Stories for 21 August 2007
Astley Village News
A village is celebrating after lottery fund bosses splashed out £500,000 for a ponds project and other environmental work. more...
Athletics
Chorley Harrier runner Dominic Raby's finished in an excellent sixth place at the Pilgrim's Cross Fell Race near Haslingden. more...
Athletics Round-Up
TOM Lancashire is kicking himself that he is not in Japan preparing for the World Championships. more...
Bacup
A WOMAN who was responsible for supplying the majority' of heroin in a village has been jailed for four-and-a-half years. more...
Bands In Profile
JESUS In India will have a very special support act when they play The Albion on Moor Lane this Friday - a troupe of burlesque dancers. more...
KATIE Melua has been talking about her new album, Pictures, which is due to be released on October 1. more...
PATRICK Watson, who fronts the Montreal four-piece of the same name, has announced that his band will be playing in Manchester. more...
WITH their heady mix of punk attitude and dance-floor mayhem, Does It Offend You Yeah? continue to build momentum with the announcement of a date at the Manchester Academy. more...
LONDON band Athlete will play Manchester Academy on Sunday October 14. more...
SCOTTISH indie band Idlewild will release their 'Best Of' compilation on October 1. more...
MANCHESTER singer-songwriter Stephen Fretwell has announced an October tour. more...
MANCHESTER Orchestra have postponed their gig at Manchester's Night And Day Cafe. more...
Blackburn
REGENERATION funding for East Lancashire could be heading towards Burnley instead of Blackburn, councillors fear. more...
A RELATIVE of Blackburn Rovers founder John Lewis has been found after she answered an appeal to trace his descendants in the Lancashire Telegraph. more...
A CUSTOM motor business has become the sole UK dealer for one of the world's newest supercars. more...
AN EAST Lancashire man who was manager of the Newquay hotel which burnt down, killing three guests, has spoken of his trauma. more...
A LAWYER accused of attacking a fellow guest at a reception had made people laugh with his speech, a jury was told. more...
A HISTORIC company which has been in business for more than 70 years has been bought out. more...
SECURITY has been stepped up at the Royal Blackburn Hospital after thieves caused severe disruption to health services by stealing copper wire from the communication system. more...
A TOWN centre statue has been put into storage after regeneration work got underway. more...
Blackpool News
Spectacular fireworks are set to light up the skies above Blackpool as international master blaster' teams battle it out for the World Fireworks Championships. more...
Bolton News
OUR Little Darlings competition has had mums with their tots queueing to have their photographs taken. more...
THREE masked youths who threatened a cashier with a screwdriver during a robbery at a supermarket are being hunted by police. more...
IT started with a single flower set against a tree close to the scene of Andy Holland's death. more...
AMIR Khan put his boxing gloves to one side yesterday - and buried his head in a good book. more...
TWO men, one of them from Bolton, have completed an epic road rally to Mongolia. more...
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of "Mr Manchester" -broadcaster and music mogul Tony Wilson. more...
A GANG of girl robbers went on a terrifying crime spree attacking people in the street. more...
A CAR owner who confronted a drunk after seeing him kick his bumper was attacked and bitten, Bolton magistrates were told. more...
A TRIP to the shops proved to be no chore for little Amy Loughran. more...
STARS from Emmerdale joined their Coronation Street rivals to celebrate former colleague Cleveland Campbell's 30th birthday bash in Bolton at the weekend. more...
TV star Maxine Peake is coming home - and she will put Bolton on the big screen in the process. more...
A WORKSHOP to highlight myths about eating disorders is being held in October. more...
MARATHON runner Steve Houghton clocked up more than £1,000 for three charities. more...
MOST families enjoy some quality time together on holiday by leaving everyday life behind them. more...
A BUSINESSMAN has come up with a way of defeating superbugs - with the power of scent. more...
A PLAQUE in memory of a former chairman of Bolton Indian Cricket Club has been unveiled at the club's ground. more...
A FALKLANDS war hero has died in mysterious circumstances at his home. more...
A 92-YEAR-OLD woman has been unable to take a bath since May - because housing chiefs replaced her speciall- adapted bath with a newer version. more...
A LISTED building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School. more...
A PUB transformed by the arrival of an award-winning chef is set for a £350,000 expansion. more...
