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Hampshire v Lancs - Match Coverage
There are a number of ways to keep in touch with our matches against Hampshire this week
Parry's five-star show
STEPHEN Parry claimed career best figures as Lancashire Lightning secured a dramatic seven-run win over Surrey in their Yorkshire Bank 40 Group B clash at Emirates Old Trafford.
2013 Tables
Latest standings in the LV= County Championship
Katich out with injury
Lancashire Lightning will be led by Paul Horton after Simon Katich was ruled out of today's Yorkshire Bank 40 against Surrey with a back spasm.
Keedy relishing return
Left-arm spinner Gary Keedy is looking forward to his first return trip to Emirates Old Trafford with his new Surrey side for tomorrow's crucial Yorkshire Bank 40 clash.
Brilliant Anderson's 300th wicket
Done it! James Anderson is jubiliant after taking his 300th Test Match wicket at Lord's - the first Lancashire bowler to achieve this feat
The Perfect Father's Day Gift
Lancashire County Cricket Club has the perfect and affordable option for those wishing to treat their loved one for Father's Day.
Lancs 2nds win by 144 runs
Arron Lilley and Steven Croft both took three wickets each as Lancashire's 2ndXI won by 144 runs in the Roses Challenge match against Yorkshire at Liverpool
Kabir working hard to return
Peter Moores has hailed the hard work put in by Kabir Ali and Lancashire's medical staff as the fast bowler edges closer to making his first-team debut for the Red Rose county.
New scouting scheme in place
The Lancashire Cricket Board has set up a new scouting scheme to ensure that no talented young cricketer in the county escapes its notice.
2ndXI win Roses friendly
Lancashire's 2ndXI won their 40-over friendly against Yorkshire at Liverpool by seven wickets.
Jobs at LCCC
Colts game washed out
Last Sunday's game between Lancashire Colts and Darwen was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to torrential rain.
Lancashire's Got Talent
LANCASHIRE COUNTY Cricket Club is running a pilot scheme as part of its Lancashire Way' project to identify talented young cricketers from an Asian background with a view to them being considered for selection within the representative age group programmes.
No result at Derby
Lancashire's Yorkshire Bank 40-over clash with Derbyshire Falcons at the County Ground finished in a No Result due to rain, with only three overs bowled in the home side's first innings.
Moore: We Can Bounce Back
Stephen Moore is confident Lancashire can come through their tough Yorkshire Bank 40 group despite an opening day loss to Durham.
Lancs win last over thriller
You wait nearly a year for one four-day win to come along and then two thrillers arrive within the space of eight days.
2ndXI match drawn
The 2ndXI Championship against Derbyshire at Belper ended in a draw
A Handful of Confetti
Former Lancashire player David Green has compiled stories, anecdote, reminiscence and analysis from a remarkable sporting life in a book which combines autobiography, keen insight, tall tales and an ever-present, irreverent humour.
Free Health Workshops
Thanks to funding from The Big Lottery, the LCCC Foundation is offering a one day workshop on the 21st May

Lancashire News

Parry targets Championship spot
Spinner Stephen Parry wants a place in Lancashire's Championship team after his first four-day game for four years.
The rise of food swapping
Swap group taking off in Ormskirk
Three generations in plane crash
An investigation is under way after one Lancashire man died and two people, one of them a boy, were critically injured when a light aircraft crashed at Caernarfon Airport
Police search MP Nigel Evans' office
Police search the Commons office of Deputy Speaker Nigel Evans in relation to a "serious arrestable offence".
Winnard & Gray sign Stanley deals
Centre-back Dean Winnard and striker James Gray agree new one-year contracts to remain with Accrington Stanley.
Teenager Allen signs Fleetwood deal
League Two side Fleetwood Town tie down promising young striker Jamie Allen to a new two-year contract.
Morecambe quartet sign new deals
Andreas Arestidou, Joe McGee, Joe Mwasile and Chris Doyle sign new contracts with League Two side Morecambe.
Anderson takes 300th Test wicket
Burnley's James Anderson becomes only the fourth England player to take 300 Test wickets during the first Test against New Zealand.
'Most wanted' extradition delayed
The extradition of Andrew Moran, who fled from Burnley Crown Court in 2009, is delayed by an investigation by Spanish police.
'King of Marbella' jailed for fraud
A conman dubbed the "King of Marbella" and his three accomplices are jailed over a £675,000 bank fraud from their Preston office.
Wiggins forced to quit Giro d'Italia
Tour de France and Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins withdraws from the Giro d'Italia because of illness.
Rising Damp rises again on stage
Classic comedy starts tour in Blackpool

