Preston and Lancashire News

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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Schwimmer 'doppelganger' denies fraud and theft charges
Judge Beverley Lunt asked Preston Crown Court: "Is this the Ross from Friends case?"
Skelmersdale pair who murdered man and sold his belongings jailed
Deborah Andrews and William Vaill stabbed and beat Eamon Brady before setting him alight.
North West children take part in climate 'strike'
Children in Manchester, Liverpool and Lancaster voice their climate change concerns.
Lancashire councillors approve £77m of service cuts
Lancashire County Council's Labour opposition leader says the budget cuts could "lead to the loss of lives".
Lancashire radiographer to run London Marathon in lead apron
Radiographer Adam Wallwork is getting set to run 26 miles in his heavy work suit.
Thousands of calls to Lancashire Police's 101 service unanswered
Almost 900,000 non-emergency calls to Lancashire Police were not answered, figures show.
Blackpool manager Terry McPhillips says club 'in limbo' over receivership
Manager Terry McPhillips says he needs Blackpool's off-field situation "explaining properly" to him, with the club in "limbo".
Preston North End 0-0 Nottingham Forest: Joe Lolley goal disallowed in scoreless draw
Nottingham Forest's Joe Lolley has a goal disallowed as Preston stretch their unbeaten run to seven games with a goalless draw.
Charlton Athletic 0-0 Blackpool
Play-off hopefuls Charlton fail to win for the fourth game in a row as they are held to a goalless draw by Blackpool.
Fleetwood Town 1-2 Luton Town
League One leaders Luton stay six points clear by stretching their unbeaten run to 20 games with victory at Fleetwood.
Port Vale 0-1 Morecambe
Sub Aaron Collins scores the only goal as Morecambe spoil John Askey's first home game as Port Vale boss.
AFC Fylde 0-1 Chesterfield
Revitalised Chesterfield pull off the best win of their recent seven-match unbeaten league run as they triumphed at AFC Fylde.
Blackburn Rovers v Middlesbrough (Sun)
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Championship game between Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough.
Sunderland 2-2 Accrington Stanley
Sunderland come from two goals down to draw 2-2 at home to Accrington Stanley.
Blackpool: High Court appoints receiver over £25m owed to Valeri Belokon
Blackpool are put into receivership by the High Court, forcing owner Owen Oyston to pay ex-director Valeri Belokon £25m.

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

Labour MP Paula Sherriff criticises CPS over non-prosecution
The CPS said no prosecution could be brought because the "evidential test" had not been met.
Exeter triple murder suspect remanded in custody
Alexander Lewis-Ranwell is accused of three murders and will appear in Exeter Crown Court on Monday.
Karl Marx: Monument vandalised for second time in two weeks
It is the second time in two weeks the philosopher's grave has been attacked in Highgate Cemetery.
Birmingham college stabbing: Student dies in hospital
Police said the boy's life support system was switched off and he died with his family around him.
Cyclists strip to underwear in Derby road plans protest
The undressing is symbolic of the stripping away of cyclists' safety, campaigners say.
Airline Flybmi ceases operations
British regional airline Flybmi files for administration and cancels all flights
Rape charity gets abusive calls after Tommy Robinson post
The helpline received "hundreds of calls" after Tommy Robinson criticised it on Facebook.
Parents' anger over Fortnite Live Norwich festival
One frustrated visitor compared the video gaming event to an episode of Father Ted.
Haydock Park: Mass brawl among 50 spectators
Haydock Park officials are investigating after a mass brawl involving about 50 people broke out among spectators.
Last real life Great Escape prisoner dies aged 99
Sqn Ldr Dick Churchill was one of 76 airmen who escaped from prisoner of war camp Stalag Luft III.
Coach fire closed part of M25 near Heathrow Airport
Highways England has cleared the wreckage of a burned out coach and all lanes have reopened.
Parkrun record attempt: Birmingham runner philosophical at missing target
Hayley Carruthers says she feels "privileged" even to be in a position to attempt a world record.

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