Other sports round-up

Carlisle golfer Peter Richardson preparing for biggest year of his career

Peter Richardson photo Peter Richardson has revealed he has had to go through the pain barrier to ensure his sensational rise to the Asian Tour.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Cumbrian golf ace hoping gym work pays off on European Tour

Gary Lockerbie photo Gary Lockerbie flies out to South Africa on Sunday to put the finishing touches to his game in readiness for his return to the European Tour in the Nelson Mandela Championship.

Last updated 30 November 2012
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Cool Cumbria in control against Yorkshire rivals

After being given a bye by Northumberland in round one of the Liberty Trophy, Cumbria’s county men were in real action for the first time when meeting Yorkshire at Penrith.

Last updated 29 November 2012
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M-Sport boss backs new rally driver to be future champion

World rally team boss Malcolm Wilson hopes he has unearthed a future drivers’ champion in Mads Østberg.

Last updated 28 November 2012
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Cumbria's M-Sport joins forces with Qatar for WRC 2013

Malcolm Wilson photo Cumbrian firm M-Sport has linked up with Qatar for next year's World Rally Championship.

Last updated 26 November 2012
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Cumbria come out on top in Denny Cup

The main centre of interest last weekend was the Denny Cup and the clash between local rivals Copeland IBC and Cumbria IBC. The Carlisle club started as strong favourites to go through and duly did so but hardly in the manner expected.

Last updated 22 November 2012
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Carlisle driver's miracle escape on killer corner

af macaucrash1 Carlisle driver Alex MacDowall had a miracle escape after a horrifying high-speed Touring Car smash – at the scene of two fatal crashes in 24 hours.

Last updated 21 November 2012
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Border Harriers stars rewarded at end-of-season bash

Border Harriers celebrated a bumper year on the track, road and field at their annual awards presentation.

Last updated 17 November 2012
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Roger Albert Clark Rally in Cumbria next week

Rally winners photo The iconic Roger Albert Clark Rally is due to make another appearance in our region next week and this year we’ve got a host of local co-drivers all fighting for a taste of the action.

Last updated 16 November 2012
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Workington bowler travels to Carlisle and triumphs in nationals

In the National Singles, Carlisle’s Kevin Dobson was drawn to play Workington’s David Forster at Copeland but was unable to travel.

Last updated 15 November 2012
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Workington go-karting youngster to receive award at Silverstone

Owen Hardy photo A talented young go-karter will be at the home of British motorsport this weekend to pick up a sporting trophy.

Last updated 14 November 2012
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Carlisle driver eyeing WTCC third place finish

Alex MacDowall photo Alex MacDowall has kept his hopes of a third place finish in his FIA World Touring Car Championship class this season.

Last updated 14 November 2012
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Cumbria's Barry Lindsay takes third place with ice-cool drive

Barry Lindsay car photo Local drivers mastered the treacherous conditions on last weekend’s Cheviot Stages with three home crews filling the top five after 90 miles of icy asphalt stages.

Last updated 9 November 2012
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Cumbria ladies set bowl rolling in Mason Cup

The team events are making the good news this week and for Cumbria Indoor Bowls Club its has been a good time, though the loss of club president John Tremble has certainly cast a shadow.

Last updated 8 November 2012
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Cumbrian driver confident despite China crisis

Alex MacDowall photo Carlisle driver Alex MacDowall still has his sights set on a top-three finish in the World Touring Car Championships Independents’ Trophy despite two traumatic races in China.

Last updated 6 November 2012
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Carlisle racer hopes to back up Japan win in China

Alex MacDowall - Chevrolet Cruze CARLISLE driver Alex MacDowall is aiming for back-to-back wins in the World Touring Car Championship when he tackles the Shanghai International Circuit in China this weekend.

Last updated 30 October 2012
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Success in Japan for Cumbrian touring car driver Alex MacDowall

almac Carlisle's Alex MacDowall took the second Yokohama Independents Trophy win of his rookie season in the FIA World Touring Car Championship with a star performance in round 19 at Suzuka in Japan last Sunday.

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Carlisle javelin ace Lee Doran misses out on vital funding by 10cm

Lee Doran photo Carlisle javelin star Lee Doran’s career is in crisis after UK Athletics withdrew his £8,000-a-year funding – because he missed their qualifying mark by 10cm.

Last updated 26 October 2012
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Cumbria's seniors off to great start with easy win

Cumbria's senior players made a great start to the season when taking 22 of the 24 points on offer from their opening game of their inter county league match against Durham last week.

Last updated 25 October 2012
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