Could there be a new future for the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Sheffield as innovative proposals are put forward by regional newspaper group.

Point of Ayr has been putting in the preparation for their Swansea Regional appearance.

An article on Hammonds Saltaire and the Yorkshire Regional Championships is set to appear in the Financial Times magazine this Saturday by award winning journalist Matthew Engel.

Garry Cutt has been helping Derwent Brass prepare for this weekend's Midlands Area with a 'Moorside' masterclass.

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More great music from Philip Hunt.

Newland Concert Brass has been drumming up support in Scotland and gaining plenty of new stars to the ranks.

Nigel Stedman to take over MD post at RMT Easington Colliery.

Hebden Bridge is celebrating after gaining its place at Harrogate in September.

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