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ARCHER: Allison Wright, nee Kelly, in November 2017. Photo: KATE BUCKINGHAM

On target: Success at national competition for terminally ill champion archer
A WOMAN given just six to eight months to live in June last year has taken the top spot in an archery competition in Durham.

One stage of the tour started in Prudhoe in 2015

Tour of Britain route announced - and it runs through Hexham

The event last took place in 2019.

'This is a big moment for so many' - marathon event set for October return

Thomas Preston took the win back in 2019.

'We appreciate that everyone will be very disappointed' - Northumberland rally won't go ahead in 2021

Keen runner Catriona Mulligan and Sir Brendan Foster earlier today in South Shields.

'Truly memorable' - Hexham resident runs with athletics legend on Great North Run anniversary

Over 300 riders took part.

'Everyone was great' - Tynedale cycling event makes successful return

Christian Ryan, Ben Archer and Robbie Collen all tasted success in the J16 coxless quad.

Hexham rowing club have successful Tyne Regatta event

Richard Kilty (centre) in action at Wentworth. Photo: Allan Currie.

Sprinter Kilty uses Wentworth as practice for Olympic trials

Netherlands bound. Frank Bird.

Netherlands next stop for racing star Bird

Back in action. The Carlisle Stages are set to return later this year.

'Its great to finally be able to press ahead' - Rally event to return

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Penalty shoot-out drama for Hexham junior football side

Matty Graham won't compete full time in motorsport in 2021.

'It’s not looking like a full seasons racing this year' - Graham to make one-off appearances

Gallery: Cumbrian drivers and teams compete in Neil Howard Stages event

Gallery: Cumbrian drivers and teams compete in Neil Howard Stages event

Both drivers are looking for strong results. Photo: M-Sport Ford.

'I'm hoping for more of the same' - M-Sport look to build on Portugal form

Frank Bird and Jack Morton in action on Monday.

Tough double header weekend for Cumbrian Bird

Hexham rowing crews delighted to be back

Hexham rowing crews delighted to be back

Race ready: Frank Bird is set to take part in two events

'It's going to be a busy weekend for sure' – Racer Bird set for hectic Bank Holiday period

Double delight: Both drivers were in the top six.
Photo Credit: M-Sport Ford

'It's been a really good weekend' - M-Sport happy with Portugal performance

Gymnast Jonny Henderson

'He's shown resilience' - Teenage Hexham gymnast to represent UK

Chris Harris (right) will compete on this year's Roger Albert Clark Rally.

Top Gear star set to compete in rally event

Hexham Racecourse where the Haydon Point-to-Point took place.

Round-up: Winners galore at Haydon Point-to-Point event

Photo Credit: M-Sport Ford

'I’m just really happy and really excited to start' - M-Sport ready for Portugal

Northumberland motor club plans summer of events

Northumberland motor club plans summer of events

Matty Lamb in action at the Walker Cup.

Hexham golfer Lamb turns pro after Walker Cup display

Top Gear stars Freddie Flintoff, Paddy McGuinness and Chris Harris.

Top Gear presenter set to compete in popular rallying event in Northumberland

Hexham golfer Matty Lamb.

Hexham golfer Lamb performs well but team misses out on Walker Cup win

Marty McCormack won the 2019 event.

Roger Albert Clark Rally sees big entry unveiled

A range of entries were expected.

Kielder motorsport event cancelled for 2021

Emily Large is targeting more success.

Darras Hall swimmer has big plans for the future

Lee Westwood agrees new deal with Close House

Lee Westwood agrees new deal with Close House

It's hoped the Tour of Britian will again visit the Tyne Valley as part of the 2021 route.

Hopes are high cycling tour will revisit district

Swimmer Emily Large.

Darras Hall Swimmer has Olympics dream

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Cycling cyclone set for return to region later this year

Acro-gymnast Jonny Henderson.

Hexham Acro-gymnast cartwheels through pandemic period

Zara Naughton, of Matfen, is one of the leading junior golfers in the country and has continued to show her great potential.

Northumberland golfer continues success despite pandemic

Newcastle set to host 2022 Premier League Darts final night

Newcastle set to host 2022 Premier League Darts final night

Pre-Covid days at Tynedale Golf Club in 2019.

No presentation night for golf club’s winners

Construction due to start on £85,000 new clubhouse

Construction due to start on £85,000 new clubhouse

Daniel Clark at Donington Park (courtesy Graham Holbon)

Tyne Valley racer tops Legends championship

Teenager Lizzie Scott continues to catch the eye.

Teenager selected in national team of the week

BVA president James Russell.

Survey reveals extent of impact of lockdown on vets

Tynedale Rugby Club

Funding support for teams hit by Covid-19 restrictions

Golf day organiser Stewart Bailey, with representatives of the Great North Air Ambulance

Golf day is a hit for air ambulance

Charity golf organiser Stewart Bailey (second from right).

Putting for dough at air ambulance golf day

Italian Renato Paratore won the British Masters at Close House on Saturday. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

British Masters success at Close House "feels amazing" says emotional Paratore

England's Lee Westwood tees off the 6th during day one of the Betfred British Masters at Close House Golf Club, Newcastle. PA Photo. Picture date: Wednesday July 22, 2020. See PA story GOLF Masters. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. REST

European Tour swings back into life at British Masters

Zara Naughton, a member at Ponteland and Matfen Hall, tees off during the TourPro 2020 event.

Teenage golfer mixes it among professionals

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New event in absence of Great North Run

Trainer Rebecca Menzies.

Charity filly to get all the Applause

Above, Northumberland College groom technician, Leanne Rowe, caring for the horses during lockdown and, below, some of the ponies at the Kirkley Hall campus.

24-hour animal care during virus lockdown

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Success for Su on road to South Africa’s Sun City

Chris Paisley in action during the 2019 Irish Open at Lahinch Golf Club.

Enforced break for golf’s pro brothers

Wentworth Leisure Centre, in Hexham.

Keep fit and active with online support

Hexham Abbey will once again provide the backdrop. PHOTOS: Paul Norris

Running event plans to go ahead