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With silverware at stake, Littleborough U18s ladies were left to rue missed chances as Manchester Sirens took the honour of bowl final victors.
Date Published 03/04/2017
Five first half tries continued to feed Littleborough Seconds a slim promotion hopes as Eccles Seconds were taken apart at Rakewood.
Eager to conclude this season with positive results, Littleborough beat Hawcoat Park despite falling behind early on. After only five minutes Hawcoat crossed the line for their...
Private Charles E Strawson (Ernest Spinks) In 1911 Manchester born, 1895, Ernest Spinks, a Bleaching Labourer, was living with his family at 25 Frederick Street, Whitelees Road,...
Date Published 28/03/2017
Littleborough were comprehensively outplayed and beaten by Aspatria RUFC on Saturday. Within two minutes of kick off, Aspatria's right winger crossed the line for an early...
Date Published 27/03/2017
Littleborough RUFC Seconds were controversially left frustrated at what might have been as Northwich Seconds secured a place in the final despite the game being drawn.
Date Published 23/03/2017
In a thriller of a game at Rakewood, a try in the final play of the game from Sam Plant preserved Littleborough Ladies unbeaten start to 2017.
Date Published 14/03/2017
This weekend's inexplicable result with Littleborough winning at almost a point per minute of the match this occurred whilst Littleborough’s coach, Richard Rawlinson was unable to...
Date Published 13/03/2017
Karaoke, Live Music, Concerts, Reading Group, Model Railway Exhibition, Rochdale Hornets v Oldham Roughyeds, Markets, lots to do round the borough for all the family.
Date Published 09/03/2017
In wet playing conditions that may have seen the game called off, Carlisle coped with the conditions best to come away from Littleborough with victory.
Date Published 06/03/2017
Private John Edmund Holt John Edward was born in Littleborough in early 1881 and for many years lived with his family in Calderbrook.
Date Published 01/03/2017
A high scoring match in the Lancashire Plate competition saw Southport score five tries but Littleborough progressed having scored seven tries with four converted.
Date Published 27/02/2017
Ryan Burl, a 22-year-old emerging star from Zimbabwe, has signed as Littleborough Cricket Club professional.
Date Published 23/02/2017
Littleborough's Ladies produced their best performance yet to overcome a tricky Burnley side in front of a packed house at Rakewood.
Date Published 21/02/2017
After their longest journey of the season, Littleborough arrived at Silloth in very cold, wet and windy weather to outclass their opponents from the kick off and produce a fine...
Date Published 20/02/2017
Early positive play by Littleborough didn’t last and De La Salle won the match. On a very wintry afternoon, cold and wet and with ground conditions barely playable...
Date Published 13/02/2017
Beer & Gin Festival, Motown & 60s Night, Diverso String Quartet, Make Stuff, Model Railway Open Day, Tree ID, Luncheon Club – lots to do round the borough for all the family.
Date Published 09/02/2017
Littleborough RUFC took revenge for defeat at Fleetwood. The opening try followed a great catch by Boro winger Nigel Coop who raced up the wing before passing the ball infield...
Date Published 05/02/2017
Private Fred Stead 20-year-old Private 3/10390 Fred Stead 2nd. Bn Duke of Wellington’s (West Riding Regt) had joined the army as a regular soldier in December 1913 and had...
Date Published 01/02/2017
On a very cold and wet Saturday Littleborough RUFC failed to score a try in a low scoring defeat to Bolton.
Date Published 30/01/2017
Erin and Ben Stott, of Littleborough Rugby Union, are making waves in the Lancashire youth rugby union set-up.
Date Published 27/01/2017
The Village Medical Centre in Littleborough has been placed in 'special measures' after The Care Quality Commision (CQC) rated it as 'Inadequate' following an inspection.
Date Published 24/01/2017
Well over a hundred-people braved the freezing cold in Littleborough on Saturday morning to sign a petition organised by Littleborough Labour as part of Labour's Day of Action for...
Littleborough Boxing Club has been left-hooked on supporting breast feeding mums after signing up to the Breast Feeding Welcome Scheme.
Date Published 20/01/2017
First game in the New Year, having had time off for the festive season, and it showed for Littleborough as they went down at home to Trafford.
Date Published 08/01/2017
Littleborough Lions raised £503 for Springhill Hospice so that four bedside cabinets could be purchased for the newly refurbished rooms on the ward.
Date Published 04/01/2017
Private Samuel (Sam) Kershaw Although born in Shawforth in 1897 by 1911 he was living with his family at 4 Clegg Street, Littleborough.
Date Published 03/01/2017
The Mayor and Mayoress, Ray and Elaine Dutton, declared Littleborough Boxing and Fitness Club fully re-open to the public after an extensive renovation programme.
John Doherty played his last game for Littleborough RUFC on Saturday (17 December) as the company he works for has asked him to work in Northern Ireland in a more senior role.
Date Published 20/12/2016
Success at home again for Littleborough, giving them two wins in their last two matches to end the year on a high.