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Jalgos to host event celebrating legacies of cricket and Carnival in Preston

Jalgos Sports and Social Club is set to host an event celebrating the legacies of cricket and Carnival in Preston. The event, which takes place on Thursday 15 August, will […]

9 months ago
Cricketer Alex Hartley recognised at University of Central Lancashire graduations

Cricketer and broadcaster Alex Hartley was ‘bowled over’ after being recognised by the University of Central Lancashire. The former Lancashire and England spin bowler, who now covers the sport for TNT […]

10 months ago
Longridge cricketer Sophia Turner picked to play for Northern Superchargers in The Hundred

Local cricket star Sophia Turner has earned a contract to play in The Hundred, which features the best players from the UK and overseas. Sophia, 21, currently plays her cricket […]

10 months ago
Women’s cricket boom credited for clubhouse expansion plan at Forton

Shireshead And Forton Cricket Club A thriving village cricket club will extend its pavilion to meet rising demand for girls and women’s participation. Shireshead And Forton Cricket Club has been granted planning permission to add […]

11 months ago
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Adnan from Freddie Flintoff’s Field of Dreams wins foster award

Adnan was one of the stars from the Flintoff documentary Pic: The Fostering Network Adnan captured the hearts of millions during the BBC documentary as Freddie formed a new cricket team in Preston.

2 years ago
Freddie Flintoff speaks publicly for first time since serious car crash

Andrew Flintoff speaks as he presents Tom Hartley with his England cap Pic: England Cricket/X Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff was badly injured in a crash during the filming of Top Gear. He was filmed speaking during the presentation of Tom Hartley's first England cap.

2 years ago
Spectacular sporting season for Longsands girls

Longsands Community Primary School girls football team It’s been a spectacular season for girls sport at Longsands Community Primary School. In football, the girls won the Preston Primary Schools Championship League with 44 goals scored and none conceded. […]

2 years ago
Lancashire Cricket submit plans for first-class Farington sports centre

Farington view toward the pavilion - Artist's impression Pic: Lancashire County Council A planning application has been submitted to create a new high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county. Led by Lancashire County Council, the proposed development for Lancashire Cricket […]

3 years ago
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