Preston to Blackpool bike ride planned for Rosemere Cancer Foundation

7:44am today

A mini-peloton of primary schoolchildren will lead the way in a charity cycle ride tomorrow from a village near Preston to Blackpool in aid of local cancer patients.

Blackpool Stanley RL meet Adlington Rangers

7:13am today

Blackpool Stanley RL bid for a place in the final of the North Lancashire shield today when they visit Adlington Rangers.

Anderson destroys dire Durham

2:21pm Friday 9th May 2008

Jimmy Anderson stole centre stage from Andrew Flintoff to bowl Lancashire to an early three-day victory over Durham at Old Trafford.

Kirkham and Wesham win Preston firm's backing for Wembley glory

3:56pm Friday 9th May 2008

Kirkham and Wesham's bid for Wembley glory is being given legal backing, in the form of club sponsors DWF, based in Preston.

	Anderson aids Lancashire revival
	9:21am Thu 8 May 08
	JAMES Anderson and Andrew Flintoff took four wickets each to cap a Lancashire fightback against Durham in the LV County Championship.

	No new contract for Blackpool FC captain Michael Jackson
	4:33pm Wed 7 May 08
	Club captain Michael Jackson was among 11 players today told they would not be offered a new contract at Bloomfield Road.

	Ticket price hike for Blackpool FC
	11:10am Wed 7 May 08
	Blackpool FC are to hike up ticket prices for their second season in the Championship.
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Fylde Rugby Club launches women's rugby and fitness programme

9:30am Wednesday 7th May 2008

Fylde Rugby Club's women's community rugby and fitness programme is taking off this summer.

Mahmood turns down lucrative IPL move

10:43am Wednesday 7th May 2008

LANCASHIRE'S Sajid Mahmood has become the latest England player to reveal he has rejected offers to join the Indian Premier League.

	Lloyd tips Lancashire bowlers to make big impact
	5:38pm Tue 6 May 08
	LANCASHIRE legend David Lloyd has tipped the Red Rose bowlers to make a big impact on the England set-up.

Lancashire slump to shock defeat by Scotland

8:32pm Monday 5th May 2008

Kyle Hogg's fantastic all-round effort wasn't enough to stop Lancashire slumping to a shock Friends Provident Trophy win against the Scottish Saltires.

	Draw secures Championship football for Seasiders
	11:41am Mon 5 May 08
	A tense week for all Blackpool FC fans and staff came to a jubilant end as the team secured their status as a Championship club.

Leek CSOB 1 Kirkham & Wesham 0

12:05pm Monday 5th May 2008

Leek County School Old Boys passed their scholarship with honours at Harrison Park on Saturday and handed FA Vase finalists Kirkham & Wesham a rare away defeat to end what has been so far, a magnificent first season for the Lancastrians in Vodkat North West Counties League Two.

Blackpool 1 Watford 1

2:19pm Monday 5th May 2008

Blackpool secured their Championship status with the point they needed against Watford.

Flintoff stars in last-gasp Lancashire win

8:39am Monday 5th May 2008

Andrew Flintoff delivered another impressive bowling display to help Lancashire complete a dramatic five-wicket victory over holders Durham in their rain-hit Friends Provident Trophy showdown.

Blackpool FC youths to parade Lancashire FA Youth Cup

9:11am Sunday 4th May 2008

Silverware will be paraded during Blackpool FC's final game against Watford today after the youth team won the Lancashire FA Youth Cup.

Tough opening for Fylde

1:09pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

Fylde have been handed a tough opening month after next season's National Three (North) fixtures were published.

Clear points win for Blackpool pro-boxer Brian Rose

9:03am Saturday 3rd May 2008

Blackpool pro-boxer Brian Rose continued his fine progress with a clear points win against the experienced Ernie Smith.

Stone Dominoes 3 Kirkham & Wesham 4

9:29am Friday 2nd May 2008

Kirkham & Wesham almost pressed the self destruct button in the second-half after cruising to a three goal lead at Stone Dominoes in 48 minutes.

	Flintoff 'best fast bowler in cricket' says Aussie ace
	8:48am Fri 2 May 08
	Andrew Flintoff is the best fast bowler in international cricket and should play for England even he batted at number 11 according to ex-Australia opening batsman Justin Langer.
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Du Plessis hits 55 on Lancashire debut

10:21pm Thursday 1st May 2008

SOUTH African Francois du Plessis scored a half-century on his Lancashire debut.

Fans' chance to meet the players

3:30pm Thursday 1st May 2008

FA Vase finalists Kirkham & Wesham will be meeting their fans at their new club shop on Sunday between 10am-1pm ahead of their big Wembley date in a week's time when they hope to bring the trophy back north.

One big push for Seasiders' safety

1:45pm Thursday 1st May 2008

And so the season goes down to the last day once again for Blackpool Football Club, following abject defeat at Plymouth last Saturday and results elsewhere which kept the teams below them within touch. The Seasiders need a draw to confirm their place in the Championship next season.

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	Lancashire sign up Pakistan batsman Yousuf
	9:03am Thu 1 May 08
	Lancashire have signed Pakistani batsman Mohammad Yousuf as the club's replacement overseas player whilst Brad Hodge competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL).

	Blackpool Grand Theatre date for snooker's Steve Davis and Dennis Taylor
	5:13pm Wed 30 Apr 08
	Snooker superstars Steve Davis OBE and Dennis Taylor will chalk up another memorable meeting at Blackpool's Grand Theatre this summer.

Norton United 0, Kirkham & Wesham 0

11:17am Wednesday 30th April 2008

KIRKHAM Boss Mick Fuller rang the chances in this end of season stalemate in readiness for the teams FA Vase Wembley date in less than two weeks.

Lancashire match abandoned

10:10am Wednesday 30th April 2008

Due to very heavy overnight rain and an outfield that resembles a swimming pool this morning, play between Lancashire CCC and Durham UCCE at the Racecourse has already been abandoned for the day.

	England coach backs Lancashire's Flintoff to make difference
	9:11am Wed 30 Apr 08
	England coach Peter Moores expects all-rounder Andrew Flintoff to make a "huge difference" once he returns to the team.

Anderson set to face Durham

5:24pm Tuesday 29th April 2008

Burnley's James Anderson is included in the Lancashire side to play Durham University at the Racecourse starting tomorrow.

Seasiders face tense week after Southampton v West Brom draw

9:32am Tuesday 29th April 2008

The agony goes on for Blackpool.

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