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Whitley Bay are out of the Vase
WHITLEY Bay FC have crashed out of the FA Carlsberg Vase following a dramatic 90 minutes at Hillheads on Saturday afternoon.
Crucial ties this weekend for Percy Hedley Eagles
BOTH of the Percy Hedley Eagles Wheelchair Basketball teams face crunch games this weekend as they both continue to target the title for this season in their respective games.
Eric takes second sprint title in a month
BRITISH sprint champion Eric Smart, from Whitley Bay, has won his second major 90m veteran sprint handicap title within a month.
Iredale prepares to ice up in Legends game
HILLHEADS legend Johnny Iredale is preparing to ice up once more for the Whitley Warriors.
England honours for John in loss to Australia
A YOUNG student was on international duty last week but could not prevent England sliding to defeat.
Cup holders progress into last four of competition
COMBINATION Cup holders Wallsend Labour made it through to the last four of the competition with another convincing win at the weekend against a much-improved Bay Horse side.
Few games in Alliance beat the cold weather
ASHLEY Combe, Dan Anderton and Dean Armstrong hit the net for Harraby CC as they closed in on the top two in the Northern Alliance premier division.
Fencing star Aidan aiming to land spot on GB squad
A TEENAGER is hoping to make a point of impressing judges and land a place on a Great Britain squad.
Invitation to go that extra mile for charity
SCHOOLS and early years groups are being invited to put on their running shoes for charity.
Oliver in a spin on Dubai cricket tour
A YOUNG cricket star had his opponents in a spin after helping a county side win a tournament in Dubai.
Shields appeal for more support to push team on
NORTH Shields Football Club have issued a rallying call to the townsfolk as they embark upon a testing set of fixtures which could ultimately determine their end of season fortunes.
Warriors see three return from injuries
WITH Solway Sharks already confirmed as winners of the Northern Cup, Whitley Warriors coach Garry Dowd chose to rest some of his players for the trip to Billingham in the competition.
Two games beat freeze in Amateur league
TWO games beat the freezing conditions on Saturday in the Tyneside Amateur League – but there were plenty of goals to warm those who were present.
Win over Morpeth puts Shields girls up to second
NORTH Shields Juniors Under-12 Girls football team had a great win on Saturday, sending them to second place in the league.
Royal Arms miss out in nine-goal cup classic
BEDLINGTON Community hosted North Shields Royal Arms in the re-arranged County Minor Cup quarter-final – and it turned into a classic with end-to-end action.
Advice to help develop sports clubs in community
SPORTS clubs in North Tyneside are being invited to an event aiming to help them develop their clubs.
Bay drawn away in FA Vase if they beat West Auckland
HOLDERS Whitley Way face a tricky away trip in the Sixth Round of the FA Carlsberg Vase – if they can overcome league rivals West Auckland.
Bay drawn away in FA Vase if they beat West Auckland
HOLDERS Whitley Way face a tricky away trip in the Sixth Round of the FA Carlsberg Vase – if they can overcome league rivals West Auckland.
Rockcliff Rugby Club juniors in sponsored walk
THE young players at Rockcliff Rugby Club are doing a sponsored walk on Sunday to raise money to purchase new kit.
Chandler has full squad at his disposal
WHITLEY Bay FC boss Ian Chandler said he welcomes the selection headache he faces ahead of Saturday’s FA Carlsberg Vase clash.
N-ice-ly does it for Casey as she earns a call-up
A DEDICATED young skater is carving her way to regional ice hockey honours.
Max one step closer to national selection after being picked for region
A TALENTED young footballer is making his way up the ranks after being selected to represent the north east.
Warriors win over Trafford puts pressure on Billingham
AFTER Trafford Metros beat league leaders Billingham Stars 4-2 on Saturday, Whitley Warriors knew they had to get the two points against the same opposition if they wanted to close the gap on the Teesside outfit at the top of the English National League North on Sunday.
Barbarians founder is the latest recipient of Town Cup
A SPORTS coach who has helped hundreds of youngsters try their hand at his favourite sport has been honoured with a trophy.
Top England coach helps train players at TyneMet
A SELECTION of players from TyneMet College’s football development centre have been given a training session from one of the country’s leading coaches in the game.
Patched-up Robins into quarter-finals
WHAT a response from the Shields lads, a patched-up team including boss Anthony Woodhouse at centre-half secured a place in the last eight of the Ernest Armstrong Memorial Trophy with a battling display.
Remembering former runner
A FORMER runner will be remembered by friends and former colleagues ten years after his death.
