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Mahmood boost but Lancashire well beaten
4:44pm Friday 16th May 2008
A DEPLETED Lancashire side was well beaten in three days by Nottinghamshire, whose seven-wicket victory stretched their lead at the top of LV County Championship Division One.
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Malik to play in Preston's cup clash with Kendal
10:08am Friday 16th May 2008
Omar Malik will be in Preston's line-up when they travel to Kendal on Sunday for the Cockspur Cup National Knockout second round tie.

Shreck makes donkeys of Lancashire
9:18am Friday 16th May 2008
Aggressive bowling from giant paceman Charlie Shreck left Nottinghamshire on the brink of a three-day victory over Lancashire at Trent Bridge.

Mind over matter for Jimmy Anderson
11:14am Wednesday 14th May 2008
BURNLEY'S James Anderson is striving to master the mental side of the game he believes has hampered his progress to becoming one of international cricket's best bowlers.

Loxham Cup draw
4:12pm Wednesday 14th May 2008
The Palace Shield Loxham Cup draw is as follows: Charnock Richard v Eccleston/New Longton; Fylde v Great Eccleston; Garstang v Hoghton/Gregson Lane; Kirkham & W/Fulwood & Broughton v White Coppice/Whittingham & Goosnargh; Norcross v Thornton Cleveleys; Penwortham v Longridge; South Shore v Withnell Fold; Vernon Carus v BAC/EE Preston/Whittle-le-Woods.

County cup victory for Preston
9:28am Wednesday 14th May 2008
Preston defeated Central Lancashire League team Unsworth at West Cliff in the Lancashire Cup on Sunday.

Umpires needed
9:18am Wednesday 14th May 2008
More umpires are needed for the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield.

Preston season ticket sales soar
9:33am Tuesday 13th May 2008
Preston North End look set to be backed by bumper crowds at Deepdale next season with a huge increase in season ticket sales reported by the club.
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Crabtree Cup quarter-final draw
1:09pm Tuesday 13th May 2008
The Palace Shield Crabtree Cup Final quarter-final draw is as follows: (matches to be played on May 18).

Meyler Cup fixtures
9:04am Tuesday 13th May 2008
The first round draw of the Palace Shield Meyler Cup competition is as follows: (matches to be played on May 18) Freckleton v Gregson Lane/Charnock Richard; Hoghton v Garstang; Longridge v Fylde; New Longton v Wrea Green; Thornton Cleveleys v South Shore Ribchester; Torrisholme v Kirkham and Wesham;Walton-le-Dale v Croston; White Coppice v Harris Park; Whittingham & G v Eccleston; Whittle-le-Woods v Grimsargh; Withnell Fold v Norcross.

Moore and Smalley Palace Shield results:
10:06am Monday 12th May 2008
Fulwood & Broughton 129-8 , Penwortham 125; Garstang 203-8, Longridge 193-6; New Longton 162-6, Whittingham & Goosnargh 161; Freckleton 158-6, Thornton Cleveleys 124; Fylde 174, Vernon Carus 169-9; Great Eccleston 312-4, BAC/EE Preston 176-8.

Leyland frustrated by Darwen as Preston lose again
9:55am Monday 12th May 2008
Leyland remain top of the Northern Premier League table despite having to settle for a winning draw at home to Darwen on Saturday, as the visitors finished 20 runs short of Leyland's total on 153 for 9.

Leyland & District Veterans Bowling League bowls results
10:14am Monday 12th May 2008
Goldseal Windows Leyland & District Veterans Bowling League results of matches played on Tuesday May 6.

Bowls league meeting
1:16pm Monday 12th May 2008
The next meeting of the Leyland & District Bowling League will be held on Monday, May 19 at Farington Conservative Club, at 8.30pm.

PNE youth coach Jamie Hoyland speaks out on striker Rob Turner and defender Dean Stott
10:24am Sunday 11th May 2008
Preston North End youth team coach Jamie Hoyland admitted he had no hesitation in snapping up striker Rob Turner and defender Dean Stott following the duo's release from Burnley.

Preston North End plan pre-season friendly with Chorley
7:21am Sunday 11th May 2008
Preston North End have announced the dates for their first pre-season friendlies of the new season.

Preston North End boss Alan Irvine gives players a holiday
10:18am Saturday 10th May 2008
Preston North End boss Alan Irvine has sent his players away for a well deserved summer break - but with a friendly warning ringing in their ears.

Preston to Blackpool bike ride planned for Rosemere Cancer Foundation
7:44am Saturday 10th May 2008
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.

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.

Preston Cricket Club to take on Morecambe
3:20pm Friday 9th May 2008
Preston Cricket Club's first team take on Morecambe this weekend.

Northern Cricket League leaders Leyland hope to preserve unbeaten record
3:17pm Friday 9th May 2008
Northern Cricket League leaders Leyland will be looking to preserve their unbeaten record on Saturday when they take on Darwen at Fox Lane, Leyland.

Anderson aids Lancashire revivalAnderson 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.

PNE dream come true for Chorley soccer starPNE dream come true for Chorley soccer star
4:42pm Wed 7 May 08
It's every young footballer's dream to become a professional footballer, but for Chorley soccer star Nathan Fairhurst that dream has become a reality.

Preston garage owner and racing driver James Hunt diesPreston garage owner and racing driver James Hunt dies
12:12pm Wed 7 May 08
A well-known Preston garage proprietor and racing driver - with a rather famous name - has died in hospital after a long illness.

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 impactLloyd 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.

Preston North End hand Davidson a new deal
5:30pm Tuesday 6th May 2008
Preston North End full-back Callum Davidson has signed a new three-year-deal, keeping him at Deepdale until the summer of 2011.

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.

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.

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