Comets latest

Ex-Workington Comet Craig Branney signs for Newcastle Diamonds

Published 1 December 2008

Craig Branney will be back in Premier League action next season after agreeing a deal with Newcastle Diamonds.

John Branney re-signs for Workington Comets

Published 29 November 2008

Fans favourite John Branney will be back with Workington Comets next season – the third member of the team signed so far for 2009.

Charles Wright rejoining Workington Comets for 2009

Published 28 November 2008

RACER Charles Wright is coming back to Derwent Park to re-join a re-vamped Workington Comets side for 2009.

Denham moves to cover loss of Comets’ top stars

Published 27 November 2008

WORKINGTON Comets are hoping to move quickly to cover the loss of three top riders.

End of an era at Comets with Stonehewer’s final farewell

Published 27 November 2008

THE news that Carl Stonehewer is to leave Workington Comets speedway team brings to an end a successful, decade-long association with the club.

Nermark and Nieminen quit Workington speedway

Published 25 November 2008

Riders Daniel Nermark and Kauko Nieminen have hit Workington Comets with a double whammy – just a day after the shock news that legend Carl Stonehewer was being released.

The life and times of Workington Comets ace Carl Stonhewer

Published 25 November 2008

The news that Carl Stonehewer is to leave Workington Comets speedway team brings to an end a successful, decade-long association with the club.

Carl Stonehewer: A photo tribute

Published 24 November 2008

Workington Comets legend Carl Stonehewer has ridden his last speedway race for the Derwent Park club.

Workington speedway ditch Carl Stonehewer

Published 24 November 2008

Carl Stonehewer, the Workington Comets speedway legend, has ridden his last race for the Derwent Park club.

Speedway rules changed to add more excitement

Published 20 November 2008

WORKINGTON Comets will be aiming for four-point hauls on the road next season as a result of changes to the British speedway scoring system.

Branney leads the way at Comets’ awards night

Published 20 November 2008

LOCAL hero John Branney was the main beneficiary of Workington Comets’ presentation evening last Friday, taking home three awards.

New Workington speedway rider Richard Lawson aiming to make big impact

Published 20 November 2008

Workington Comets’ first new recruit for the 2009 season is looking to make a big impact in his first full year of speedway.

Comets set for new-look Premier League

Published 19 November 2008

THE Premier League of British speedway will have at least 14 teams competing in the 2009 season.

Joe blow as Comets' whiz-kid moves on

Published 18 November 2008

WORKINGTON COMETS whiz-kid Joe Haines is moving on – after agreeing a deal with Premier League rivals Rye House.

John Branney is Workington Comets' rider of the year

Published 15 November 2008

John Branney is the News and Star readers’ choice as Rider of the Year for the Workington Comets.

Comets celebrate

Published 13 November 2008

WORKINGTON Comets are to unveil their first new signing for the 2009 season at the outfit’s annual presentation night this evening.

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Published 13 November 2008

KEV NORMAN, 26, of Hall Park View, Workington, runs two pubs and nightclub Hogs and Heffers in the town.

Workington Comets boss aims to bring in four new riders

Published 12 November 2008

Despite the fact that Workington Comets have just completed the most successful season in the club’s history boss Keith Denham has promised changes for 2009.