Weather

Thursday: sunny intervals, Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F)
Max Temp: 16°C (61°F), Min Temp: 12°C (54°F), Wind Direction: SE, Wind Speed: 12mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 989mb, Humidity: 79%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:16GMT, Sunset: 16:33GMT
Friday: white cloud, Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F)
Max Temp: 14°C (57°F), Min Temp: 8°C (46°F), Wind Direction: SSW, Wind Speed: 8mph, Visibility: moderate, Pressure: 990mb, Humidity: 95%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:18GMT, Sunset: 16:31GMT
Saturday: white cloud, Max Temp: 11°C (52°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F)
Max Temp: 11°C (52°F), Min Temp: 9°C (48°F), Wind Direction: N, Wind Speed: 9mph, Visibility: very good, Pressure: 1012mb, Humidity: 85%, UV risk: low, Pollution: low, Sunrise: 07:20GMT, Sunset: 16:29GMT

Lancashire Sports

No deal done for Ince - Appleton
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton says Liverpool are interested in Thomas Ince but denies a deal has been done.
Moores to nurture youth at Lancs
Peter Moores will continue to help young, local talent progress after extending his contract as Lancashire coach.
Alexander to reduce squad size
New manager Graham Alexander plans to reduce the size of the squad he has inherited at League Two side Fleetwood Town.
Foster display delights Westley
Preston manager Graham Westley says Luke Foster gave an "outstanding" performance on his debut against Bury.
Trio reach World Open last eight
England's Laura Massaro, Jenny Duncalf and Alison Waters reach the quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Open.
Oxford Utd 2-0 Accrington
James Constable's seventh goal of the season helps Oxford beat Accrington and secures a place in the FA Cup third round.
Appleton expects Basham to return
Blackpool are confident that midfielder Chris Basham will play a full part in the club's festive fixture programme.
Moores extends deal at Lancashire
Head coach Peter Moores will remain with Lancashire until the end of the 2014 season after extending his contract.
No plans to sell Austin - Burnley
Burnley say they will resist attempts to buy 22-goal striker Charlie Austin during the January transfer window.
England to rest Lancs' Anderson
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.
Robinson remains in Berg's plans
Manager Henning Berg insists Paul Robinson has a future at Blackburn, despite leaving his keeper out at Blackpool.
Cyclist Wiggins wins BBC trophy
Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins is voted the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.

West Lancashire Conservatives

Seriously, We are tools.
We are tools. We are. We really are. You've got to hate us.
15th October 2010...
Young jobseekers get boost from local Conservatives
Young jobseekers have received a boost from local Conservatives in these difficult times for school, college and univers...
Get yourself a free tree courtesy of your Conservative council
Local residents can pick up a free tree and help to green the local environment thanks to the Conservative-led Borough c...
Conservatives in readiness for winter as gritting routes increased
Conservatives on Lancashire county council have moved to improve the road gritting programme in West Lancashire followin...
Classic car festival on its way to Ormskirk?
Ormskirk could be the scene for a motor festival next summer if the go-ahead is given by councillors next month.
Counci...
Prime Minister's boost for Up Holland by-election candidate David Sudworth

David Sudworth, Conservative candidate for the Up Holland by-election on September 2, has received the backing of the...
Conservatives unveil candidates for Skelmersdale South and UpHolland by-elections
West Lancashire Conservatives are pleased to announce their candidates for the Borough Council by-elections in Skelmersd...
Ormskirk youngsters benefit as yet more park improvements completed
Youngsters in Ormskirk can spend their summer holidays enjoying a new play area as work at Halsall Lane Park is complete...
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...

