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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Covid lockdown quizmaster Jay Flynn returns to in-person games
"The nation's quizmaster" Jay Flynn says doing a pub quiz live again was "brilliant" and weird".
Villagers raise £450,000 to save Trawden Arms from closure
Trawden's locals, who run the village shop, library and community centre, take control of its last pub.
Royal Mail postman jailed over police officer death crash
Oliver Evans came off his motorcycle after braking to avoid the van on the wrong side of the road.
Leyland club vows to fight phone mast 90% rent drop
The club in Leyland currently gets about £7,500 a year from EE but it is set to be reduced to £750.
Covid: Lancashire hospitality staff face abuse over virus rules
Owners and landlords in Lancashire say some customers refuse to wear masks and have sworn at staff.
Covid-19: Hospital cases treble in Central Lancashire
The number of Covid patients in hospital in Central Lancashire is the highest since 25 February.
Lancashire Police: 'I was harassed by predatory PC after calling 999'
The police officer used his job to pursue sexual relationships with vulnerable women he met on duty.
Travel guide to Spain, Portugal, France and other holiday hotspots
What you need to know about travelling abroad to Portugal, Spain, Greece, France, Italy and Turkey.
Lockdown rules: What are the restrictions in your area?
Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
Coronavirus cure: What progress are we making on treatments?
Medical teams around the world are learning which medicines work best against Covid.
Covid: When will I get the vaccine?
Over 40s in England and Scotland can have their second dose after eight weeks instead of 12.
Covid: How is Europe lifting lockdown restrictions?
Europe is gradually easing lockdown measures ahead of the tourist season.
Gary Madine: Blackpool striker signs new one-year deal with Seasiders
Blackpool striker Gary Madine signs a new deal to remain with the newly-promoted club for the 2021-22 Championship season.
Anthony O'Connor: Morecambe sign defender following release by Bradford
Morecambe sign defender Anthony O'Connor after his release by League Two club Bradford City at the end of last season.
Izzy Brown: Preston North End agree deal with Chelsea forward
Championship side Preston North End agree a one-year deal with Chelsea forward Izzy Brown.
Oliver Casey: Blackpool sign Leeds United defender for undisclosed fee
Blackpool sign Leeds United defender Oliver Casey for an undisclosed fee on a three-year deal.
Josh Morris: Salford City sign ex-Fleetwood Town midfielder on two-year deal
Salford sign midfielder Josh Morris on a two-year contract after his release by League One side Fleetwood Town.

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

Dalian Atkinson: PC guilty of former footballer's manslaughter
Dalian Atkinson's family says "the whole country now knows the truth" about how he died.
Long Covid: More than two million in England may have suffered, study suggests
Symptoms such as fatigue and shortness of breath can persist for months.
Gary Allen: Killer jailed for murdering two women 21 years apart
The daughter of one of Gary Allen's victims says his sentence ends years of heartache for her family.
Covid: EasyJet cancels flights over Manchester-Scotland travel ban
EasyJet says it will not go ahead with new routes connecting Manchester to Edinburgh and Aberdeen.
Brexit: Views from Boston, Britain's most Eurosceptic town
Five years after the EU referendum, people in Britain's "Leave" capital give their views on Brexit.
'Teflon' claim Durham Police officer jailed for sex attacks
Former PC Kevin Bentley subjected five woman and a girl to "horrific abuse", a court was told.
Cleveland Police Supt Bev Gill 'meddled in investigations'
Supt Bev Gill tipped off two of her police friends under investigation, a disciplinary panel hears.
Bee-eater birds spotted in 'magical' sighting in Great Yarmouth
The European bee-eaters are spotted on land behind a retail park in Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.
Lord Ahmed: Ex-Labour peer to face retrial on child sex abuse charges
The Court of Appeal overturns a ruling to halt criminal proceedings against Lord Ahmed of Rotherham.
Stonehenge tunnel approval 'unlawfully inadequate'
Grant Shapps is accused of ignoring his own experts when approving a tunnel near Stonehenge.
Sellafield HR boss tells tribunal mistrust ended contract
Consultant Alison McDermott says her employment was ended because she reported bullying allegations.
Leicester postman returns Father's Day letter sent to heaven
The eight-year-old girl has been posting letters to her dad, who passed away when she was four months.

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