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One win could save us, says Watkinson

9:50am Wednesday 17th September 2008

Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson says one win out of the final two games could seal County Championship survival for either the Red Rose county or Yorkshire.

D-day looms for crocked ace Mahmood

6:40am Tuesday 16th September 2008

Sajid Mahmood should know this week whether his left intercostal strain will rule him out for the rest of the county season.

Lancs hand deals to talented ten

11:40pm Monday 15th September 2008

Four local cricketers are included in Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson’s group of ten players to sign new contracts or extensions at Old Trafford.

Lancashire are relegated

6:20am Monday 15th September 2008

Lancashire have been relegated from the top flight of the Pro40 League following yesterday’s three-wicket defeat to Somerset at Liverpool.

Farnworth seal Lancs KO spot

11:20pm Sunday 14th September 2008

FARNWORTH grabbed the final place in the Lancashire Knockout Trophy for next season when they beat rivals Tonge by 40 runs.

Walkden land an historic treble

10:23pm Sunday 14th September 2008

Walkden’s cricketers put the seal on a glorious summer when they defeated Farnworth Social Circle by 51 runs in the LCB Knockout Trophy final at St Anne’s.

Win a big boost, says Croft

6:10am Friday 12th September 2008

CRICKET: Lancashire all-rounder Steven Croft says the Lightning’s first Pro40 League Division One win of the season will do wonders for confidence in the camp.

Lancashire aces could return to the UAE

4:50am Wednesday 10th September 2008

LANCASHIRE are in negotiations to return to the United Arab Emirates next spring to use the Pro ARCH Trophy as their pre-season tour.

Smith returns in style after loan

8:40am Tuesday 9th September 2008

Lancashire cricket manager Mike Watkinson has used all-rounder Tom Smith as a prime example for why the loan system in county cricket is working well.

Mullaney tips Brown to take debut in stride

6:30am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

ATHERTON professional Steven Mullaney has backed Lancashire colleague Karl Brown to shine when he makes his County Championship debut against Durham at Chester-le-Street today.


National News

Bid to prevent extremism in schools

Ed Balls to launch schools advice on preventing extremism

Updated 4:36am Wednesday 8th October 2008

Schools secretary Ed Balls is to launch advice for schools on how they can help prevent violent extremism.


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