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Who Do You Think You Are? (9.00pm) Kate Humble finds out about her family history, researching the lives of her paternal grandfather, a test pilot during World War Two, and her maternal grandfather. Dragons' Den (9.00pm) Business ideas include launching a new musical an invention that requires a pounds 75,000 investment and a wheelie bin accessory. Dragons Theo Paphitis, James Caan, Deborah Meaden and Duncan Bannatyne assess the efforts of this week's hopefuls. Midsomer Murders (8.00pm) Barna...

Rugby Tourney Is Storming Success ; Grassroots Sport Starts Here with Rugby

AROUND 150 North East youngsters descended on Bullocksteads Sports Ground for Gateshead Storm's first nines rugby league tournament. Competitions were held at under-14 level - Peterlee Pumas the winners - and at under-12 level, where Durham Tigers triumphed.

Greenside Can't Ward Off Connor ; Latest News From Around the Junior Cricket Scene

NEWLY-CROWNED 2008 Premier Division champions Blaydon have not given up hope of making this year's playoffs - despite only picking up one point from their first two games. They returned to winning ways on Monday when beating Greenside by 10 wickets, Connor Ward their star man.

Davis Calling the Shots As Eppleton Lift Trophy ; George Peacock Memorial Cup

FOR just the second time in their history, Eppleton are trophy winners following their defeat of holders Marsden in a thrilling final. Eppleton's Kyle Davis, enjoying a superb junior season with the bat, carried his scintillating form into the decider.

Chantry Are Kiwk to Impress

CHANTRY Middle School flew the region's flag in the Asda Kwik Cricket Year Six Mixed National Final at Headingley, Leeds. The Morpeth outfit was one of 15 schools sides from across the coutnry competing after winning the North East final at Chester-le- Street's Riverside ground.

Hill Stay Steady ; Another Away Win for Benwell

WHILE the jostling continues at either end of the Dukes NEPL, Benwell Hill are proving a model of consistency in mid-table. The Denton Bank outfit posted their third straight away win with victory at Gateshead Fell, despite Will Gidman's 51run innings resistance, stretching their lead over their opponents to 32 points and closing the gap - albeit slightly - on fourth-placed South Shields.

Beaten Row Are On a Low Rowlands Ca Slumped to ; North East Midweek League

ROWLANDS CA slumped to successive defeats when they lost out by a narrow six runs to Genetics. Jonny Bennett (54) topscored as Genetics reached 116-9 before Rowlands were restricted to 110-7 as Andy Goulding snapped up 3-26.

Four-Way Battle for League Prize ; 3d Sports Durham Coast League

THE championship looks to rest between just four teams following the latest round of matches - which saw leaders Castle Eden held to a draw and second-placed Bill Quay humbled. Washington were the big movers as a six-wicket win at Murton powered them into third position, although Easington underlined their potential with a nine-wicket demolition of Ryhope.

Harbour Hit Rock Bottom After a Marsden Defeat ; Warmseal Durham Senior League

SEAHAM Harbour suffered their ninth league defeat of the season on Saturday. It was perhaps their most painful one, coming as it did at the hands of their closest relegation rivals Marsden.

Parker Is the Main Man As Percy Fight Back for Win ; Wellstream Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League

THREE wickets in four balls made Chris Parker Saturday's Main man in the Wellstream Northumberland and Tyneside Senior League. Playing host to an under-strength Benwell & Walbottle, Percy Main won the toss and batting first, were disappointed to post just 165. Stephen Reed's left-arm spin took 6-28.

Skipper Brown's Flame-Ing Great! ; Sg Wealth Management Northumberland League

ANDY Horner reckons new Blue Flames skipper Keith Brown is taking the side to a new level. Flames vice-captain Horner stayed put as second in command when Pat Wisbach swapped Tyneside for Lanzarote - and he said Brown's leadership is proving a boost.

Brilliant Beth Puts Rivals to the Sword ; Fencing Veteran Leads North's Medal Charge

NORTH East fencers are taking the fight far and wide after scooping a series of major titles this summer. With Northumbria University already home to the nationallyacclaimed Young Lions squad of rising stars, a clutch of more experienced fencers are coming to the fore.

Dodds, Wood On the Mark!

ROUND five of the Mark Williams Memorial Tournament was hosted by Bedlington Station WMC - with another impressive turnout from the region's top players. Last year's winner Glen Moody was looking for a final place to try and retain the coveted title.

Coach Course

A FREE sports coaching programme is being launched in the Wansbeck area of Northumberland. Recruit into Coaching is available anyone over 16 who has an interest in achieving their first National Governing Body Level One qualification.

Mohawks Find Win so N-Ice and Easy

WHITLEY Mohawks played host to Kingston Aeros in an under-14 challenge at Hillheads. The Mohawks proved a little too strong for the Hull-based outfit, emerging 10-1 winners.

Young Riders Zet a High Standard in Finals

YOUNG riders from the Zetland Hunt branch of The Pony Club have galloped to success. They became the only club in the region to have two teams through to the jump-off in the prestigious Area Showjumping Finals.

Potters Top the Bill ; Dunbar Triumphant in League Decider

IT IS not often two good potters meet head-to-head in the latter stages of a billiards event. However that was what happened at Chirton SC when Carville's Chris Dunbar and King St's Micky Baker clashed in the 250up final of the North Shields League's Billiards Championship. With both players relying mostly on their on their potting ability to score, it was soon obvious there were going to be no big breaks.

Shevill's Round Not Par for the Course

PRUDHOE'S Daniel Shevill continued his run of good form with a storming finish at Alnmouth Golf Club in the Fenwick Smith Trophy. In the first round, the 20year-old shot a steady 74 which left him in 13th place.

Anne On the Up After Singles Win

CLUBMATES Anne Upsall and Mavis Reay (South Shields West End) vied for the Northern Women's Bowling Association's TwoBowl Sunshine Singles title - with former winner Upsall claiming a 15-190 victory. All rounds were played to 15-up in the second of the association's season of charity competitions.