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Latest News... (Source: BBC News)

Britons killed in Saudi Arabia coach crash
Four Britons on a pilgrimage died and 12 more were hurt when their coach crashed, a travel firm says.
Wastwater death: Diver dies in England's deepest lake
A search was launched after the man failed to surface while diving in Wastwater in the Lake District.
Construction to start at new Southport lifeboat station
The £1.4m base, which will be the largest lifeboat house in north-west England, is due to be completed in 2019.
Eden Project: Proposal to bring attraction to Morecambe
If the idea moves ahead it could be the 'makings of' Morecambe, the town's MP says.
Oswaldtwistle shooting: 'Teenager was doorstep killer'
A teenager who went to settle a dispute with another boy saw him shoot a man dead, a jury is told
Burnley 1-2 Chelsea
Chelsea maintain their push for a top-four finish in the Premier League with a 2-1 victory at European hopefuls Burnley.
Joey Barton: Fleetwood Town announce ex-Burnley midfielder as head coach
Joey Barton will become the new manager of League One side Fleetwood Town this summer - one day after his ban for betting ends.
Accrington Stanley: How club made history with League Two promotion
As one of the smallest teams in the English Football League, how did Accrington Stanley win a historic promotion to the third tier?
Valeri Belokon: Ex-Blackpool director 'will discuss' return to club
Ex-director Valeri Belokon will discuss returning to Blackpool alongside new owners once the Oyston family have met their legal obligations to him.
Stoke City 1-1 Burnley
Ashley Barnes' sixth goal in eight games for Burnley dents Stoke's hopes of preserving their Premier League status.
County Championship: Essex win as Lancashire run-chase falls short
Champions Essex earn their first win of the new season, beating Lancashire by 31 runs at Chelmsford.
Preston North End 0-0 Norwich City
Preston North End's Championship play-off hopes remain intact after drawing at home to Norwich City.
Fleetwood Town 0-4 Wigan Athletic
Wigan are promoted back to the Championship after thumping Fleetwood 4-0.
Gillingham 0-3 Blackpool
Kyle Vassell sets Blackpool on their way to a fourth consecutive League One win in a dominant display against Gillingham.
Crewe Alexandra 1-0 Morecambe
Substitute Shaun Miller grabs the only goal of the game for Crewe to leave struggling Morecambe looking over their shoulders.
Wycombe Wanderers 0-4 Accrington Stanley
Already-promoted Accrington show their class at Wycombe, as Scott Brown's wonderful strike inspires them to an impressive victory.
AFC Fylde 1-1 Solihull Moors
Solihull Moors draw 1-1 away at in-form AFC Fylde to all but secure their National League safety.
Joey Barton: Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley not worried about new head coach's past
Fleetwood chairman Andy Pilley says he is not concerned about new head coach Joey Barton's past and says he can be an asset.
Accrington Stanley: Promoted club stocks fridge with commemorative pints of milk
Accrington Stanley celebrate their promotion to League One by stocking their fridge with commemorative pints of milk.

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

London Marathon 2018 hottest on record
More than 40,000 runners took part in the 26.2-mile event amid temperatures of at least 24.1C (75.3F).
Man seriously hurt in Brighton 'road rage attack'
An argument between the occupants of two cars in Brighton followed a road rage incident, police said.
Wastwater death: Diver dies in England's deepest lake
A search was launched after the man failed to surface while diving in Wastwater in the Lake District.
Britons killed in Saudi Arabia coach crash
Four Britons on a pilgrimage died and 12 more were hurt when their coach crashed, a travel firm says.
Woman forced into taxi and raped in Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk Police said the teenager was made to get into a cab outside a nightclub in Bury St Edmunds.
Two pensioners found dead in house in Rochester
Police in Kent are treating the deaths of the two people in Rochester as suspicious.
Flats evacuated amid top-floor blaze in Bournemouth
It is not known how the fire started but it happened about the same time lightning storms hit the South.
WW1 hero honoured 100 years after daring submarine raid
Lt Richard Sandford blew up his submarine under a viaduct stopping German U-boats in 1918.
Stephen Lawrence murder: Police should 'revisit' Macpherson lessons
Vigilance is needed to root out racial stereotyping which can lead to injustice says the Archbishop of York.
Viktorija Sokolova: Vigil for girl found dead in park
Friends and family lit candles and released blue balloons in memory of the 14-year-old.
Two arrests after 21-year-old dies in crash on A38
The car wreckage was discovered by a motorist in the early hours of Sunday.
New Oxford University alumni portrait 'celebrates diversity'
The painting is of the first person of African-Caribbean descent to be elected president of the Oxford Union in 1942.

Source: BBC News

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