Sport Archives – South Manchester News

Top-six BSB brace for Iddon as Luxton takes top spot in Superstock

7th October 2019 Mike Petch

Tyco BMW rider Christian Iddon scored a brace of top-six finishes as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship visited Leicestershire’s Donington Park in the penultimate round of 2019. Stockport rider Iddon improved throughout free practice and [Read More]

Carrick’s Boot Room to redistribute unwanted boots and trainers

4th October 2019 Paul Harrison

The Michael Carrick Foundation has launched a football boot amnesty in Manchester, Trafford and Stockport to ensure youngsters have access to the equipment they need to be able to take part in sport. Running throughout [Read More]

Sporting heroes honoured at Stockport Sports Awards

1st October 2019 Paul Harrison

Stockport’s elite athletes, clubs, volunteers and community champions were recognised for their hard work and dedication to sport at the annual Stockport Sports Awards. Winners of the eight awards were announced at Houldsworth Golf Club [Read More]

Iddon fails to finish twice in Assen

22nd September 2019 Mike Petch

Christian Iddon failed to finish twice as the Bennetts British Superbike Championship took its annual visit to Assen in the Netherlands. Looking forward to a track he’s enjoyed in the past, Iddon went strongly through [Read More]

Iddon looks to finish on a high despite missing out on BSB Showdown

9th September 2019 Mike Petch

Stockport’s Christian Iddon came within a whisker of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship’s annual Showdown that sees the top six riders fight it out for the overall title. The Tyco BMW rider was challenging for [Read More]

Golfers at Bramall Park celebrate their fundraising efforts for St Ann's Hospice

Golfers tee up record-breaking donation

3rd September 2019 Claire Briscoe

Bramall Park Golf Club celebrated its 125th anniversary in style by raising a record £20,000 for St Ann’s Hospice from its annual charity competition. The event, which attracted 212 golfers, has raised more than £195,000 [Read More]

Iddon remains in Showdown contention after solid Cadwell weekend

20th August 2019 Mike Petch

It was a solid weekend for Stockport’s Christian Iddon as the Tyco BMW rider clawed back valuable points at the latest round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Cadwell Park in Lincolnshire with a [Read More]

Tom Clancy, Mike Westbrook, Cliff Dews and Alistair Culpan complete their challenge

Cheadle four rise to 100-hole charity challenge

16th August 2019 Claire Briscoe

Four players from Cheadle Golf Club have taken on a marathon challenge, playing 100 holes in just one day in aid of St Ann’s Hospice. Cheadle captain Cliff Dews, president Alistair Culpan, Mike Westbrook and [Read More]

Iddon salvages sixth in frustrating Thruxton weekend

5th August 2019 Mike Petch

It was a frustrating weekend for Christian Iddon as the Stockport racer salvaged a sixth place in the latest round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship at Thruxton in Hampshire. A solid performance in qualifying [Read More]

Heaton Moor Rugby Club: Youngsters honoured and new director of rugby appointed

23rd July 2019 Paul Harrison

Heaton Moor’s young players have been recognised at the annual awards night after a successful season. A number of players earned representative honours last season. They include: Will Fountain – Cheshire U16s Henry Harper – [Read More]