Nathan Atkinson

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Andy Hill (right) scored the only goal of the game for Barnoldswick at Stockport Town.

Barnoldswick looking to climb league after impressive win at Stockport Town
BARNOLDSWICK Town are in a healthier state than their league position suggests, and they showed their mettle with a dominant win at Stockport Town on Saturday.

West Craven Warriors (in possession) are enjoying a decent season, which could get even better.

Barnoldswick side West Craven Warriors still pushing for promotion
WEST Craven Warriors have reached the halfway stage of their rugby league campaign, and have their eyes set on a second-placed finish and going up.

The four North Ribblesdale youngsters proudly wear their England caps at Grove Park.

North Ribblesdale quartet pose in caps after playing in epic England game
North Ribblesdale RUFC are toasting their young England stars, after four of them received an international call up and played in an epic international.

Gareth Hill (left) turned 30 on Sunday, exactly a month before he and his team-mates take on huge rivals Colne.

Barnoldswick coming up against Colne in early-season derby
BARNOLDSWICK Town have an early derby in the upcoming North West Counties Football League Premier Division season against Colne.

Jack Foster (right) came close a couple of times early on, but Barnoldswick were eventually made to pay for only taking a 1-0 lead into half-time.

Barnoldswick brilliant out of the blocks but fall away at play-off pushing Prestwich
Barnoldswick Town looked good for a win at Prestwich Heys in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division on Saturday, only to run out of puff.

Jack Moran proudly holds up his bronze medal in Italy for the camera.

Skipton karate kid claims world bronze in Venice to earn England shot
A TEENAGE member of a Skipton karate club went to Venice this month and won bronze at the 2023 World Karate Federation Youth League Championships.

Barnoldswick's Andrew Hill (second left, blue) almost led his team to victory.

Barnoldswick blow it at the death in frustrating draw with Lower Breck
BARNOLDSWICK Town drew 3-3 at home to Lower Breck on Saturday, in a remarkable North West Counties Football League Premier Division clash.

Barnoldswick Town (in blue) were prolific in front of goal on Saturday, but they were unable to take their chances last night in Manchester against Irlam. Picture: 5 Little Boys Photography.

Rawsthorn regrets missed chances as Barnoldswick forced to settle for draw at Irlam
BARNOLDSWICK Town recorded their second draw in four days last night, as they came away from Manchester with a 0-0 against Irlam.

Adam Lyth in T20 action for Yorkshire earlier this year against Durham. Picture: Ray Spencer.

Yorkshire veteran Lyth launching Big Bash career by joining Perth Scorchers

LONG-SERVING Yorkshire opener Adam Lyth is about to play on the other side of the world, after joining Perth Scorchers in Australia's Big Bash League.

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Former Eccleshill striker Eli Hey netted for Barnoldswick last night in a 4-1 win. Picture: Alex Daniel Photography.

Barnoldswick mint against Kendal as they go top of table
BARNOLDSWICK Town recorded a fine 4-1 home win over Kendal Town in the North West Counties Football League Premier Division last night.