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Bronze earns England call up

Former Alnwick woman Lucy Bronze has been called up to the England women’s squad for next month’s European Championship in Sweden.

Alnwick juniors kings of the castle

North Northumberland Junior Golf League

Around the clubs

Alnmouth, Alnwick, Belford, Dunstanburgh, Percy Wood, Seahouses, Warkworth and Wooler all feature.

Gary shows who’s Boss

An Alnwick golfer has received a limited-edition BOSS watch after scoring a hole-in-one during a recent competition at his club.

National Sport

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Newcastle have confirmed the appointment of Joe Kinnear as the club's director of football almost two days after he announced his impending arrival.

Torres: Mourinho has plans for me

Fernando Torres has reiterated his commitment to Chelsea and is hoping he has a role to play under "demanding" new Blues coach Jose Mourinho.

Froome ready for race to yellow

Chris Froome believes he is ready to succeed Sir Bradley Wiggins as Tour de France champion and has backed his Team Sky colleague to respond from the disappointment of relinquishing his title without a fight.

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Five-time singles champion Venus Williams has pulled out of Wimbledon because of a back injury.

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

British number one Laura Robson recorded her first win under new coach Miles Maclagan to reach the second round of the Aegon International in Eastbourne.

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Local Sport

Bronze earns England call up

Percy Wood clinch victory

Alnwick juniors kings of the castle

Around the clubs

Gary shows who’s Boss

National Sport

Newcastle confirm Kinnear role

Torres: Mourinho has plans for me

Froome ready for race to yellow

Venus Williams out of Wimbledon

Robson eases through in Eastbourne

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