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)

'Shock' as Blackpool Council van crashes through wall
The van "took out the garden wall of three properties" when it crashed on a street in Blackpool.
Frontierland: Council calls for clarity on theme park site plan
Developers are asked to explain delays to a £17m redevelopment plan for the derelict Frontierland.
Preston GP struck off over 'dishonest' food poisoning claims
Dr Zuber Bux's actions were "misleading, dishonest and financially motivated", a tribunal finds.
Microphone could diagnose 'noisy' arthritic knees
The technology is the same as that used by engineers to listen for faults in bridges.
Leicester City v Burnley
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Leicester City and Burnley.
Fylde Council calls for fracking ban on safety grounds
Fylde Council in Lancashire claims the fracking industry is "unable to guarantee public safety".
Blackburn Rovers v Huddersfield Town
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield Town.
Reading v Preston North End
Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Reading and Preston North End.
Alex Hartley: England left-arm spinner loses central contract
Left-arm spinner Alex Hartley will not have her England central contract renewed when it expires in January.
FA Cup: Colne back on the map as they face Gateshead
Colne Dynamoes shook up non-league football in the 1980s before imploding - but now the town is back on the football map, thanks to the FA Cup.
Sam Lavelle: Morecambe defender signs new deal until 2022
Morecambe defender Sam Lavelle signs a new contract with the League Two club until the end of 2022.

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

Manchester Arndale Centre: 'Man with knife' reported
Armed police are called to Manchester's Arndale Centre a week after five people were injured there.
Essex Strep A: District nurses 'most likely cause' of outbreak
The bacterium has infected at least 33 people in Essex, claiming 15 lives.
Rochdale road rage peacemaker's axe attackers jailed
Cameron Brooksbank was attacked with an axe when up to 20 men set upon him in Rochdale.
Wedding caterers fined for salmonella-infected hog roast
Fifty-eight guests fell ill after eating the contaminated meat at Vicki and Phil Kemp's reception.
Andrew Griggs murder trial: Sailor husband 'dumped wife's body at sea'
Andrew Griggs dismisses suggestions from prosecutors he killed his wife and dumped her body at sea.
Durham Cathedral stonework to be 'bought for bookends'
Auctioneers say sandstone from the World Heritage Site would also make ideal garden seats.
Primary schools give free food to hungry families
The biggest primary school academy trust is setting up food banks in its schools to feed families.
Thief stole from man suffering cardiac arrest at Bury tram stop
Furtado showed "a complete disrespect for others" when he stole the man's phone and wallet, police say.
Maids Moreton: Ben Field jailed for author's murder
Benjamin Field, 28, seduced 69-year-old Peter Farquhar into changing his will before killing him.
Getaway driver, 81, jailed after Bognor Regis drugs stabbing
Former burger van driver Ian Hemmens helped a drug dealer escape after he had stabbed a rival.
The spectacular fall of money manager Neil Woodford
Sacked from his flagship fund, and shutting the business - the story of Neil Woodford and his sudden fall.
Crocodile skull 'ornament' seized by police in Chippenham
The man bought the skull as an "unusual" house ornament and was surprised when police contacted him.

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