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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Thwaites Brewery traveller camp: Man admits blackmail plot
Thomas Ward admitted demanding £20,000 from Thwaites Brewery's boss over a traveller's camp.
Blackpool hospital worker held over 'poisoning' claims
The allegations relate to alleged mistreatment and neglect of some stroke patients in Blackpool.
'Ross from Friends' lookalike man to face court
An image of a suspected thief said to resemble actor David Schwimmer went viral after it was shared.
Online-bought horse left in backyard ready for new home
Mr Melvin Andrews was left in a garden after a 13-year-old girl responded to an online advert.
Race to Dubai: Francesco Molinari wins as Tommy Fleetwood misses out
Francesco Molinari wins the Race to Dubai after defending champion Tommy Fleetwood fails to win the season-ending Tour Championship.
Strictly Come Dancing: How (and why) it moves to Blackpool every year
The judges change in cupboards, the physio works in the disabled toilet and the props won't fit through the doors.
Ellie-May Minshull-Coyle death: 'Cage bed' couple jailed
Ellie-May Minshull-Coyle experienced "immense suffering" in the "monstrous" bed.
Blackpool photo wins Weather Photographer of the Year
Stephen Cheatley's shot of lightning over Blackpool won the Weather Photographer of The Year title.
Fleetwood Town 0-0 Walsall
Fleetwood Town and Walsall play out a lacklustre League One goalless draw at Highbury.
Accrington Stanley 0-2 Barnsley
Barnsley make it four successive wins as they overcome Accrington despite having Zeki Fryers sent off.
Southend United 1-2 Blackpool
Armand Gnanduillet scores the winner as Blackpool beat Southend to move to the fringe of the League One play-off places.
Forest Green Rovers 0-1 Morecambe
Forest Green pay the price for missing a series of chances as Aaron Wildig's late goal gives Morecambe an away victory.
Dagenham & Redbridge 2-1 AFC Fylde
Dagenham goalkeeper Elliot Justham plays just two hours after his wife gives birth to help his side beat AFC Fylde.
Len Johnrose: Motor neurone disease diagnosis reaction 'overwhelming'
Ex-Swansea and Burnley footballer Len Johnrose tells BBC Sport how "overwhelming" the reaction to his motor neurone diagnosis has been.
Elliott Bennett: Blackburn Rovers midfielder signs new contract
Midfielder Elliott Bennett signs a new two-and-a-half-year contract at Championship club Blackburn Rovers.
Charlie Mulgrew: Blackburn Rovers captain signs new deal running until summer 2021
Blackburn captain Charlie Mulgrew signs a new two-and-a-half-year deal, keeping him with the club until summer 2021.
FA Cup: Second-round tie between Solihull Moors and Blackpool live on BBC
The FA Cup second-round tie between non-league Solihull Moors and League One Blackpool will be shown live on BBC Two.

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

'Black cab rapist' John Worboys to stay in prison
John Worboys must stay in prison after the Parole Board concludes he is not suitable for release.
Yaxley dog attack leaves baby in 'critical' condition
Two Staffordshire bull terriers are seized after the boy received "life-threatening injuries".
Online-bought horse left in backyard ready for new home
Mr Melvin Andrews was left in a garden after a 13-year-old girl responded to an online advert.
Portsmouth power cut leaves thousands in darkness
Homes and businesses were without power for about 30 minutes after a network substation fault.
Mum 'abused' over daughter's blue badge
A note was left on her windscreen saying her sick daughter "did not appear disabled".
London Waterloo: South Western Railway delays as engineering works overrun
Passengers in the evening rush hour faced travel misery as services continued to be disrupted.
MP Fiona Onasanya trial: MP 'suffering from incurable illness'
A MP accused of trying to avoid a speeding prosecution says she was overwhelmed on becoming a MP.
Ladywood Primary strike: School dog 'a waste of money' says union
Nine dinner ladies are on strike at Ladywood Primary School over plans to axe their jobs.
Grenfell inquiry: 12-year-old victim pleaded for fire crews to hurry
Jessica Urbano Ramirez, who died in the fire, made a 999 call and was told help was coming.
'Ross from Friends' lookalike man to face court
An image of a suspected thief said to resemble actor David Schwimmer went viral after it was shared.
Paul Gascoigne charged with sex assault on Durham train
Football legend Paul Gascoigne was arrested in Durham in August and will face court next month.
Engineer cleared of Parliament bar assault
Ronald Freeman was accused of attacking Peter Brooksbank outside a bar in Parliament.

Source: BBC News

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