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Scorecard Delays
The Press association are experiencing problems with all scorecards this morning-updates will be every 30 mins approx. Latest score from Southampton: Lancs 267-9 (Kerrigan 4)
Moore Blow For Lancashire
STEPHEN MOORE will miss the rest of the season after suffering a shoulder injury.
Chanderpaul ton boosts Lancs
A maiden Lancashire hundred for overseas star Shivnarine Chanderpaul helped his new team-mates recover from a worrying start at the Rose Bowl
Blooms from the Rose Bowl
Paul Edwards delivers from the Press Box end
Moores looking for Lancs reaction
Peter Moores wants a reaction from his Lancashire side when they begin their crucial LV= County Championship match against Hampshire on Thursday
2ndXI Championship score
Warren Goodwin hit a century but Glamorgan have built a good lead going in to the final day of the 2ndXI Championship match at Panteg
Chelmsford t20 Diary
Paul Edwards experiences a hard day's night at Chelmsford for Tuesday's FPt20 quarter-final
Lancs lose FPt20 quarter-final thriller
Lancashire lost a nail-biting Friends Provident t20 quarter final against Essex Eagles, going down by eight wickets with five balls to spare.
Trophy win for 2ndXI
Lancashire's 2ndXI have won their latest Trophy match against Glamorgan at Panteg
Lancs Metrolink Partnership
Greater Manchester's Metrolink has been named the official public transport partner of Lancashire County Cricket Club.
Chewits Family Day
The Clydesdale Bank 40 match against Sussex Sharks on 3rd August is our first Chewits Family Day.
Lancs stroll to Unicorns win
A much changed Lancashire Lightning side comfortably disposed of the Unicorns by nine wickets at Old Trafford today.
Souvenir Draw v Unicorns
Here are the winning numbers for the draw made during the Lancashire Lightning v ECB Unicorns match on Saturday 24th July 2010.
Riverside Reflections 4
Paul Edwards concludes his trip to the Riverside
Lancs settle for Durham draw
Lancashire took nine points from their drawn LV= County Championship match against Durham at the Riverside today
Lancashire Line - Week 17
Have you won a £1,000 prize in this weeks draw? Here are the winning numbers for Friday 23th July 2010.
Lancashire U19 Venue Change
The LCB Under 19 (Federation) game against Yorkshire U19 next Monday & Tuesday 26 / 27 July has been switched from Liverpool CC to St Annes CC
Rain ruins Riverside clash
Lancashire's pursuit of an LV= County Championship victory against Durham at the Riverside looks set to be foiled by the North East rain.
Jack Bond Luncheon
Jack will be our special guest at a luncheon to celebrate the release of the new book Lancashire Lad, Lancashire Leader.
Sutton and Chanderpaul star
Luke Sutton and Shivnarine Chanderpaul made the headlines as Lancashire dominated a rain affected day against Durham at the Riverside today.

Lancashire News

Boy drowns in sea off Blackpool
A 14-year-old boy dies after he and a friend got into difficulty in the sea at Blackpool.
Man, 90, heads family swim team
Three generations of one family - including a 90-year-old grandfather - are to take part in the FINA World Masters Swimming Championships.
Man in court over nurse stabbing
A former ambulance technician appears in court charged with the murder of a nurse at a Lancashire hospital.
Prison 'may become tourist spot'
Lancaster Castle prison, which houses 240 inmates, could close and become a tourist attraction.
New leads in 1989 body find case
An unidentified man found dead in Scarborough in 1989 may have been from Blackburn, police say.
Speeding ticket 'fixer' is jailed
A speeding ticket "fixer" who helped motorists avoid points and fines is jailed.
In pictures
Murder victim's boyfriend creates art in her memory
How to contact us
How to contact BBC News Interactive's North West team
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Links to other local news internet sites in Lancashire

Weather

Friday: light rain, Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 17°C (63°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: S, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 83%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:21BST, Sunset: 21:13BST
Saturday: heavy rain shower, Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F)
Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 14°C (57°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 16mph, Visibility: poor, Pressure: 1009mb, Humidity: 82%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:23BST, Sunset: 21:11BST
Sunday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F)
Max Temp: 19°C (66°F), Min Temp: 11°C (52°F), Wind Direction: W, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 91%, UV risk: moderate, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 05:25BST, Sunset: 21:09BST

Lancashire Sports

Swans reject Blackpool Rangel bid
Swansea City turn down an undisclosed bid from Premier League new boys Blackpool for defender Angel Rangel.
Chanderpaul fails to halt Hants
A Shivnarine Chanderpaul century does not prevent Hampshire taking control over Lancashire at The Rose Bowl.
Parkin ruled out of season opener
Jon Parkin is ruled out of Preston's opening match of the season against Doncaster Rovers.
Panthers handed points deduction
Blackpool Panthers are deducted 10 points after being found guilty of breaching Rugby Football League rules.
Grant relishes number one battle
New signing Lee Grant is looking forward to battling it out with Brian Jensen to start the season as Burnley's first choice keeper.
How Alex Higgins made snooker
Preston snooker pro Ian McCulloch, a close friend of Alex Higgins who died this weekend, says he made the game what it is today.

