Preston and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston
New cases of coronavirus have more than doubled in the city in the space of a week.
Coronavirus: What are the new lockdown rules for Preston and other areas?
Preston has become the latest place to impose restrictions. But how does a local lockdown work?
Facebook-checking HGV driver jailed over double fatal crash
James Majury crashed into a school minibus, killing a 14-year-old boy and a support worker.
Lancashire PC sacked in gross misconduct probe
Oliver Norris, 34, abused his position for sexual purposes, the police watchdog said.
Lindsay Birbeck: Murder accused 'could be easily led'
The 17-year-old defendant admits burying Lindsay Birbeck's body "for money" but denies killing her.
Blackpool Council bids for £50m town regeneration grant
Plans are afoot to revamp Blackpool's illuminations light show and other features of the seaside town.
Three arrested in Blackpool in modern slavery and drugs raids
Polce investigating modern slavery believe young people are being forced to deal drugs in Blackpool.
Lancaster homes evacuated due to flooding
Firefighters move about 20 residents from sheltered accommodation in Lancaster to a rest centre.
Coronavirus: Blackburn local tracing service launched
Blackburn launches a coronavirus tracing service to contact people NHS Test and Trace fails to find.
Man charged after cyclist seriously hurt in crash in Fleetwood
The cyclist suffered serious injuries to his arm and leg after the collision with a Peugeot 206 on Sunday.
Nolan sisters Linda and Anne undergoing cancer treatment
The two members of The Nolans have both had chemotherapy during lockdown.
Coronavirus: What happens if I'm in an area on the watchlist?
How health bosses decide whether a town should go back into lockdown if Covid-19 cases rise.
Coronavirus lockdown: All you need to know about new measures
How will social and work life be different after the easing of more restrictions?
Coronavirus in the UK: How many confirmed cases are there in your area?
Key graphics explaining how coronavirus has spread in the UK and the government's response.
Coronavirus: How can I use the 'eat out to help out scheme'?
Thousands of venues will take part in a discounting scheme to help boost the hospitality industry.
Coronavirus: What are the UK travel quarantine rules?
Belgium, Bahamas and Andorra are the latest places from where people must quarantine on arriving in the UK.
League One & Two clubs vote to introduce salary cap
Plans for a salary cap in League One and League Two are "unlawful and unenforceable" says the Professional Footballers Association.
Ryan Cassidy: Accrington sign teenage Watford striker on loan
Accrington Stanley sign teenage Watford striker Ryan Cassidy on a season-long loan deal.
Premier League clubs vote against use of five substitutes for 2020-21
Premier League clubs vote against continuing to allow five substitutions in a match for the 2020-21 season.
Hull City sign Fleetwood's Lewie Coyle & ex-Bolton man Josh Emmanuel
Hull City sign Fleetwood's Lewie Coyle for an undisclosed fee and ex-Bolton man Josh Emmanuel on a free transfer.
Ethan Robson: Blackpool sign former Sunderland midfielder
Blackpool sign former Sunderland midfielder Ethan Robson on a two-year contract.

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

Coronavirus: Face covering use expanded in England and Scotland
The new rules apply to cinemas, museums and places of worship as more quarantine restrictions start.
Coronavirus: Stricter measures introduced in Preston
New cases of coronavirus have more than doubled in the city in the space of a week.
Coronavirus: Millions for small business 'sitting in council accounts'
Government grants for small firms have to be claimed by the end of August.
Coronavirus: Bloodstock hosts online festival for heavy metal fans
Derbyshire's Bloodstock joins with 12 other European festivals for a virtual event.
Kara Jane Spencer: Musicians help severely ill singer finish album
Kara Jane Spencer, who has a severe form of ME, had appealed for help with the recording.
Frampton-on-Severn: Old photos show Gloucestershire village life
The pictures from the 1950s to the 1980s have been shared online by the photographer's son.
Met Police arrest of boy sparks protest at Colindale station
About 40 people protested outside a London police station following the teenager's arrest.
Nottingham city centre road layout works to begin
The city council says the works are the "most significant changes to a city centre road layout for 15 years".
Chobham Common wildfire evacuation warning
Surrey fire service says crews are dealing with a large fire on the common as temperatures soar.
Dorset beach-goers urged to 'head home' amid hot weather
Some Dorset car parks were full by mid-morning, with four "hot spots" showing on a new mobile app.
Matt Bone: Death of man missing for two years 'unexplained'
Matt Bone, from Hampshire, disappeared in 2018 while visiting the Malvern Hills.
Coronavirus: Nurse who ignored pain has leg amputated
Sette Buenaventura ignored cramp in her calf to continue working but later found she had cancer.

Source: BBC News

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