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Stephen Thirkill

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Sports writer and editor, covering Mansfield Chad and Derbyshire Times.

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Race winner Simon Law.

Team Riders rack up the victories around the country this weekend

Racers ride around the streets of Warwick. All pics by Dave Hastings.

Crowds line the streets for the Cycling GK Warwick Town Races

Foster began his professional career in 2001 with Stoke City, having joined from Racing Club Warwick. It lead to great things which saw him go on to play for England.

13 sports stars who have helped put Leamington on the map

Jaya Kalsi and Serena Mali celebrate with their coaches.

Cleary's boxers Jaya Kalsi and Serena Mali both won by unanimous decisions

Paul Holleran believes the quality of the National League North is getting better and better.

Paul Holleran admits quality of National League North caught up with Leamington

Leamington saw a point go begging after conceding in the 94th minute.

Leamington boss Paul Holleran counts the cost of sloppy defending

Wounded British troops from the front line, recuperating in a sanatorium in Leamington Spa, around 1917.

21 cracking retro pics showing life in the Leamington area then and now

Leamington remain in trouble after a 3-0 defeat at Kettering Town. Pic by Sally Ellis.

Leamington boss critical of referee following defeat at Kettering Town

The Class 3 Alan Purvis 60th Birthday Celebration Handicap Chase over two miles is the highlight at Warwick Racecourse on Thursday.

Eight card races offer value for money at Warwick

Leamington are in the relegation zone following a 2-0 defeat at home to Boston United.

Leamington boss Paul Holleran says players lacked 'character'

Leamington beat Curzon Ashton 4-1 on Saturday before a 2-1 win at Brackley Town kept them out of the relegation zone.

Leamington boss Paul Holleran hails progress after victory at Brackley

Liam Cross celebrates his first goal for the club.

Leamington move out of National League North relegation zone

Leamington’s George Mouzakitis takes his second European title.

Leamington Thai Boxer George Mouzakitis gunning for world title glory

Leamington picked up one point from two games this week.

Leamington boss calls on side to cut out errors following draw at Banbury United

Ted Cann saved a first-half penalty to help Leamington beat Darlington.

Holleran keen for Leamington to use win over Darlington as a starting point

Warwick ready to take battle with leaders Walsall Wood on Tuesday night

Racing Warwick hold leaders Walsall Wood

Leamington are in the relegation zone after defeat at Bradford Park Avenue.

Leamington drop into National League North relegation zone

Leamington slipped to defeat at home to Blyth Spartans as their trouble go on. Pic by Sally Ellis.

Leamington relegation worries grow following defeat to Blyth Spartans

Warwick Racecourse preview: Wigley Group Classic Chase Day will be the richest meeting to be run at Warwick this season

Wigley Group Classic Chase Day will be the richest meeting at Warwick

Southam United were beaten at Hartpury University.

Southam United beaten at Hartpury University

Southam United eased to a win over Southam United give perfect response to 10-0 drubbing with win over Cirencester Town Development.

Southam United give perfect response to 10-0 drubbing

Southam United went down 10-0 at Pershore Town.

Nightmare night to forget for Southam United

Leamington's swimmers were on top form at the West Midlands Short Course Championships.

Leamington Spa Amateur Swimming Club set new cub records at regionals

Leo Jowett in action against Broadstreet.

Kenilworth beaten by Broadstreet in Warwickshire Cup final

It had looked good before the game eventually slipped away from Leamington.

Leamington boss keen to regroup after defeat

Getalead (left) leads Glimpse Of Gala and Coldstream over the last in the Ignite Incentives Handicap Hurdle

Geronimo secures race win at Warwick Racecourse

Just under 100,000 fans have been to National League North matches this season.

How the National League North table looks based on average crowds

Dylan Parker wrapped up the scoring for Warwick.

Racing Warwick beat Alsager Town in the FA Vase

Leah, left celebrates a victory.

Leamington boxing coach Lean Gunton looking in inspire next generation

Vision Des Flos clears the last in the Poundland Foundation Proudly Supports Tommys Handicap Chase

Racing returns to Warwick after summer break

Paul Holleran was impressed by his side's defending against Kettering Town.

Leamington boss Paul Holleran left a happy an after win over Kettering

Henry Faizy, Davey Boswell , Leyla Ross and coach Deep Liddar

Leamington’s Fitzpatrick Boxing Club kicked off boxing season with a bang

Leamington celebrate their winner. Pic by Sally Ellis.

Leamington FC boss happy with grit shown by his players

Opener Jamie Harrison scored 75.

Kenilworth Wardens romp to an eight wicket win over Leamington.

Racing Warwick celebrate an early goal versus Daventry

Racing Warwick all set for season-opener in FA Cup

Jamie Harrison smashed 86 from only 46 balls.

Kenilworth made to work for emphatic win in Birmingham Premier League

Leamington and District Sunday Football League hold their latest AGM and Awards

Leamington were beaten 2-1 by an Aston Vila XI after two late goals. Pic by Sally Ellis.

Leamington boss pleased with work-out in friendly with Aston Villa XI

The 2022 Warwickshire County Bowling Association Senior Fours champions. (From left to right) Anita Cowdrill, Jenny Wickens, Janice White and Dawn Horne.

Royal Leamington Spa quartet crowned Warwickshire champions

Leamington battled hard to a deserved draw against Walsall.

Leamington camp happy with pre-season progress following Walsall draw

Millie Bright and her England team-mates pose for a photo prior to the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 group A match between England and Norway.

England Lionesses enjoy a night to remember after crushing win over Norway

The lady Yorkshire President’s team are pictured with all the Royal Leamington Spa Bowls Club team, standing on the green in front of the main clubhouse.

Royal Leamington bowlers enjoy an emphatic win over Wolvey

The English Springer Spaniel is a great dog for families.

Here's 13 of the best breeds of dogs for first-time owners

League new boys Buxton travel to Peterborough Sports on the opening day.

National League North fixtures: Who plays who and when and where?

Leamington created a bagful of chances in the 3-1 defeat to Coventry City.

Jack Edwards confident Leamington FC can bang in the goals

Action from Leamington's 3-1 defeat to Coventry at the weekend. Pic by Sally Ellis.

Record-breaking crowd sees Leamington FC beaten by Coventry