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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.

Speculation over Dickov signing to Blackpool FC

7:20pm Friday 18th July 2008

The agents representing striker Paul Dickov have denied reports he has signed for Blackpool FC, writes Lewis Wren.

Fylde athletes hold strong

Veteran champion Phil Leybourne of Poulton, in action

4:50pm Thursday 17th July 2008

Carl Myerscough, the club's British shot putt record holder, who lives at Knott End, Over Wyre, reaffirmed his standing as the country's No1 shot putter at the Aviva National Championships and Olympic Selection Trials at Birmingham, last weekend.

Footballer suspended for failing drugs test at Wembley

5:29pm Wednesday 16th July 2008

AFC Fylde have suspended Ged Smith until January 1 2009, after the player failed a drugs test following the club’s FA Vase win over Lowestoft Town at Wembley on 11 May.

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.

Kirkham and Wesham FC honoured

From left to right: Sir Tom Finney, Martin Booken from the PFA, team captain Dougie Shaw and Councillor Alan Whittaker, Chair of the county council

4:57pm Tuesday 15th July 2008

A VICTORIOUS Lancashire football team have been honoured at County Hall.

Wright on cards to join Blackpool FC

6:21pm Friday 11th July 2008

Blackpool FC have been strongly linked with the signing of defender Jermaine Wright.

Athletes consolidate top league position

Luke Minns winning the 800m. in a time of 1 min. 58.6 secs

10:18am Wednesday 9th July 2008

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club consolidated their lead at the top of the North of England League Division 2 in the third match of the season at Spring Hall, Halifax, last weekend.

Work to start on Blackpool's south stand

5:15pm Tuesday 8th July 2008

After months of delay, Blackpool Football Club have announced that work is to begin on a new 3,500 capacity south stand.

Highs and lows after Wes leaves Blackpool FC

11:30am Thursday 3rd July 2008

It’s been a busy week at Bloomfield Road and a mixed seven days for supporters of Blackpool Football Club.

Roger Banks and Craig Aikman to lead Fylde in 2008/9

Craig Aikman

4:42pm Wednesday 2nd July 2008

Fylde have re-appointed lock forward Roger Banks as skipper for the forthcoming season.

Baptiste signs for Blackpool FC

11:11am Wednesday 2nd July 2008

The Seasiders have completed their first signing of the summer, with Mansfield defender Alex Baptiste joining for an undisclosed fee.

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.

Former Blackpool FC coach receives MBE

11:49am Saturday 28th June 2008

Former Blackpool star, and the world’s oldest football coach Ivor Powell received his MBE from the Queen this week.

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.

Blackpool winger Hoolahan sold to Norwich

10:04am Friday 27th June 2008

Seasiders winger Wes Hoolahan has today completed a move to Championship rivals Norwich City.

BWFAC's Antony clocks second fastest UK time

3:00pm Wednesday 25th June 2008

Blackpool,Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club's International distance runner, Antony Ford, ran the second fastest 10,000m in the UK this year, at the British Milers Club(BMC) Nike Elite Olympic Trial meeting at the Woodside Stadium, Watford, last weekend.

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.

Lytham schoolgirl wins Lancashire sprint championships

1:25pm Saturday 21st June 2008

A Lytham schoolgirl has burned off the opposition to become the Lancashire 100m sprint champion.

Dickov move talks continue

8:22am Saturday 21st June 2008

Further talks are planned to attempt to lure Scotland international Paul Dickov to Blackpool FC.

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.

Athlete Shelley is aiming for four medals

1:14pm Thursday 19th June 2008

St Annes athlete Shelly Woods will be one of the busiest athletes in Beijing later this summer when she represents Great Britain in four events at the Paralympic Games.

Season tickets go despite price hike

1:03pm Thursday 19th June 2008

Blackpool have sold nearly 5,000 season tickets so far, despite the sharp rise in prices.

Mike Waywell signs for Fylde for 2008/9

Waywell scoring a try against Morley in March 2008

11:37am Monday 16th June 2008

Fylde have signed Mike Waywell ahead of the 2008/9 season.

Rugby players pick up Lancashire RFU awards

Steve Nutt, Senior Player of the Year

11:10am Monday 16th June 2008

Fylde players scoop Lancs County awards Fylde players picked up the two principal player awards at Friday evening's Lancashire RFU annual dinner. The awards were for performances in this season's county championship campaign.

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club hold Northern League top position

Laura Davies powering down the home straight  to anchor the record breaking 4 X 100m.relay squad

10:38am Monday 16th June 2008

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club maintained their position at the top of the Northern League Division 2WC with another storming performance at Cleckheaton, last weekend.

New coaching approach for forwards

11:45am Sunday 15th June 2008

The Fylde forwards will be receiving specialist coaching next season, after director of rugby Mark Nelson took the revolutionary step of appointing a group of consultants.

Graham Smith returns to the Woodlands

Graham Smith

10:04am Saturday 14th June 2008

Graham Smith, the former England Colts and Fylde first team coach and Director of Rugby Development, is returning to the Woodlands as the dedicated Fylde Wanderers second team coach.

Derby game for AFC Fylde

11:55am Friday 13th June 2008

The newly named AFC Fylde have announced a local derby in their pre-season preparations when they entertain Fleetwood Town on July 19.


National News

Harrington wins Open in style

Padraig Harrington won the Open for a second year

Updated 7:52pm Sunday 20th July 2008

Ireland's golf hero Padraig Harrington has joined an elite band of sportsmen by winning the Open Championship two years in a row, and in style.


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