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Alston Hall hosts summer art and craft fair
POTTERY making demonstrations, fused glass workshops and bead making are just some activities on offer at Alston Hall, Longridge on Sunday 2 June.
Zambian Pupils Cotton On To Computing
Pupils at a remote primary school in Zambia are cottoning on to computing thanks to their Zubabox - a solar-powered, internet-enabled IT classroom, equipped with 11 reconditioned computers from Lancashire County Council.
Schools named Chairman's Challenge Champions
The final of the Chairman's Challenge 2013 has taken place at County Hall in Preston.
Meet the curator and conservators of Gawthorpe Hall
A SPECIAL event will give visitors the chance to discover how Lancashire County Council's museum service looks after the array of precious objects at Gawthorpe Hall, near Burnley.
Disabled people in Chorley develop 'green fingers' at youth zone
A PROJECT that is helping disabled people in Chorley to develop their horticultural skills is going from strength to strength.
Join in with the Bioblitz - Saturday 18 May
Could you help to survey and monitor local wildlife and green spaces at Castle Hill in Lancaster? .
Schools get ready for the Chairman's Challenge
Eighteen Lancashire schools have been shortlisted for this year's Chairman's Challenge - an annual competition that encourages healthy, green and safe activities in schools.
Social media help for young people
WORKERS from Lancashire County Council are to become experts in helping young people to make the most of the latest social media, video and online technology.
Young people invited to Preston recruitment fair
INFORMATION, advice and support to help young people make the most of training and apprenticeship opportunities will be available at a special event in June.
Diversions due as bridge near Eccleston closed for repairs
DRIVERS will be diverted away from a country route between Eccleston and Wrightington this summer while vital work takes place to strengthen an old stone bridge.
It's the little things that make a big difference to children
Would-be foster carers in Lancashire are being reminded that it's the little things that make a big difference during this year's Foster Care Fortnight (starts 13 May).
Archive film shows 'reel' life at Queen Street Mill
QUEEN Street Mill will be turning the clock back to the 1950s on Friday 17 May.
Pedal for prizes in workplace cycle challenge
EMPLOYERS are being challenged to see how many of their staff they can get to ride their bike during three weeks in June.
Burnley footbridge to be closed
A FOOTBRIDGE in Burnley is being closed and taken down after an inspection by Lancashire County Council found it is becoming unsafe.
Half-term's full of things to do for Lancashire's young people
THIS half-term is shaping up to be a fun and exciting time for young people in every district of Lancashire.

