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- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
- Third chance to get Olympic tickets
Harrogate & district
Jack testing out 2012 Olympic pool at World Cup
ripon’s Olympic hope Jack Laugher will get his first chance to sample the facilities at London 2012 this coming week.
Harrogate snatch Stockport victory
HARROGATE held firm to claim victory in Stockport on Saturday, returnign 15-14 winners in National Two North.
Lewis beats the odds at Rowrah
KARTER Lewis Murray had an eventful two days at Rowrah circuit in Cumbria at the weekend.
Carol clocking up the miles at Stride
ONE of Nidd Valley Road Runners’ long distance specialists has been busy clocking up the miles across the district over the past few weeks.
Youhill blasts Town to victory
HARROGATE lad Robbie Youhill scored Harrogate Town’s only goal in their important 1-0 victory over Gainsborough Trinity.
Individual gold medal for Caitlin
HARROGATE fencer Caitlin Chang took another step on the road towards possible London 2012 qualfification this week,
Town boss: ‘The whole club is hurting right now’
HARROGATE’S sporting community has united in grief this week after the sudden death of Harrogate Town footballer Alex Emmett on Saturday, aged just 18.
A knockout night at the Pavilions
HARROGATE Amateur Boxing Club staged a showcase at the Harrogate Pavilions on Thursday night.
Teams get ready for weekend
WITH the weather warming up, sport is expected to go ahead this weekend.
Ripon netball club seek new players
RIPON Rockets Netball Club are looking for junior players to join their growing youth set-up.
Borough draw for Rail’
HARROGATE Railway battled back from two down to grab an important point away at Radcliffe Borough last night.
Town’s match at Guiseley rearranged
HARROGATE Town’s proposed trip to Guiseley on Tuesday has been put back to March 20 with their opponents in FA Trophy action.
Railway eye Radcliffe revenge
HARROGATE Railway travel across the Pennines on Tuesday night, to take on Radcliffe Borough in the Evo-Stik First Division North (7.45pm kick-off).
Town mourn the death of Alex Emmett
HARROGATE Town manager Simon Weaver has spoken of his shock at the tragic death of footballer Alex Emmett at the weekend.
Stoic performances lead to victory
YOUNG rugby union players from Harrogate and Wetherby districts turned in impressive performances to lead the Grammar School at Leeds to victory in the Daily Mail Schools Cup.
Parkrun beats snow while Runners toast achievement
With Harrogate Parkrun taking place on Saturday morning, it managed to avoid the sporting cull that greeted Harrogate and Knaresborough’s fixture list due to snow later that day.
Bonsels happy to be back on court
HARROGATE’S Jamie Bonsels was given a lesson at the English National Badminton Championships – but after a lengthy spell on the sidelines he admitted he loved every minute of it.
Weather forces Town and Rugby Club cancellations
SUB-ZERO temperatures have once again hampered the progress of our local teams.
Tributes to Harrogate legend Dutton
TRIBUTES have been paid to former Harrogate Town and Harrogate Railway captain Lee Dutton, who died last week at his home in Halifax.
Town game already in doubt
HARROGATE Town’s trip to Droylsden on Saturday will be subject to a pitch inspection tomorrow afternoon.
Duncalf forced to retire in Cleveland while Collingham 2nds stay top
Eighteen-year-old Amanda Sobhy booked a semi-final place at the WSA Cleveland Classic 2012 after Harrogate’s Jenny Duncalf was forced to retire injured.
Brackenfield youngsters meet England rugby team
Pupils from Brackenfield School enjoyed a fascinating morning with the England Rugby Team as they trained in Leeds prior to their victory against Scotland in their first match of the Six Nations.
Ripon diver makes it a double gold
RIPON diving star Jack Laugher has been celebrating after achieving a double gold at the British Gas National Cup in Southend.
Date set for County Cup semi-final
HARROGATE Town’s County Cup semi-final against Bradford Park Avenue will be played on Tuesday, February 28, earlier than planned.
Ashville U-19s reach nationals
Ashville College’s senior netball team will represent Yorkshire in March’s National Schools Netball Competition finals.
Archers brave icy weather as records tumble at Snowman Shoot
A RECORD-EQUALLING turnout of 52 archers braved the freezing conditions last Sunday to take part in St George’s Archery Club’s eighth annual Snowman Shoot.
Freezing weather wipes out fixture list
WITH snow falling in Yorkshire, the majority of sport fixtures in and around Harrogate have been postponed.
Weaver lauds Chib return
Chib Chilaka will be back in a Harrogate Town shirt after re-signing from Braintree Town until the end of the season.
Town re-sign legend Chib
HARROGATE Town have re-signed Wetherby Road favourite Chib Chilaka ahead of Saturday’s Blue Square North fixture at home to Corby Town.
Get set for popular Woofs and Wellies charity walk
Registration for a popular family sponsored dog walk is still open for under 16s and their four-legged friends to sign up for free.
Town through to County Cup semi-final
HARROGATE Town are just one game away from the final of the West Yorkshire County Cup after a 1-0 victory at Ossett Albion last night.
Town visit Ossett Albion in County Cup
harrogate Town head back into West Riding County Cup action tonight, in the quarter-final of the competition at Ossett Albion (7.45pm).
Harrogate dip deep to beat the Nuns
HARROGATE came back from a 21-7 deficit to score four tries and gain an invaluable five league points in their 27-21 win at Nuneaton.
Bird swoops to fourth Jack Frost title
Paul Bird successfully defended his Jack Frost Stages Rally title to make it a record four wins in a row on Sunday’s event at a blustery Croft Circuit.
Weekend football: Harrogate Town 2 Hinckley Utd 1
HARROGATE somehow escaped the Friday night frost covering most of Yorkshire but Harrogate Town were cool under massive pressure in Saturday’s 2-1 win over strugglers Hinckley United.
Weaver’s injury lists grows as Town hunt Hinckley win
AFTER a grilling by the club’s fans on Wednesday night, Simon Weaver and Harrogate Town will welcome Hinckley United tomorrow to the CNG Stadium for their biggest game so far of 2012 (3pm).
Aspinall plans Nuns’ victory raid
HARROGATE player/coach Mike Aspinall hopes his side can break their winless streak on Saturday when they travel to Nuneaton in National Two North.
It’s over to Emma as Harper retains Captain’s Cup
I BEGIN this week’s column with a big thank you on behalf of the Harrogate and District Darts Leagues to Martin Newton for such an excellent job over the years, writes Emma Lockwood.
Ashington sign Town’s Tait
HARROGATE Town midfielder Michael Tait has signed for Northern League outfit Ashington.
Scotton Cricket Club looks to the future
SCOTTON Cricket Club is looking to strengthen and expand its playing squad ahead of the new Nidderdale League season which begins in April.
Town hamstrung after Brough blow
SIMON Weaver will be without captain Michael Brough for the foreseeable future after the midfielder damaged his hamstring.
Defeat for City and ‘Bridge
RIPON City lost their first game of 2012 on Saturday, going down 3-2 at home to Oxenhope.
Albion sunk at home by Armthorpe
TADCASTER Albion’s run of poor form continued on Saturday with a 2-0 defeat at home to Armthorpe Welfare.
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Weather for Harrogate
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 9 C to 12 C
Wind Speed: 32 mph
Wind direction: South west
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Wind Speed: 25 mph
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