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Durham Leagues review

THE two runaway leaders of the Foster’s Durham Senior League went head to head in what could have been a defining game, and with a draw resulting there is all to play for in the remaining six games of the season. Read

Northumberland Leagues review

Champions Tynedale are on top after a professional job on visitors Benwell and Walbottle. As ever Stuart Graham led by example. Naz Rashid bowled well for Benwell, claiming 5-51, but Graham top-scored with 64 in a total of 200. Graham (4-22) and Mark Armstrong (5-31) then proved too hot to handle as the visitors crumbled to 123 all-out. Read

Smith gets the stories behind the headlines

WILL Smith may have lost his place at the top of Durham’s batting order this week, but at least the up-and-coming batsman will have the chance to indulge his other love – writing. Read

Northumberland Leagues preview

WITH just 14 points separating the four leading sides in the Fosters Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League, the season is set for a thrilling climax as the clubs prepare for the seven game run-in which begins this afternoon. Read

North wind up campaign

NORTHUMBERLAND are looking for home comforts when they complete their Minor Counties Championship campaign against Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire. Read

Thwarted by sprited fightback

THERE was a first County Championship century for Ben Harmison and a rare appearance from his older brother Steve, along with England team-mate Paul Collingwood, at the Riverside. Read

North go so close

NORTHUMBERLAND drew with Lincolnshire in their Under-17 County Championship match after failing to bowl out their opponents for a second time. Read

Durham kept at bay by battling batsmen

IT WAS Durham’s turn to toil in the field on the penultimate day of their LV County Championship match against Warwickshire. Read

Benwell look to battle on again

RELEGATION-threatened Benwell and Walbottle tackle a top-five side for the fourth week in a row tomorrow. Read

Eddie’s showing top class attitude

RISING star Eddie Wood typifies the never-say-die attitude which could yet propel Silksworth to championship glory this season. Read

Dan the man for Shields

SOUTH Shields talisman Danny Shurben will go into tomorrow’s clash at home to Durham Cricket Academy with a double boost. Read

Ben and Gerry’s treat lifts Phili spirits

AFTER a difficult week in which Philadelphia lost both their overseas pro and the Regency Windows Trophy final there is at last some good news at Bunker Hill – and it comes on two fronts. Read

Vale confident of escape plan

WHILE the title race is as keen as ever, interest at the opposite end of the table has been rekindled by Clara Vale’s victory over Corbridge last week. Read

Youngsters overshadow elders

WITH Shivnarine Chanderpaul joining established stars like Michael Di Venuto and captain Dale Benkenstein, Durham’s batting line-up is brimming with proven quality and international experience for the first time in years. Read

Shivnarine couldn't turn down Durham

SHIVNARINE Chanderpaul has revealed he could not turn down the chance to play in county cricket when he was enjoying the best season of his career. Read

Young guns step up

YOUNG guns Kyle Coetzer and Ben Harmison led Durham into a strong position at the midway point of their LV County Championship clash with Warwickshire. Read

It's Green for go as Vale rally

Skipper Dave Greener thinks they can after Saturday’s victory over Corbridge, only their second of the season. Read

Croz flying as South overcome Cestrians

SOUTH Northumberland skipper John Graham sang the praises of elder statesman Lee Crozier after his seven-wicket haul against Chester-le-Street. Read

Shock result has Benwell Singh-ing

THE sun is shining again – and the heat is really on at both ends of the table after a further series of surprise results. Read

Whitburn make the most the opportunity

THE Regency Windows Trophy went the way of favourites Whitburn in a one-sided game against Philadelphia at Bunker Hill. Read

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