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Blackpool beat the rain to extend lead at top

12:43pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Blackpool just beat the weather to extend their lead at the top of the 3D Sports Northern Premier League to 11 points after a five wicket victory over Darwen at Stanley Park.

All-rounder wins Palace Shield player of the month

Andrew Furniss with Deborah Wood

10:40am Saturday 16th August 2008

Fylde Cricket Club’s all-rounder Andrew Furniss has won the Moore and Smalley sponsored Palace Shield player of the month award for July.

South Shore win team of the month

Deborah Wood with Ryan Gilfoyle

11:38am Friday 15th August 2008

South Shore Cricket Club’s first XI has won the Moore and Smalley-sponsored Palace Shield team of the month award for July.

Blackpool defeated in cup semi-final

11:56am Thursday 14th August 2008

After the rain last Saturday completely washed out the Northern Premier League programme, the weather relented sufficiently for Blackpool to play Preston in the semi-final of the Furness Building Society on Sunday when they suffered a six wicket defeat.

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

11:02am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Great Eccleston Cricket Club has secured its third piece of silverware of the season after beating Fulwood and Broughton to win the Meyler Cup.

Blackpool top Northern Premier League

1:27pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Blackpool top the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League table after securing a winning draw at fellow title contenders Kendal.

Cup glory for Great Eccleston

Rob Kenmare presents the cup to captain Mustaq Mohammed

9:31am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Great Eccleston Cricket Club’s 2nd XI has won the Palace Shield Loxham Cup after beating Vernon Carus in the final.

Chorley 162 for 9, St Annes 184 for 9

11:37am Monday 4th August 2008

Chorley were 23 runs short of their target at close of play at Windsor Park, chasing a St Annes total of 184 for 9.

Chorley bounce back hopes at St Annes

6:36pm Friday 1st August 2008

Chorley will be hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Morecambe, when they host St Annes at Windsor Park.

Blackpool score victory over St Annes

2:16pm Thursday 31st July 2008

Blackpool beat St Annes to stay top of the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League but their lead was cut to 11 points by Kendal.

Chorley to face hosts Blackpool in Twenty20 Cup semi-final

5:38pm Tuesday 22nd July 2008

Chorley will play Blackpool in the semi-final Northern Premier League Twenty20 Cup on Sunday.

Budding Poulton cricketers reach Old Trafford finals

8:30am Saturday 19th July 2008

Budding cricketers from Breck Primary School played at a venue of legends when they reached cricket finals at the home of Lancashire CC, Old Trafford.

Sunday match for Lancashire XI v Blackpool CC XI

5:44pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

Boys and girls have the chance to share the stage with Lancashire cricketers at a Twenty20 day being held at Blackpool Cricket Club’s Stanley Park this Sunday in aid of Mal Loye’s Benefit Season.

Chorley 122-6, Blackpool 120

2:16pm Sunday 29th June 2008

Chorley spinner Rex Purnell and pro Friedel del Wet took four wickets each while Josh Tolley hit another half century as Chorley beat Blackpool by four wickets with more than ten overs.

Budding Blackpool cricketers selected for Lancashire

8:39am Sunday 29th June 2008

Two budding cricketers from Arnold School, Blackpool, have been rewarded with selection for the Lancashire team.

Poulton batsman wins player of month award

From left: Moore and Smalley's tax manager and Great Eccleston CC's club secretary, David Walker, presenting James Thistlethwaite with his prize

7:41am Sunday 22nd June 2008

Great Eccleston's young batsman James Thistlethwaite has won the Moore and Smalley sponsored Palace Shield player of the month award for April/May.

Pro leads way in victory charge

orecambe's Gareth Peddler is clean bowled out by Blackpool's Richard Gleeson as wicketkeeper James Smith looks on

1:17pm Thursday 19th June 2008

Blackpool are just two points behind new Northern Premier League leadesr Kendal after Sri Lankan professional Sejeewa Weerakoon, produced a brilliant match-winning innings of 93 not out (including three sixes and eight fours) to see them to a five wicket win over Morecambe.

Fine run continues for Lytham

1:16pm Thursday 19th June 2008

Lytham continued their fine run of league form over the weekend, as they inflicted Ormskirk's first defeat of the season.

Blackpool team go second

 Blackpool wicketkeeper James Smith takes a delivery from young star bowler Luis Reece in their victory against Netherfield

12:55pm Thursday 12th June 2008

Blackpool beat Netherfield in a low-scoring game at Stanley Park to move above Kendal into second place in the 3D Sports Northern Premier League just five points behind Leyland.

Cup defeat for Lytham

1:03pm Wednesday 11th June 2008

Lytham's cricketers suffered a frustrating weekend, securing a comfortable Liverpool Premier Division win against Northern, before suffering a crushing defeat in the ECB Cockspur Cup National Knockout to Kendal.

Third place after thrilling victory

1:16pm Thursday 5th June 2008

Blackpool have moved up to third in the Northern Premier League after a thrilling two-wicket win at Darwen.

Lytham Cricket Club given community grant

8:52am Sunday 1st June 2008

Lytham Cricket Club have been given a financial boost for its environmental work after securing an It's Your Community Award.

St Annes crushed by table toppers

11:37am Thursday 29th May 2008

St Annes suffered a nine wicket defeat at Leyland who extended their lead at the top 3D Sports Northern Premier League to 14 points.

Five star effort from Hogarth

8:01am Sunday 25th May 2008

Andy Hogarth returned his second five-wicket haul of the season as Blackpool won a low-scoring Northern Premier League match at Stanley Park against Kendal.

Fleetwood 141 Chorley 143-6

7:41pm Saturday 24th May 2008

A six wicket haul for pro Friedel de Wet and an unbeaten 82 from teenager Josh Tolley ensured a comfortable victory for Chorley over strugglers Fleetwood.

Chorley 165-8 St Annes 166-6

5:21pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Chorley had their second victory of the season in their sights when they had the home side struggling on 55-5 But St Annes recovered to secure a comfortable four wicket victory.

Lytham see off Wallasey

12:52pm Thursday 24th April 2008

Lytham 1st XI beat Wallasey by four wickets at Church Road. The visitors won the toss and elected to bat and they racked up 192 for the loss of eight wickets. Solid contributions from all of the Lytham top order saw them reach their target in 44.5 overs.

National competition for five-a-side teams

8:31am Sunday 23rd March 2008

Five-a-side teams are being invited to take part in a national competition.

Bookies braced for Cheltenham

Paul Gambrill, Taylormade's marketing chief

12:59pm Friday 14th March 2008

A local bookmaker is all ready for the exciting and eagerly awaited head to head - Kauto Star against Denman - in this year's Cheltenham Gold Cup which is now just over two hours away.


National News

Glitter agrees to return to London

Gary Glitter is in 'limbo' after refusing to board a UK flight

Updated 7:17pm Thursday 21st August 2008

Paedophile Gary Glitter has agreed to return to London, according to police in Thailand.


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