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DOUBLE DELIGHT: Finlay Ulrick came to the fore in Hull Seahawks 5-1 win over leaders Milton Keynes Lightning on Sunday night, scoring two goals and two assists. Picture: Kim Elliott/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks enjoy 'big' moment but not getting carried away
IN ESSENCE, not a lot has changed at the top of the NIHL National table – other than teams are two more games into a gruelling 54-game season.

BIG WEEKEND: Second-placed Hull Seahawks take on NIHL National leaders Milton Keynes Lightning in back-to-back games this weekend. Picture: Amy Blossom/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks embrace 'biggest test' against leaders

EARLY MEET: Sheffield Steeldogs and Leeds Knights meet each other for the first time of the regular season at Ice Sheffield tomorrow. Picture: Charlotte Clarke/Knights Media.

Steeldogs charged with ending leaders' unbeaten start before first derby duel

PARTY TIME: Edgars Vengis celebrates a Leeds Knights goal in last Saturday's 9-2 home win over Peterborough Phantoms. Picture: Charlotte Clarke/Knights Media.

Knights urged to reproduce winning style against leaders

Someone walking through the park with an umbrella. (Pic credit: Brook Mitchell / AFP via Getty Images)

Hour by hour weather forecast in Yorkshire on bank holiday Monday

ONE LAST PUSH: Leeds Knights' players are looking to end their 2025-26 NIHL National season with some silverware. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Knights not lacking motivation to meet own 'great expectations'

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Liam Peyton and Oli Endicott (right) both scored as Leeds Knights produced a stunning 6-5 win on the road at Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday, booking the Knights' place at the Final Four Play-off weekend in Coventry next week.

Knights stun Lightning to book spot at play-off finals weekend

GRIT AND DESIRE: Leeds Knights'players are going to have to put in the hard yards across two nights against Milton Keynes Lightning in order to make it to Coventry. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Knights call on grit and desire to boost bid for Final Four Weekend

Tara Craven with Joseph and their children. A pregnant mum has told of the dramatic moment lightning struck her house leaving a gapping 10 foot hole in her roof and causing £20,000 worth of damage.Tara Craven, 28, was washing dishes in her kitchen at 8 pm on Wednesday, March 25 when a huge 'bomb-like' explosion came from above.The mum-of-two said her three-bedroom semi-detached house shook and light bulbs exploded before a strong electrical fire smell and dust filled the air.Tara revealed she heard her two boys - aged two and three, who were being bathed by their dad, Joseph, 32 at the time - scream in fear moments before they rushed out the property, believing it was on fire. Photo released 27/03/2026

Lightning struck family's house leaving a 10-foot gaping hole

Leeds Rhinos have won one, lost one to start the Netball Super League season (Picture: Matt McNulty/Getty Images for England Netball)

'Massively underperformed': Leeds Rhinos Netball defeat is wake-up call

The scene of the accident at Great Heck

Worst rail disaster of the 21st century remembered 25 years on

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Sheffield Steelers' Patrick Watling celebrates scoring one of his two goals against Manchester Storm. Picture: Mark Ferriss/EIHL Media.

How Steelers, Steeldogs and Seahawks fared on Saturday

Steeldogs and Knights lose ground on title favourites

DOUBLE DELIGHT: Matt Bissonnette scored twice in the 7-5 win over Milton Keynes Lightning on Sunday night. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Knights salvage weekend in 12-goal thriller

BIG WEEKEND: FInn Bradon celebrates his goal in the 6-2 win for Leeds over Milton Keynes at The Castle back in October. Picture: Kev Bland/Knights Media.

Knights aware of threat posed by 'fearless' Lightning

BEST FOOT FORWARD: Import forward Jordan Stallard is confident Hull Seahawks have what it takes to be successful in the play-offs. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks urged to embrace attack mode to realise ambitions

TOUCH AND GO: Lee Bonner celebrates his second period goal for Hull Seahawks in their 7-5 win over Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Hewitt hails Seahawks' best against Lightning

LEADING MAN: Hull Sehawks' captain Bobby Chamberlain. Picture: Vince Cowell/Seahawks Media.

