London 2012 calling for Barrow distance running ace

WITH the London 2012 Olympic Games fast approaching, PAUL TURNER discovers Barrow-born distance runner Chris Thompson will always have his big day in the athletics stadium at the back of his mind

Last updated 6 February 2012
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South Cumbrian sport frozen out - Barrow AFC Tuesday match postponed

SNOW and sub-zero temperatures combined to wipe out the entire local football and rugby calendar at the weekend.

Last updated 6 February 2012
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SPORTS MEMORIES: Swim star Shaun’s a world beater

REMEMBER WHEN: Barrow swimmer Shaun Uren set a new paralympic world record

Last updated 4 February 2012
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SPORTS MEMORIES: Barrow potter Andy goes snooker loopy against Stephen Hendry

REMEMBER WHEN: Barrow's Handy Andy beat the world snooker champion.

Last updated 4 February 2012
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Tough assignment for Blues

NORTH LANCS/CUMBRIA RURECENTLY-APPOINTED Furness coach Rod Singleton faces another tough examination tomorrow as his struggling side take on title hopefuls Kirkby Lonsdale.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Birthday boy’s delight at winning Calcutta Cup tickets

THE Evening Mail gave rugby union fan Ian Collins an early birthday gift when he won tickets to watch tomorrow’s RBS 6 Nations opener between old enemies Scotland and England.

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Kennedy hoping for happy return

Last updated 3 February 2012
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Play bowls

DALTON Cricket Club’s ladies bowling section are to hold a signing-on meeting at the cricket club next Tuesday.

Last updated 2 February 2012
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Rally ace Williams is top 10 hit

RALLY navigator Chris Williams treated himself to a belated Christmas present as he partnered Peppe Planeta to ninth place in the Specsavers Christmas Stages Rally.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Touchdown Terriers - American Football takes off on Walney

A HEAD coach has been drafted in and 30 players are ready to wear the green and gold uniform – things are really taking shape for the fledgling Walney Terriers American Football team.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Go round again

THE Barrow and District Women’s Rounders League is limbering up to swing back into action this summer with a hunt for new players and teams.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Win tickets to watch Scotland v England

HERE is your chance to watch this weekend’s eagerly-anticipated RBS 6 Nations opener between old enemies Scotland and England.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Sponsorship plea

CUMBRIA crown green bowling junior team organisers are still searching for sponsorship to help pay for kit ahead of the new season.

Last updated 1 February 2012
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Clamp down on agents of doom

NOW that the shutters are being slammed on football’s transfer window, is it too much to hope that it will also signal a long hibernation of some of the game’s least loveable characters?

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Two-try Hawcoat hero Matt has pace to Burn

HAWCOAT Park kept up their promotion push with a return to winning ways against basement side Burnley.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Furness’s efforts come to nought against strong defence

NORTH LANCS/CUMBRIA RUBLACKBURN proved too strong for Furness at the Strawberry Grounds as they consolidated their top-four position and did little to ease the Blues’ relegation fears.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Furness fishing prize night

THE Furness Fishing Association Beach Section will be holding their AGM and presentation night on Saturday, February 11.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Angling club aims to catch new members

A SOUTH Lakes angling club is looking to lure in new members and have them hooked on their waters.

Last updated 31 January 2012
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Bowls AGM

DALTON Cricket Club’s bowling section will hold their AGM on Sunday (7.30pm).

Last updated 31 January 2012
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