Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Woman's body found at Accrington Cemetery as search for missing mum continues
Police searching for Lindsay Birbeck say a woman's body was found at Accrington Cemetery.
Lancashire fracking: 2.9 magnitude tremor recorded
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 is recorded in Lancashire by the British Geological Survey.
Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Burnley: Late Jimenez penalty rescues hosts
Raul Jimenez rescues a point for Wolves against Burnley with a late penalty as they maintain their unbeaten Premier League home run stretching back to January.
Trans conversion therapy survivor: 'I wanted to be cured so asked to be electrocuted'
As a teenage boy, Carolyn Mercer had electric shock therapy on the NHS in the hope she would be "cured".
Haseeb Hameed: Lancashire to release England batsman at end of season
Lancashire choose not to renew England batsman Haseeb Hameed's contract when it expires at the end of the season.
Lancashire fracking: 1.03 magnitude 'micro' tremor recorded
Cuadrilla said the effect on the surface would be like "a large frying pan dropping to the floor".
Poor hospital records 'could cost lives' in Blackpool
A coroners says "future deaths will occur" unless action is taken to improve handling of paperwork.
Report finds keeping Chorley A&E open not 'clinically viable'
A report outlines eight "viable" options for urgent and emergency care across Central Lancashire.
Lancashire fracking: 1.6 magnitude tremor halts work
Cuadrilla said micro seismicity had been recorded near Blackpool at 20:46 BST on Wednesday.
T20 Blast: Lancashire Lightning and Notts Outlaws book places in quarter-finals
Wins for Lancashire and Notts Outlaws see them book their places in the T20 Blast quarter-finals.
Kia Super League: Jemimah Rodrigues makes 112 not out in last-ball Yorkshire Diamonds win
An unbeaten 112 from Jemimah Rodrigues gives Yorkshire Diamonds a last-ball Women's Super League win.
Blackburn Rovers 0-0 Cardiff City: Woodwork hit three times in goalless draw
Cardiff City picked up their first away point of the season as they were held to a goalless draw at Blackburn Rovers.
Preston North End 2-1 Sheffield Wednesday: Johnson bags brace as Lilywhites beat Owls
Daniel Johnson takes his tally to four goals in three matches as Preston North End defeat Sheffield Wednesday at Deepdale.
Rochdale 0-0 Blackpool
Blackpool remain unbeaten in League One but are held to a second successive draw at Rochdale.

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

Woman's body found at Accrington Cemetery as search for missing mum continues
Police searching for Lindsay Birbeck say a woman's body was found at Accrington Cemetery.
Lancashire fracking: 2.9 magnitude tremor recorded
An earthquake with a magnitude of 2.9 is recorded in Lancashire by the British Geological Survey.
Ben Stokes century leads England to epic Ashes-saving win at Headingley
Ben Stokes' astonishing 135 not out repeats his World Cup heroics and gives England one of their greatest victories to keep the Ashes alive.
Notting Hill Carnival: Police searches granted after 100 arrests
The police order has been issued for the full area of the event in Notting Hill.
Ross-on-Wye: Two men killed in crash with ambulance
Two men in a car were killed in a crash with an ambulance which was not responding to a 999 call.
Frinton beach incident: Police advice to avoid the sea
Several families on the beach at Frinton, Essex, reported having trouble breathing on Sunday.
Courier parcel mishaps: 'My package was propping the window open'
After a woman's parcel was thrown through her window, people tell of their online shopping experiences.
Queensbury Tunnel: Cycle way campaigners offer tunnel vision
Will cycle campaigners wanting a deserted and flooded railway tunnel reopened see their vision realised?
Ariana Grande 'overwhelmed' on return to Manchester at Pride
The singer visits for the first time since the 2017 terror attack and subsequent benefit concert.
Banksy 'Brexit' mural: Scaffolding appears over Dover EU piece
The artwork appeared near Dover's ferry terminal in 2017 on a building due to be demolished.
Birmingham firefighter leaves blaze for birth of first child
Toshwa Dennis was tackling a scrapheap fire when he got the call to say Savannah was arriving early.
Reading Festival: Revellers bask in record temperatures
On the hottest late August bank holiday weekend, Reading Festival revellers enjoy the sunshine.

Source: BBC News

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