Chamberlain looking for Seahawks to start soaring

SIDSELINED: Experienced Leeds Knights' defenceman Jordan Griffin is out indefinitely with an upper-body injury. Picture: ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights aware of threat posed by rivals

Fin Bean, left, and Adam Lyth walk off after completing a ten-wicket win over Essex at York. Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com

No frustration this time for Yorkshire CCC as Essex are swept aside

People enjoy the weather on the beach on the hottest day of the year. Credit: Owen Humphreys/PA Wire

Met Office issues yellow storm warning on hottest day of year
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Yorkshire, on what is officially the hottest day of the year.
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Met Office thunderstorm warning issued for Yorkshire.

When heavy rain could hit Yorkshire as thunderstorm warning issued

Met Office forecasts temperature surge and intense thundery showers

Watch: Temperature surge and intense thundery showers forecast

STICKING AROUND: Captain Kieran Brown is looking forward to a fifth season with three-time NIHL National champions Leeds Knights. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Brown on board to spearhead Knights' toughest challenge yet

GOOD YEAR: Leeds KNights' Oli Endicott. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Endicott says play-off heartache can't take shine off 'another great year'

END OF THE LINE: Leeds Knights' Noah McMullin (far right) shows his disappointment as Milton Keynes Lightning's players celebrate their NIHL National play-oiff semi-final win in overtime on Saturday. Picture: Chris Callaghan/Blueline Photography.

Knights fall short of treble ahead of summer of change

DOWNED: Leeds Knights show their disappointment after being beaten 5-4 in overtime by Milton keynes Lightning at Coventry's SkyDome Arena. Picture: Phil Harrison

Treble dream over for Knights as Lightning strike overtime winner

WE MEET AGAIN: Leeds Knights take on Milton Keynes Lightning in the NIHL National play-off semi-finals. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Age no barrier as young Knights gain necessary experience

ONE LAST TIME: Matt Haywood and his daughters leave the Elland Road ice for the last time, flanked by Leeds Knights' players forming a 'guard of honour'. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Haywood 'thankful' for emotional Knights farewell at 'The Castle'

FOCUS: Leeds Knights' head coach Ryan Aldridge and his players. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights target performance and emotions as title run-in hots up

CONFIDENT: Hull Seahawks' head coach, Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Seahawks set for timely boost ahead of Lightning test

WINNERS: Leeds Knights' captain Kieran brown lifts the NIHL National Cup trophy aloft as his team-mates celebrate after their 8-6 aggregate win over Romford Raiders. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Aldridge hails Knights for delivering National Cup success
Ryan Aldridge hailed his Leeds Knights team for conquering their nerves to finally land the NIHL National Cup – helped in part by some video reruns in the middle of the night.
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LATE HERO: Walker Sommer scored late to take Sheffield Steeldogs into overtime at Romford before scoring the winner in overtime. Picture: Steeldogs Media.

Knights downed but overtime joy for Seahawks and Steeldogs

EDGED OUT: Hull Seahawks' captain Bobby Chamberlkain puts pressure on the Milton Keynes net during Sunday night's NIHL National clash. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks playing through pain barrier as Steeldogs flip comeback narrative

CLOSE: Young forward Owen Bruton could return to action this weekend after two weeks out injured. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks keen to even score on home ice against rivals Lightning

A huge tree pulled down power lines and smashed a car when it crashed down in Glasgow during Storm Éowyn.

VIDEO: Huge tree crushes car and pulls down power lines

Ryanair flight experiences windy landing at Edinburgh Airport during Storm Éowyn.

Heart-stopping moment flight attempts landing during Storm Éowyn

TREBLE TOP: Ivan Björkly-Nordström led Sheffield Steeldogs to a stunning 4-2 victory over NIHL National leaders Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Peter Best/Steeldogs Media.

Steeldogs hit back as Yorkshire rivals suffer

An image of lightning bolts near a football stadium

UK footballers swim through floodwater chaos

Lydney Town AFC players go swimming on their pitch.

