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Three arrested on suspicion of murder
A 28 year old man from Barrow in Furness has died following an assault in the early hours of yesterday.
David James Morgan was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital but died this afternoon.
Police say three local people - a 21 year old woman, a 28 year old man and a 31 year old man are detained at Barrow Police Station arrested on suspicion of murder.
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Appeal over missing man
A 21 year old man is wanted on recall to prison. Police say Jack Cusick breached terms of his licence conditions on 16 May 2013. Cusick has known links in the Bury, Whitefield, Prestwich and Oldham areas.
Milk of human kindness for orphan Tui
An orphaned baby wallaby is being hand reared by staff at Blackpool Zoo.
Tui, whose mother died when he was just a few weeks old, is being cared for by a team of mammal specialists and goes home every evening with his keeper.
Paddle power of soldier's dad
The father of a serving soldier is about to try and kayak the entire length of the United States - on his own. 55 year old Wayne O'Brien from Warrington flies out tomorrow to begin his mammoth trek.
He's doing it all in aid of Help for Heroes and he's been talking to reporter Mel Barham.
Pensioner 'very distressed' by purse theft
Police are appealing for information after a 93 year old woman had money stolen from her purse in Blackburn.
She was approached by a woman in the town centre who asked her if she had change for a pound coin.
Whilst the pensioner had her purse open, the thief reached in and took a number of notes before running off.
The thief is described as having a local accent, of medium build, with dark skin, possibly tanned, and looked to be in her 50s and was wearing a dark coat.
– PC Neil Lowe“The 93 year old woman has been left very distressed by what has happened and we absolutely need to find the woman responsible before she potentially targets somebody else."
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Stockport Metro Swimming Club look for new sponsorship after having funding cut
Anyone wanting to contact Stockport Metro Swimming Club about sponsorship should email: sponsorship@stockport-metro.co.uk
Traffic - M62 Eccles Interchange
Reports of two lanes closed and queueing traffic due to accident, three vehicles involved on M62 Westbound between J12 M60 / M602 (Eccles Interchange) and J11 A574 (Birchwood).
Merseyrail tops passenger poll
Merseyrail has come joint top for overall satisfaction in the National Passenger Survey.The company scored 92 per cent for value for money; staff attitude and availability; the upkeep and repair of the station buildings and platforms and ticket-buying facilities.
91 per cent of Merseyrail passengers polled were satisfied with punctuality and reliability, 13 percentage points above the national average.
Traffic - A515 blocked near Buxton
Reports of A515 both ways blocked due to accident at B5053 Buxton Road.Near to Brierlow Bar farm south of Buxton.
