Local
Eleven sign for Warriors following Leach’s return
It has been hectic few days at Hillheads following the appointment of Simon Leach as Whitley Warriors coach last week.
North Shields building squad with signings
It has been an active week for North Shields management duo Graham Fenton and Andy Bowman as they aim to assemble a promotion chasing squad with the first warm-up game looming.
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The First and Second teams both lost their respective games to Chester-le-Street on Saturday but then the two Third teams raised spirits at the club by both winning their Sunday clashes.
University side edge out Tynemouth Ladies
Ladies cricket at Preston Avenue enjoyed a special event last Thursday when skipper Rachael Gillot and her team entertained a touring side from Manchester University.
Judo club’s grading success
Seven members of the Bushido Judo Kwai took part in the All England Judo Federation (Newcastle Region) junior and senior grading in Wallsend with great success.
Football
Percy Main line-up testing pre-season friendlies
Northern Alliance premier division side Percy Main Amateurs will commence pre-season training on Saturday, June 22 and new players are invited to attend.
NUFC confirm Kinnear appointment
Newcastle United Football Club have this morning confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club’s new Director of Football on a three year deal.
Stay of execution for Rutherford in Northern League
Gateshead Rutherford have been handed a stay of execution and avoided the drop into Division One of the Northern Football Alliance next season.
Blyth Spartans friendly for Robins
North Shields Football Club have confirmed dates of four pre-season friendlies with more in the pipeline.
National Sport
Cook puts past behind him
England captain Alastair Cook says off-the-pitch issues have no relevance ahead of the Champions Trophy semi-final against South Africa.
Newcastle confirm Kinnear role
Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.
Torres: Mourinho has plans for me
Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.
Froome ready for race to yellow
Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.
Venus Williams out of Wimbledon
Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.
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Weather for Whitley Bay
Tuesday 18 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 19 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: South east
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 21 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
