Mahmood boost but Lancashire well beaten

4:44pm Friday 16th May 2008

A DEPLETED Lancashire side was well beaten in three days by Nottinghamshire, whose seven-wicket victory stretched their lead at the top of LV County Championship Division One.

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Chorley nearer to knowing next season's league opponents

9:47am Friday 16th May 2008

Chorley are nearer to knowing who their league opponents will be next season following the announcement of the official line-up for UniBond Division One for the 2008-09 season.

Shreck makes donkeys of Lancashire

9:18am Friday 16th May 2008

Aggressive bowling from giant paceman Charlie Shreck left Nottinghamshire on the brink of a three-day victory over Lancashire at Trent Bridge.

Mind over matter for Jimmy Anderson

11:14am Wednesday 14th May 2008

BURNLEY'S James Anderson is striving to master the mental side of the game he believes has hampered his progress to becoming one of international cricket's best bowlers.

Radcliffe role for former Chorley boss Luczka

5:44pm Wednesday 14th May 2008

Former Chorley manager Gerry Luczka has been appointed as director of football at Radcliffe Borough.

July date for Chorley's annual clash with Preston

8:56am Wednesday 14th May 2008

The Magpies annual pre-season Jack Kirkland Trophy clash with Championship side Preston North End has been arranged for Tuesday July 15th, 7pm kick-off.

Smith ruled out of Lancs match with thigh strain

9:06am Wednesday 14th May 2008

Chorley all-rounder Tom Smith has been ruled out of Lancashire's County Championship match with Nottinghamshire with a thigh strain.

Bowl-out sets up home cup clash

7:31pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

Chorley are hoping for a bumper crowd when they host Widnes in the second round of the Cockspur Cup National Knockout on Sunday.

Free golf lessons for Chorley youngsters

7:29pm Tuesday 13th May 2008

Glendale Golf is holding a free children's Tiger Day at Duxbury Park Golf Course this half term on May 27.

Critchley leads home Harriers in Winter Hill race

4:19pm Monday 12th May 2008

Adam Critchley led home ten Chorley Harriers runners at the Belmont Winter Hill Race, with a good effort in 38.24.

Two prize runs for Chorley runners

3:08pm Monday 12th May 2008

Chorley AC team achieved overall 11th place in the first of the 2008 Astley Village Four Mile races with two prize-winners in Eddie Murray (1st vet 65) and John Payn (1st vet 70).

	Micaela celebrates Lancashire Schools and Lancashire County Championships win
	11:26am Sun 11 May 08
	One event isn't enough for talented athlete Micaela Brindle - even two or three don't quite add up to enough of a challenge.

Chorley 165-8 St Annes 169-6

5:19pm Sunday 11th May 2008

Chorley had victory in their sights when they had the home side struggling on 50-5 having scored 165 in their innings.

Preston North End plan pre-season friendly with Chorley

7:21am Sunday 11th May 2008

Preston North End have announced the dates for their first pre-season friendlies of the new season.

Blackpool Stanley RL meet Adlington Rangers

7:13am Saturday 10th May 2008

Blackpool Stanley RL bid for a place in the final of the North Lancashire shield today when they visit Adlington Rangers.

Anderson destroys dire Durham

2:21pm Friday 9th May 2008

Jimmy Anderson stole centre stage from Andrew Flintoff to bowl Lancashire to an early three-day victory over Durham at Old Trafford.

	Anderson aids Lancashire revival
	9:21am Thu 8 May 08
	JAMES Anderson and Andrew Flintoff took four wickets each to cap a Lancashire fightback against Durham in the LV County Championship.

	PNE dream come true for Chorley soccer star
	4:42pm Wed 7 May 08
	It's every young footballer's dream to become a professional footballer, but for Chorley soccer star Nathan Fairhurst that dream has become a reality.

Mahmood turns down lucrative IPL move

10:43am Wednesday 7th May 2008

LANCASHIRE'S Sajid Mahmood has become the latest England player to reveal he has rejected offers to join the Indian Premier League.

	Chorley's Nick Dougherty to play in Milan
	10:37am Wed 7 May 08
	CHORLEY’S Nick Dougherty goes back into competition tomorrow – trying to fulfil the wish of his late mother.

	Lloyd tips Lancashire bowlers to make big impact
	5:38pm Tue 6 May 08
	LANCASHIRE legend David Lloyd has tipped the Red Rose bowlers to make a big impact on the England set-up.

Lancashire slump to shock defeat by Scotland

8:32pm Monday 5th May 2008

Kyle Hogg's fantastic all-round effort wasn't enough to stop Lancashire slumping to a shock Friends Provident Trophy win against the Scottish Saltires.

	Apollo gym club rockets to success
	11:51am Mon 5 May 08
	The atmosphere was buzzing when Apollo gymnastics, based at Holy Cross High School and supported by Chorley Schools Sports Partnership and Chorley Borough Council, took part in their first external club competition at City of Preston Gym Club.

Track and Field at Oldham

11:19am Monday 5th May 2008

Seven ladies and five men from Chorley AC travelled to Oldham for the first of the NOE Track and Field League Meets last Saturday.

Second Inter Club Race at Lytham - approx 5 miles

11:15am Monday 5th May 2008

A surprisingly nice evening greeted the second Inter Club race of 2008 at Lytham where Chorley AC held onto their overall 5th place with performances from their athletes Paul Wareing 77th(33:13), Emma Perrin 90th(33:48) and Stephen Fletcher 98th(34:11).

Flintoff stars in last-gasp Lancashire win

8:39am Monday 5th May 2008

Andrew Flintoff delivered another impressive bowling display to help Lancashire complete a dramatic five-wicket victory over holders Durham in their rain-hit Friends Provident Trophy showdown.

Netherfield 87 Chorley 88-9

8:46pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

Chorley edged home to a thrilling one wicket victory against Netherfield.

First on-site sports facilities unveiled at Buckshaw Village

12:33pm Saturday 3rd May 2008

The first on-site sports facilities to open at Buckshaw Village, midway between Leyland and Chorley, felt their first action during a holiday event for local children.

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Chorley pro de Wet to debut against Netherfield

2:05pm Friday 2nd May 2008

Chorley's new professional, South African pace bowler Friedel de Wet will make his debut on Saturday as the Windsor Park team seek their first victory of the season at home to Netherfield.

Chorley boxer Chris Johnston in action at Robin Park

3:34pm Friday 2nd May 2008

Chorley welterweight boxer Chris Johnston will be in action at the Robin Park Arena, Wigan on Friday May 23.

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