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Frank Bird in action in the Netherlands (photo: ADAC)

Good result for Cumbrian racer in Netherlands
Cumbrian racing driver Frank Bird earned a top five placing from his latest outing in the ADAC GT Masters Series.

Penrith's Darren Edmondson and United's Paul Simpson. Photos: Jamie Crossan/Barbara Abbott

How Penrith plan to give Simmo's Blues' 'competitive' pre-season opener

FAVOURITES: Jacques O'Neill and Paige Thorne are William Hill's favourites to win Love Island 2022

Cumbrian rugby pro still favourite to win Love Island after emotional episode

This is everything happening at Wimbledon today as the 2022 championship begins (PA)

What's on at Wimbledon? Andy Murray, Novak Djokovic & Emma Raducanu play today

Birkett Cup at Ullswater

Sailors to descend upon lake for yacht race's diamond anniversary event

BBC Eastenders to move to different channel as bosses confirm Wimbledon schedule change

Eastenders to move to a new channel as BBC bosses confirm major schedule change

CONTESTANT: Jacques O'Neill went into the Love Island villa on Sunday

Love Island heats up after Cumbrian rugby star's arrival

Gemma Owen’s ex from Cumbria set to enter the Love Island villa tonight (PA/ITV)

Gemma Owen’s ex from Cumbria set to enter the Love Island villa tonight

Frustration for Cumbrian racer in Austria

Darren Edmondson has taken charge at Penrith (main pic: Barbara Abbott)

Former Carlisle United favourite on his new managerial role in Cumbria

Darren Edmondson (photo: Jamie Crossan)

Former Carlisle United and Workington Reds favourite appointed Penrith manager

The two organisations in BT Sport and Eurosport will stay as separate entities for now (PA)

BT and Eurosport agree to merger that will see major change to sports coverage

CLOSE: The 'Tyro Trio', Glendinning, Stirling, and Scott, put in good performances to take Staffs to the wire. Photos by Phil Turner, Mark McAlindon, Lesley Cairns

Thrilling finish to Cumbria's T20 campaign in ultimate disappointment

Darren Edmondson, left, is creating the Cumbria Institute of Sport at the Newton Rigg college side near Penrith

Former Carlisle United star launching major new sporting academy at Newton Rigg

Frank Bird: Eventful race in Germany

Battling race for Cumbrian Bird in Germany

TRIUMPH: Matthew Warren (Left), Harry Parker and Noah Fielden from Carlisle/Brampton clubs.

Karate clubs bring home the glory at inter-club competition

Collection: Brad with some of the shirts he’s received from Penrith's fellow clubs and the Northern League this season after announcing it would be his last campaign as club mascot

Clubs put their shirt on Penrith legend Bradley as he steps down as mascot

Penrith teenager Alfie Brunskill is having trials in the Championship. The Frenchfield Park club, meanwhile, have sacked manager Chris Humphrey.

Championship clubs run rule over teenage Penrith prospect

Brough said their decision to play

Football club apologises after fielding players with false names

RUGBY: George Oyston makes valuable yards for Kirkby backed up by Stu Story with Archie Carr leading more support (Pictures by Robin Ree)

Giving a proper Kirkby welcome to league number fours

Grand National 2022: Warning over work sweepstakes that could actually be illegal. (PA)

Experts warn your Grand National work sweepstake could actually be illegal

The World Cup 2022 draw is taking place on Friday, April 1 (PA)

How to watch the World Cup 2022 draw, plus seedings and more

Cumbrian racer Bird flies to fifth finish

SILVER: Medal Winner, M. Warren aged 7 bringing home both a silver and a bronze.

Martial arts triumph for kids at karate championship

Lewis Hamilton reveals he is changing his name ahead of the new F1 season. (PA)

Lewis Hamilton is changing his name to honour his mother ahead of new F1 season

Active Cumbria to receive millions in funding

Active Cumbria to receive millions in funding

Bird: German team deal off for Cumbrian

German deal off for Cumbrian racing star

ITV Loose Women cancelled next week due to Cheltenham 2022. (ITV)

Loose Women cancelled by ITV next week - this is why

Large turnout sees Penrith secure victory over rivals Carlisle

Large turnout sees Penrith secure victory over rivals Carlisle

WINNER: Jon Colman won the regional sports journalist of the year category at Tuesday night's Sports Journalists' Association British Sports Journalism Awards for his coverage of Carlisle United

Football writer Jon Colman wins prestigious writing award for the EIGHTH time

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Australian cricket legend Shane Warne dies aged 52 of 'suspected heart attack'

Dunlop: The Northern Irish star will join forced with a Cumbrian team for the Isle of Man TT this year

Star Dunlop teams up with Cumbrian team for Isle of Man TT

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. Credit: PA

Roman Abramovich to sell Chelsea FC and donate "net proceeds" to Ukraine victims

Bird: Impressive performance in Abu Dhabi from the young Cumbrian driver who secured a podium finish

Cumbrian racer Bird soars to podium finish in Abu Dhabi

READY: Some of the Falcons at a recent training game

Falcons fly out for first contact in historic day for Cumbrian rugby union

Frank Bird: Fifth and eighth-placed finishes in Dubai

Cumbrian racer Bird soars in Dubai

RIDE: The cyclists stand outside Murrayfield Stadium at the start of the course. Picture: A View From My Camera

International rugby union legends make a pit stop in county during charity cycle

Mark Wilson (photo: PA)

'Incredibly hard decision' - Cumbrian England star announces retirement

TEAM: Presenter Helen Skelton, who is originally from Cumbria, and comedian Adam Hills

TV personality Helen Skelton to take part in Channel 4's sports coverage

Turvey: The Penrith racer heads to Mexico targeting his first points of the Formula E season this weekend

Cumbrian racer Turvey speeds into Mexico City

Euro 2028: UK and Ireland rule out World Cup and announce joint bid to host tournament. (PA)

UK and Ireland announce joint bid to host Euro 2028 - how it would work

NBA All-Star 2022 collection from Canada Goose and Salehe Bembury. Credit: Canada Goose

NBA All-Star collection launched in Canada Goose collaboration - How to buy

Penrith say their game is off due to storm damage

Storm damage leads game to be postponed

Turvey: Formula E season opener in Diriyah (photo: PA)

Cumbrian star Turvey races back into action in Saudi Arabia

START: Hundreds took part in the latest run at Frenchfield in Penrith last Saturday morning. Picture: Mick Martin/Penrith parkrun

Woman completes her 250th parkrun in a fantastic lakes setting

Frank Bird: Brands Hatch victory (photos: Russ Otway and SMJ Photography)

Cumbrian Bird soars to victory at Brands Hatch

Cyclist to tour Northern League club grounds for charity

Charlie Birch (photo: Barbara Abbott)

Former Carlisle United prospect makes non-league move

Return: Carlisle City (pictured) go to Durham City while Penrith take on Ashington (photo: Ben Holmes)

Northern League resumes for Cumbrian sides

MyProtein has up to 70% off supplements, vitamins and more in January sale (PA)

MyProtein has up to 70 per cent off supplements, vitamins and more in January sale

AWARDED: Scientists, actors and singers were among those honoured this year

Some of the stars named in the New Year Honours list

Liam McCarron, inset, came off the bench in the Leeds-Arsenal game (photos: PA/Barbara Abbott)

Cumbrian star Liam makes Premier League debut for Leeds

Will Premier League be suspended? List of games postponed by Covid-19

Sky VIP Christmas gifts. Credit: Sky

Sky reveals free Christmas gifts for customers including films and football - how to sign up