush City
SATURDAY produced a bag of mixed results for the district’s West Yorkshire League Premier Division teams.
Darren is promoting European strongman event in Headingley
BOROUGHBRIDGE businessman Darren Sadler is set to host the Europe’s Strongest Man competition in Leeds.
Cricket wiped out by the weather
PREDICTABLY cricket was hit hard by the weather at the weekend with only one match played in the Harrogate region.
Bittersweet day for Harrogate teams
A LAST minute Otley victory relegated Harrogate from National Two North amid emotional scenes at Claro Road.
Jelley excels in London
THE spectacle that was the 32nd London Marathon took place on the sunny streets of the capital as 37,000 people ran on Sunday .
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Saturday 26 May 2012
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