Sport

Some sporting demons were laid to rest, and new ones generated, for West Norfolk Rowing Club at the St Ives Regatta.The 550m side-by-side sprint course has a significant bend in the river, and visiting crews often struggle to race a good line round the corner.After previous experiences at this event, regular WNRC crew member Liz Palmer said she would be happy just executing a good course, but her women's masters

Almost 40 youngsters took to the field at Grimston Cricket Club for the club's inaugural Under-9s festival on Sunday.Teams from Sandringham CC, Snettisham CC, and Thornham CC joined their hosts for a fun-filled morning of cricketing action, with all teams playing in a round-robin format across two pitches.On the Oak Tree pitch, Grimston CC were involved in three thrilling matches, two of which went down to the final ball, while

Players from six high schools from across West Norfolk took part in a KS3 Tennis tournament hosted on the grass courts at Hunstanton Recreation ground.The tournament was organised by Jamie Tilley from Smithdon with the support of West Norfolk Council.Schools competing were Downham Academy, Marshland, Kings Lynn Academy, KES Academy, Smithdon who were runners-up and Springwood who were overall winners.The KS3 Tennis tournament held at Hunstanton. Pictures: Ian BurtThe KS3

Downham Stow secured a vital 22-run victory at Garboldisham in the Norfolk Alliance Premier Division on Saturday - a result which may prove vital going into the second round of gamesWinning the toss, away captain Otto Esse elected to bat first on a used wicket.The batting innings got off to a poor start and struggled to build any partnerships slumping to 64 for 6.Downham Stow's Addam Todd chipped in with

Captain Ben Coote returned his best bowling figures of the season as North Runcton powered to an eight-wicket win at Bradfield.Coote's bowling blitz returned 6-19, which included a first over double-wicket maiden.After winning the toss Bradfield were hoping to repeat their 300-plus winning innings of the previous season.North Runcton's Ben Coote was in inspired form with the ball at Bradfield on Saturday.However, it was not to be as Coote had

All Our Yesterdays June village faces and places, June 27, part two:June 2006: Twenty-five West Lynn Brownies put their best foot forward in a sponsored 2.2-mile walk around Clenchwarton raising funds for the Pulmonary Hypertension Association.Photo: MLNF-0606177West Lynn Brownies. All Our YesterdaysJune 2006: Youngsters and staff dress up to celebrate Feltwell Playgroup’s 30th birthday.The manager, Claire Scarff is on the far right. Photo: MLNF-0606246Feltwell. All Our YesterdaysJune 2006: Family and

Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain is the latest player to jump ship from King's Lynn Town.Oxlade-Chamberlain - brother of Liverpool's Alex - has signed for National League Premier side Kidderminster Harriers.Harriers defeated the Linnets in the National League North play-off semi-finals last season.Christian Oxlade-Chamberlain who has left King's Lynn Town for Kidderminster Harriers. Picture: Tim SmithA statement from Harriers a short while ago read: "Harriers have further strengthened their squad with the arrival

King's Lynn slipped to their heaviest defeat of the season at Wolverhampton as they were beaten 65-25.After more competitive displays in recent weeks, this was certainly a night to forget for the MacInnes Stars who were dominated by an in-form Wolves side who maintained their 100 per cent home record.King’s Lynn, without top two Artem Laguta and Michael Palm Toft through injury, conceded ten 5-1s in a fixture where guest

King's Lynn are delighted to announce the appointment of David Hoggart as their new team manager.The experienced speedway administrator will already be a familiar face for MacInnes Stars supporters as he previously spent time with the club as their centre-green presenter.He is a former team manager and co-promoter at Sheffield, and also had a successful spell as British Speedway’s Major Events co-ordinator.New King's Lynn Stars boss David HoggartHoggart replaces Alex