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STOKE have made David Wallinger their third signing for the 2017 National League season.Wallinger, who is set to line up at reserve for the Potters, made a return to the sport for a spell with Buxton this year.Promoter Dave Tattum said: “We are delighted to have secured David’s signature for next season after fighting off several clubs who also wanted his services in 2017. “We feel that David is on a bargain average and one that he can most definitely improve on, and that he will be an extremely good reserve for us.”

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BERWICK have confirmed they will launch the 2017 campaign with a special event to mark the start of their 50th season of racing.The meeting will take place on Saturday March 18, and will be followed one week later by the first leg of the Tyne/Tweed Trophy with Newcastle providing the opposition – just as they did in the first-ever meeting at Shielfield Park in 1968.Co-promoter Scott Courtney said: “We will be getting underway with a big one – a very, very special 50th Season Spectacular.“This will be an individual event, with details of invited riders being released in coming weeks.”