Preston on for post war record winning start

5:59pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

An unbeaten start to the season sees Preston visit Sheffield Wednesday joint top of the league and a win at Hillsborough would create a record that stretches back to at least to the Second World War.

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Leyland & District Bowling League results

11:59am Wednesday 20th August 2008

Goldseal Windows (Chorley) Leyland & District Veterans Bowling League results: Veterans Division One: Longton A 7 (145), St Teresa's 3 (89); Farington Con A 3 (94), Brownedge 8 (86); Walton le Dale A 6 (76), St Gerard's A 4 (90); Eagle & Child A 4 (80), Fox Lane 7 (108); Leyland SA A 9 (139), Croston Subs 1 (95); Lostock Hall Con 8 (78), St Paul's A 2 (54); Higher Walton A (102) - Bye.

Lancashire cycle challenge call

4:22pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Cyclists looking for an adventure are urged to sign up for the Lancashire Loop Cycle Challenge next month and help raise thousands of pounds for the Royal Preston Hospital.

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Vernons and Penwortham share leadership in Shield

9:37am Tuesday 19th August 2008

Vernon Carus and Penwortham share the leadership of the Moore and Smalley Palace Shield after victories for both sides on Saturday.

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Preston North End 2 Crystal Palace 0

9:29am Monday 18th August 2008

Goals from midfield duo Barry Nicolson and Richard Chaplow continued Preston North End’s 100 per cent record on a monumental day for the club.

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Leyland suffer at hands of Ferguson

10:28am Monday 18th August 2008

Leyland suffered a seven wicket defeat to in-form Netherfield at Fox Lane after an impressive performance from South Australian professional Callum Ferguson who ripped into the Leyland batting, taking five for 26 as the home side were bowled out for 106.

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Warnock hits out at ref after Preston North End victory

11:40am Monday 18th August 2008

Crystal Palace manager Neil Warnock felt “bitterly let down” by referee Andy Woolmer following his side’s 2-0 defeat at Coca-Cola Championship promotion rivals Preston North End.

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Lancashire scrape Roses draw

5:02pm Friday 15th August 2008

LANCASHIRE survived a final day wobble to record a draw in the LV County Championship Division One Roses match at Old Trafford today.

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New Preston North End stadium ready for action

11:18am Friday 15th August 2008

Preston North End's Invincibles Pavilion will be open for business for the very first time tomorrow, Saturday, completing a twelve-year development of Deepdale.

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Olympian Helen's club promotes athletics for youngsters

11:08am Friday 15th August 2008

As thoughts turn to the imminent Beijing Olympics, the proud city of Preston and its athletic club, Preston Harriers, are very proud of having local runner Helen Clitheroe competing for Great Britain in the 3000m steeplechase.

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Lancashire's Croft shines in Roses clash

9:34am Thursday 14th August 2008

STEVEN Croft dug deep for Lancashire as they came under pressure on day two of their Roses clash at Old Trafford.

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James Anderson takes heart from summer run

3:02pm Wednesday 13th August 2008

England might have lost the Test series to South Africa but this summer has been a personal triumph for James Anderson.

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Preston North End 2 Chesterfield 0

2:40pm Wednesday 13th August 2008

Preston North End left it late against Chesterfield last night to seal a place in the Carling Cup Second Round for the first time in four years.

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Preston North End to have 'cheapest match day programme in league'

11:20am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Preston North End reckon they will have the cheapest and greenest programme in the Football League next season.

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Preston North End 2 Chesterfield 0

11:02am Wednesday 13th August 2008

TWO goals from Neil Mellor saw off Chesterfield at Deepdale and booked the hosts a place in the Carling Cup second round.

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Leyland & District Veterans Bowling Leagues round-up

9:52am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Goldseal Windows (Chorley) Leyland & District Veterans Bowling League results: Veterans Division One: St Teresa's 9 (86), Farington Con A 1 (91); Brownedge 4 (78), Higher Walton A 7 (102); St Gerard's A 7 (86), Lostock Hall Con 3 (70); Fox Lane 4 (101), Leyland SA A 7 (130); Croston Subs 8 (94), Walton Le Dale A 2 (70); St Paul's A 2 (52), Longton A 9 (138); Eagle & Child A (76) - Bye.

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Relief for Preston North End boss at cup win

9:08am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Preston North End boss Alan Irvine admitted his relief after his side avoided the embarrassment of a first round exit from the Carling Cup with a 2-0 home win over Chesterfield.

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Delight for Preston North End scorer

9:10am Wednesday 13th August 2008

PRESTON North End boss Alan Irvine praised striker Neil Mellor for his brace in the win against Chesterfield, calling hin a “predator”.

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Preston North End's Davidson in Scotland squad

11:23am Tuesday 12th August 2008

Preston North End defender Callum Davidson has been recalled to the Scotland squad after a six year absence.

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