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Fans and ex-players pull on boots for the Brakes cause
After the success of the inaugural event, Brakes Trust’s Copa Del NWG returned to Harbury Lane last Saturday to showcase the club’s community involvement.
Disappointing finish to the campaign for Hibs
Leamington Hibs were unable to round off their Midland Combination Division Two season with a victory, going down 2-1 to Barton on Tuesday night.
Leamington take advantage of Swann and Cowan’s hard work
Leamington’s second string gained their first Birmingham League victory of the season with a comfortable 110-run win over Barnt Green.
Festival first for Combstock as Hope continues fine start to Kenilworth life
Emerson Combstock of Coventry Godiva Harriers was the winner of the Kenilworth Runners-hosted Kenilworth Festival 10k.
The real cost of promotion
Leamington chairman Jim Scott says the rising cost of ticket prices at the New Windmill is an inevitable by-product of promotion.
King picks up useful tips on passing during Chelsea visit
He might be better known for his deft touch behind the steering wheel, but Stoneleigh driver Jordan King traded his racesuit for football boots recently as he paid a visit to the Chelsea FC Academy for a unique behind-the-scenes training session.
Red-hot Sibley picks up a second successive silver
Kelly Sibley teamed up with Joanna Parker to pick up a second silver medal at the Commonwealth Championships in India.
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Oh, what a night for Kingscote as he scoops two Warwick winners
With a number of fancied horses coming home in front, there was plenty of fun to be had despite the wintry weather at Warwick’s Ladies’ Night on Saturday.
Mellor hopes to school golfers in a relaxed, enjoyable environment
PGA professional Julian Mellor has launched a new golf school in Warwick, in a move which saw him leave Leamington & County Golf Club after more than a decade.
King learns the fine margins needed to be a success in FIA Formula Three
Jordan King defied his rookie status as he made a bold bid for victory in round three of FIA Formula 3 European Championship at Hockenheim, Germany.
Leamington Development Squads to grow after receiving grant from country’s largest sports charity
Grassroots football in Leamington has been given a helping hand following a £5,000 Grow the Game grant from the Football Foundation, the country’s largest sports charity.
Feelgood factor needs to be built on says Brakes boss
Paul Holleran says he has had no time to sit back and revel in his achievements, despite leading Leamington back to the promised land of the Conference.
Sibley eyes gold after final defeat for England
Leamington’s Kelly Sibley believes her country’s run to the final of the Commonwealth Championships, and her form in particular, means England are well placed to go one better in 2014.
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It was a weekend of mixed fortunes for Southam United, with a last-gasp defeat at Atherstone Town sandwiched between wins at Blackwood and Nuneaton Griff.
Yeates strike adds gloss for Leamington Hibs
Leamington Hibs maintained their excellent end-of-season form in Midland Combination Division Two by thrashing Alcester 4-0 on Saturday.
Bailey and Williams rebuild well after Alam’s early fireworks
Leamington made it two Birmingham League Division One wins from two with a comprehensive 47-run success over a strong Moseley side.
Wynn-Evans’ burst proves in vain as Warwick’s batting fails
Warwick 1sts fell to a disappointing 70-run defeat at the hands of Pak Shaheen in Warwickshire Division One.
Froggatt skips comfortable win to tip balance in women’s favour
Warwick Boat Club’s ladies claimed the bragging rights with a second successive victory over the men in their biannual fixture.
Kenilworth Runners’ Voice proves to be lightning over Thunder Run course
Marie Voice made a fine return to running after a study-induced break, with the Kenilworth Runners athlete following up a ninth-place finish at the DK10k with victory at the Thunder Run 10k.
International debut ends in European Gold for Perry
Kenilworth’s Sarah-Jane Perry had an international debut to remember as England claimed the European Squash Championships in Amsterdam for the 35th time in 36 years.
Atzeni is the one to follow as he adds a Warwick treble to his previous double
Despite traffic jams on the M40, a crowd of 4,500 made it to Warwick’s Family Fun Day on Monday, with cars still streaming into the course after the second race had been run.
Quiet-man Singleton aims to be a giantkiller at the FA Cup of Darts
Leamington amateur Robbie Singleton is hoping to create a stir after qualifying for the finals of the Speedy Services UK Open on the quiet.
Shakespeare Half Marathon podium places for Simkiss and Shepherd
In a busy weekend of racing, the highlight was second and third places for Kenilworth Runners’ Richard Simkiss and Spa Striders’ Rich Shephard at the Shakespeare Half Marathon in Stratford.
Title was made in Halesowen
Leamington manager Paul Holleran says his side’s title success was borne out of his failures at Halesowen.
Harrison comes through to claim European bronze
Sue Harrison held her form while others suffered to claim bronze for Great Britain at the European 100k Championships in Belves, France.
Wardens struggle after losing crucial toss to Bromsgrove
Kenilworth Wardens slipped to a narrow opening- day Birmingham League Division One defeat at Bromsgrove after losing a crucial toss in damp conditions, writes Paul Smith.
O’Brien and Renowden’s promptings clinch Kenilworth the title at a canter
Kenilworth were crowned champions after an emphatic performance at Bedworth, writes Ralph Murray.
Emotional end to a memorable season for Brakes video
Paul Holleran went through all the emotions as Brakes rounded off their title-winning season with victory over St Albans. And he admitted the magnitude of their achievement is only just starting to sink in.
Fun bus and Fun House combine to make busy week for Warwick
There’s plenty to suit everyone at Warwick’s two meetings next week, starting with Bank Holiday Family Fun Day on Monday.
Ngoyi strike fails to spoil the party
Brakes signed off from the Southern League on the back of a 12-match unbeaten run in a front of a season-best crowd of 1,027, writes Paul Edwards.
So many have contributed - Scott
Brakes chairman Jim Scott paid tribute to the community spirit which has helped the club rise from the ashes.
Siggers claims a club record with a top-75 finish at London Marathon
Kenilworth Runners had their strongest-ever representation at the London Marathon, with four men taking part in the incorporated England Marathon Championships and it was reflected with four sub-2hr 45min finishes.
Going oop North!
Tomorrow it is St Albans but next season it will be the likes of Stockport and Stalybridge after Leamington wrapped up the Southern League Premier Division title last Saturday.
O’Brien pounces at the death to edge Ks closer to championship
A nerve-shredding conclusion to a sensational encounter kept Kenilworth on track for the title, writes Willie Whitesmith.
Old Leamingtonians do all they can to clinch title but walkover denies them
Old Leamingtonians made sure of promotion to Midlands Two with a convincing 33-5 win over visitors Old Wheatleyians.
Stand-in skipper Bell steps up to the mark to lead Wardens to friendly win
An accomplished half-century from acting captain Keith Bell steered Kenilworth Wardens to a four-wicket win over Stratford in an enjoyable 40-over friendly.
No joy for Jackpot as Barney proves the Master
Five-time world darts champion Raymond Van Barneveld is the first-ever Jewson Warwickshire Masters champion after he scooped the title in Leamington on Tuesday night.
Johnson hat-trick gives more cause for celebration
The celebrations carried on into Tuesday night as the Southern League champions eased to a win that was far more comfortable than the 3-2 scoreline suggests, writes Paul Okey.
Brakes claim the Southern League title, only this time there is a happy ending
In a sunny corner of North Devon on Saturday, 30 years of history turned full circle for Leamington as they clinched the Southern League Premier Division title for the second time with a late goal from Richard Batchelor, writes Paul Edwards.
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