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Hughes out to bag Euro spot
After enjoying a hard-earned festive break Sandy swimmer Caleb Hughes insists the wheels are firmly in motion to make 2012 his best year yet
Former BMX champ Mullen to inspire Bedford pupils
Pupils from Bedford Academy in Bedford are to spend the day with former BMX world champion Mike Mullen tomorrow (January 25) as part of Sky Sports Living for Sport
Pendleton backs BOA lifetime ban
Victoria Pendleton has given her firm backing to the British Olympic Association (BOA)'s lifetime ban for drug cheats, claiming the risk of reoffending is too great for the ruling to be changed
Right said Fred, here's an MBE
A popular face in the region's sporting community has been rewarded by Her Majesty in the New Year's Honours list.
Radcliffe ready to give Olympics her best shot
Paula Radcliffe is counting down the days to the start of new year which she believes could be her most defining
Boast and Bergin get Kelly Holmes boost
Bedford & County athletes Suzi Boast and Matt Bergin hit the heights at the latest 'On Camp with Kelly' get-together at Leeds Metropolitan University last week
Leadbetter leads the way in Sheffield
Peter Leadbetter from South Beds Masters Swimming Club set new personal best times in the 50 metre backstroke, the 50m freestyle and claimed bronze in the 50m backstroke in the ASA South Yorkshire Masters Meet in Sheffield
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More Local NewsPC star joins Batman to 'stamp' out crime
PCTony Stamp from The Bill joined forces with Batman to help 'Stamp Out' burglaries. Graham Cole, who played the constable in the ITV series for 27 years, helped The Caped Crusader launch
Tory gets the boot in budget vote row
The Mayor has sacked his only Tory cabinet member over a budget vote that has split a council and ignited a war of words...
Developers confirmed for Riverside regeneration project
Coplan Estates and Denne, part of the Leadbitter Group, have been appointed by a council as development partners for the £50 million project to regenerate a town's riverside. The development site in
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MoreMcDermott pleased with battling win
Leeds coach Brian McDermott was a relieved man after groundstaff worked overtime to get the Headingley pitch fit for Friday's opening Super League match and his side overcame gritty opponents to start with a victory.
McFadden drafted in for Earls
Fergus McFadden will start Ireland's RBS 6 clash with Wales at outside centre after Keith Earls was withdrawn for personal reasons.
Suarez return delights Dalglish
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish admits it is "fantastic" to have striker Luis Suarez back from suspension.
Tevez could play for City - Mancini
Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again - if he proves his fitness.
