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Emirates Old Trafford to host Lancashire Cricket family festival

3 weeks ago | lancashiretelegraph.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Lancashire Lightning have made a flying start to their North Group campaign and currently sit top of the table with three wins from four matches, including two victories at Emirates Old Trafford. The Club’s T20 Family Festival returns this Sunday and is set to be another great day out for the entire family with live music, free kids cricket games to keep the little ones busy, street food and drink stalls, circus acts, face painting and more.
Tranmere confirm midfielder Josh Hawkes is leaving Prenton Park

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

In a statement, Rovers, said: "Tranmere Rovers FC can confirm that Josh Hawkes will be leaving the club to pursue opportunities elsewhere. "Josh joined on loan from Sunderland in the summer of 2021, before making the move permanent in January 2022. He has since made 151 appearances for the club, scoring 27 goals. "We would like to thank Josh for his commitment and contributions over the past four seasons.
Wirral's Miles Kane to play last gig at Sheffield’s Leadmill

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

SHEFFIELD'S famous Leadmill music venue has announced its final gig will be on June 27, featuring Wirral musician Miles Kane. Last month, the club announced it would have to leave its premises in the city after losing a long-running eviction battle with its landlord, the Electric Group. On Wednesday, the venue announced the final gig, saying Kane’s appearance will be “a remarkable full stop to The Leadmill’s concert history”.
Defender Ethan Bristow re-joins Tranmere Rovers on one year contract

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

The 23-year-old first joined Tranmere in 2022 when he made the move from Reading before leaving for MLS side Minnesota United in summer 2023. Bristow returned to English football with Stockport County in December 2023 making 13 appearances with the Hatters, and playing a role in County winning the EFL League Two title.
Defender Jordan Turnbull signs new two year contract with Tranmere

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

The 30-year-old joined Rovers after leaving Salford City in the summer of 2022, and has since made 131 appearances for the club. His addition further strengthens Andy Crosby’s defensive options following the recent addition of Nathan Smith and the news that Lee O’Connor has signed a new contract. On signing his new deal, Turnbull, said: “I’m really happy to be staying at the club for another two years. “I’ve been here three years now and my family and I have settled here so well.
Cheshire County League - Defeats for Neston and Oxton

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Neston were bowled out for 155 at home to Lindow who won by five wickets despite 3-38 from Harley Pritchard. Oxton were 161 all out hosting Nantwich who cruised to a seven wicket win. In Division One, Maritime's Kalhara Sinhage took 4-20 as Stockport Georgions were skittled for just 56 before the Wirral side completed a nine wicket win. Port Sunlight chased down Marple's 190-8 for a four wicket win with Muzammill Sheik (3-28) the pick of the bowlers.
Royal Liverpool to host The 131st Amateur Championship in 2026

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

The course, which has played host to The Open on 13 occasions, will welcome one of the biggest and most prestigious amateur championships in the world, to Wirral between June 15-20 2026. The first Amateur was held at Hoylake in 1885 where 44 players from 12 clubs competed. Some of golf’s greatest names have triumphed, including Bobby Jones, Sergio Garcia and José María Olazábal.
Liverpool Competition - Heavy defeats for Birkenhead Park and Wallasey

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

Wallasey hosted Northern at the Oval where opening bowler Liam Grey's devastating spell of 8-19 saw the hosts dismissed for just 40 before the visitors wrapped up a ten wicket win. Rainford posted a formidable 282-4 at home to Park who were bowled out for 163 in reply to seal a 119 run win for the hosts. In Division One, New Brighton made the long trip to Lytham where the home side were bowled out for 169 thanks mainly to Damitha Silva's 5-57.
Ex Tranmere boss Micky Mellon leads Oldham back to Football League

3 weeks ago | wirralglobe.co.uk | Jamie Bowman

In front of a record crowd of 52,115 at Wembley, substitutes James Norwood and Kian Harratt scored within the space of two minutes after Leon Chambers-Parillon had restored Southend’s lead just seconds into extra time. An early own-goal from ex-Tranmere player Manny Monthe had given the Shrimpers the lead, but was cancelled out by Joe Garner’s penalty after Monthe had been brought down in the area.
Wirral school football team triumphant at Wembley Stadium cup final

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

The Under 11s boys side, from Higher Bebbington Junior School, representing Tranmere Rovers, won the 2025 Utilita Kids Cup at Wembley Stadium on Bank Holiday Monday in dramatic fashion, winning 2-1 against Cheltenham Town, represented by Longlevens Junior School.