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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Flood defences in England get 1% of infrastructure spending
Nearly £5bn is due to be spent on flood defences in England up until 2026, government figures show.
Drink-drive arrests as Preston crash leaves man critically ill
Two cars crashed in Preston shortly after midnight, injuring three people.
'I lost my left ear to my tanning addiction'
Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.
Storm Dennis: Bid to protect Billington flood-risk homes
Homes in the Lancashire village of Billington are braced for more flooding ahead of Storm Dennis.
Southampton 1-2 Burnley: Matej Vydra goal boosts Clarets' European hopes
Matej Vydra's superb goal boosts Burnley's hopes of playing in Europe for the second time in three years in their weather-affected Premier League win at Southampton.
TransPennine Express told to make urgent improvements
TransPennine Express was rated as one of the worst performing railway companies in the UK last year.
Charlton Athletic 0-2 Blackburn Rovers: First-half goals seal points for Blackburn
Blackburn Rovers edge closer to the play-offs with a win at Charlton, who are just five points above the relegation zone.
Preston 0-1 Millwall: Late Shaun Hutchinson header gives Lions win
A late Shaun Hutchinson winner sees Millwall beat Preston in stormy conditions at Deepdale.
Bristol Rovers 2-1 Blackpool
Josh Ginnelly ends Bristol Rovers' 14-match winless run with an 84th-minute goal in a 2-1 win over 10-man Blackpool.
Fleetwood Town 2-1 Peterborough United
Wes Burns is Fleetwood's hero as his second-half strike earns them a 2-1 victory against in-form Peterborough.
Accrington Stanley 4-3 Lincoln City
Sam Finley scores an injury-time winner in a seven-goal thriller as Accrington secure a 4-3 victory over Lincoln.

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 Dennis: Flood threat remains after weekend of disruption
Five severe flood warnings are in place in England, after a weekend of heavy rain and strong winds.
Young girl 'amazingly' escapes tree fall on Bristol flats
Six families are evacuated from their homes after the tree crashed down on to flats in Bristol.
Russell Cowan death: Family 'failed by authorities' in getting answers
Russell Cowan died in 2016 during a trip to Italy with friends for a charity event
Birmingham body in canal had 'significant facial injuries'
Post-mortem tests found the injuries on Darren Round's body were "consistent with assault".
Emma Drew: Bride dies hours after Valentine's Day wedding
The entire ceremony was gifted through donations for Emma Drew who had terminal cancer.
Surgeon suspended over treatment concerns
The doctor worked at the same private healthcare firm as rogue breast surgeon Ian Paterson.
'I lost my left ear to my tanning addiction'
Anthea Smith tells the BBC's Laura Mcmullan, who also had skin cancer, that she used sunbeds for years.
Coronavirus: Bicester Village 'having a tough time'
Retailers are having a "tough time" as the coronavirus keeps Chinese tourists at home.
Oldham stabbing: Fourth man arrested on suspicion of murder
A 19-year-old man died after being stabbed in a fight in a "brutal and tragic incident".
Derby County's Max Lowe criticises pundit's 'racial ignorance' in BBC broadcast
Derby County player Max Lowe says he is "shocked" by comments from BBC Radio Derby pundit Craig Ramage suggesting "young black lads" should "go back to basics, working hard".
Lamborghini crash in Bradford leaves three injured
The crash came moments after the super car passed a speed enforcement check point.
Storm Dennis: Calderdale funding call as communities escape damage
Communities were on high alert fearing further flood damage for a second weekend running.

Source: BBC News

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