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DANISH star Hans Andersen will make his first-ever appearance at Scunthorpe in the Ben Fund Bonanza on March 12.The former Grand Prix winner joins a strong line-up including British Champion Chris Harris, Lee Richardson and Krzysztof Kasprzak.Scunthorpe promoter Rob Godfrey said: "Hans was going to do the Kenny Smith Memorial meeting for us at the end of last season, but unfortunately he had a van accident before it which ruled him out."To get another big name, world class star like Hans in the field is a real coup for the Ben Fund organisers and for Scunthorpe, so we couldn't be happier."

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NEW Somerset signing Kyle Hughes has been given the all-clear to resume racing following the shoulder injury he sustained last October.Hughes required surgery after suffering a severe break whilst riding for Rye House at King's Lynn, and after taking specialist advice the plate will remain in place.He said: "If I do suffer any discomfort then they will take it out, so I haven't got any worries about waiting for any further surgery. The shoulder is strong and feels as good as it was prior to my accident."It is now a case of building a bit of 'meat' up around the bone to strengthen it up a bit more and provide it with some natural padding."