PNE and Bamber Bridge FC - a winning double. Only a soccer sensation of a scale never before been seen will stop PNE being handed over the Division 3 trophy on Saturday at the last home match of their sizzling season.

And Bamber Bridge made sure they didn't miss out in the glory stakes despite losing 4-2 to Spennymore on Tuesday night, April 30. Neighbours Chorley did them a favour grabbing a point from Hyde which clinches Bridge the UniBond League Premier Division title. It was celebration time for Bridge on Tuesday night - and on Bank Holiday Monday, May 6, PNE parade through the town with a civic procession - make sure you give them your support at the steps of the Harris Museum.

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