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Fylde win 15-12 against Stirling County

Top forward Sam Beaumont on the charge. Photograph by Rees Tudor-Davies

5:14pm Tuesday 19th August 2008

A last minute 50m trademark try by Oliver Brennand gave Fylde a 15-12 win against Scottish Premiership side Stirling County in a closely fought pre-season game at the Woodlands.

All-rounder wins Palace Shield player of the month

Andrew Furniss with Deborah Wood

10:40am Saturday 16th August 2008

Fylde Cricket Club’s all-rounder Andrew Furniss has won the Moore and Smalley sponsored Palace Shield player of the month award for July.

South Shore win team of the month

Deborah Wood with Ryan Gilfoyle

11:38am Friday 15th August 2008

South Shore Cricket Club’s first XI has won the Moore and Smalley-sponsored Palace Shield team of the month award for July.

Blackpool defeated in cup semi-final

11:56am Thursday 14th August 2008

After the rain last Saturday completely washed out the Northern Premier League programme, the weather relented sufficiently for Blackpool to play Preston in the semi-final of the Furness Building Society on Sunday when they suffered a six wicket defeat.

Seasiders' striker worry for Grayson

11:31am Thursday 14th August 2008

The search for a striker must surely be on for Simon Grayson after a week in which the Seasiders drew blanks in the opening games in the league and the Carling Cup.

Nia is star performer at Mid Lancs fixture

11:53am Thursday 14th August 2008

Nia Rutter was once again the star performer for Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club who were runners-up in the latest fixture of the Mid Lancs track and field league with sixteen winning performances at the Litherland Stadium, Merseyside.

Blackpool boss worried after 'embarrassing' cup defeat

11:00am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool manager Simon Grayson believes his players should be said ashamed of themselves after they were bundled out of the Carling Cup at the first attempt by lowly Macclesfield.

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

Great Eccleston win second trophy in a week

11:02am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Great Eccleston Cricket Club has secured its third piece of silverware of the season after beating Fulwood and Broughton to win the Meyler Cup.

Macclesfield Town 2 Blackpool 0

11:01am Wednesday 13th August 2008

Blackpool were dramatically dumped out of the Carling Cup by League Two minnows Macclesfield.

Fylde gear up for pre- season friendly

Director or rugby Mark Nelson

9:20am Tuesday 12th August 2008

Fylde's 2008/9 league campaign comes that much closer with the visit of Stirling County for a pre-season game at the Woodlands on Saturday, August 16.

Blackpool boss: Defeat will galvanise us

5:58pm Monday 11th August 2008

New-look Blackpool fielded four debutants but lacked a cutting edge in the disappointing home defeat to Bristol City.

Blackpool 0 Bristol City 1

5:58pm Monday 11th August 2008

Substitute Steve Brooker pilfered the points for Bristol City with a dramatic 90th-minute winner to stun new-look Blackpool at Bloomfield Road.

Shakers land Blackpool striker

6:34pm Saturday 9th August 2008

BURY have sealed a major coup by snapping up prolific striker Andy Morrell on a free transfer from Blackpool.

Blackpool v Bristol City preview

1:52pm Friday 8th August 2008

Blackpool boss Simon Grayson is likely to be without Daniel Nardiello (back) and Steve Kabba (Achilles) for the season opener.

New Blackpool signing named in Wales squad

1:55pm Friday 8th August 2008

BLACKPOOL'S new £200,000 signing from Real Sociedad David Vaughan has been named in the Wales squad for the friendly with Georgia at Swansea’s Liberty Stadium on August 20.

Club-by-club guide to the Championship

Club-by-club guide to the Premiership

3:10pm Thursday 7th August 2008

A club-by-club guide to the new Championship season, including transfers, key men and predictions.

Championship odds

RAM RAIDER: Giles Barnes

4:22pm Thursday 7th August 2008

THE latest odds on winning the Championship.

Blackpool top Northern Premier League

1:27pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Blackpool top the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League table after securing a winning draw at fellow title contenders Kendal.

Club extends lead with home win at Stanley Park

Brent Starkie and Ted Romney

1:24pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club extended their lead at the top of the North of England track and field league with a convincing win on home soil at Stanley Park last weekend.

Selection poser for Grayson in Seasiders' opener

1:10pm Thursday 7th August 2008

Blackpool kick off the new Championship season on Saturday at home to Bristol City, after a summer of change at Bloomfield Road which has everyone wondering what the next nine months hold in store.

Cup glory for Great Eccleston

Rob Kenmare presents the cup to captain Mustaq Mohammed

9:31am Wednesday 6th August 2008

Great Eccleston Cricket Club’s 2nd XI has won the Palace Shield Loxham Cup after beating Vernon Carus in the final.

Chorley 162 for 9, St Annes 184 for 9

11:37am Monday 4th August 2008

Chorley were 23 runs short of their target at close of play at Windsor Park, chasing a St Annes total of 184 for 9.

Blackpool sign two from QPR but Latvian leaves

Kaspars Gorkss

12:39pm Friday 1st August 2008

QPR have completed the protracted signing of Latvian defender Kaspars Gorkss from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.

Chorley bounce back hopes at St Annes

6:36pm Friday 1st August 2008

Chorley will be hoping to bounce back from last weekend’s defeat at Morecambe, when they host St Annes at Windsor Park.

Blackpool score victory over St Annes

2:16pm Thursday 31st July 2008

Blackpool beat St Annes to stay top of the 3D Sports Northern Premier Cricket League but their lead was cut to 11 points by Kendal.

Double sprint wins for young Fylde runners

1:05pm Thursday 31st July 2008

Blackpool Wyre and Fylde Athletic Club did emerge as runners-up to Blackburn Harriers in the National Young Athletes league match at the Stanley Park Arena with 390 points behind Blackburn Harriers 418 with Wakefield AC a distant third on 344 points.

Places still up for grabs in Blackpool side

11:26am Thursday 31st July 2008

BLACKPOOL head to Tranmere this Saturday for the final pre-season match with positions throughout the side up for grabs and more players set to arrive.

Men guilty of homophobic chanting at Blackpool FC and PNE derby

10:26am Thursday 31st July 2008

Two men have been convicted of homophobic chanting at a derby game between Blackpool and Preston North End and banned from both grounds.

Fleetwood Town kick-off junior soccer skills

3:09pm Monday 28th July 2008

Fleetwood Town are running three soccer skills courses for juniors at the club.


National News

Former Labour MP Abse dies aged 91

Labour MP Leo Abse has died in London aged 91

Updated 1:29pm Wednesday 20th August 2008

Gay rights champion Leo Abse has died at the age of 91, a family friend said.


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