Barton lads fly flag for County Jun 30 2009
Barton Cricket Club’s under-13 side are the Derbyshire champions for the second year running, beating Matlock by nine wickets in the final held at Denby. more
Looking smart and ready for action Jun 30 2009
Hilton Harriers Black Sox under 11 team, who play in the Burton Junior Football League, are proudly showing off their new team kit which has been provided by The Clock shop in Tutbury and new tracksuits which have been provided by Derwent Enamellers (Derby) Ltd. more
Mercia’s Clarke turns on the power Jun 30 2009
David Clarke is going through a ‘purple patch’ at the moment with wins in the Mersey Road Club Criterium and first on stage four of the Kalas two-day race and second place in the Preston Arena Criterium. more
Fun day for junior footy Jun 30 2009
A Junior Football Tournament and Fun Day is being hosted by Midway FC and Midway Action Group at the Chestnut Avenue Recreation Ground on Saturday, July 11 from 11.30am-4.30pm. more
Tug of War teams haul in bronzes Jun 30 2009
Holland Tug of War Club came away with two bronze medals from the Tug of War Association’s national outdoor championships held in Blandford Forum, Dorset. more
It was a tough job but then someone had to do it Jun 30 2009
The conviction of three former Derby County directors and their associate on charges of fraud and false accounting closes a sorry chapter of Rams history. more
Soccer schools aims to play with Brazilian style Jun 30 2009
Budding ‘Fabianos’ and ‘Kakas’ can learn to play football the Brazilian way as Brazilian Soccer Schools sessions are underway this month at venues around South Derbyshire. more
Presentation night marks end of an era Jun 23 2009
TWO of Gresley Rovers’ most popular players of the last 12 months were honoured at the last Gresley Rovers FC end of season presentations. more
Youngsters set for South African trip Jun 23 2009
YOUNGSTERS from John Taylor High School in Burton on Trent will be travelling to South Africa this week to spread the Child Victims of Crime (CVOC) Police Charity’s safety message to young children in Pretoria. more
Fixture list gives County home opener Jun 23 2009
LIKE the first cuckoo heralds spring, the fixture list is a sure sign that the football season is almost upon us. more
Brown beats hour mark in time trial Jun 23 2009
GARY Brown finished under the hour for the first time this year when he competed in the Sherwood Cycling Club’s 25-mile evening time trial at Long Bennington in Lincolnshire, timing 59 minutes one second. more
Ladies look to build on successes Jun 16 2009
Following the success of winning the Midland Combination League and Cup ‘double’, Derby County Ladies Football Club has announced the dates for pre-season training. more
Cheers! Brewery pitches in to boost cricket club Jun 16 2009
Youngsters at Barton under Needwood’s cricket club are set to score from a new equipment storage facility and twin pitch facing score-box later this season thanks to a £2,500 grant from the Burton Breweries Charitable Trust (BBCT). more
Brian Lomax awarded OBE Jun 16 2009
I’m not a great fan of the honours system in this country, but from time to time someone gets an award which is thoroughly deserved. more
Eagles U18s holding trials Jun 16 2009
Stretton Eagles will be holding trials for their midweek under 18 side competing in the Midland Floodlit Youth League during June and July. more
Pears and Dads in marathon Jun 16 2009
The competitiveness of this year’s Chartwell Burton Uxbridge Summer Table Tennis League was shown in week five with Pears and Dads Aloud playing out a 24-set marathon with all but one game going to five in Division Two. more
Personal bests for Mercia riders Jun 16 2009
Mercia riders clocked personal best times in this year’s 25-mile five-man team time trial competition between South Pennine RC, Derby Mercury, Heanor Clarion and Mercia HBM, which was held on the Etwall-Uttoxeter course in perfect wind-free conditions. more
Frazer’s walkover opens door to GB Jun 9 2009
Burton’s Frazer Clarke (17), has claimed victory following a walkover at the Royal Navy Junior ABAE Championships at Everton Park Sports Centre at the weekend. more
