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Northern routed by last season's champs

NORTHERN received a wake-up call in the Liverpool Competition Premier League champions from last year's champions Firwood Bootle, who routed the leaders. Read

Hightown see hopes of relegation escape fade

HIGHTOWN may still mathematically have a chance of avoiding relegation from the top flight of the Littlewoods Gaming Liverpool Competition, but their Bank Holiday weekend performances would suggest that they are doomed. Read

Pandey's panning leaves derby rivals Recs on slide

ST HELENS Recs were the fall guys in the promotion battle in the First Division as Sanjay Pandey put the skids under them in the derby at St Helens. Read

Jenkins joy as Saints march back into frame

MARK JENKINS was the nine-wicket hero as St Helens Recs bounced back from a poor batting show to leapfrog into the second promotion spot. Read

Northern lights shine brightly after victory

NORTHERN are edging ever closer to the first Liverpool Competition championship in their history. Read

Call for compromise over Airbus aid row

A COMPROMISE in the row over UK government aid to Airbus is being suggested to try to secure cash and jobs for the company's wingmaking plant in Deeside. Read

Airbus faces massive lawsuit over delays Business Staff

ONE of the world's leading airlines is reported to be seeking millions of pounds in compensation from Airbus because of a delay in the delivery of the carrier's first A380 superjumbo. Read

Chugtai poses major threat to Northern's hopes

WAKAS CHUGTAI made a big impact on his debut - and Lawrence Wilson hopes he can produce more of the same against leaders Northern tomorrow. Read

You can play golf with Kop legends

GOLF and football combine in a special way later this month - and you could be part of what promises to be a great occasion. Read

Strang and Botes set pace for title chasers

PAUL STRANG and a rejuvenated Louis Botes are two reasons why New Brighton are among the front-runners for the title. The pair combined to dismiss the Littlewoods Gaming Liverpool Competition Premier League leaders Northern for just 144 and set up a four-wicket win. Read

Maghull burst into division front-runners

A RUN of six wins from seven matches has finally seen Maghull emerge as leaders of the Competition's first division. Read

Maghull knock Recs off top spot

THERE was no greater contrast of a contest than the one at Maghull, where the promotion hopefuls were playing bottom club Caldy. Read

Recs hammer Ainsdale to take control

ST HELENS Recs once more assumed control in the division but, despite hammering Ainsdale, they hold only a two-point lead over Newton-le-Willows, who were held to a draw by Maghull. Read

Northern lights shine to stay on title track

NORTHERN'S new acquisitions came good to keep their Littlewoods Gaming Liverpool Competition Premier League title ambitions on track. Read

Increased sales drive up Airbus owners' profits

INCREASED delivery of Airbus jets has been the main driver of a sharp rise in first-half operating profit at the aircraft maker's parent company. Read

Botes leads charge as Sefton are skittled

LOUIS BOTES produced one of his best bowling performances of the season to underline New Brighton's title challenge. Read

Hapless Caldy dispatched in double-quick time

NEWTON-LE-WILLOWS are joint top of the Competition's First Division after one of the shortest matches in years, while former leaders Formby toppled to fifth after losing to promotion rivals Maghull. Read

O'Connor claims crucial wicket for Formby win

MARK O'CONNOR'S dismissal of Sanjay Pandey to earn Formby a two-run win over St Helens might prove his most valuable wicket of the season. Read

Firwood chase target to snatch vital victory

NOT many sides are capable of successfully chasing a score in excess of 230 in less than 33 overs. Read

Recs regain top place as Bay stumble

THERE'S a real dogfight developing at the top of the Competition's First Division. Only Colwyn Bay missed out to allow St Helens Recs to regain top spot, but just 16 points separate the leading quintet. Read

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