Lancaster and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

'We are fighting to save our church from closure'
There is not enough "manpower" to keep running Brindle St Joseph's RC Church in Preston, Abbey says.
Hit-and-run victim killed for 'adrenaline rush'
Safia Karieem's daughters say their mum died because her killer "wanted to drive fast for fun".
Four arrested over moorland wildfire
Four people, aged between 17 and 19, are held on suspicion of arson, police say.
Heritage trams to return to Blackpool promenade
The old trams were suspended last year following concerns about safety and maintenance issues.
Widow calls for health checks for younger people
Gabby Evans is campaigning for change after her partner died from an undiagnosed heart condition.
Anti-fascists who joined Spanish Civil War honoured
A memorial in Burnley features the names of the men who went to fight fascism in Spain in the 1930s.
'Dangerous' derelict pub to be made safe
Preston City Council say it had "no option" but to step in and force the work to take place.
Two held in raid on organised cock-fighting
Two men were arrested on suspicion of animal welfare offences and 27 cockerels seized.
Horse named in honour of police chief who died
Police Horse Lawson is named after Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson, who died suddenly aged 50.
Views sought on future of closed hospital site
Accrington Victoria Hospital closed in December after the building was found to be beyond repair.
Pedestrian struck by car dies in hospital
Police say they are supporting the family of the woman, who was in her 60s, after the fatal crash.
Compulsory purchase a 'last resort' in housing plan
Blackpool has serious issues with an oversupply of poor quality single-person accommodation.
Labour 'reeling from shock' of losing councillors
Mark Clifford says losing so many Labour councillors in the local elections is "very disappointing".
Council offers Accrington academy lifeline
Accrington Stanley academy could be saved from closure as Hyndburn Council offers a grant to cover costs for the next 12 months.
Wildfire warning over BBQs on Lancashire peatland
Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service says disposable barbecue trays can ignite peat below the surface.
Anderson set for Lancashire return after injury
Jimmy Anderson is set to play his first game since retiring from England duty for Lancashire against Derbyshire.
Surrey and The Blaze tie One-Day Cup thriller
Alice Capsey hits 125 off 96 balls as Surrey's One-Day Cup game with The Blaze ends in a tie, while there are wins elsewhere for Lancashire and Durham.
Remembering Rovers' greatest day 30 years on
Looking back on Blackburn Rovers 1994-95 Premier League triumph 30 years on.
Ecclestone left out of first Edwards England squad
England star bowler Sophie Ecclestone is left out of new coach Charlotte Edwards' first squad to face West Indies.
I became a cocaine addict after retiring - Wiggins
Tour de France winner and five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins says he became a cocaine addict in the years after his career.
Whalley 'delighted' to extend Accrington stay
Accrington Stanley winger Shaun Whalley says he is "made up" to have extended his stay with the club.
Blackburn might withdraw from Women's Championship
Blackburn Rovers might withdraw from the Women's Championship next season because the club's owners are unwilling to meet the league's requirements on facilities, player welfare and staffing.

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

MPs to debate assisted dying bill again after major changes
Dozens of amendments have been added to the bill from both sides since it passed its first stage.
Bin strike policing cut as waste builds up again
New mountains of binbags on Birmingham streets are feared as bin lorries remain locked in depots.
'We've been through hell - let us keep family home'
Friends, neighbours and councillors gathered at the Bexhill house to support the mother-of-three.
'Prince William hugged me after chat about his mum'
Wendy Daunt received a hug from the Prince of Wales as she was honoured at Windsor Castle.
Botched surgery patient feels 'in the dark'
Chloe Humphries says news of the suspension of her Addenbrooke's surgeon was "like a betrayal".
Earthquake shakes Yorkshire Dales village
The quake near Litton had a magnitude of 2.5, the British Geological Survey says.
Waitrose worker, 94, has no plans to retire
John Shipton is described as a "national treasure" by colleagues at the Exeter store.
Girl, 5, diagnosed with rare childhood dementia
Tilly has the rare genetic condition MucoPolySaccharidosis, a form of childhood dementia.
'We've seen best and worst of people after blast'
Neighbours of a house involved in a gas explosion fear their property has been burgled.
Fire at motor and aviation site 'under control'
The fire at Bicester Motion, on a former RAF base, broke out on Thursday evening.
Mill from Bryan Adams' Robin Hood video for sale
The old mill featured in the 1990 music video for Bryan Adams' song (Everything I Do) I Do It For You.
Stowaway cat travels Europe on year away from home
The French feline travels three countries and seven counties, in a 1,200-mile round trip.

Source: BBC News

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