A WARNING about the evils of heroin has been issued by Bolton's deputy coroner after a 32-year-old roofer died from a drugs overdose. more...
A SECOND Remembrance Sunday parade is to be funded by Bolton Council following the introduction of costly health and safety restrictions. more...
MCFLY will play a string of unusual venues during their autumn tour, which starts on September 27. more...
A TEENAGER robber stole a mobile phone from a youngster on a bus. more...
An eyesore road in Bolton town centre is to get a £70,000 revamp. more...
BOLTON'S top police officer has launched a scathing attack on the binge-drinking culture among celebrities, which he says sets a bad example to young people. more...
A DISABLED man made thousands of pounds by selling fake jewellery on Ebay from his home. more...
A MOTHER has been letting her daughter miss school because she can't sleep. more...
A MAN who breached an unpaid work order has had an extra 20 hours added to his sentence. more...
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a suit from a Bolton town centre shop has been given a conditional discharge. more...
A SERIAL bag snatcher is to be sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday. more...
Burnley
A CUSTOM motor business has become the sole UK dealer for one of the world's newest supercars. more...
REGENERATION funding for East Lancashire could be heading towards Burnley instead of Blackburn, councillors fear. more...
SUPPORTERS of Burnley General Hospital's accident and emergency ward say a study highlighting the dangers of remote casualty departments echoes their fears over urgent care for patients. more...
Bury News
WHILE his classmates were celebrating their A-level successes last week, Holy Cross College student William Phillips was serving on the front line in Afghanistan. more...
A PETROL pump malfunction at Bury's Tesco store left motorists paying too much for fuel. more...
BURY has been building closer links with China in the fields of sport, education, public health and business. more...
BURY will find out next month whether it has won silverware in the annual RHS Britain in Bloom contest. more...
Charity funday organisers are on the lookout for a face painter to help them entertain youngsters at an event this Sunday. more...
Charity funday organisers are on the lookout for a face painter to help them entertain youngsters at an event this Sunday. more...
Business Review
BOLTON has been named a commercial property hotspot in research by one of the world's biggest commercial property agents. more...
A TEAM of Bolton finance experts has advised on two multi-million pound deals in the education and IT sector. more...
THE North-west's food and drink manufacturing industry is on course to benefit from a significant leap in apprentice numbers after the Government scrapped the upper age limit on funding. more...
A LEGAL services company has taken advantage of difficult times in the residential property industry to expand its business throughout Bolton and Bury. more...
Chorley Fc Match Reports
Former Burnley professional Joel Pilkington has joined Chorley as Magpies boss Gerry Luczka continues to strengthen his squad. more...
Chorley News
A conman who stole £60 from a 95-year-old blind woman was described as "despicable" by police this week. more...
Church
A RETIRED couple have described how their holiday in Cornwall almost cost them their lives when a fire tore through their hotel. more...
Clarets News
FULHAM manager Lawrie Sanchez could be on the verge of upping his offer for Burnley striker Kyle Lafferty. more...
Clayton-Le-Moors
CLAYTON-LE-MOORS: A car was destroyed after being set alight in a car park at the Lamb Inn pub, Whaley Road. more...
Colne
A THREE-YEAR-OLD girl is in a critical condition in hospital after being involved in a collision with a motorbike which failed to stop at the scene. more...
A BEAT bobby uncovered two suspected cannabis farms in neighbouring properties after making routine calls on his patch. more...
A TODDLER is fighting for her life after being knocked down by a motorcyclist. more...
Coppull News
A Chorley boxer has pledged to use his prize money from a professional bout to set up a new boxing club for teenagers. more...
Darwen
A MOTHER has spoken of how she fled for her life with her family from the fatal hotel fire in Newquay. more...
REGENERATION funding for East Lancashire could be heading towards Burnley instead of Blackburn, councillors fear. more...
A SECOND man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Steven Taylor after a party at his home. more...
A TEN-YEAR-OLD boy from Darwen is swimming the length of the English Channel to raise money for charity. more...
East Lancashire News
WAITING times for digital hearing aids in East Lancashire are usually much shorter than elsewhere in the country, research has discovered. more...