Watch: Football team swims in waist-height floodwater on their pitch

WINNING RUN: Hull Seahawks' Bobby Chamberlain (#21) scores past Telford Tigers' goalie Brad Day during his team's 7-4 home win on Sunday. Picture: Adam Everitt

Seahawks coach has his say on NIHL National title race

ON A ROLL: Leeds Knights have won their last seven NIHL National league games. Picture: Ben Gordon/Knights Media.

Knights to face stern test of their winning power from Sharks

UNDER PRESSURE: Hull Seahawks came unstuck when losing 9-5 at home to Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Hull Seahawks boss threatens changes after National Cup hopes ended

CUP DRIVE: Hull Seahawks' head coach Matty Davies. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Seahawks determined to keep their Cup ambitions alive

TOP SHELF: James Spurr puts Hull Sehawks 4-1 up against Berkshire Bees on Sunday night. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks double up to keep pace with fellow front-runners

STRIKE TWO: Matt Bissonnette (far right) fires in Leeds Knights' second goal in their clash at home to Milton Keynes Lightning on Saturday. They sit just above Yorkshire rivals Hull Seahawks and Sheffield Steeldogs. Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

Knights, Seahawks and Steeldogs pushing each other hard

BACK IN THE GAME: Jason Hewitt is back in the Hull Seahawks line-up for Saturday night's trip to NIHL National rivals, Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture courtesy of Seahawks Media/Adam Everitt.

Seahawks ready for test against fellow big contender

A family has been left without "anything" after a lightning strike caused a devastating fire which spread to three other properties.

Watch: Family home damaged after lightning bolt hits their property

The moment lightning strikes the roof of a pensioner's house in Stoke-on-Trent.

Watch dramatic explosion as lightning strikes pensioner's home

TREBLE TOP: Matt Barron scored a hat-trick for Leeds Knights in their NIHL National win over Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture courtesy of Knights Media/Jacob Lowe.

Knights enjoy flying start in NIHL National title defence

READY FOR ACTION: Leeds Knights start their bid to win a third straight NIHL National regular season crown at Solway Sharks on Saturday night. Picture: Jacob Lowe/Knights Media.

'Marked' Knights used to dealing with greater expectations

'PHENOMENAL YOUNG MAN': Greg Marshall (second left) with older brother Harrison (left), sister Francesca and younger brother, Brogan (right).

Knights stars to pay tribute in charity face-off

Yellow weather warnings have been issued for some parts of the UK.

Watch: Met Office forecasts heavy rain following period of hot weather

FRUSTRATION: Hull Seahawks coach Matty Davies was disappointed with his team's performance in Milton Keynes but insists they have to switch their sights to the forthcoming play-offs. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Seahawks coach Davies hurting but quick to move on from final heartache

ROUND TWO: Hull Seahawks' coach Matty Davies may rest key players ahead of Tuesday night's second leg. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Seahawks boss happy to shuffle pack in readiness for final conclusion

HOW's THAT FOR STARTERS: Bobby Chamberlain turns away to celebrate Hull Seahawks' first goal in their 5-4 NIHL National Cup Final first leg defeat to Milton Keynes Lightning. Picture: Adam Everitt/Seahawks Media.

Davies seizes on positives despite frustrating end to Cup Final opener

FINAL SHOWDOWN: Hull Seahawks took on Milton Keynes Lightning in the first leg of the NIHL National Cup Final on Wednesday night.

Seahawks suffer late blows but still all to play for in National Cup final

WAITING GAME: Matt Barron scored twice in the 7-4 defeat to MK Lightning on Saturday night. Picture: Steve Cunningham/Knights Media.

Knights made to wait for title celebrations - for at least one more night

DELIGHT: Leeds Knights' head coach, Ryan Aldridge. Picture: Bruce Rollinson.

Knights coach Aldridge hails perfect weekend and Harrison Walker

NO FAVOURS: Hull Seahawks' head coach Matty Davies is looking to get the better of former club Leeds Knights this weekend. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

Davies keen to build momentum at expense of NIHL National's 'best'

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