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Rob Bell keeps his cool despite problems Jun 15 2011

MORPETH’S Rob Bell overcame a host of problems to hang on to the chequered flag in the prestigious Le Mans 24 Hour race on Sunday.Read

Eugene Laverty still fourth after a mixed week Jun 14 2011

EUGENE Laverty remains in fourth place in the FIM World Superbike Championship – despite a tricky weekend outing at Misano.Read

Jason Plato wants to keep his title bid alive Jun 14 2011

JASON Plato will be hoping to claw back some chance of reviving his title hopes as the Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship tears up the Tarmac at Croft Circuit this weekend – amid reports he could be punished for his actions last time out.Read

Newcastle Diamonds feel the sting of Wasps jinx Jun 13 2011

NEWCASTLE Diamonds’ Brough Park yesterday fell foul to Newport Wasps’ waterlogging jinx.Read

Newport Wasps 14 Berwick Bandits 10 Jun 11 2011

FRUSTRATING delays made it a disappointing night for Berwick Bandits. Four of the visiting team suffered serious motorway delays, and the weather struck the fatal blow later on. Read

Newcastle Diamonds looking for more points Jun 11 2011

NEWCASTLE Diamonds finally turned a ghastly season round last week, taking a narrow victory over Somerset, and they want to continue that upturn this weekend.Read

Newcastle Diamonds team manager: You need to be crazy and courageous Jun 10 2011

WHERE there is danger, there can be no fear. Where there is fear there is danger.Read

Berwick Bandits raid with an added incentive Jun 10 2011

BERWICK Bandits make the long trip to south Wales to face Newport Wasps in the Premier League tonight in what has become a far more meaningful encounter that initially perceived.Read

Top flight has its advocates but promotion wouldn’t be practical Jun 10 2011

AMBITION must always be tempered with a pinch of realism, and as much as George English would like to see Newcastle Diamonds riding in the Elite League, he will not allow his heart to rule his head.Read

Chris Burns delighted with Dutch Superbike success Jun 07 2011

NEWCASTLE’S Chris Burns was spraying the champagne in the Netherlands after storming to second place in Sunday’s ONK Dutch Superbike race.Read

Jason Plato outraged with Matt Neal’s move Jun 07 2011

JASON Plato took a controversial Dunlop MSA British Touring Car Championship win at Oulton Park on Sunday – and then caused a stir with a heated rant on live television, writes ZOE BURN.Read

Newcastle Diamonds hope to kick-start campaign Jun 06 2011

NEWCASTLE Diamonds managed to bounce back from last week’s home defeat, but the Somerset Rebels made them work hard for their victory, writes LAWRENCE HEPPELL.Read

Berwick Bandits new riders take on Sheffield Tigers Jun 04 2011

NEW-LOOK Berwick Bandits take on Sheffield Tigers tonight boasting several new riders who will be desperate to impress.Read

Chrissy Rouse celebrates first top-ten finish Jun 01 2011

GATESHEAD’S Chrissy Rouse celebrated his first top-ten finish in the rain at Thruxton.Read

Barry Burrell seeing double after BSB-Evo victories May 31 2011

BARRY Burrell has thrown himself into BSB-Evo Championship contention after two stunning victories in the wet at Thruxton yesterday.Read

Diamonds lack cutting edge against Bears May 30 2011

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Former Bandit star Rajkowski back at Shielfield May 28 2011

FOR the first time in a month both North East speedway clubs are back in action at home this weekend – and both are hosting seriously hard Premier League encounters.Read

A tough step back for the Diamonds May 26 2011

NEWCASTLE Diamonds take the hard step back into Premier League racing tonight following the news earlier this week of the tragic death of their Slovenian star Matej Ferjan.Read