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)

Coronavirus: 'Despicable' men lick hands and wipe supermarket food
Police are searching for the pair after describing their actions as "flabbergasting".
Darwen wildfire: Moorland blaze 'started deliberately'
Investigations are ongoing after 50 fire fighters were called to tackle the blaze on Tuesday.
Coronavirus: Jos Buttler's World Cup shirt raises £65,000
The jersey, which smells of "sweat and champagne", was signed by all of England World Cup squad.
Darwen boy gives Easter eggs to medics after dad's death
Kelvin Baker, whose father died after a crash, wanted to thank NHS staff facing the Covid-19 crisis.
Coronavirus: Detective spared jail due to virus circumstances
Stuart Lunt admitted trying to pursue sexual relationships with female crime victims.
Stop-and-search death of Blackburn man on mobility scooter probed
The man was riding a mobility scooter in Blackburn when he fell ill during a search by police officers.
Coronavirus information: What should I do?
Step-by-step, what to do to help prevent the spread of the virus.
Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
Prime Minister Boris Johnson is in intensive care, a specialist ward for people who are very ill.
Coronavirus: What are social distancing and self-isolation?
Everybody should be avoiding non-essential contact, and you should stay at home wherever possible.
Coronavirus: What it does to the body
What is it like to have the coronavirus, how will it affect you and how is it treated?
Coronavirus UK map: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.

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.