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Sport
Lowerhouse remain unbeaten
LOWERHOUSE extended their perfect start to the Fosters Lancashire League season over the weekend as they won their top-of-the-table clash with Accrington, before advancing in the Worsley Cup.
Summer golf camp tees off at Golf Rossendale
DOES your child want to learn golf? Or do they want to improve their skills?
Double disappointment for Burnley as frail batting costs them dearly
BURNLEY suffered double disappointment over the weekend, losing out in both the league and cup.
Burnley boss Howe vows to land targets
CLARETS boss Eddie Howe is confident he can land the players on his summer wish-list.
Harvey inspires convincing Read win!
READ kept up the pressure at the top of the Houldsworth Solicitors Ribblesdale League as they hammered near neighbours Whalley by nine wickets on Saturday.
Football
Danny Lafferty receives Northern Ireland call-up
CLARETS’ full-back Danny Lafferty has won his first call-up to the senior Northern Ireland squad.
FLASHBACK: European giants Ajax come to the Turf
EVENTS in history don’t necessarily reverberate in the memory because of success or triumph.
Dugdale Arms seal a double-double!
DUGDALE Arms have won a double double in the K. Supplies Limited Burnley and District Sunday League!
Blessed Trinity turn on style in Keighley Cup
BLESSED Trinity turned on the style to win the Keighley Cup at Turf Moor last Tuesday, beating reigning champions Shuttleworth College 7-1.
Padiham part company with Craig Chadwick
PADIHAM have parted company with manager Craig Chadwick after a difference of opinion on the direction the team was taking on the pitch.
Cricket
Lowerhouse set for battle at Accrington
CHAIRMAN of Lancashire Cricket League champions Lowerhouse Stan Heaton has labelled the weekend’s clash with Accrington as ‘important but not critical’.
Young Burnley cricketers claim tournament win in dramatic final over
ON Bank Holiday Monday, Burnley Under 11s A won the Euxton cricket tournament.
Jimmy Anderson receives top cricket honour
BURNLEY Express Jimmy Anderson has been bestowed with one of the greatest and most prestigious accolades in cricket.
Burnley off the mark in mini-derby as professional claims eight-wicket haul
BURNLEY earned their first win of the season at the fourth attempt on Sunday as professional Adnan Rasool took 8-23 to blow Colne away in a 184-run success.
Rugby
Burnley Rugby Club stalwart is honoured
BURNLEY Rugby Club has been honoured at the Lancashire RFU club volunteer awards.
Burnley RUFC end on a high note
BURNLEY wrapped up a disjointed season with another bonus point victory against lowly Birchfield.
Boxing
Burnley boxer reaches Schoolboy semi-final
BRUISING Burnley boxer Marvin Jackson has bulldozed his way to a National Schoolboy semi-final.
Sandygate boxer gets off to a flyer
SANDYGATE’S Joe ‘Silent’ Knight started his senior boxing career in style after beating Salford’s home favourite S. Kremner.
Burnley boxer George out to add to his titles
TEENAGE boxing sensation George Drinkwater will be getting his own room at Gorton’s Boxing Centre of Excellence at this rate.
Burnley Thai-boxer is King of the Ring!
BURNLEY’S Adam Windle has finally been crowned King of the Ring!
Golf
Wayne is a worthy winner in final of St Andrew’s Classic competition
Wayne Ditchfield (Chorley) ran out a worthy winner in this years St Andrew’s Classic defeating Tommy Johnstone (Warrington) 21-17 in a close-fought final.
Duerden takes the honours at Nelson Golf Club
STEVE Duerden spreadeagled the field to win the Jack Dugdale Trophy at Nelson Golf Club on Saturday.
Tartan Express steams in at Towneley Golf Club
ANDREW Miller won the second monthly medal competition at Towneley Golf Club.
National Sport
Williams 'operational' after fire
Williams will not be undermined in Monaco this weekend by the fire that wrecked their Spanish Grand Prix triumph, but have implemented new procedures to ensure there will never be a repeat.
Dowson handed England captaincy
Phil Dowson will captain England in Sunday's non-cap international against the Barbarians at Twickenham.
London Welsh suffer promotion blow
London Welsh have failed to meet the minimum standards criteria for entry into the Aviva Premiership, English rugby chiefs have announced.
Khan announces Garcia bout
Amir Khan is set to fight WBC light-welterweight champion Danny Garcia on July 14.
Rhinos won't panic - McDermott
Leeds coach Brian McDermott insists he is not panicking over his side's position in the bottom half of the Stobart Super League table.
Other Sport
PHOTO SLIDESHOW THREE: Race For Life 2012 video
THERE was certainly more than one winner at Burnley’s Race For Life 2012.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW TWO: Race For Life 2012 video
THERE were plenty of miles done with smiles at Burnley’s Race For LIfe 2012.
PHOTO SLIDESHOW ONE: Race For Life 2012 video
HUNDREDS of women turned Towneley Park pink at this year’s emotionally-charged Race For Life.
Burnley Tennis Club make good start to season
BURNLEY Tennis Club’s Open League teams had another successful weekend with some outstanding match results.
Burnley Bobcats shine in Manchester
Burnley Bobcats swim squad had three swimmers at the 2012 North West Regional Youth Championships at Manchester Aquatics Centre.
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Thursday 24 May 2012
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