PRESTON Ladies are the overall champions of Preston Sports Arena's inaugral netball league.

The league, developed in association with the Preston Netball Development Forum involved ten local teams competing every Tuesday evening.

League co-ordinator Rob Croxson said: "We had a lot of interest from local teams wishing to play and are very pleased with the success of the new league."

A new season of the league starts on Tuesday, April 23, and any teams wishing to join the should contact the Arena on 01772 761000.