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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

European elections 2019: Brexit Party wins three North West seats
Labour and the Lib Dems got two seats each while the Green Party got one seat.
Murder arrest in Preston as man dies from fractures
The body of Steven May was discovered on Monday after he died from several injuries, police say.
South Ribble Council chief executive on 'special leave'
Heather McManus and deputies, Tim Povall and Gregg Stott, are "on special leave" from South Ribble Council.
Girl's 'time machine' talk with Manchester Arena bomber
An 11-year-old uses a school project to make an imagined plea to the Manchester bomber.
Preston man jailed for girlfriend's crowbar murder
Benjamin Topping inflicted at least 50 blows, beating Rosie Darbyshire "beyond recognition".
Lancashire mental health patients 'travelled miles'
Mentally ill patients in Lancashire are being treated hundreds of miles away from home, a report reveals.
Prison officers 'ignoring' body-worn video camera rules
Concerns are raised over guards' "reluctance" to record their use of force and response to disorder.
County Championship: Lancashire beat Worcestershire by six wickets
Lancashire hold their nerve to beat Division Two promotion rivals Worcestershire by six wickets at Old Trafford.
Nick Pope: Burnley goalkeeper commits future to Premier League club
Burnley goalkeeper Nick Pope says he is looking forward to spending "the majority of my career" at the club after signing a new long-term contract.
Peterborough sign Beevers & Fylde's Tasdemir
Peterborough sign Bolton defender Mark Beevers on a free transfer and Fylde midfielder Serhat Tasdemir for an undisclosed fee.

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

Sheffield deaths: House murders accused pair in court
Two boys, aged 13 and 14, were found dead at a house in Shiregreen, Sheffield, on Friday.
Filey caravan park pair detained after A64 police chase
The man and woman were arrested after fleeing the scene of the disturbance at a Filey caravan park.
Jake Humphrey #NineForNorah tweet was 'social media highlight'
A bereaved dad's fundraising bid went viral after a tweet by Jake Humphrey.
Portsmouth cat slap suspect, 15, arrested
Thousands shared a clip of a teenager apparently taking a swipe at a cat sitting on a wall.
Jodie Chesney death: Fourth person in court on murder charge
Jodie Chesney, 17, was stabbed to death in an east London park in March.
Birmingham police officer crash suspect charged
Lawrence Connors, 23, is accused of dangerous driving and assaulting an emergency services worker.
Julia Rawson disappearance: Men accused of Dudley woman's murder
Police believe Julia Rawson, 42, from Dudley, is dead although her body has not been found.
European elections 2019: Brexit Party wins three seats in the East Midlands
The Conservatives and UKIP lost all of their seats with the Brexit Party top in the East Midlands.
Brexit Party's Ann Widdecombe wins South West seat
Former MP Ann Widdecombe wins one of three seats for the Brexit Party.
European elections 2019: Lib Dems make London MEP gains
The Conservatives and UKIP lose their London MEPs, but Labour, Brexit and Greens all take seats.
European election 2019: Brexit Party tops West Midlands polls
The Brexit Party wins three seats, with one each for Labour, the Conservatives, Greens and Lib Dems.
Church Gresley fire engulfs stack of pallets
Firefighters from three counties battle the blaze in the Derbyshire village of Church Gresley.

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