Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Blackpool Gaucho: Council to revalue assets after statue theft
There are "lessons to be learned" from the theft of an uninsured £15,000 statue, Blackpool Council says.
Greater Manchester PC 'knowingly took advantage' of woman
Simon Rose had an "inappropriate" relationship with a crime victim, the police watchdog says.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Super fans snap up Big One track
Blackpool Pleasure Beach enthusiasts are paying up to £450 for a piece of the Big One's track.
Roeburndale bridge collapse: Three arrested over man's death
Three men are arrested on suspicion of gross negligence manslaughter after a fatal bridge collapse.
Pastor Mick: Duke and Duchess show support for Burnley charity
Prince William and Catherine visit a Burnley charity set up during the pandemic to help those in need.
Blackburn Rovers: Football club's mission to reflect diverse community
Blackburn Rovers wants the club's supporter base to be more representative of the town.
Leyland child rapist who abused victim for 10 years jailed
The victim was aged between six and 16 when she was abused by Graham Gill in Leyland.
Texas synagogue: Brother urged hostage-taker to surrender
Two men are arrested in Birmingham and Manchester as part of the investigation into the attack.
Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor brought back to 'phenomenal' best
Three weeks of work at Blackpool Tower Ballroom have delivered "unbelievable results", its manager says.
Culture is key to levelling up the North, MPs say
There's "a clear and strategic case for investment in culture in the north" of England, a report says.
Roman coins and bracelets unearthed in Ribble Valley farm dig
Detectorists say it is a "dream" after they found the hoard during a dig in the Ribbley Valley.
Emergency care at Blackpool Victoria Hospital rated inadequate
Inspectors were responding to concerns about care quality and safety at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
Blackpool 1-0 Millwall: Shayne Lavery goal secures win in Championship
Shayne Lavery's left-foot strike is enough to secure a 1-0 win for Blackpool against Millwall in the Championship.
Swansea City 1-0 Preston North End: Manning stunner for Swans
Swansea City return to winning ways with a 1-0 victory thanks to Ryan Manning's thunderous strike.
Charlton Athletic 2-0 Fleetwood Town
Teenager Mason Burstow adds to his burgeoning goalscoring reputation as Charlton beat Fleetwood 2-0 at The Valley.
Ipswich Town 2-1 Accrington Stanley
Goals from Wes Burns and Conor Chaplin see Ipswich come from behind to beat Accrington.
Morecambe 3-2 Wycombe Wanderers
Morecambe come from behind to beat League One leaders Wycombe Wanderers 3-2.

Latest Sports News... (Source: BBC News)

No deal done for Ince - Appleton
Blackpool manager Michael Appleton says Liverpool are interested in Thomas Ince but denies a deal has been done.
Moores to nurture youth at Lancs
Peter Moores will continue to help young, local talent progress after extending his contract as Lancashire coach.
Alexander to reduce squad size
New manager Graham Alexander plans to reduce the size of the squad he has inherited at League Two side Fleetwood Town.
Foster display delights Westley
Preston manager Graham Westley says Luke Foster gave an "outstanding" performance on his debut against Bury.
Oxford Utd 2-0 Accrington
James Constable's seventh goal of the season helps Oxford beat Accrington and secures a place in the FA Cup third round.
Trio reach World Open last eight
England's Laura Massaro, Jenny Duncalf and Alison Waters reach the quarter-finals of the women's World Squash Open.
No plans to sell Austin - Burnley
Burnley say they will resist attempts to buy 22-goal striker Charlie Austin during the January transfer window.
Moores extends deal at Lancashire
Head coach Peter Moores will remain with Lancashire until the end of the 2014 season after extending his contract.
Appleton expects Basham to return
Blackpool are confident that midfielder Chris Basham will play a full part in the club's festive fixture programme.
Robinson remains in Berg's plans
Manager Henning Berg insists Paul Robinson has a future at Blackburn, despite leaving his keeper out at Blackpool.
Cyclist Wiggins wins BBC trophy
Olympic gold medallist and Tour de France winner Bradley Wiggins is voted the 2012 BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
England to rest Lancs' Anderson
Chris Woakes and Jos Buttler replace James Anderson and Jonathan Trott in England's one-day squad to face India.

National News Headlines

Georgia Shooting: British man Matthew Willson shot through wall
Police are treating Matthew Willson's death as a homicide, following gunfire from a nearby flat.
Dover queues: Traffic builds on the A20 in Kent
One lane of the A20 is closed as lorries queue to access the Port of Dover.
Man in court charged with murder of Freda Walker, 86
Freda Walker died at her home in Derbyshire and her husband Ken is in a critical condition.
Brentford 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers: Ruben Neves earns win after drone stops play
Ruben Neves' second-half strike earns Wolves three points at Brentford, in a game that was halted for over 25 minutes in the first half.
Gorleston Banksy: Artwork covered up over girl's death to be moved
The street artist produced the piece while unaware a little girl had died in an accident nearby in 2018.
Selfridges stabbing: Two men taken to hospital
Two men in their 20s were taken to hospital after the incident in the department store, police said.
Covid: Jab given in Portsmouth male in hot tub
The usual location was chosen as a way to help the person feel "safe and secure", an NHS official said.
Robot vacuum cleaner escapes from Cambridge Travelodge
The automated vacuum device ignores a hotel door's threshold and makes a break for freedom.
Chris Boardman to lead bid to get more people cycling and walking
The ex-Olympic champion will encourage more people to cycle and walk as head of Active Travel England.
Autograph book found in dusty garage fetches £11k at auction
The book of cricketers' signatures, including WG Grace, smashed its valuation at auction.
New Cross Fire: Artwork to commemorate 14 young people who died
There have never been charges over what many believe to be a racially motivated arson attack.
Dennis Skinner play to chart life of 'Beast of Bolsover'
The Palace of Varieties is based on the life and times of Labour MP Dennis Skinner.

Source: BBC News

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