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BERWICK have confirmed their team sponsorship for 2017 with two companies previously associated with the club returning.The Shielfield Park side will be known in the coming SGB Championship campaign as the Olympus Marquee Bandits – Powered by Mike Hope Honda.Co-promoter Scott Courtney said: “I'm thrilled to confirm the deal has been done with Olympus Marquees to continue their invaluable support with the club for the 2017 season. “Steven and Joanne and all the Olympus team are not only great friends of the club but a driving force behind the scenes and I am very proud for the Bandits to represent their company in the local area and nationally throughout the season.“As if the 50th season wasn't already special enough we get the chance to welcome back Mike and Yvette Hope and family who were instrumental in bringing speedway back to Shielfield Park back in 1996.“Mike and Yvette run a very successful Honda dealership in nearby Wooler and it's our honour to see the Hope family back in 2017.”(SPEEDWAY 2)

PLYMOUTH have announced the signing of Benji Compton to take a heat-leader berth with the Devils this season.Compton, who had a spell with the Isle of Wight in 2016, joins on 8.95 average and is the third former league riders’ champion in the side, along with Steve Boxall and Lee Smart.Co-promoter Mark Phillips said: “The addition of Benji gives us a strong top end look with the potential of the rest of the side. “We have burnt the midnight oil in looking at the various options for the final two team spots and this has now paid dividends in capturing Benji. We now have one rider to sort to name our full side.”