- Skeleton star 'proud' of torch role
- Double-killer mother loses appeal
- Boy, seven, dies after house fire
- Father's call over friendly fire
- Killer told he may never be freed
- Energy reforms to push up costs
- Girl's killer jailed for 16 years
- UK given prisoner votes deadline
- Talks avert Jubilee strike at BBC
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Shrimps going in right direction
WHEN we look back at Jim Bentley’s first season in charge we will certainly have plenty to talk about.
Lancaster’s Alex Kenyon joins Stockport County
Lancaster City midfielder Alex Kenyon is set to join Blue Square Bet Premier side Stockport County.
EXTRA-TIME: Lancaster City’s fans’ fund could make difference in push for promotion
In his latest blog ADAM LORD looks at plans from Lancaster City fans to help boost the club’s playing budget
Senior secures first pro victory
HEYSHAM’S rising golf star Jack Senior has picked up his maiden professional victory in dramatic fashion.
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Football
Morecambe sign former Bradford defender Robbie Threlfall
JIM Bentley has made former Bradford left back Robbie Threlfall his first summer signing.
Bentley proud of team
MORECAMBE boss Jim Bentley believes his side can be proud of their achievements this season.
Morecambe announce released list
GARRY Hunter is the most high-profile name to be released by Morecambe FC.
Gillingham 2-0 Morecambe
CHARLIE Lea is a name revered by many Shrimps’ fans for his performances many years ago.
Morecambe 2-2 Plymouth
MORECAMBE were denied victory in their final home game of the season after a late Darren Purse header gave Plymouth a point.
National Sport
Williams 'proud' of torch role
Winter Olympics gold medallist Amy Williams said carrying the Olympic Torch was an "amazing feeling".
Saints snap up Shepherd
Northampton have signed Australia international Cameron Shepherd as a direct replacement for departing England wing Chris Ashton.
Haye rejects jibes from Klitschko camp
David Haye has rubbished claims from Vitali Klitschko's manager that he is "afraid" of facing the Ukrainian heavyweight.
Ward handed Queen's wild card
British number two James Ward has been awarded a wild card into next month's AEGON Championships.
Injury forces Leamy to hang up boots
Denis Leamy has become the third Munster player this season to announce an early retirement due to injury.
Cricket
Morecambe win first T20 game of season
WOODHILL Lane turned into Woodhill Lake on Saturday as Morecambe’s Northern Premier League game against Darwen was called off on Friday evening.
Immense Ikram is Morecambe’s star man
MORECAMBE brushed Kendal aside with relative ease at Woodhill Lane on Saturday collecting 12 points in the process. A classy knock of 75 from Ikram Ullah stole the show and brought the points Morecambe’s way.
Amin stuns Netherfield
MORECAMBE registered their first win of the season with a dramatic three-run victory over Netherfield at Woodhill Lane on Saturday.
Rugby
Carnforth 17-27 Vale A
FOR the first time in the history of this special fixture, which started in the 1995/96 season, the game was played at Carnforth High School, the home venue of Carnforth Rugby Club.
Ulverston 24-38 Heysham Atoms
AFTER a quarter of a century of winter rugby, Heysham Atoms have made the switch to the six-division summer North West Men’s League.
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Tuesday 22 May 2012
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