101.   The men, who were uninjured, were competing in the Isle of Man Midnight Race, an annual event organised by Tranmere Sailing Club, Birkenhead, Wirral.

102.   FOUR yachtsmen competing in a race were saved by coastguards after their vessel flooded and started to sink.

103.   The men, who were uninjured, were competing in the Isle of Man Midnight Race, an annual event organised by Tranmere Sailing Club of Birkenhead, Wirral.

104.   Minutes later, the yacht Request, which was also competing in the race, fell into difficulties.

105.   FOUR yachtsmen competing in an annual night race cheated death yesterday after their vessel was flooded and began to sink three miles off the Isle of Man.

106.   Since Ormesby was formed, thanks to a handful of enthusiasts, he has competed in tournaments all over the country.

107.   NORTH-EAST swimmers are competing in three important events this weekend.

108.   Darlington has three of its younger members, Mark Monument, Mandy and Penny Baker, competing in the age group events at Edinburgh for experience.

109.   When he fights for his country in Barcelona in July, Richardson will be only the second representative from Middlesbrough to compete in the Olympics.

110.   Newcastle were handicapped by the absence of David Bargh and Mark Thorpe, who were competing in the World Pairs semi-finals in Germany.