Daphne Mark News Today

Residents in some parts of Cumbria say untreated icy roads have already seen several crashes.

Following a day of heavy rain the evening got out and Wednesday proved a good night for hound trailing at one of the most testing trails in the HTA.

The International trails at Sewingshields went off well after the day had started off slightly damp but warm.

The first of the trilogy trails organised by the new-look festival committee was well supported ay Potters Park last night.

Stunning weather was the order of the day at Low Place which staged a five card HTA meeting and although entries were average across all the races but there were some exciting finishes.

Entries were down for the HTA’s return to Cold Fell for their follow-up meeting from Saturday and members were probably put off by the wet weather.

Action returned to West Woodburn last night, a new HTA venue which is along the Military Road, so a fair few miles for some of the members to travel.

For the first time this season two HTA meetings were held last night – with one venue making its debut.

Both HTA championship leaders failed to add to their totals at Sandale last night.

Saturday’s HTA Premier Trails are being staged at Birkett Field, Threlkeld and last night hounds were able to test the course.