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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Former Lancashire Police officer Jayson Lobo guilty of voyeurism
The former PC and Commonwealth Games runner filmed seven women he had been in sexual relationships with.
Ribble Estuary reserve will be 'bird haven' and 'improve flood protection'
Avocets, black-tailed godwits and pink-footed geese will be among the birds benefitting from the scheme.
WWT Martin Mere builds world?s largest bug hotel
Its residents include leafcutter bees, mason bees, spiders, moths, a peacock butterfly and a bat.
Burnley v Leeds United: Ladbrokes say sorry for Chris Wood & Charlie Taylor tweet
Ladbrokes apologise to Burnley after tweeting an emoji of a middle-finger gesture aimed at two players after Tuesday's EFL Cup loss to Leeds.
Boat dumped at Oswaldtwistle business site by 'mistake'
The vessel was supposed to have been delivered to land 100 yards away, police say.
Southern, Merseyrail, Arriva Rail North and Greater Anglia rail staff strike
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are staging two 24-hour walkouts in October.
Liverpool City Council boss Ged Fitzgerald suspended amid fraud probe
The suspension of Liverpool City Council chief executive Ged Fitzgerald is a "neutral act", the authority says.
Ashes 2017-18: Haseeb Hameed hurt during County Championship match
Ashes hopeful Haseeb Hameed suffers a fractured finger on the final day of Lancashire's County Championship match against Middlesex.
Middlesex v Lancashire: Steven Finn's 8-79 helps hosts to 36-run victory
Steven Finn inspires Middlesex to victory over Lancashire, which boosts the survival hopes of the 2016 county champions.
Jordan Hugill: Preston North End striker fully committed despite transfer request
Preston striker Jordan Hugill says he was never going to "throw his toys out the pram" after a transfer request was rejected.
Burnley 2-2 Leeds United (3-5 on pens)
Championship leaders Leeds beat top-flight Burnley 5-3 in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in the Carabao Cup third round.

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

Ian Brady: Moors Murderer 'would remove feeding tube'
Ian Brady's intermittent hunger strikes played no part in his death, a coroner rules.
Bridlington couple guilty over Domino's pizza shop sex
Daniella Hirst and Craig Smith will be sentenced for outraging public decency on 17 October.
Luton Airport valet parking firm apologises for £70 fine
Graeme Philpot left his BMW with Drivefly when flying from Luton Airport on 30 August.
Killer Aidan McAteer's sentence increased over social media use
Aidan McAteer was jailed for killing Violet-Grace Youens, aged 4, when he hit her in a stolen car.
Corrie Mckeague search: New CCTV images released
A year after he disappeared, police release new pictures of people who may have seen the airman.
Banksy Liverpool murals sold for £3.2m to Qatari buyer
One of the works, the Liverpool Rat mural, failed to sell at a London auction in 2014.
Harrogate army instructors 'made recruits eat animal manure'
Ten former instructors from Harrogate's Army Foundation College appear at Bulford Court Martial Centre.
Dogs, falcons and owl in crash on A1 in North Yorkshire
A woman was travelling with her five animals as she was returning to live in Italy.
Grenfell Tower victims formally identified rises to 66
Six-year-old Yaqub Hashim is the latest victim to be named, following the fire in June.
Ex-Premier League player Sam Sodje's fraud trial collapses
Sam Sodje had been accused of helping launder cash in an £80,000 international fraud operation.
Murder arrests over burned body in Southfields garden
Detectives said it appeared "attempts" had been made to dispose of the body.
British man held in Dubai for raising middle finger
The holidaymaker has had his passport confiscated while he awaits a court hearing.

Source: BBC News

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