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Freddie Flintoff hailed a 'legend' as he hands Lancashire's Tom Hartley his first England cap
Andrew Flintoff
Freddie Flintoff continues to work with the England cricket team following his recovery from a horrific crash while filming Top Gear
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Freddie Flintoff 'will return to filming' for new Field of Dreams series
Andrew Flintoff
Flintoff has largely avoided the limelight since being injured in a horrific crash while filming Top Gear
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Lancashire schoolboy given devastating brain tumour diagnosis honoured with incredible surprise
Lancashire
Thomas Jackson underwent proton beam therapy and 10 months of chemotherapy
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Brand new Lancashire cricket ground to rival Emirates Old Trafford set for consideration
Lancashire
It would operate all year round, hosting a number of men’s and women’s competitive matches each year and acting as an alternative to Emirates Old Trafford
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Lancashire Cricket Club's new elite ground that'll do its bit for the community
Leyland
The new venue could be used to host Lancashire matches and junior sessions
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Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams showcases what cricket could do for vulnerable kids in Preston
Andrew Flintoff
The final episode of Field of Dreams was shown on BBC last night
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Lancashire in trouble as Essex bowlers run riot at Old Trafford on day two
Cricket
A difficult second day for Lancashire against Essex in the County Championship fixture at Old Trafford
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Lancashire vs Essex day two: Hosts five wickets down after batting collapse
Cricket
Day two of the County Championship fixture belonged to Essex at Emirates Old Trafford
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Lancashire's toil pays off as Dan Lawrence hits century for Essex at Old Trafford
England Cricket Team
An action packed first day's play at Emirates Old Trafford in the County Championship clash between Essex and Lancashire
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Rob Key sent Matt Parkinson England selection message by Paul Allott
Cricket
The Lancashire spinner has not been named in the England test cricket squad for the upcoming series versus New Zealand
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Lancashire vs Essex day one: Dan Lawrence scores century as visitors finish on 280-7
Cricket
Lancashire returned to County Championship action on Thursday
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Shane Warne's tough period in Accrington before becoming world's greatest
Accrington
The legendary bowler spent a year in East Lancs before exploding onto the world stage
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Shane Warne: Australian cricket legend dies aged 52 after suffering suspected heart attack
Accrington Cricket Club
Shane Warne has died aged 52 after suffering a suspected heart attack
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Lancashire League review
Lancashire League
Enfield go level with Church in third place after crushing derby win on Sunday.
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Lancashire League 20/20 review
Lancashire League
Enfield set up battle for semi-final spot this Friday
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Tariq heads to Church as Zaidi secures a deal with Sussex for 2014
Lancashire League
Ashar Zaidi had committed to Church for 2014 after a stunning season with Lancashire League rivals Accrington this year.
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Zaidi break has Church in a spin
Accrington Cricket Club
Accrington's outgoing professional Ashar Zaidi made his County Championship debut last week – but his surprise call-up has left Lancashire League rivals Church in an awkward situation.
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Ashar crashes his way to new runs record
Lancashire League
Accrington professional Ashar Zaidi has made history, breaking Bobby Simpson’s 54-year-old club record of 1,444 runs by the narrowest of margins.
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Church's high cup hopes
Church & Oswaldtwistle Cricket Club & Social Club
Craig Fergusson’s men hosted Lowerhouse with both sides two points off second place, but last year’s champions are now in pole position for the runners-up spot.
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Ian Botham: Live Q&A with the cricket legend
Cricket
Following on from a successful Ashes Series win, Sir Ian Botham joins us for a live and interactive webTV show from 1pm
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Outstanding Accy claim title in style
Accrington Cricket Club
Accrington have led all season and secured the 2013 crown with four games to spare, beating the defending champions Lowerhouse on Sunday.
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Will the Ashes Test live up to England's past Oval classics?
Cricket
As the Ashes comes to a conclusion with the fifth and final Test this week, here's a look back at some of England's classic clashes at The Oval
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Kal can fire Reds up the table: Beattie
Accrington Stanley FC
Reds boss James Beattie reckons new signing Kal Naismith will provide the X-factor for Stanley this season.
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Church eye runners-up spot after run of form
Lancashire League
Captain Craig Fergusson accepts the league title is Accrington’s, with the table toppers beating Haslingden on Saturday to stretch their lead to 53 points.
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On an April morning, for the first time in 1,095 days it felt like a miracle occurred
"When we went 2-0 up, I celebrated with people on the bench and after the game I went to my dad and jumped in his arms. For the rest of the day I celebrated and it was amazing"
Morecambe
On an April morning, for the first time in 1,095 days it felt like a miracle occurred
"When we went 2-0 up, I celebrated with people on the bench and after the game I went to my dad and jumped in his arms. For the rest of the day I celebrated and it was amazing"
Burnley fans evacuated from Turf Moor stand during Wolves clash due to hanging metal inside stadium
Burnley FC
There were reports of a piece of metal hanging down dangerously from the roof above
Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt explains decision to sack John Coleman and Jimmy Bell on WhatsApp
Accrington Stanley FC
While Holt maintained the long-serving pair were "heroes" to fans, he said "serious mistakes" were made in management
Preston's game against Southampton postponed after huge fire near St Mary’s Stadium
Preston North End FC
The fire was next to a stadium car park leading to "health and safety concerns"
Jurgen Klopp quits Liverpool FC after bombshell announcement
Merseyside News
Jurgen Klopp has announced he will leave Liverpool at the end of the season after nine years in charge at Anfield
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Preston
Britain's richest man is from Preston, and he's so secretive his own receptionist doesn't know who he is
Michael Platt is worth an eye-watering £14.3bn
Sick brothel network had seven sordid dens across five cities packed with trafficked sex slaves
Preston
Mohamed Marivia was part of an organised crime network with brothels in five cities
Beloved Clitheroe car boot returns months after being declared no longer 'financially viable'
Clitheroe
Car boot sales will begin on April 28 and will run every Sunday, according to reports
Eerie Accrington pub frozen in time after suddenly calling last orders years ago
Accrington
"I live near this pub and it’s such a shame it’s being left to rot its a wonderful building so sad"
Dramatic pictures show aftermath of car smashing into house near primary school
Oswaldtwistle
Emergency services were called to the scene on Union Road in Oswaldtwistle last night
Blackburn
Horse barn office complex plan 'to be canned' over lack of rural need
“The submitted information has not demonstrated that there is a clear local need or demand for the proposal and the application site is not within a district centre"
Late night kebab plan spark sparks noise fears on residential Blackpool street
Blackpool
"The noise from the kebab shop is quite loud and disturbs both my and my daughter’s sleep"
Plan for moorland stables conversion on outskirts of Darwen gets even bigger
Darwen
It will increase the number of bedrooms from the original one to three
Controversial plans for three-storey block of flats on Blackpool church site canned after backlash
Blackpool
Objectors raised concerns about additional traffic congestion, the height of the proposed building and the supervision of people living in the flats
Controversial £9.7m Ashton Park plans face fresh hurdle as second stamp of approval needed
Preston
Before reaching their decision, planning committee members will also have to factor in 187 letters of objection