In the seismic summer of 1926, politics and sport overlapped in a bitterly-divided nation united by cricket.

Barney’s hopes of retaining the Premier Division trophy suffered a huge setback after they were beaten by Richmondshire last weekend.

Barnard Castle have won the Kerridge Cup for the third successive year following a fine victory over Richmondshire at Hartlepool Cricket Club.

Barnard Castle’s bid to win the Premier 100 ended at the semi-final stage this week.