A CAMPAIGN to keep youngsters off East Lancashire's motorways during the summer holidays has been backed by the mother of a tragic 14-year-old who died after being knocked down on the M65. more...
England And Lancashire Updates
CRICKET: Lancashire chief executive Jim Cumbes last night defended the wisdom of hosting pop concerts on the Old Trafford outfield in the midst of the cricket season. more...
Farnworth
IT started with a single flower set against a tree close to the scene of Andy Holland's death. more...
A PHARMACIST wants to create a new entrance for his shop. more...
Fashion Freight
THIS soft round creation is perfect for adding a Parisian, alternative or effortless edge to your ensemble. more...
Fylde Rufc
Sedgley Tigers' National One class told over Fylde - but the friendly was a tough workout for both sides, with a final score of 53-18 to the visitors. more...
The prestigious annual Sir Robert Atkins Cup match between Lancashire 18s Group and Ulster U'18s will be held at the Woodlands on Friday, August 24 (ko 2pm). more...
Gig Reviews
Jazzy Kex was magnifique last Friday as it opened its doors for an intimate gig with french ska, dub, and reggae band La Casa Bancale who
stopped by on the 'up north' part of their UK Tour. more...
Great Harwood
AN EAST Lancashire man who was manager of the Newquay hotel which burnt down, killing three guests, has spoken of his trauma. more...
Health
WAITING times for digital hearing aids in East Lancashire are usually much shorter than elsewhere in the country, research has discovered. more...
John Myles Column
Well I'm sure we'd all have settled for four points from our first two tricky fixtures. more...
Knife Culture: The Blood On Our Streets
IT started with a single flower set against a tree close to the scene of Andy Holland's death. more...
Lancashire
A LANCASHIRE police chief has defended the way crime figures are recorded after campaigners claimed the country is on the brink of anarchy. more...
Latest Sport
ROUNDERS: IN the Blackburn Shield Final, Future XI could not hold on to the trophy for a second time when they lost to an in-form Walkden CC B. more...
Leigh Headlines
Hull Dockers 16 Leigh Miners Rangers 24:
LEIGH Miners made the perfect start to the 2007-8 season with a hard fought win at Hull Dockers at the weekend. more...
Leigh East 20, East Hull 6:
LEIGH East had planned and prepared for a good start to life back in the National Conference League Premier Division and that was exactly what they got with a creditable victory over East Hull. more...
Letters
I AM writing in response to the article "Troubleshooter appointed to Hameldon College" (Lancashire Telegraph, August 11). more...
THE amount of waste that Blackburn with Darwen is recycling has increased significantly in recent times, but with the new waste collection schedule it is now ignoring its environmental responsibilities. more...
I WAS appalled to read that the Bishop of Burnley had been threatened by bullies over the telephone (LT, August 14). more...
THE recent foot and mouth scare has stopped the export of live animals. It should be stopped permanently. more...
More Sports News
CHORLEY boss Gerry Luczka has signed former Burnley trainee Joel Pilkington ahead of tonight's clash with Lancaster City at the newly-named Chorley Nissan Victory Park. more...
Nelson
FAMILY and friends of an 11-month-old girl who was brutally killed are seeking justice one year after her death. more...
News
A seven-year-old boy was stopped as a possible terror suspect three times by airport staff. more...
A leading Islamic charity has joined forces with Christian Aid to support a major Climate Change rally. more...
News Round-Up
THREE masked youths who threatened a cashier with a screwdriver during a robbery at a supermarket are being hunted by police. more...
A HEROIN addict has been jailed after being caught stealing a pair of hair straighteners. more...
BOLTON WANDERERS are celebrating 10 years at the Reebok Stadium in style with a black tie dinner on September 29. more...
A MAN charged with handling stolen property and going equipped has had his bail conditions suspended so he can go on holiday. more...
IT'S a new name and the beginning of a new era for a Bury car dealership saved from the possible threat of closure. more...
Old Pals: Keeping In Touch Around The World
is researching a documentary series on the men and women who worked on the Home Front during the Second World War. more...
Oswaldtwistle
AN EAST Lancashire man who was manager of the Newquay hotel which burnt down, killing three guests, has spoken of his trauma. more...
Preston News
Dozens of people could face job losses in Preston and South Ribble as the Royal Mail announced plans for post office closures across the UK. more...
