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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Paedophile pretended to be teen boy to lure victim
Chris Wearing, 42, was described as "dangerous, deceitful and perverted" by police.
Plasterer lied about income to get £50k Covid loan
Jordan Allen blew the money on "gambling and fantasy football", an investigation found.
Hospital consultation suspended after delay news
The start of building work on two new hospitals in Lancashire has been delayed by up to 10 years.
Disabled student challenges council over bus gate
Chris Fisher says the bus gate has added more than a mile to his journey between classes on campus.
Animal shelter is 'my happy place' says volunteer
Ann Chard has never missed a day's volunteering work during 25 years at the animal shelter.
New Lancashire hospital delays 'disappointing'
The government says work on replacement hospitals in Preston and Lancaster will not begin until 2035.
Southport: 'I'm pleased families don't have to relive the attack'
A man tells how he sheltered about a dozen children who fled the Southport attack.
Hammer attacker jailed after 'sickening' assaults
David Cairney, 36, fractured one victim's skull and left another victim with a fractured eye socket.
Council objects to controversial quarry plan
Concerns have been raised about the environmental impact of the quarry scheme in Lancashire.
'We help people worse for wear on a night out'
The vulnerable can recuperate, charge their mobiles or get help if they are worried about getting home.
New £45m entertainment mall's first venue to open
Called Animate, the site is located at Preston's former indoor market area in the Harris Quarter
Father stopped Southport killer from going to former school a week before attack
The 18-year-old was known for having a fascination with violence and despotic figures including Hitler.
Southport attacker admits murdering three girls
Axel Rudakubana, 18, admits murdering three girls at a dance class in Southport last July.
Bitcoin crypto fraudsters ordered to repay £24m
A police investigation found the gang were making so much money they were giving cash away for free.
Motorcyclist dies after crash with truck
The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital but his condition deteriorated.
Residents fight plans for third jail near village
Residents of Ulnes Walton in Lancashire already live near HMP Wymott and high-security HMP Garth.
Rovers midfielder Tronstad ruled out for six weeks
Blackburn midfielder Sondre Trondstad faces six weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.
Burnley return with new offer for Plymouth's Whittaker
Burnley make a second bid in this transfer window for Plymouth forward Morgan Whittaker.
Burnley sign ex-England midfielder Shelvey
Burnley sign former England midfielder Jonjo Shelvey on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
Hull City sign Blackpool striker Joseph
Hull City sign Blackpool striker Kyle Joseph for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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

Boy, 12, killed in stabbing was 'adored'
A head teacher says Leo Ross was "a lovely and bright member of the school community".
Crossbow killer admits murdering woman and her daughters
Kyle Clifford pleads guilty to killing Carol, Hannah and Louise Hunt at their home in July.
£1.4m watch robbery led to manager's death - court
Junior Kunu, 30, and Mannix Pedro, 37, are on trial for conspiring to commit robbery at a jewellers.
Bank boss killer may have fled abroad, say police
Police believe Marianne Kilonzi, who was found dead in her Woolwich flat, knew the suspect.
Man had unnecessary chemotherapy for 14 years
His lawyers say his case is "just the tip of the iceberg" and 12 other patients may be affected.
Man's death after escalator 'push' prompts appeal
Police are investigating whether an alleged push on an escalator is linked to a man's death.
Gold ring found on farm dated to 17th Century
Metal detectorist Anthony Woolmington found the mourning ring on a farm near Shillingstone.
PM pledges law to force criminals to sentencings
Sir Kier Starmer made the pledge after meeting with the mother of murdered girl Olivia Pratt-Korbel.
Rochdale gang 'used girls as sex slaves' - trial
Eight men deny all charges after they are accused of 56 sexual offences involving two 13-year-old girls.
Nail clippings evidence 'lost', murder trial hears
DNA evidence gathered from nail clippings supported a match to the suspect, scientist tells trial.
'Shocking' M27 crash video released
Ross Neiland, 38, drove at high speed and collided with a lorry on the M27 near Southampton.
Rock legend Jeff Beck's guitar sells for more than £1m
The sale of 130 guitars, amps and pedals follows the star's death at the age of 78 in 2023.

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