LITTLETON Leopards are the new leaders of Whitchurch and District Bowls League Division One after they beat Andover B 57-35.

Hyde Abbey are in second place following their 54-51 win away at previous leaders Kingsclere, who dropped to third and are now on the same points as Howard Park A, who were 56-40 winners over Marnell Blues.

Andover A head Division Two following a comprehensive 71-43 win at home to Alton.

Whitchurch Blacks beat Town Diamonds 58-46 and are second with a game in hand.

St Mary Bourne Eagles are third after a 49-37 victory over Oakley B.

Hyde Abbey B still top Division Three, despite losing 53-46 to Andover C. Littleton Lemurs went second with a 49-37 win over Oakley C. Town Jokers are third after their 58-46 win over Kingsclere Partridges.

Whitchurch Blues hammered St Mary Bourne Merlins 61-28 to lead Division Four. Old Basing Roundheads stay second, although they were beaten 48-39 at Kingsclere Pheasants. Marnell Greens lost 46-43 to Howard Park B but stay third.

In Basingstoke and District League Division One, Alton leapt into the lead following their 59-53 win over Alton Social.

Oakley are second after a 66-55 victory over Howard Park 66-55 and Basingstoke Town are third.

Whitchurch maintained their 100 per cent record in Division Two by beating Town B 65-37 in a top-of-the-table clash.