Prestwich Headlines
A PORTABLE building destined for Our Lady's Primary School in Prestwich has been delayed in arriving - again. more...
OUR Lady of Grace Church in Prestwich is set to show off its cosmopolitan roots next month by hosting a multi-lingual service. more...
Rawtenstall
THE launch of a residential development at an 18th century landmark is to take place this month. more...
Ribblesdale League
JUBILANT Blackburn Northern captain Nasser Malik believes the best side came out on top in last night's dramatic conclusion to the Ramsbottom Cup Final. more...
Ribchester News
THE RIVER RIBBLE is at an "increased risk of flooding" over the autumn and winter months due to the high levels of rainfall over summer. more...
Rovers News
DAVID Dunn has taken a swipe at Arsene Wenger by claiming Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson would not have moaned about Rovers' physical approach in the same way the Arsenal chief did at the weekend. more...
A RELATIVE of Blackburn Rovers founder John Lewis has been found after she answered an appeal to trace his descendants in the Lancashire Telegraph. more...
Rugby League Round-Up
WIGAN Warriors will not be appealing against their four-point deduction for breaching salary cap restrictions - despite the club'ss olicitors having "strongly advised" them to do so. more...
Seven Days
News and sport stories
from The Bolton News, Bury Times Group, Leigh Journal
and associated newspapers and websites
in Lancashire from
the last seven days more...
Shear Brow News
AN EAST Lancashire man who was manager of the Newquay hotel which burnt down, killing three guests, has spoken of his trauma. more...
Stephen Cummings
WELL, the first thing to say is that no one should be shocked by Saturday's result. more...
Stephen Lowe
WHAT a difference a week can make! more...
Tell Us: Your Comments On Our Top Stories
THERE was once a time when school uniform could only be bought from a specialist outfitters and it meant you were measured for your blazer and had to buy the regulation shirt or blouse, skirt or trousers. more...
The Verdict
Kathryn Message, Manager of Topshop, Market Place
"This trend is definitely for the younger market or adults with a quirky style. more...
Theatre News From The Bolton Area
THE Albert Halls will be filled with the sound of swing when one of the UK's leading big bands performs a concert in aid of a local charity. more...
A classic update of a classic love story is the next offering from Bolton Catholics Musical and Choral Society. more...
Thornton News
An event to promote Wyre's coastline went swimmingly and was given the thumbs up by local youngsters. more...
Trawden
ORGANISERS of an agricultural show fear for its long-term future after this year's event lost an estimated £10,000. more...
Wanderers News
SAMMY LEE has urged supporters not to let Wanderers' nightmare start stifle their enthusiasm. more...
We Say
A 10-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being found drunk in the street - at lunchtime. The boy's older brother who called the emergency service ran off when ambulancemen turned up. more...
AT a time when employers are saying many people are reaching them without having mastered the three Rs, it is good to see Bolton boxer Amir Khan is trying to persuade people that books can be cool. more...
THERE was once a time when school uniform could only be bought from a specialist outfitters and it meant you were measured for your blazer and had to buy the regulation shirt or blouse, skirt or trousers. more...
Employers complained today that they face "a nightmare" dealing with teenagers who leave school unable to read, write and add up properly. more...
IT is great for children to have hobbies - but sometimes they can cost their parents a fortune. more...
Westhoughton
A SECOND Remembrance Sunday parade is to be funded by Bolton Council following the introduction of costly health and safety restrictions. more...
HIGH school volunteers have completed a three year trip down memory lane. more...
THE world-famous Wingates Band is holding a concert to raise funds for a transatlantic trip. more...
A COMMUNITY group will host a fun day using town council funds. more...
COUNCILLORS are concerned about the quality of water at a local nature spot. more...
What'S On In The Bolton Area
STARS from Emmerdale joined their Coronation Street rivals to celebrate former colleague Cleveland Campbell's 30th birthday bash in Bolton at the weekend. more...
DERIAN House Children's Hospice is to benefit from two events being held at Haigh Hall and Chorley this bank holiday weekend. more...
A VICTORIAN garden party takes place at Smithills Hall on Bank Holiday Monday. more...
Whitefield Headlines
Charity funday organisers are on the lookout for a face painter to help them entertain youngsters at an event this Sunday. more...
