Comeback kings Thornton Cleveleys breathed new life into the Premier Division title race after an enthralling top-of-the-table clash against CMB, writes BEN SMITH with images from that match by TIM BRICE.

With this weekend marking the return of the Lancashire Amateur Shield, Saturday saw a reduced, yet action-packed, schedule of league fixtures writes BEN SMITH with pictures from Hawcoat Park v Freckleton by PAUL HUNT.