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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

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".
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.
Poor hospital records 'could cost lives' in Blackpool
A coroners says "future deaths will occur" unless action is taken to improve handling of paperwork.
Lancashire villagers build flood defence dam after funding snub
Churchtown residents raised £100,000 to build an embankment designed by local farmers.
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.
Ben Heneghan: Sheffield United defender returns to Blackpool on loan
Blackpool sign defender Ben Heneghan on loan from Premier League Sheffield United until January.
World Rowing Championships: Polly Swann 'saw some dark places' on her way to GB return
Olympic silver medallist Polly Swann "saw some dark places" balancing rowing training with a medicine degree before her return for Great Britain.
Jamie Devitt joins Bradford City on loan - two months after Blackpool move
Blackpool midfielder Jamie Devitt joins Bradford on a season-long loan - two months after joining the Seasiders.
Andrew Fisher: Northampton Town sign Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper on loan
Northampton Town sign goalkeeper Andrew Fisher on loan from Championship side Blackburn Rovers until January.
Kia Super League: Surrey Stars out as Finals Day line-up completed
Defending champions Surrey Stars go out of the Women's Super League after losing to Loughborough Lightning.

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

Thailand hotel fight: Briton Amitpal Singh Bajaj killed
Amitpal Singh Bajaj's wife says her "hero" husband had sacrificed his life to save her and their son.
Center Parcs Longleat: Boy dies after becoming ill at resort
A witness says the boy's mother was screaming for him to wake up amid attempts to save him.
Man jailed over Sheffield McDonald's machete attack
Customers feared a terrorist attack after Daouda Sy went into the restaurant carrying a machete.
Bury FC: Hope and heartbreak as expulsion deadline nears
Residents and businesses discuss what Bury's expulsion from the league would mean to the town.
PC Andrew Harper: Family tribute to 'hero' officer
Officers hold a silence for PC Andrew Harper as his parents pay tribute to their "superhero" son.
West Lane Hospital in Middlesbrough to be closed
The two teenagers died within two months at the centre, which was later found to be unsafe.
Notting Hill tower block flat fire near site of Grenfell blaze
The fire on the 12th floor of the tower in Notting Hill is now under control, London Fire Brigade says.
Winchester prison 'behave like animals' in riot footage
Inmates used furniture to break the walls of their HMP Winchester cells in a mass break-out.
Lone women warned of 'predatory minicab driver' in south-west London
Police say three women were assaulted during the early hours in Clapham and Putney.
Hull boy, 12, dies at holiday campsite in France
The boy was on holiday with his family at La Croix du Vieux Pont in the Berny Riviere area.
Dog survives after Devon caravan crash
No-one was seriously injured in the crash, including a dog which was seen walking from the wreckage.
Prolific Sheerness hacker ordered to pay back £922k
Grant West was jailed for cyber attacks on companies including Sainsbury's and Uber.

Source: BBC News

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