Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Remove videos seen by Southport killer, Cooper says
Social media platforms have a 'moral responsibility' to remove violent content, home secretary says.
Hospital bosses left facing £157m maintenance bill
NHS bosses think a replacement for the Royal Preston Hospital may not open until the early 2040s.
Potential solution to axed hospital shuttle bus - MP
Burnley MP Oliver Ryan says he is "hopeful" of a resolution after the bus service was initially scrapped.
Feathers McGraw in hot demand at tattoo parlours
Wallace and Gromit's arch-nemesis Feathers McGraw is increasingly popular, say tattoo artists.
Driver and passenger survive as tree falls on car
A driver and their passenger walk away unhurt after a tree suddenly crashes down on to their car.
Storm Éowyn clean-up operation gets under way
Northumberland saw gusts of 96mph on Friday as Storm Éowyn wreaked havoc across northern England.
'I built stand in back garden to watch my team'
Ian Nutter built a football stand to stop his nine grandsons "hanging over the fence" to watch Barnoldswick Town.
Clash over decision to extend life of nuclear reactors
Labour welcomes the extension for two nuclear power stations but the Greens say this is irresponsible.
Cyclist 'fighting for life' after van crash
A cyclist in his 30s is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision involving a van.
Animator Park 'ecstatic' about Oscar nomination
Animator Nick Park says it is a "surprise and real privilege" to be nominated for a fifth Oscar.
Hospital shuttle bus withdrawal condemned
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust axed the free service as it could no longer afford to run it.
Beach could close for years for wind farm work
Starr Gate beach in Blackpool may be closed for up to three years during construction work.
How Southport murders have 'forever changed' town
Still picking up the pieces from the atrocity, residents of the town tell of their continued grief.
Southport killer had ricin materials sent to neighbour
Messages seen by the BBC confirm the teenage killer's father knew about the unexplained deliveries.
Southport killer was under NHS mental health care
Alder Hey NHS Trust said Axel Rudakubana stopped engaging with the service in February 2023.
Southport survivor's family demands 'more answers'
Child C survived the attack in which Axel Rudakubana murdered three other girls at a dance class.
'Evil' Southport killer jailed for minimum 52 years
Axel Rudakubana is handed a life sentence for killing three girls and attacking 10 other people.
Whiteman out for 'a while' with ankle injury
Preston North End captain Ben Whiteman faces a spell on the sidelines after picking up a "nasty" ankle injury during training.

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

Thousands without power as wind lashes South West
A yellow warning for wind and rain is in force in Devon and Cornwall.
Man charged with murdering university lecturer
Claire Chick, who was a nurse and university lecturer, was found fatally injured in a street.
How a random text ended in happily ever after
Donovan Shears met his future wife while he was "showing off" to friends by texting random numbers.
'My son was followed into our flat and robbed'
Sinead Masterson is among a group of parents who marched through Islington concerned about robberies.
Husband of woman found dead detained in Thailand
Hikers discovered Lamduan Armitage's body in a Yorkshire Dales stream more than 20 years ago.
'We're Yorkshire's real Riot Women musicians'
Ahead of the Sally Wainwright TV show Riot Women, we speak to some of Yorkshire's female punk stars.
SAS Rogue Heroes: Gentleman Jim was 'quiet but deadly'
Jim Almonds, played by Corin Silva in the BBC series, "set the standard for soldiers to follow".
Royal Parks police could be cut to plug Met budget
The Met could cut 2,300 Royal Park police officer jobs to help close a £450m budget gap.
Willoughby speaks of 'tough' year after kidnap plot
"Nothing can prepare you for something like that," she says, in her first interview in more than a year.
Hundreds of lamps recovered in theft investigation
A total of 296 lights and lanterns are found by detectives dealing with a theft case.
Cannabis factory found after neighbour's water damage
Police found 170 plants, which were mostly mature and ready for harvesting, after the damage.
'I get up at 5.30 every morning to play chess'
Nearly 330 competitors are taking part in the ECF National Schools Chess Championships.

Source: BBC News

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