Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Millions to face hosepipe ban in north-west England
The ban will affect people in north-west England, but other firms say they have no plans to follow suit.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach offer for smoking mums-to-be
A new stop smoking scheme will see pregnant women offered theme park visits as an incentive to quit.
Army tank explosion deaths caused by design flaw
Corporals Matthew Hatfield and Darren Neilson died during a live firing exercise in Wales.
Fracking firm Cuadrilla complete second Preston New Road well
Final preparations for fracking have begun following the completion of a second well, Cuadrilla says.
Winter Hill moorland fire 'under control'
At its height, hundreds of firefighters tackled the blaze on Winter Hill near Bolton.
Girl, 4, seriously injured in Preston dog attack
The child was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the attack in Preston.
Theresa May pledges to boost aerospace amid Brexit fears
The prime minister promises extra investment for industry weeks after Airbus threatened to leave UK.
Andy Burnham calls Northern train cancellations 'outrageous'
Andy Burnham criticises Northern "for lack of foresight" as trains cancelled on World Cup final day.
Blackpool sign Oldham defender Ryan McLaughlin and ex-Arsenal left-back Marc Bola
Blackpool sign Oldham defender Ryan McLaughlin on a two-year contract and ex-Arsenal left-back Marc Bola on a one-year deal.
Roses matches: Joe Root & Jos Buttler available for Lancashire v Yorkshire matches
England's Joe Root and Jos Buttler are available for the upcoming Roses matches when Yorkshire travel to Old Trafford.
T20 Blast: Lancashire beat winless Derbyshire by 12 runs
Lancashire register their third victory from four T20 Blast games as they beat winless Derbyshire by 12 runs.
Richie Smallwood: Blackburn Rovers midfielder signs new two-year deal
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Richie Smallwood signs a new two-year deal to keep him with the club until 2020.
Liam Mandeville: Morecambe sign Doncaster forward on season-long loan
League Two Morecambe sign Doncaster Rovers forward Liam Mandeville on a season-long loan.
Ben Amos: Millwall sign Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper on loan
Millwall sign goalkeeper Ben Amos from fellow Championship club Bolton Wanderers on a season-long loan deal.

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

Pte Sean Benton: Coroner to rule on Deepcut army base death
A second inquest has been held after Pte Sean Benton died of gunshot wounds more than 20 years ago.
Laptop examined by Poppi Worthington police
Cumbria Constabulary has yet to officially confirm if the device belonged to her father.
BMX fan in Nigeria overjoyed by bike sent in post
A 20-year-old Nigerian says he is "the happiest person in the world" after receiving the bike gift.
Network Rail: Record number of young people dying on railways
The railway industry launches a campaign to educate young people about the dangers of railways.
Ex-Olympian Lizzie Purbrick sentenced for pig's blood revenge
Lizzie Purbrick used a garden sprayer to cover the walls of Conservative peer David Prior's home.
Grenfell fire: Ban on combustible material 'not enough'
A committee of MPs say a wider ban on combustible material and requiring sprinklers would save lives,
Sensible, family-loving teens behind pregnancy rate drop
This may explain the sharp fall in teen pregnancies, the British Pregnancy Advisory Service says.
Mum of autistic boy slams school for 'abusive' voicemail
Leighanne Bromley was left "gobsmacked" by the expletive-laden message about autistic son Harley.
Ex-UKIP councillor Stephen Searle guilty of murdering wife
Former Royal Marine Stephen Searle strangled his wife Anne at their home in Suffolk.
Bognor home damaged by glass ornament blaze
The trinket on a bungalow windowsill concentrated the sun's rays in a similar way to a magnifying glass.
Millions to face hosepipe ban in north-west England
The ban will affect people in north-west England, but other firms say they have no plans to follow suit.
Comedian 'humiliated' for using disabled space on train
Tanyalee Davis says a guard threatened to call police when she did not give up a disabled space.

Source: BBC News

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