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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Egypt hotel deaths: Inquests opened for couple who died on holiday
John Cooper, 69, and his wife Susan, 63, from Burnley, died in the Red Sea city of Hurghada in August.
Police drop Hyndburn mayor sexual abuse inquiry
Peter Britcliffe resigned as mayor of Hyndburn after being accused of sexually abusing four men.
Man dies after Jurassic Coast dive off Dorset
The 46-year-old man was treated by emergency services following the dive off Portland but later died.
Magpie and whippet's unlikely friendship
Best friends forever - how a "chatterbox" bird formed a special bond with Boo the dog.
Male domestic abuse: Not enough support for victims, says charity
While men make up one third of domestic abuse victims, less than 1% of refuge beds are male only.
Wolves 1-0 Burnley: Raul Jimenez goal helps Wolves beat Burnley
Wolves earn a deserved three points by beating a lacklustre Burnley at Molineux thanks to a Raul Jimenez goal.
Coastal Communities: £6m government funding for seaside schemes
A scheme to improve coastal access for people with disabilities is one of 16 to receive funding.
Joe Robinson: Turkish court convicts former UK soldier
Joe Robinson, 25, from Leeds, is accused of being a member of Kurdish group the YPG.
Northern and South Western rail networks hit by strikes
Another 24-hour walkout is affecting the Northern and South Western rail networks.
Derby County v Blackburn Rovers
Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Derby County and Blackburn Rovers.
Lancashire lose to Worcs in T20 semis
Moeen Ali inspires Worcestershire to a 20-run win against Lancashire Lightning to guide them into the T20 Blast Final.
Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Aston Villa: Conor Hourihane free-kick snatches draw for visitors
Conor Hourihane's sublime stoppage-time free-kick earns Aston Villa a deserved draw against Blackburn.
Preston North End 2-3 Reading: Paul Clement wants win to be catalyst
Reading boss Paul Clement urges his side to use their victory over Preston "as a catalyst to move forward".
Fleetwood Town 1-1 Accrington Stanley
Accrington fight back to draw with Fleetwood as both teams extended their unbeaten runs in League One.
Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Blackpool
Mark Cullen scores the only goal as Blackpool overcome League One strugglers Plymouth, despite two late red cards.
Crawley Town 2-0 Morecambe
New head coach Gabriele Cioffi celebrates victory in his first game in charge as Crawley ease to a 2-0 home win over struggling Morecambe.
AFC Fylde 3-0 Aldershot Town
AFC Fylde climb up to fifth place in the National League after a comfortable victory over Aldershot Town.
EFL protests: Charlton Athletic & Blackpool supporters demonstrate over ownership issues
Charlton and Blackpool supporters protest outside English Football League offices about issues with their respective clubs' owners.

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

Planning row killer Albert Dryden dies year after release
Albert Dryden, who shot a council officer in front of TV cameras, was freed in 2017 after a stroke.
Educating Greater Manchester head Drew Povey resigns
Drew Povey, of Harrop Fold School, starred in Channel 4's Educating Greater Manchester.
Graduate wears crisp-packet-gown to ceremony
The biologist's dress is calculated to put pressure on Walkers to make recyclable packaging.
Cleveland Police death bite dog 'in fight mode'
Irene Collins died four days after she was attacked in her Middlesbrough home.
Shisha use like 'smoking 100 cigarettes'
Sheffield City Council claims smoking shisha for an hour is as bad as smoking 100 cigarettes.
Luay Mohammad, 7, still in hospital after Egypt holiday
Luay Mohammad was "screaming and struggling to breath" from food poisoning, his mother says.
'Useless' 130mph driver caught after running out of fuel
A man is arrested after a car which reached 130mph during a police pursuit ran out of fuel.
Coventry police black males advice is 'inflammatory'
A message was sent to pubs and clubs about "young black males intent on committing disorder".
Maajid Nawaz tracks down 'life-saver' after 25 years
An anonymous "hero" was stabbed while trying to save Maajid Nawaz from a racist mob in 1993.
Egypt hotel deaths: Inquests opened for couple who died on holiday
John Cooper, 69, and his wife Susan, 63, from Burnley, died in the Red Sea city of Hurghada in August.
Crushed car falls off lorry near M1 in Nottinghamshire
It happened near the M1 in Nottinghamshire, causing delays during morning rush hour.
Woodcote ram-raiders escape with stolen Lambrini
Four men who twice smashed their way into a Co-op were unable to remove a cash machine.

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