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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Spook's author Joseph Delaney dies aged 77
The former teacher sold more than 4.5 million copies of his fantasy books across the world.
Jailed Lancashire rapist guilty of attacking another girl, 15
Shaun Collins is already behind bars for raping women and has now been sentenced for more attacks.
Man scales Blackpool Tower to capture Red Arrows selfie
Russ Edwards climbed Blackpool Tower's flagpole for a "once-in-a-lifetime" photo at the town's air show.
Doctor urges Lancaster City Council to only use plant-based foods
The doctor, speaking during public questions, says several other councils have committed to the idea.
Arriva North West bus strike called off after improved pay offer
Union members agree a truce after Arriva North West returns with a fresh 11.1% pay deal.
Train strikes: Passengers face disruption as rail services hit
Half of Britain's lines are shut and some places have no trains at all, as 45,000 workers walk out.
Mowgli founder owes success to 'being a brown English person'
Mowgli founder Nisha Katona "didn't want to be Indian" as a child but is now grateful for her heritage.
England star Keira Walsh gets bus named after her as thank you
A bus is named after Keira Walsh to honour her achievements in England's Euro 2022 triumph.
Allan Blackburn: Renowned TV and radio antiques expert dies
Allan Blackburn, who appeared on the BBC's Antiques Road Trip and Quest's Salvage Hunters, dies aged 75.
BBC Rewind 100: Accrington school spicing up dinners in the 1980s
The footage from an Accrington school is part of events to mark the BBC's 100th birthday.
Crown Paints: Hannah & Dave ad prompts dozens of complaints
The advertising watchdog may investigate an ad which comic Jenny Eclair called "massively offensive".
'Plummeting' numbers leave midwives 'buckling' under pressure
The Royal College of Midwives says investment is needed to ensure the safety and quality of care.
Ben Brereton Diaz: Nice make bid of about £8.4m for Blackburn Rovers striker
French club Nice make a bid in the region of £8.4m for Blackburn Rovers striker Ben Brereton Diaz.
Reading 3-0 Blackburn Rovers: Royals upset early Championship leaders
Reading earn a second win of Championship season with a dominant win over early leaders Blackburn.
One-Day Cup: Lancashire thrash holders Glamorgan
Warwickshire skipper Will Rhodes' first one-day ton helps the Bears beat Notts - also Group A wins for Leicestershire, Sussex, Surrey and in Group B for Lancashire, Essex and Worcestershire.
Burnley 1-1 Hull City: Vincent Kompany's side fail to make dominance pay
Burnley's disappointing start to the season continues as they are held to a draw by Hull City at Turf Moor.
Preston North End 0-0 Rotherham United: Millers hold Lilywhites as sides remain unbeaten
Preston and Rotherham preserve their unbeaten league starts with an entertaining goalless draw at Deepdale.

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

Owami Davies: Missing nurse could be dazed and confused on trains
Police say Owami Davies, who has been missing for six weeks, could appear dazed or confused.
Jack Fenton: Family tells of grief over Briton's Greek helicopter death
Relatives of Jack Fenton, of Staplehurst, describe their loss after his death in Athens on 25 July.
Parents warned after girl, 6, abducted and sexually assaulted
Police tell parents to be "extra vigilant" as they appeal for help to find a man seen on CCTV images.
US World War One wreck found by divers off Cornwall
Divers explore the wreck of the USS Jacob Jones for the first time after it was sunk in 1917.
Manslaughter arrests over Oldham mill blaze deaths
Two men are held in raids after the remains of four people were found in the wreckage of a huge fire.
Streatham terror attack: Met Police officer faces driving charge
The firearms officer crashed as he responded to an attack in which two people were stabbed.
Ullswater beachgoers horrified as cars driven along lakeside
The National Trust says two motorists who drove along a busy beach endangered lives.
Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women, jury told
A woman tells a court footballer Benjamin Mendy boasted of sex with 10,000 women after he raped her.
Archie Battersbee's mum felt 'backed into a corner' by court system
Hollie Dance says "something positive" should come from her son's death.
Greenford mobility scooter killing: Man arrested over stabbing
A man is arrested on suspicion of murder after the stabbing of Thomas O'Halloran in London.
Covid-19: 'Very rare' vaccine complications led to Alston man's death
Rock singer Zion XXX died due to "aggressive complications" of a Covid-19 jab, an inquest finds.
Fake NHS boss Jon Andrewes faces £96,000 confiscation order
Jon Andrewes, from Totnes, was jailed in 2017 after he lied about qualifications to get senior jobs.

Source: BBC News

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