Bronze medal for Norman in his first ever indoor run at Don Valley Stadium
A RUNNER has made great strides after picking up a bronze medal in his first ever indoor event.
Ruggles set to ice once more for the Warriors
ONE of the biggest characters in British ice hockey has signed up for the Legends Ice Hockey game between Whitley Warriors and Durham Wasps.
Beach training for Eagles players
WALLSEND Eagles Rugby League Club took advantage of nearby Tynemouth Long Sands to keep their pre-season preparations under way when tempratures hit sub-zero last week.
Barbarians trio pass coaching qualification
THREE members of the Whitley Bay Barbarians – Nancy Haughey, Paul Nancarrow and Gerard Hargreaves – have passed their rugby league level one coaching qualification.
Games wiped out by the frost
ONCE again the weather was the only winner at the weekend in the Standard Security Blyth and Wansbeck Sunday League.
Judo club’s members earn grades in techniques
STUDENTS from Seghill and Battle Hill Judo Clubs took part in a judo course at Seghill’s Institute building.
Rugby league teams will line up in support of charity
THE inaugural North East State of Origin is due to take place next month with players from two borough rugby league teams due to take part.
Boys club seeking additional coaches and managers
WALLSEND Boys Club require additional coaches/managers for season 2012-13 – minimum Level 1 coaching award and a valid CRB are both required.
Chow earns victory for Whitley
NOT for the first time, a goal from Paul Chow earned Whitley victory just when it looked as if they would have to settle for a draw.
Crucial games ahead for Whitley in League and Vase
THE next two weeks could be crucial in terms of Whitley Bay’s season as the face West Auckland away and at home.
Unbeaten run comes to an end for Robins
THE Robins last lost a match back on Guy Fawkes’ day – 3-2 to promotion rivals Gillford Park – and there were plenty sparks flying at the Nissan Ground on Saturday, mainly directed at the match officials whose decisions cost the club dearly.
Rockliffe remain unbeaten
ROCKCLIFF maintained their unbeaten start to the year when they welcomed high flying and unbeaten Consett to Hillheads and produced a magnificent performance against a young Consett side, full of confidence in what has been a great season for them. The visitors played their part in producing a fine game of rugby, with no quarter asked or given, and from the spectators point of view this was a match which had everything; drama, tension and fine rugby.
Tyneside Amateur League Round Up
IN a game worthy of deciding any title, Winlaton The Queens Head sealed the division two trophy by seeing off nearest challengers Cramlington Town A 5-3 at Cramlington Learning Village.
Whitley Bay Barca’s stretch unbeaten run
Whitley Bay FC Barca U9s 3 Cramlington Juniors Santa Fe U9s 1
Goalies on form in top of table clash
WHITLEY Warriors put in a disciplined and committed performance to earn a well deserved point as they made the short journey to Teesside to take on league leaders Billingham Stars.
FA honours football team for their success in competition
WHITLEY Bay FC were formally recognised for their FA Carlsberg Vase achievements at the weekend when they were presented with three awards.
Waterlogged pitch leaves Robins idle
MORPETH’S Craik Park was the only waterlogged venue in the entire Northern League programme on Saturday and, with the Robins’ visit cancelled, both Gillford Park and Darlington RA took advantage to jump ahead of the Shieldsmen in the table.
Yellows fail to complete double over Hexham
TYNEMOUTH United Yellows continued their unbeaten run when they entertained Hexham Whites at Valley Gardens at the weekend.
Artisans draw on their experience for revenge
NORTH Shields RFC Artisans hosted West End last Saturday looking to avenge their 57-0 defeat earlier in the season, while also giving the side a chance to see how they have improved this year.
Perspiration and dedication see Main over the line
THE Northern Alliance premier division table has assumed a far healthier hue when viewed by anyone of a claret and blue disposition following Percy Main’s second successive home win over a spirited Murton outfit by the tight margin of 2-1
Excellent away win for Rangers at Jarrovians
IN the Northumberland River Derwent League, Whitley Bay Rockcliff Rangers recorded an excellent away win at Jarrovians 2nds, their seventh away game in nine league matches this season.
Royal Arms enjoy league win in cup rehearsal
BURRADON and New Fordley were away to Corbridge Wheatsheaf in the County Sunday Cup but lost 3-2 after extra-time, despite two goals from Ian Lee.
Chairman is keen to make cricket more accessible
A CRICKET club official is aiming to make the sport more accessible after being elected to a new role.
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Weather for Whitley Bay
Thursday 23 February 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 8 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: West
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 3 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: West
