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Ellie Threlkeld raring to go with Lancashire after signing new contract

1 day ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Ellie Threlkeld (Image: Lancashire Cricket) RAINFORD cricketer Ellie Threlkeld is targeting a fast start to the new summer as Lancashire aim to inject some early momentum into their hunt for silverware. Threlkeld, 26, has been captain of the Red Rose since 2022 after progressing through the Club’s age-group system from Under-13s and making her senior debut – aged 14 – in July 2023.
Wins for Rainford and Rainhill on opening day of the cricket season

2 days ago | sthelensstar.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

THE opening day of cricket for the region's Liverpool Competition clubs saw games in both the Ray Digman Trophy and Ray Tyler Cup. (Image: Newsquest) THE opening day of cricket for the region's Liverpool Competition clubs saw games in both the Ray Digman Trophy and Ray Tyler Cup. Rainford squeezed through to the quarter finals with a narrow win over Newton le Willows after Adnan Miakhel took 3-29 to restrict the hosts to 194 all out.
Cheshire Cricket League - Round up

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Cheshire Cricket League round up (Image: Newsquest) IRBY began their Cheshire Cricket League Division One campaign off to a winning start with an eight wicket win over Lymm Oughtrington Park. Oliver Wilson (3-11) was the pick of the bowlers as the hosts were dismissed of just 60 before a straightforward run chase. Old Parkonians wee bowled out for a disappointing 44 as they capitulated to a nine wicket defeat at Wilmslow.
Cheshire Premier County League - Round up

2 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Cheshire County Premier League (Image: Shane White/Getty Images) OXTON got off to a winning start on the opening day of the Cheshire County Premier League with a six wicket victory over Bowden. The visitors made 240-7 off their 50 overs before Oxton's Luke Filer (81) and Henry Dobson (61) ensured a successful run chase. Neston were always playing catch up after Alderley Edge compiled 301-5 despite Ben Beaver's 3-58.
'Every game is a pressure game' - Tranmere coach Andy Parkinson after Rovers defeat

5 days ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Prenton Park, the home ground of Tranmere Rovers (Image: Newsquest) TRANMERE coach Andy Parkinson said "every game is a pressure game" as Rovers were plunged back into the relegation mire following a 3-0 home defeat to promotion-chasing Doncaster. Luke Molyneux’s first hat-trick for Doncaster means that Grant McCann’s team are now second in the League Two table, a point behind leaders Port Vale.
Rovers on a high after 3-3 draw but 'focus' is important says Crosby

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Tranmere interim boss Andy Crosby (Image: Jess Hornby/PA Wire) TRANMERE Rovers take on Doncaster Rovers on Good Friday aiming to finally put the threat of League Two relegation behind them. Since interim boss Andy Crosby took over at Prenton Park at the end of February, his side could not have done much more to secure Rovers' Football League status with 16 points from nine games.
Wirral driver, 49, sentenced after taking cocaine and cannabis

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates Court (Image: Newsquest) A WIRRAL man has been banned from driving for three years after he tested positive for both cocaine and cannabis. James Dunn, 49, appeared at Liverpool and Knowsley Magistrates Court for sentencing on Wednesday, April 16 2025 after pleading guilty to two charges of driving motor vehicle with a proportion of a specified controlled drug above the specified limit.
Father and son from Wirral walk London's Circle Line for mental health charity

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

13-year-old Seth Marks at Edgware Road (Image: Saul Marks) A FATHER and son from Wirral have raised over £1,000 for a mental health charity after walking the length of a London Underground line. Saul Marks, 45, and Seth Marks, 13, were inspired to take on the 21 mile trek around the Circle Line as part of Seth's forthcoming Bar Mitzvah.
Two goal hero Omari Patrick takes inspiration from Declan Rice

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Omari Patrick (Image: YouTube) TRANMERE'S Omari Patrick said he took inspiration from Arsenal's Declan Rice after the Rovers' winger's stunning brace earned his side a precious point at relegation rivals Accrington Stanley. Patrick equalised in the 11th minute of stoppage time with a long-range strike as Tranmere fought back from 3-0 down to pinch a 3-3 draw at the Wham Stadium and it was the 28-year-old's 30-yard free kick on 78 minutes that began the comeback.
'We are fighting for the future of this football club' - Andy Crosby

1 week ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Tranmere interim manager Andy Crosby (Image: Jess Hornby/PA Wire) TRANMERE face a true 'six-pointer' on Saturday as they take on fellow relegation strugglers Accrington Stanley at the Wham Stadium on Saturday. Rovers have only lost once in their last eight games, including four wins, and they beat play-off chasing Chesterfield 4-0 last time out, to drag themselves up to 21st in the League Two table, one point above Accrington and seven above the drop zone.