Darts players to battle it out for Doves Vauxhall Hampshire Open title - Andover Advertiser
Darts players to battle it out for Doves Vauxhall Hampshire Open title
6:00am Saturday 19th May 2012 in Hampshire Sport By Clive Downton
The oche is set for another cracking day of darts a week today as players battle for the prestigious Doves Vauxhall Hampshire Open title.
This year no firm favourites are being tipped to collect the £1,000 winners’ prize – giving county and super league players a great chance of securing the crown.
Reigning champion Johnny Haines can not make it to Southampton’s Novotel to defend his title and the handful of professionals who usually compete are otherwise engaged.
Joint organiser Frank Branscombe said: “It again looks set fair to be a brilliantly contested tournament and with over £2,600 in prize money available.
“It is thanks to the support of this year’s sponsors Doves Vauxhall, the Daily Echo, Novotel and Hampshire County Darts Organisation that there is so much to play for.”
But, as always, the day at the Novotel is not all about super league standard and top flight players.
A huge part of the 400-strong entry is made up of pub and club players who grab the opportunity to take part in the country’s biggest and best one-day open.
“Once again the tournament this year has attracted players of all ages ranging from a youth contingent to local Joe Freemantle who will be participating in his 13th event at the tender age of 85!” added Branscombe.
“Players from all over the UK will converge on the Novotel to battle for the title.
“Not forgetting the ladies who have a strong contingency of entries and who are determined not to let the men have it all their own way.”
The first games get underway at 11.30am and spectators are welcome – entry if £3.
• For more information, visit hampshiredarts.org.uk.
Four Medway people arrested after police chases - Kent Online
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Four people have been charged following two police chases.
At about 2am on Monday, automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras were activated in Maidstone by a car which had been stolen from Chatham the day before.
After a short pursuit, a Fiat Punto was stopped near the town centre.
Minutes later, a Vauxhall Cavalier failed to stop for police on the A20 in the Lenham direction. Following a second pursuit, the vehicle, which had been stolen from Rochester, was stopped in Challock and the driver and passenger were arrested.
Harry Faulkner, 21, of Burma Way, Chatham, has been charged with being carried in a vehicle taken without the owner's consent and has been bailed to Maidstone Magistrates' Court on Friday, June 8.
Jordan McSweeney, 19, of Mercury Close, Rochester, has been charged with taking a vehicle without the owner's consent; driving a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a vehicle without third party insurance. He has been remanded to appear before magistrates in Maidstone on Thursday, May 31.
Shane Norley, 24, of John Street, Rochester, has been charged with taking a vehicle without the owner's consent, driving a vehicle otherwise than in accordance with a licence and using a vehicle without third party insurance. He has been bailed until Friday, June 8.
Nikita Phillips, 20, also of John Street, Rochester, has been charged with being carried in a vehicle taken without the owner's consent and has been bailed until Tuesday, June 12.
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London Stock Exchange profits jump 30pc - Daily Telegraph
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Income from the exchange's post-trade services division, which includes its clearing and settlement operations, increased by 58pc to £229m. The LSE's information services unit reported a 5pc rise in revenues to £219m, with FTSE royalties income increasing by a fifth year on year to £13.1m.
London Olympics: 69 days to go: Villa Park to stage Community Shield - Daily News and Analysis
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Ten members of the Shropshire branch of the British Red Cross are to embark on an overnight cycle ride around London to raise cash for the charity.
The London Nightrider Challenge will take place on June 9 and will see riders take to the streets of the capital at night, cycling a distance of 100km.
Staff and volunteers from Shropshire’s Red Cross office, based in Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, will be among those taking part in the charity endeavour.
The idea to do a team cycle challenge initially came from office administrator Cheryl Roberts.
She said: “In the past I’ve always done a challenge to support our fundraising efforts for Red Cross Week in May, from a sponsored silence, spending 24 hours in a wheelchair, to jumping out of a plane last year.
“As I started mentioning the idea to colleagues and volunteers support grew and we’re now a team of 10.”
Although cycling around London tourist sites of London will be very different from the tranquil lanes of Shropshire, the cyclists are all enthusiastic about the experience.
Support the Red Cross London Nightriders, by calling (01743) 280070.
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