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Hartlepool Sixth Form confident ahead of national semi-final

Hartlepool Sixth Form College will face Cirencester on Wednesday in the national cup semi-finals

Hartlepool Sixth Form College will face Cirencester on Wednesday in the national cup semi-finals

Hartlepool Sixth Form College have “every chance” of victory in their national cup semi-final on Wednesday, according to team manager Steven Bell. (more…)

LISTEN: Badminton England’s North East manager speaks about participation


Badminton England’s regional delivery manager Tom Smith believes the sport has a bright future in the North East despite a recent survey suggesting a national participation decrease.  (more…)

North East’s badminton participation positive despite national fall

North East player Andrew McCullogh in action at the Tees Valley Senior Bronze at Thornaby Pavilion

North East player Andrew McCullogh in action at the Tees Valley Senior Bronze at Thornaby Pavilion

Badminton’s future is bright in the North East according to the region’s Badminton England boss, despite a recent fall in participation nationwide. (more…)

North East success in Tees Valley Bronze

Mixed doubles winners Rebecca Boyle and Josh Males

Mixed doubles winners Rebecca Boyle and Josh Males

North East players enjoyed success in the Tees Valley Senior Bronze tournament held at Thornaby Pavillion on Saturday.  (more…)

Durham have very good chance of promotion- Pollard

Durham's Holly Robson and captain Andy Pollard in mixed doubles action against Lothian

Durham’s Holly Robson and captain Andy Pollard in mixed doubles action against Lothian

Durham captain Andrew Pollard believes his promotion-chasing side is in a “very strong position” after beating league leaders Lothian 9-6 in the Senior County Championships.  (more…)

Nationals performance Young’s season best

Josh Young and Teesside Performance Centre head coach Peter Higman

Josh Young and Teesside Performance Centre head coach Peter Higman

Josh Young believes his performance was his best this season after reaching the men’s singles quarter finals of the English National Championships last weekend.  (more…)

Young reaches quarters of Nationals in Crawley

Josh Young and Teesside Performance Centre head coach Peter Higman

Josh Young and Teesside Performance Centre head coach Peter Higman

Josh Young won twice on the opening day of the English National Badminton Championships to reach the quarter finals of tournament held in Crawley. (more…)