Brough Park News Today

The helicopters touched down at Brough Park in Leek within minutes of each other

If you ever wondered why certain names invariably crop up as winners at agricultural shows it is, in the words of one who has consistently come up trumps, all down to the detail.

Workington Comets have brought in a temporary replacement for their injured teenage rider Luke Harrison.

Mourners told that Martina was the ultimate Mammy Bear with the friendliest smile

Newcastle Diamonds is a motorcycle speedway team who compete in the British Premier League. Their track address is Brough Park stadium in Byker and they have a reputation for spotting up and coming young foreign talent. They have given starts to the likes of Ivan Mauger, Ole Olsen and more. They were Premier League Play-off winners in 2011.

Read the latest motorcycle theft and related crime news including latest sentences, arrests and foiled attempts here.

THERE were a record number of entries for the British Eventing Horse Trials at Richmond Equestrian Centre at the weekend. The packed field included Olympic equestrian riders and national champions, such as Nicola Wilson, Ros Canter and Ian Stark. The trials also included under 21 and under 18 qualifying classes, and an abundance of local riders. Olympian Nicola Wilson said: “We are so lucky to have such a superb event on our doorstep. I took some experienced and inexperienced horses to ...

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