West Lancashire Conservatives

New Skelmersdale branch launched as Conservatives expand locally
Conservatives in Skelmersdale have formed their own local party branch to build upon recent successes in the town.
A la...
Residents asked views on Burscough estate traffic issue
COUNCILLORS are asking residents on a Burscough housing estate for their views over road safety.
Cllr Jason Grice and C...
Council launch blitz on chewing gum residue
The Conservative borough council is launching a programme to clear a sticky menace from our streets over the coming week...
Streamlined graffiti busting service launched
RULING Conservative councillors are pioneering a new streamlined service in a bid to cut bureaucracy and keep communitie...
Wrightington youngsters set for boost from new play area
Wrightington is among three West Lancashire villages set to receive a cash injection of more than £370,000 into th...
Labour failing older people over free public transport
Local Conservatives have hit out at Labour tactics of distorting the facts over the issue of free public transport for o...
Adrian welcomes the election ahead
On hearing the news that Gordon Brown had finally called the election, Adrian Owens, Conservative candidate for West Lan...
Older people focus of shadow ministerial visit
On Thursday, Theresa May MP, Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Nigel Waterson MP, Shadow Minister for ...
Burscough Community Woodland moves one step closer
A project to create a large-scale community woodland on the old landfill sites at Platts Lane and Mill Dam Lane in Bursc...
Small scale traffic improvements underway in Ormskirk and Westhead
Small scale traffic and parking improvements are underway in Ormskirk and Westhead under Lancashire county council and f...

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Lancashire County Council

New initiative heralds lower speed limit
RESIDENTS on the Larches estate in Preston are to benefit from a 20mph speed limit thanks to a new initiative by Lancashire County Council.
Meet the horses as historic stables open at Queen Street Mill
CELEBRATE the opening of the historic mill stables with some very special guests at Queen Street Mill Textile Museum on Thursday, 5 and Friday, 6 August.
Chairman's praise for healthy secondary school
PUPILS at a school in Wyre have received an award for their healthy activities.
Businesses found their way to Preston North End
Nearly 200 local businesses looking for free, professional, recession beating support and advice attended the recent Find Your Way business event.
Step Back in Time with the 22nd Regiment of Foot
TAKE a step back in time and meet the 22nd Regiment of Foot as they set up camp at Helmshore Mills Textile Museum.
Lancashire's 'scourge of the scams' retires after over 40 years' distinguished service
HE HAS been threatened with a gun, led successful campaigns to get the law changed and helped thousands of people who have been ripped off.
Young Gardeners Win Bronze Medal at Tatton
Young people from South Ribble have won a Bronze Medal for the garden they created at the prestigious Royal Horticultural Show at Tatton Park.
Transport project earns national recognition
A 1 million initiative to boost cycling, walking and public transport use among staff, students and visitors at the University of Central Lancashire has earned national recognition.
Bring the family to Gawthorpe for Wednesday Afternoon Summer Fun
Issued on Monday, July 26, 2010.
Rosebud Finances performance and power
A Chorley business specialising in performance tuning units for diesel vehicles is planning for the future thanks to Lancashire County Council's Rosebud Finance.
Councillor gives pounds for sounds at village picnic
LANESHAW Bridge was wired for sound after the events committee won a grant to help them put on a hoe down.
Lancashire groups receive The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
FIVE voluntary groups from Lancashire have been recognised for their service to the community at an awards ceremony earlier this week.
Launch for Preston Youth Zone Plus Vision
The vision behind a 21st century youth facility for Preston and surrounding districts was revealed at a launch event on 22 July at Preston's Guild Hall.
Greenway project earns praise
LANCASHIRE County Council has been praised for going the extra mile while working with the community on the newly-opened Padiham Greenway project.
Don't be driven to distraction
PARENTS in Lancashire are being given advice on how to help keep their journeys safer as the summer holidays approach.
Thanks to family history volunteers
VOLUNTEERS from across the county who make our family history research freely available to the public have been thanked by Lancashire Certificate Services.
Preparing for long summer journeys
WITH the school holidays starting, many families are preparing for long journeys to visit relatives or holiday around the country.
Champion reminder to make use of older people's skills
LANCASHIRE County Council's Older People's Champion is calling on everyone in Lancashire to work together and tap into the skills and vibrancy of older people.
Rosebud Finance completes the extension
An estate agency has opened for business in the Ribble Valley thanks to Lancashire County Council's Rosebud Finance.

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Great Britain squeeze into final

Great Britain squeeze into final - A 14-point haul from Scott Nicholls secures a memorable victory for Great Britain and books their place in the World Cup finals. [Sports]
Second-home owners face losing tax break

Second-home owners face losing tax break - Holiday-homeowners in the UK who rent out their properties for a few months stand to lose benefits under Treasury proposals, which would slash the costs of the breaks to £10m a year [FT Personal Finance]
Amazon launches wireless-only Kindle in bid to take on Apple's iPad

Amazon launches wireless-only Kindle in bid to take on Apple's iPad - The firm is hoping that £109 price tag will turn its latest electronic reader into a mass-appeal device as Apple's iPad gains ground. [Tech]
Hostel plans abandoned

Hostel plans abandoned - Aberdeen City Council's controversial plans for a homeless hostel have been abandoned, amid a legal wrangle. [Scotland and North East]
BT profit up despite revenue fall

BT profit up despite revenue fall - BT reports what it describes as "acceptable" quarterly results, with profits sharply higher despite a fall in revenue. [Business News]
New High Street bank opens

New High Street bank opens - The first High Street bank to launch in the UK for more than 100 years opens in London. [London News]
Helicopter that changes into a 4x4

Helicopter that changes into a 4x4 - The company says that almost any soldier could drive and fly it, and that they wouldn't need a pilot's licence. [Tech]
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