Preston and Lancashire News

Keep up to date with the latest news and sports articles for Preston and Lancashire. You will also find links on the left that will direct you to local and national newspaper websites and publications.

Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

'Big shoes to fill' for town's new lollipop lady
New Longridge lollipop lady Harriet Sharrock says she now has "a lot of names to learn".
Safe containing donations stolen from mosque
Police are appealing for information after a safe is stolen from a mosque in Blackburn.
Driver fatally struck girl, 6, as she got off bus
Millie Gribble and two other children had just stepped off a bus when they were hit by a truck.
Planning granted for new waste transfer site
A councillor says as a new waste transfer site for Bacup "makes sense" as plans are approved.
Man summonsed over abusive messages sent to England footballer Jess Carter
A 59-year-old man from Great Harwood is summonsed to court where he will be charged.
'My livesaving transplant meant I could meet my grandkids'
A woman says she is "one lucky lady" as she celebrates 20 years since her liver transplant.
MP calls for debate on four-day working week
Maya Ellis believes working a condensed week will benefit both staff and employers.
'Feeding lonely people is our Christmas tradition'
This Christmas, Heather Johnstone and her family will be feeding up to 150 people who live alone.
Jeremy Vine 'had to take a stand' against Barton
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine says he was compelled to act after being targeted by the former footballer.
'Wolf-type' dogs see 'remarkable progress' after rescue
Three "emaciated and frightened puppies" found on a Preston street have made "encouraging progress".
'Roadworks have hit our trade harder than Covid'
Traders in the east Lancashire town say takings are down by thousands of pounds due to roadworks.
Storm Bram hits with M66 flooding causing delays
National Highways warns drivers to expect long delays after a barrier was damaged in a crash.
Rovers move Youth Cup tie to protect Ewood pitch
Blackburn Rovers move their FA Youth Cup tie against Southampton away from Ewood Park after two Championship games were abandoned.
Resilient Preston 'might just do something amazing'
BBC Radio 5 Live's Adam Cottier discusses Preston North End's impressive performance against Coventry City and how far they could go this season.
Non-league Macclesfield to host cup holders Palace
Sixth-tier club Macclesfield are drawn against holders Crystal Palace in the third round of the FA Cup.
Ismael would 'sacrifice' signings for new pitch
Ismael is willing to make sacrifices to his transfer budget if the money is used to improve the pitch.
'Can Rovers weather the home drought?'
Fan writer Rob Heckingbottom reflects on Blackburn Rovers' abandoned game at home to Sheffield Wednesday.
Graham and Leanne?s Bit On The Side
This week Graham and Leanne woke up to news of an earthquake in Lancashire.

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

Man guilty of murdering woman and children in fire
Bryonie Gawith and her children Denisty, Oscar and Aubree Birtle died in their home in Bradford.
'My dad abused 130 boys - learning the truth was horrifying'
The daughter of serial abuser John Smyth says time has not diminished the "horror" of his actions.
Appeal to find man last seen leaving 1995 Christmas party
Philip Fudge, from Hull, has not been seen since he left a Christmas party in Liverpool in 1995.
Rolls Royce towed in supercar parking 'crackdown'
A spokesperson for the council says the usual approach of issuing fines has been ineffective.
'Our sister was murdered but we can't have retrial'
Drowned millionaire Paula Leeson's family claim she was murdered by her husband Donald McPherson.
'Dumped' Evri parcel deliveries criticised by MPs
MPs receive complaints from constituents about abandoned parcels and wrong delivery addresses.
Brief encounter on train leads to marriage proposal
Wedding plans are now moving full steam ahead for a couple who met on a 23:09 LNR service.
Knife threats and racial abuse all in a day's work, say bus drivers
The BBC has spoken to passengers, transport staff and bus drivers about a growing national trend of antisocial behaviour on public transport.
'Assault appeal decision sends devastating message'
Jaysley Beck took her own life after being sexually assaulted by former Army Sgt Michael Webber.
Thousands of flood defences below standard as Storm Bram hit
A BBC study lays bare the scale of flood defences in England that are in need of maintenance.
Soldier's amazing survival inspires medal campaign
Cpl Andy Reid MBE lost his legs and right arm in Afghanistan prompting his local MP to call for a medal campaign.
Ricky Gervais donates £2.5m to animal charities
Animal rescue centres in Chartham Hatch, High Halden and Haywards Heath are set to benefit.

Source: BBC News

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