Interest in gardening is at a 10-year high and green-fingered enthusiasits in Whitefield are jumping for joy. more...
Charity funday organisers are on the lookout for a face painter to help them entertain youngsters at an event this Sunday. more...
You Say
REGARDING your recent article about the shortage of foster carers (August 10),we would like to give you an alternative view. more...
I WRITE in response to to the recent comments made by Cllr Noel Spencer in connection with my worries about vandalism to the proposed play area next to Farnworth Park. more...
I RECENTLY found a cutting from your newspaper, dating from 1951, about my old school, Farnworth Grammar. more...
I FULLY support the stand taken by Ivan Whittaker, landlord of the Volunteer pub, against the letter he received from Bolton police concerning the showing of live Premier League matches in the Volunteer. more...
WRITING in his Westminster Watch column, Chris Moncrieff seems to pin hopes for a bright new dawn on Conservative MP John Redwood. more...
I WOULD like to give a massive thanks to a few people following my cardiac arrest on Sunday, July 1. more...
I WRITE with regard to the article in The Bolton News about plans to mark the centenary of the Westhoughton Pretoria pit disaster. more...
Your Colne News
Members of the Colne in Bloom team spent an afternoon sprucing up the railway station in readiness for this weekends International blues festival visitors,many who will be arriving by train,and some on the themed rhythm and blues train. more...
Asian Image News
A leading Islamic charity has joined forces with Christian Aid to support a major Climate Change rally.
more...
A seven-year-old boy was stopped as a possible terror suspect three times by airport staff.
more...
Blackpool Citizen Sport
Sedgley Tigers' National One class told over Fylde - but the friendly was a tough workout for both sides, with a final score of 53-18 to the visitors.
more...
The prestigious annual Sir Robert Atkins Cup match between Lancashire 18s Group and Ulster U'18s will be held at the Woodlands on Friday, August 24 (ko 2pm).
more...
Bury Times News
FINAL preparations are underway for an action-packed afternoon of bank holiday fun to help raise a young cancer victim raise cash for a hospital ward.
more...
WHILE his classmates were celebrating their A-level successes last week, Holy Cross College student William Phillips was serving on the front line in Afghanistan.
more...
A PETROL pump malfunction at Bury's Tesco store left motorists paying too much for fuel.
more...
BURY has been building closer links with China in the fields of sport, education, public health and business.
more...
BURY will find out next month whether it has won silverware in the annual RHS Britain in Bloom contest.
more...
Gardening and allotment keeping is more popular than it has been in more than a decade thanks to handy TV shows, say Whitefield Hortificultural Society.
more...
Chorley Citizen News
A conman who stole £60 from a 95-year-old blind woman was described as "despicable" by police this week.
more...
The buried history of Chorley's cemetery, which is 150 years old this year, is to be revealed in a guided walk.
more...
Police chiefs in Chorley this week revealed a substantial reduction in reported crime in the town for August compared to last year.
more...
Chorley Citizen Sport
Former Burnley professional Joel Pilkington has joined Chorley as Magpies boss Gerry Luczka continues to strengthen his squad.
more...
Lancashire Telegraph Letters
I AM writing in response to the article "Troubleshooter appointed to Hameldon College" (Lancashire Telegraph, August 11).
more...
THE amount of waste that Blackburn with Darwen is recycling has increased significantly in recent times, but with the new waste collection schedule it is now ignoring its environmental responsibilities.
more...
I WAS appalled to read that the Bishop of Burnley had been threatened by bullies over the telephone (LT, August 14).
more...
THE recent foot and mouth scare has stopped the export of live animals. It should be stopped permanently.
more...
Lancashire Telegraph Sport
CHORLEY boss Gerry Luczka has signed former Burnley trainee Joel Pilkington ahead of tonight's clash with Lancaster City at the newly-named Chorley Nissan Victory Park.
more...
Leigh Journal News
Hull Dockers 16 Leigh Miners Rangers 24:
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Leigh East 20, East Hull 6:
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Prestwich And Whitefield Guide News
FINAL preparations are underway for an action-packed afternoon of bank holiday fun to help raise a young cancer victim raise cash for a hospital ward.
more...
