Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Lindsay Birbeck murder trial: Boy 'moved Accrington woman's body in bin'
A boy, who cannot be named, says a stranger paid him to move and bury Lindsay Birbeck's body.
Schools shut for 'precautionary' coronavirus cleans
Several schools send pupils and staff home after they return from skiing trips in the country.
County lines: Police arrest 46 in raids across the UK
There were raids in Merseyside, Lancashire, Cumbria and Tayside on Tuesday morning.
Anglesey crossbow murder: Man guilty of Gerald Corrigan murder
Terence Whall lay in wait for Gerald Corrigan and shot him as he tried to fix his satellite dish.
Men jailed after 29 immigrants found in van
A judge says the defendants "traded in human misery" and had carted people about "like freight".
Blackpool teachers helping to tackle poverty
Teachers at two schools in deprived areas of Blackpool say they are "acting like social workers".
Girl, 14, arrested over homeless woman assault in Lancaster
Police say a group of youths - all girls - attacked a homeless woman in Lancaster city centre.
Tyson Fury beats Deontay Wilder in world title fight in Las Vegas
Tyson Fury wins the WBC world heavyweight title after producing a sensational performance against Deontay Wilder.
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Stoke City: Rovers held by Potters in stalemate at Ewood Park
Blackburn?s play-off ambitions suffer a slight setback as they are held to a goalless draw at Ewood Park by struggling Stoke.
Joey Barton: Fleetwood boss says Sunderland celebrated 'like winning World Cup'
Fleetwood boss Joey Barton says Sunderland celebrated their 97th-minute equaliser "like a World Cup final victory".
Karl Robinson: Oxford United reject Blackpool's approach for their manager
Oxford say they have "politely declined" Blackpool's approach to speak to head coach Karl Robinson about the vacant Bloomfield Road job.
West Bromwich Albion 2-0 Preston North End: Darnell Fisher sees red as Baggies go seven clear
Goals from Hal Robson-Kanu and Jake Livermore see West Brom extend their lead at the top of the Championship by beating Preston.
Sunderland 1-1 Fleetwood Town
Max Power salvages a point in the sixth minute of stoppage time as his dramatic late strike secures Sunderland a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood.

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

West Midlands floods: 'Ten days of difficult conditions' to come
Residents in two flooded towns are evacuated as more rain threatens to swell the River Severn.
Canary Islands sandstorm: Passengers flown to Malaga without bags
Jet2 flies holidaymakers stuck in Tenerife to Malaga but their bags were not on board.
Midrar Ali: Baby's ventilator disconnected after court ruling
Midrar Ali's father is calling for a coroner to investigate after legal fight over son's treatment.
Easton Bavents: Farmer's cliff-top cottage demolished
The house was left teetering on the cliff edge after a storm destroyed a large chunk of land.
Dalston fatal e-bike crash rider 'going too fast'
Thomas Hanlon is charged with causing the death of pedestrian Sakine Cihan by careless driving.
Norfolk council: Care services 'left friend' to look after elderly man
The ombudsman found fault with Norfolk council over the care of an elderly man.
Treasure finds 'important to Shropshire's story'
A mix of Iron and Bronze Age axe heads in one hoard is "groundbreaking", according to an expert.
Norwich prison has 'deteriorated significantly' since 2016
Inspectors say "violence levels were high" and a fifth of inmates felt unsafe.
Court may upset Heathrow third runway plans
A ruling will decide whether Heathrow's expansion plan should have taken the climate more into account.
Uni admissions could scrap use of predicted grades
Applications to university could switch to after pupils get their A-level results, says watchdog.
Police warn of 'inadequate safety' at Greta Thunberg protest
Police said there was a risk of "falls and crushing" if thousands of people joined the Bristol protest.
Midlands Air Ambulance trains pupils in bleed control kits
The Midlands Air Ambulance says it is now dealing with two stabbings a week.

Source: BBC News

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