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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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Accrington Stanley chairman Andy Holt explains decision to sack John Coleman and Jimmy Bell on WhatsApp
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
Lancashire's home-grown MMA superstar's bid to become first ever British-Pakistani to compete at highest level
Nelson
"I want to show young British-Pakistanis what can be done, and become the first ever British-Pakistani to compete at the highest level of MMA."
Rebecca Welch to be first female Premier League referee when she leads Burnley match
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The 40-year-old will take charge of the fixture against Fulham on December 23
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Kate Garraway's defiant response after being 'trolled' over new Derek Draper documentary
Kate Garraway
"I've had a few comments on Twitter saying, 'oh for goodness sake, what now?'"
Met Office and BBC verdicts on reports of '114 hours' of 'non stop snow' hitting UK
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WX Charts maps and show show a dark purple patch of Arctic air battering the UK later this month
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The People's Postcode Lottery results for the second week of March
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Met Office verdict on 20C mini-heatwave to hit UK within days as charts turn yellow
The predictions come in new forecasts from WX Charts which show that the UK's once blue and chilly look is now turning yellow
Moor Hall launches luxury Garden Rooms with hot tubs and woodland views
Aughton
Each of the standalone Garden Rooms will be found in the secluded woodland that surrounds Moor Hall’s picturesque gardens
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Gas hob manufacturers are working with the Office for Product Safety and Standards to undertake a corrective action programme to make the affected models safe
Benefits cheat claimed for non-existent children because he thought Universal Credit was 'easy money'
DWP
James Beeston admitted a string of offences including possession of a meat cleaver and handling a stolen car
Northern is hiring hundreds of new train drivers and conductors with salaries from £23k to £54k
Lancashire News
The train operator is looking to recruit more than 300 staff across the North with roles in Blackpool and Blackburn