Lancaster and Lancashire News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Lancaster and Lancashire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Lancashire: Car drives through level crossing barriers
Lancashire Police say a 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to provide a breath test.
Terminally-ill woman racing to rehome 70 cats
Marlene Brewer needs to rehome her cats after being given a terminal diagnosis.
Blackpool boxer undercard at Joshua fight
Pressure, frustration and everything on the line for Anthony Joshua, who fights Alexander Povetkin with a chance to become "the biggest draw in boxing history".
South Western and Northern rail staff plan more strikes
The RMT union announces further action over train guards on the South Western and Northern networks.
Train delays: 'Lack of accountability' led to rail timetable chaos
Poor accountability was to blame for severe rail disruption last May, a regulator has said.
Appeal for relatives of Scottish WW1 lost soldiers
A group of researchers are helping the Belgian village of Orcq trace descendants of eight soldiers.
Alton Towers Smiler ride crash victims sue park's owners
Vicky Balch and Leah Washington each lost a leg in the 2015 crash on the Smiler ride.
Consultation on single central Lancashire A&E unit delayed
Formal consultation was due to start in January but has been delayed for at least six months.
House prices rise fastest in North West
Property in the region climbed 5.6% in the past 12 months, while London prices fell 0.7%.
Burnley v Bournemouth
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth.
Sheffield United v Preston North End
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Sheffield United and Preston North End.
Stoke City v Blackburn Rovers
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.
Accrington Stanley v AFC Wimbledon
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Accrington Stanley and AFC Wimbledon.
Blackpool v Luton Town
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Blackpool and Luton Town.
Southend United v Fleetwood Town
Live coverage of Saturday's League One game between Southend United and Fleetwood Town.
Morecambe v Macclesfield Town
Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Morecambe and Macclesfield Town.
Barnet v AFC Fylde
Live coverage of Saturday's National League game between Barnet and AFC Fylde.
Ross Wallace: Fleetwood Town sign former Scotland winger
Former Scotland international winger Ross Wallace joins League One club Fleetwood Town.

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

David Brickwood murder: Hope new forensic tests will hold key
Tests on new items found during inquiries into a scrap dealer's murder could be crucial, police say.
Man mistakenly listed as owner of extra council house
Abdul Kadva says he owns two homes because of an error and it has cost him "a fortune".
Billy Monger: Amputee racing driver back at Donington
A teenage driver who was badly hurt in a crash looks forward to racing there again.
Sheffield cinema attack leaves man dead
The man, thought to be in his 20s, died in hospital after the assault outside Sheffield Cineworld.
King's Lynn stabbing: Woman dies in hospital
Officers are searching properties in Kings Lynn in connection to the death.
Bristol venue to play Africa by Toto on loop all night
People will see how long they can endure the song at a Bristol music venue.
'No hoax' says woman 'poisoned' at Prezzo
The woman at the centre of Sunday's nerve agent scare in Salisbury insists her fear was genuine.
Memorial for PC Norman Garnham murdered in 1977
PC Norman Garnham was stabbed by a hitchhiker in Richmond in 1977.
Man stabbed to death in Hackney flat fight
A 20-year-old man dies and a 17-year-old is injured in a disturbance in north-east London.
Great Ormond Street professor killed in London bike crash
Prof Maria Bitner-Glindzicz's bike collided with a taxi and a stationary vehicle in central London.
Man spared jail after driving at Manchester Airport parking official
The judge says it was wrong to drive at an official, but the airport drop-off fees were a "disgrace".
'Snapchat queen' Fatima Khan jailed for killing boyfriend
Fatima Khan, 21, filmed Khalid Safi as he lay dying in a pool of blood in west London.

Source: BBC News

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