Sports News


Dillon facing European race

CHRIS Dillon is facing a tiring trek across Europe to get back in time for Nuneaton Town's game at Worcester City tomorrow, kick-off 3pm.Last season's top scorer has missed the last two matches

Umaga in optimistic mood

NUNEATON RFC could be without three key players for their first game of the season tomorrow - but they travel to Harrogate in optimistic mood.A summer of change at Liberty Way has seen players

Cope wants winning run

BEDWORTH United manager Bernie Cope is calling for his team to extend their winning run when they go to Soham Town Rangers tomorrow, kick-off 3pm.The Greenbacks have won their last two, the most

No discipline problem - Mark Noon's Weekly Column

NUNEATON Town skipper Mark Noon was unable to contribute his column this week. Vice-captain Stuart Pierpoint kindly agreed to fill in."A lot of has been made of the team's disciplinary record in the

Belford backs Rich pickings

ATHERSTONE Town manager Dale Belford is full of praise for returning goalkeeper Richard Williams.The veteran stopper returned to the club last week and played in the 1-1 draw with Rugby Town in the FA

Boro discover Spencer fate

NUNEATON Town have finally learned the full extent of Danny Spencer's suspension for his red cards against Leamington and Droylsden.The Boro striker has been banned for 35 days for his dismissal in

Nuneaton duo take on Cadwell

NUNEATON racers Tristan Palmer and Dean Brown were in action as the British Superbikes and support classes paid their second visit to Cadwell Park over the Bank Holiday weekend. Palmer's weekend in

National Sport


Wales ready to shine - Toshack

Wales ready to shine - Toshack

John Toshack believes his overhaul of the Wales side can bear fruit in the forthcoming Euro 2012 qualifying campaign.



Naismith named in Scotland side

Naismith named in Scotland side

Steven Naismith will start for Scotland in their opening Euro 2012 opener against Lithuania as Craig Levein left James McFadden out of his first competitive line-up.

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Keane hungry to right wrongs

Robbie Keane will channel the bitter disappointment of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup exit into the quest for Euro 2012 qualification.





National News

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Gulf oil disaster costs BP £5.2bn

Oil giant BP has said that the cost of tackling the Gulf of Mexico disaster had risen to 8 billion US dollars (£5.2 billion) so far.

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Buses and bikes to help in strike

Details of a "major effort" to help people get to work during a strike by London Underground workers have been unveiled, including extra buses, escorted bike rides and more river journeys.

Legionnaires' caught from compost

Legionnaires' caught from compost

A hidden danger in the garden has been highlighted by the case of a man who contracted Legionnaires' disease from handling compost.

Record fall in alcohol consumption

Record fall in alcohol consumption

The UK has seen its biggest fall in alcohol consumption in 60 years, according to new figures from an industry body.




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