More doubt over Old Trafford future
Old Trafford's future as a Test match ground has once again been plunged into doubt
18-May-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff
Another legal challenge for Lancashire
Just when it appeared that Lancashire had cleared the final hurdle in the legal battle to develop Old Trafford another potentially serious obstacle has been put in their way
28-Mar-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff
Old Trafford cleared for redevelopment
A High Court bid to block Lancashire's plans to upgrade Old Trafford ground has failed
10-Mar-2011•ESPNcricinfo staff
Old Trafford redevelopment plans get final go ahead
Lancashire have been given the green light from local government to proceed with their plans to redevelop the Old Trafford stadium
29-Sep-2010•ESPNcricinfo staff
Old Trafford redevelopment clear to go ahead
Lancashire have finally received the green light from the government for its redevelopment plan to secure Test cricket at Old Trafford
23-Jun-2010•Cricinfo staff
Lancashire granted planning approval
Lancashire have had their planning application approved to redevelop Old Trafford in conjunction with a Tesco development near the ground
12-Mar-2010•Cricinfo staff
Merchant named Groundsman of Year
Matt Merchant from Old Trafford has been named the 2009 Groundsman of the Year by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).
08-Dec-2009•Cricinfo staff
Lancashire exonerated in cancellation enquiry
Following an extensive enquiry into the events that led to the abandonment of the second Twenty20 between England and Australia, the ECB has recommended that a reserve playing surface should be prepared for all future international fixtures
11-Sep-2009•Cricinfo staff
Old Trafford to host Bangladesh Test
Test match cricket will return to Old Trafford in 2010 after it was awarded one of the two Tests against Bangladesh, while Lord's will host three Tests in a season
11-Sep-2009•Cricinfo staff
County match goes on after washout
The morning after Old Trafford's Twenty20 washout, conditions were fit enough for Lancashire and Sussex to start their Championship match on the same pitch that was due to host England and Australia
02-Sep-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Old Trafford
Lancashire face crucial time in Ashes bid
Lancashire are confident of securing one of the Pakistan-Australia Test matches next year, but their ultimate aim is to bring Ashes cricket back to a redeveloped Old Trafford
30-Aug-2009•Andrew McGlashan at Old Trafford
Lancashire will turn pitch in 2010
Lancashire have pushed back the timetable for turning the Old Trafford square by a year but are still on course to meet the redevelopment deadline of 2012
23-Apr-2009•Cricinfo staff
Demolition work begins at Old Trafford
Demolition work has begun at Old Trafford in preparation of the first phase in a multi-million pound investment scheme
13-Mar-2009•Cricinfo staff
Peter Marron quits as Old Trafford groundsman
Peter Marron, the head groundsman at Old Trafford, will leave Lancashire at the end of the year to pursue other opportunities as a freelance consultant
31-Oct-2008•Cricinfo staff
Lancashire unveil plans for 'New' Trafford
Lancashire have revealed plans for a massive four-year redevelopment of Old Trafford which will turn England's second-oldest Test venue into a state-of-the-art 25,000 capacity stadium
22-Sep-2008•Cricinfo staff
English cricket needs a new home
Despite revamps, capacities at England's cricket grounds remain below par. The ECB needs to consider adopting London's Olympic Stadium
29-May-2008•Andrew Miller
Old Trafford prepares for redevelopment
Lancashire will begin the first stages of redeveloping Old Trafford next January with the initial work costing the club £12 million
22-Feb-2008•Cricinfo staff
Of maidens, and forming partnerships
Hampshire cricketers strip for a good cause while Australian ones don sleeveless uniforms
03-Sep-2007•Faras Ghani
Lancashire hit record profit
Lancashire have made a record profit of £747,370 for 2006, the third year in a row they have reached a new level
16-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff
Old Trafford set for new stadium
The future of Old Trafford has moved a step closer to being safeguarded after Lancashire signed up to a four-way sports-leg regeneration scheme, which includes a new 25,000-seater stadium
14-Feb-2007•Cricinfo staff