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Cumbrian javelin teen boosted by Commonwealth Games star Lee Doran

Natasha Wilson photo Commonwealth Games javelin star Lee Doran is helping to inspire teenager Natasha Wilson’s dream of reaching Glasgow 2014.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Carlisle driver caught up in dramatic qualifying session

Alex MacDowall photo Carlisle driver Alex MacDowall was caught up in a day of unprecedented drama on his way to a class podium place in the 2013 FIA World Touring Car Championship at the Salzburgring in Austria.

Last updated 22 May 2013
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Great Britain call-up for Cumbrian javelin teen

Natasha Wilson photo Teenage javelin star Natasha Wilson revealed she cried tears of joy after receiving news of her first call-up to the Great Britain team.

Last updated 17 May 2013
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Carlisle touring car ace eyes top spot in Austria

Alex MacDowall photo Alex MacDowall hopes to take the lead in the Yokohama Independents Trophy at the Austrian round of the FIA World Touring Car Championship.

Last updated 14 May 2013
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Nightmare start as Lancashire hammer Cumbria's golfers

Cumbria suffered a nightmare start to the season with a 15-3 defeat to Lancashire at Royal Birkdale.

Last updated 14 May 2013
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Money certainly doesn’t go to grass roots bowlers

Wednesday was the official start of the 2013 outdoor season. For me it is my 50th full season as an outdoor player and what changes there have been in that period.

Last updated 3 May 2013
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Cumbrian teen athlete to take on UK's best at championships

Abbie Hetherington photo Cumbrian runner Abbie Hetherington is preparing to take on Britain’s best middle distances stars this summer.

Last updated 1 May 2013
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Matthew Wilson finishes second in South African rally

Matthew Wilson photo Cumbrian rally star Matthew Wilson dusted off the ring-rust to finish second in the Sasol Rally in South Africa.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Carlisle touring car star Alex MacDowall's toughest test

Alex MacDowall photo Carlisle motor-racing star Alex MacDowall is predicting his toughest test in the World Touring Car Championship when he tackles the twists and turns of the Slovakia Ring this weekend.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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Youth Olympics role for Cumbrian starter Alan Bell

Alan Bell photo The man who has fired the starting gun for some of the biggest names in athletics will bring a new generation of stars under starter’s orders at the Youth Olympic Games in China.

Last updated 24 April 2013
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10k Lorton School fundraiser to go ahead now snow has melted

Lorton 10k photo A race which was cancelled when the county was battered by snowstorms has been rescheduled.

Last updated 19 April 2013
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Inconsistent Cumbria fail in Denny Cup bid

Bowls winners photo Twenty-two years ago Cumbria’s County Indoor Executive Committee made a bold decision which although not popular at the time was to prove an inspired one.

Last updated 18 April 2013
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Victory at Silverstone for Cumbrian driver Oliver Turvey

Oliver Turvey photo Cumbrian motor-racing star Oliver Turvey got his European Le Mans Series title assault off to a dream start with a pole position and overall victory in the opening round at Silverstone.

Last updated 17 April 2013
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Tough weekend for M-Sport at Portugal rally

Cumbria-based rally team boss Malcolm Wilson was in upbeat mood despite a tough weekend at the Rally of Portugal.

Last updated 17 April 2013
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Cumbrian golf course named best in GB and Ireland

Silloth golf course photo Silloth on Solway Golf Club has received a huge accolade by being named by the influential Today’s Golfer magazine as the best course in Great Britain and Ireland for under £60 a round.

Last updated 29 March 2013
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World Rally Championship star Mads Ostberg's record-breaking 60m snow jump

WITH VIDEO: Mads Ostberg is claiming a new world record after jumping his Fiesta RS World Rally Car 60.48 metres on snow.

Last updated 27 March 2013
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Tom Farrell eyeing world championships clash with Mo Farah

Tom Farrell photo Tom Farrell hopes he’s on track to set up a possible clash with Mo Farah at this summer’s IAAF World Championships in Moscow after setting two personal bests over the winter.

Last updated 26 March 2013
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Another brace of salmon landed on River Eden

Two more River Eden salmon have been landed recently in the House Pool of the Warwick Hall Estate.

Last updated 26 March 2013
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Carlisle javelin ace hopes Florida sun will improve his luck

Lee Doran photo Carlisle javelin star Lee Doran hopes his career is airborne again as he prepares to fly out to America for a month’s warm-weather training.

Last updated 23 March 2013
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Personal best but Carlisle hammer thrower must wait to hit championships mark

Nick Miller photo Carlisle hammer thrower Nick Miller will have to wait a little longer to clinch a place at this summer’s European Under-23 Championships after he narrowly missed out on securing the qualifying distance.