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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
Parts of England prepare for widespread flooding as an amber warning for heavy rain is in force.
Blackburn man charged with 2013 murder of baby daughter and son
Jordan Monaghan is accused of killing his three-week-old daughter Ruby and 21-month-old son Logan in 2013.
£80m for treatment services in drug crackdown
The package will also see police target dealers and health services help people with addictions.
Covid smear-test delays prompt calls for home HPV tests
Delays to smear tests in lockdown prompt cervical cancer charities to call for home-testing kits.
Leyland solicitor spared jail over unauthorised access of ex-wife's information
Solicitor Scott Ainge used work computers to gather information about his wife's lover.
Youngest person in UK convicted of terrorism offence can go free - Parole Board
At the age of 14, he sent encrypted messages inciting an Australian teenager to murder police officers.
Darwen Jubilee Tower: 'Urgent repairs' to Victorian building approved
A £280,000 plan to stop further deterioration to Darwen's Jubilee Tower is backed by the town's council.
Blackburn Cathedral becomes mass vaccination centre
Blackburn Cathedral is one of 10 major Covid-19 vaccination hubs being opened around country.
Manchester Arena Inquiry: Help given to Saffie-Rose Roussos to be examined
The Manchester Arena Inquiry confirms it will consider if Saffie-Rose Roussos, 8, could have survived.
Brother's murder charge dropped as death 'not linked to attack'
A murder charge is dropped after tests show a man's attack on his brother did not kill him, police say.
Covid: Four fined over Preston-Bolton takeaway trip
They were among 110 fines issued for Covid breaches this weekend by Greater Manchester Police.
Did we see a Christmas coronavirus spike?
Christmas gatherings were cut back but was there still an impact on Covid cases?
Coronavirus: What powers do police have if people break Covid rules?
Coronavirus lockdown rules are changing across the UK, but who is responsible for enforcing them?
Covid: Are lockdown rules changing? Public Health England answers your questions
Public Health England answer questions about vaccinations, shop workers and lockdown.
Covid: What are the UK's lockdown rules and when will they end?
People across England are being urged to "double down" and stick to the lockdown rules.
Covid: What is the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine?
A second coronavirus vaccine - from Oxford University/AstraZeneca - has been approved.
FA Cup fourth round: The night Chorley's £25-a-week players embarrassed Wolves
Thirty-five years after non-league Chorley humiliated Wolves in the FA Cup, the two clubs meet in the fourth round on Friday.
Ellis Simms: Everton loan striker to Blackpool for rest of the season
Blackpool loan in striker Ellis Simms from Everton on a deal until the end of the League One season.
Blackburn Rovers v Swansea City off due to waterlogged pitch
Tuesday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Swansea City is called off because of a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park.
Blackpool P-P Northampton Town: Match postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Bloomfield Road
Tuesday's League One game between Blackpool and Northampton Town is postponed because of a waterlogged pitch.
Hull City 3-0 Accrington Stanley
Hull City move to the top of League One with a comfortable victory at home to 10-man Accrington.

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

Storm Christoph: Flood warnings in parts of England
Parts of England prepare for widespread flooding as an amber warning for heavy rain is in force.
Doris Hobday: Identical twin among UK's oldest dies with Covid
Doris Hobday's family say they are "totally heartbroken" to lose her in this way.
Birmingham and Nottinghamshire trusts offer 24-hour Covid vaccines
The vaccines will be offered to existing high-priority groups and hospital staff on nightshifts.
Covid: Crops 'damaged nationwide' by lockdown walkers avoiding mud
An influx of people walking over planted crops is impacting farmers' businesses, a rural association says.
Covid: Home-schooling pushed ex-Royal Marine 'to breaking point'
Mark Ormrod, who is a triple amputee, says teaching his children was a "traumatic" experience.
Cannock mum developed cancer after wrong smear result
A hospital apologises to Rachael Foley after she undergoes a hysterectomy following the error.
Northamptonshire County Council sent woman £60,000 by mistake
Pat Thornton says she "nearly passed out' when she saw the money in her account.
Lockdown: Police officers fined £200 for cafe meeting
Nine Met Police officers who broke lockdown rules have been asked to "reflect on their choices".
Supermarket delivery driver rescued from Westgate ford
Police say the van "careered" off the road and the man was rescued from the overturned vehicle.
Cancer death inspires parents to help 600 families
Evie Clover died aged 13, just months after being diagnosed with a rare brain cancer.
Gareth Jones: Body found in search for man lost at sea with dog
Police believe a body found on a beach in East Sussex is Gareth Jones, who went missing on Saturday.
Covid-19: 400 military troops deployed to hospitals
Four hundred members of the armed forces will work alongside doctors in the Midlands and London.

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