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Daily Mail Home: US tornadoes: Yet more heartbreak for Oklahoma as another massive tornado touches down in highly populated suburb
As hail thundered down and heavy winds began whipping the area of Moore, a storm warning went off just before 3pm local time, warning the 170,000 residents within the area to seek shelter.
Daily Mail Home: Health minister Jeremy Hunt to launch attack on failings of inaccessible family GPs
In a major speech, Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt will condemn the scandal of out-of-hours services where 'you speak to a doctor who doesn't know you from Adam'.
Daily Mail Home: Gay marriage closer to becoming law after MPs vote strongly in favour of legalising same-sex weddings
Prime Minister David Cameron backed Labour’s calls for an immediate consultation on the future of civil partnerships once gay marriages are legalised.
Daily Mail Home: Newark blast: Was fatal explosion caused by father trying to fit new central heating?
The explosion in Newark which left grandfather Leslie Rourke, 71, (bottom), and his daughter-in-law Jeanette Rourke, 40 (top) could have been caused by Mr Rourke helping his son to renovate his central heating system.
Daily Mail Home: The women who hid their shopping addiction from their husbands... and nearly wrecked their marriages
Buying nice things triggers the same feel-good chemicals in the brain as cocaine or gambling, say experts. But it can leave shopping addicts feeling wretched the next day as they lie to their other halves.
Daily Mail Home: Now FTSE hits 13-year high as traders buy in to 'modest recovery' in UK economy
A surge in Royal Bank of Scotland’s share price boosted the FTSE 100 index. On Friday, markets closed at the highest level since October 2007, a month after the run on Northern Rock.
Daily Mail Home: Plans for 1,000ft 'space hotel' on artificial Dubai-style island off coast of Barcelona sparks anger
Barcelona city hall has spoken out against plans to build a 1.5billion euro island off the coast of the Catalan city. The planners, Mobilona, intend to build a Space Hotel that is the tallest building in Europe.
BBC News: PM praises 'decent' Tory activists
David Cameron praises Conservative activists for their "duty and decency" and says he would never employ anyone who "sneered" at them.
Daily Mail Home: Tim Peake: Britain's new astronaut and his bizarre training
Major Peake, Britain's first astronaut for 20 years, took stomach-churning 'zero gravity' flights and learned Russian to communicate on the International Space Station.
BBC News: Cruise ship runs aground in Oban Bay
A small cruise liner with 112 people on board runs aground in the waters of Oban Bay on the west coast of Scotland.

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Splits expected over gay marriage

Splits expected over gay marriage - Conservative Party divisions over legalising same-sex marriage in England and Wales are set to be exposed again when the plans return to the Commons later. [BBC Politics]

IS THIS NOT A WASTE OF TIME?????
Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it

Scientists finally prove our brains detect grammar errors without us even realising it - Neuroscientists from the University of Oregon finally have proof that our brains can detect grammatical errors without even realising it. [Daily Mail Tech]
Sony investor urges company break-up

Sony investor urges company break-up - US hedge fund manager Daniel Loeb says Sony should spin off up to 20% of its entertainment business and shore up its struggling electronics arm. [BBC Business]
'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea

'Abandon' hospital A&E plans plea - There are calls for a major shake up of accident and emergency services in south Wales to be abandoned due to the current crisis in demand. [BBC Health]
AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem'

AUDIO: UK TB infection an 'urgent problem' - A report by MPs has found that progress in getting rid of the tuberculosis is "painfully slow" and claims that multi-resistant strains are now an "urgent" problem. [BBC Health]
VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person'

VIDEO: NHS should look after 'the whole person' - Shadow Health Secretary Andy Burnham says that merging the NHS with social care would be better value for money [BBC Health]
Freedom of Speech Please

It appears that the government is attempting to control the newspapers and news sites. Free speech will not
be part of Britain. 1984 will be here. Cameras in your street, secret police trials, Councils and Government cover ups.
Control of TV and News Content. Control of emails and internet viewing.
BACK THE NEWSPAPERS NOT THE GOVERNMENT- YOU MIGHT NOT LIKE ALL NEWSPAPERS- BUT FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS OUR HERITAGE. WITHOUT IT WE WILL BE A GOVERNMENT CONTROLLED STATE. NOBODY WILL TRUST US.WILL YOU BE A MEMBER OF THE SECRET POLICE.
Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan (Well Done its a waste of time)

Clegg rejects 'web snoop' bill plan - Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg says Lib Dems will not agree to any new law allowing all Britons' online activity to be recorded. [BBC Politics]
New energy tariffs 'still confusing'

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]
New energy tariffs 'still confusing'

New energy tariffs 'still confusing' - Reforms to energy tariffs could leave consumers struggling to find the best deal, says Which?, but the regulator argues the changes have been misrepresented. [BBC Business]

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