Gardening and allotment keeping is more popular than it has been in more than a decade thanks to handy TV shows, say Whitefield Hortificultural Society.
more...
Gardening and allotment keeping is more popular than it has been in more than a decade thanks to handy TV shows, say Whitefield Hortificultural Society.
more...
A PORTABLE building destined for Our Lady's Primary School in Prestwich has been delayed in arriving - again.
more...
OUR Lady of Grace Church in Prestwich is set to show off its cosmopolitan roots next month by hosting a multi-lingual service.
more...
The Bolton News Business
BOLTON has been named a commercial property hotspot in research by one of the world's biggest commercial property agents.
more...
A TEAM of Bolton finance experts has advised on two multi-million pound deals in the education and IT sector.
more...
THE North-west's food and drink manufacturing industry is on course to benefit from a significant leap in apprentice numbers after the Government scrapped the upper age limit on funding.
more...
A LEGAL services company has taken advantage of difficult times in the residential property industry to expand its business throughout Bolton and Bury.
more...
The Bolton News News
TV star Maxine Peake is coming home - and she will put Bolton on the big screen in the process.
more...
STARS from Emmerdale joined their Coronation Street rivals to celebrate former colleague Cleveland Campbell's 30th birthday bash in Bolton at the weekend.
more...
A WORKSHOP to highlight myths about eating disorders is being held in October.
more...
MARATHON runner Steve Houghton clocked up more than £1,000 for three charities.
more...
MOST families enjoy some quality time together on holiday by leaving everyday life behind them.
more...
A BUSINESSMAN has come up with a way of defeating superbugs - with the power of scent.
more...
THREE masked youths who threatened a cashier with a screwdriver during a robbery at a supermarket are being hunted by police.
more...
IT started with a single flower set against a tree close to the scene of Andy Holland's death.
more...
A WARNING about the evils of heroin has been issued by Bolton's deputy coroner after a 32-year-old roofer died from a drugs overdose.
more...
An eyesore road in Bolton town centre is to get a £70,000 revamp.
more...
BOLTON'S top police officer has launched a scathing attack on the binge-drinking culture among celebrities, which he says sets a bad example to young people.
more...
A PLAQUE in memory of a former chairman of Bolton Indian Cricket Club has been unveiled at the club's ground.
more...
A FALKLANDS war hero has died in mysterious circumstances at his home.
more...
A DISABLED man made thousands of pounds by selling fake jewellery on Ebay from his home.
more...
A MOTHER has been letting her daughter miss school because she can't sleep.
more...
A MAN who breached an unpaid work order has had an extra 20 hours added to his sentence.
more...
A SHOPLIFTER who stole a suit from a Bolton town centre shop has been given a conditional discharge.
more...
A SERIAL bag snatcher is to be sentenced at Bolton Crown Court on Thursday.
more...
MCFLY will play a string of unusual venues during their autumn tour, which starts on September 27.
more...
AMIR Khan put his boxing gloves to one side yesterday - and buried his head in a good book.
more...
OUR Little Darlings competition has had mums with their tots queueing to have their photographs taken.
more...
TWO men, one of them from Bolton, have completed an epic road rally to Mongolia.
more...
HUNDREDS of mourners turned out to pay their respects at the funeral of "Mr Manchester" -broadcaster and music mogul Tony Wilson.
more...
A 92-YEAR-OLD woman has been unable to take a bath since May - because housing chiefs replaced her speciall- adapted bath with a newer version.
more...
A GANG of girl robbers went on a terrifying crime spree attacking people in the street.
more...
A CAR owner who confronted a drunk after seeing him kick his bumper was attacked and bitten, Bolton magistrates were told.
more...
A SECOND Remembrance Sunday parade is to be funded by Bolton Council following the introduction of costly health and safety restrictions.
more...
A LISTED building could be demolished to make way for a multi-million pound expansion of Bolton School.
more...
A TRIP to the shops proved to be no chore for little Amy Loughran.
more...
A PUB transformed by the arrival of an award-winning chef is set for a £350,000 expansion.
more...
A TEENAGER robber stole a mobile phone from a youngster on a bus.
more...
The Bolton News Sport
ROUNDERS: IN the Blackburn Shield Final, Future XI could not hold on to the trophy for a second time when they lost to an in-form Walkden CC B.
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