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BMF Show heads West
By Tim Skilton on 24/10/2007 11:49:42
Somerset-based show joins 2008 calender
The BMF is to add a west of England show to its successful portfolio of motorcycle events for 2008. The new event, The BMF South-West Bike Show, will be held on 21st and 22nd June at the Bath and West Showground near Shepton Mallet, Somerset. Live Promotions, who on behalf of the...
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Japan's No.1 Superbike racer is heading for Britai
By Tim Skilton on 31/10/2007 20:13:43
Atushi Watanabe to compete in next year's BSB series
Watanabe says Sheene is his heroREIGNING Japanese Superbike Champion Atsushi Watanabe will race in theBritish Superbike Championship in 2008 aboard a Suzuki GSX-R1000prepared by Crescent.The 31-year-old from Hamamatsu won the 2007 Japanese SuperbikeChampionship riding a Yoshimura...
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Novice biker banned for three years
By Tim Skilton on 01/11/2007 22:14:41
Irresponsible riding caused head on collision
A MOTORCYCLIST that had held a full licence for only three weeks has been banned for three years for causing a head on collision. Ross Huntington, 26, overtook a car on a blind summit and caused a head-on crash. He was airlifted to hospital along
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Biker killed at disused colliery
By Tim Skilton on 31/07/2007 17:29:43
Two riders involved in head-on collision
AN OFF-ROAD motorcyclist has been involved in a fatal collision at a disused coal mine.Kyle Turner, a 20-year-old from Moorends, Doncaster, died later in hospital from serious head injuries. A 26-year-old man was also involved in the collision
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Meredydd Hughes to step down
By Tim Skilton on 13/11/2007 14:59:06
Head of Roads Policy 'handing over' responsibilities
Meredydd Hughes...stepping down from his positionMEREDYDD HUGHES, the senior police officer who was allegedly caught speeding at over 90mph in a 60mph limt, is to step down as the head of road policy for chief constables. An police spokesperson said
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Major bike event planned for Blackpool
By Tim Skilton on 20/11/2007 09:38:52
UK's answer to Sturgis is heading for the North West seaside
Source: blackpoolgazette.co.ukA BLACKPOOL events organiser wants tourism bosses to gear up for a summer biker festival in a bid to attract thousands of visitors to the resort. Ali Donald, 51, the man behind the town's annual toy run, believes a summer festival on the Promenade w...
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Dean Thomas launches Mission Racing
By Tim Skilton on 15/10/2007 21:50:59
Ex-Superbike rider to head new team
Superbike star, Dean Thomas announced his retirement from Superbike racingto spearhead the Mission Racing project as Team Manager. The team willcontest the 2008 British Supersport Championship with riders Sam Warrenand Nick Medd, onboard the latest 2008 Yamaha YZF-R6 Rob McElneas...
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Biker's family awarded £110,000 compensation
By Tim Skilton on 05/11/2007 10:56:31
Diesel spill proved root cause of fatality
THE FAMILY of a motorcyclist who was killed in a collision after hitting a patch of diesel has been awarded £110,000 in compensation.The victim, Richard Cooper, hit a large pool of diesel on his Yamaha motorcycle and collided head on with a van
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MotoGP: Rossi bows to Stoner's talent
By Tim Skilton on 12/06/2007 11:49:09
Italian in awe of young Aussie's performance
Ducati ace after being beaten by him in a breathtaking contest in Sunday's Catalunya Grand Prix in Barcelona. Stoner and Rossi went head-to-head in the Catalan capital, with a Stoner keeping his nerve to claim his fourth win out of seven races this season
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Aid workers undergo motorcycle training course
By Tim Skilton on 11/10/2007 10:46:06
Operation War Child to help victims of Congo war
BASIC RIDING and motorcycle maintenance skills have been taught to 16 aid workers heading to Africa to help victims in the war-torn Congo region.The workers, who are heading to Africa to be part in the War Child programme, have also taken an driving
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