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Inside This Issue: Health & Wellbeing • Weddings • Care • Jobs • Classified • Good Food and Drink Appeal for information on armed robbery in Oldham Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery in Oldham. At around 10.30pm on Friday 8 January 2015, police received reports that two men armed with a firearm had forced their way into an address on Waltham Street, Oldham. Having entered via the unlocked front door, the men attempted to force their way through an interior door that was being held shut by the two victims. After failing to force their way through, the offenders fled. No one was injured and nothing was stolen during the incident. The first offender is described as male, wearing a dark jacket with a lightcoloured hoody underneath and dark trousers.The second offender is described as male and wearing white trousers and trainers.

Detective Sergeant Darren Grafton said: “Fortunately no one was injured and nothing was taken during this incident, but the fact that the offenders were thought to be carrying a firearm makes this very serious indeed.

“The firearm was never discharged, but the potential for harm when weapons of this type are involved increases exponentially. “That is why is vital for us to gather as much information about this incident as we can.

“Therefore I would ask anyone who may have witnessed anything, however small, to contact police and assist us with our enquiries.” Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting incident number 2395/080116 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111

Man jailed for killing his two-week-old daughter A man who killed his two-week-old daughter has been jailed for life.

Matthew Higham (born 17/02/92) of Shaw Road South, Stockport, pleaded guilty to murder at Preston Crown Court on Tuesday 12 January 2016.

He was jailed for life, with a minimum tariff of 25 years.

On Wednesday 29 July 2015 Higham collected his daughter, Florence Mae Collins, from her grandparents’ house and took her home to his house on Shaw Road South.

A few hours later, at around 8.06pm, Higham made a call to 999 requesting an ambulance for his daughter, stating that she had started to bleed and have a fit as he was feeding her a bottle.

Paramedics arrived and noticed that Florence had several injuries, including bruising to her head and face.

She was immediately rushed to Stepping Hill Hospital, where despite sustained life preservation treatment from doctors, Florence was sadly pronounced dead as a result of her injuries. Higham was arrested the next day following an investigation

by Greater Manchester Police. A home office post mortem revealed that Florence had died as a result of a catalogue of injuries including multiple fractures to her skull and body, injuries ‘for which there could be no innocent explanation’ according to the coroner.

Senior Investigating Officer Duncan Thorpe said: “This has to be one of the most heart-wrenching cases I have ever encountered.

“A young girl, barely two weeks after her birth, was snatched away from a loving mother, siblings and grandparents by the actions of a man who can only be described as barbaric.

“The facts of this case are almost incomprehensible.

“It is almost impossible to believe that anyone could subject a tiny baby to such a disgusting attack, let alone her own father.

“The Home Office Post Mortem report revealed the extent of Higham’s assault and it was truly shocking, and Higham is fully deserving of spending the rest of his life in prison.”

Mother and daughter jailed for £23,000 theft

A mother and daughter have been jailed after stealing more than £23,000 from an elderly woman with Alzheimers.

Joyce Quinn 01/07/41 and Sarah Quinn 26/06/73 of Whitmore Road, Fallowfield pleaded guilty to theft at Manchester Crown Court.

Joyce Quinn also pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining a cheque for £6,000.

On Friday 8 January 2016, Sarah Quinn was jailed for 18 months, while Joyce Quinn was sentence to 12 months for theft and six months to run concurrently for fraudulently obtaining a cheque.

Since the death of her brother and due to her having a limited family, both women had acted as informal carers for the 89-year-old and managed her finances.

Between June 2012 and April 2014, both women withdrew cash from the victim’s bank account and purchased luxury items such as Jimmy Choo shoes and a convertible car.

In all, they stole £23,780 Police Constable Annabel Lewis said: “I am sure this case will sicken many people.

“To steal from anyone is wrong but to steal from an elderly and completely vulnerable woman with Alzheimers is the lowest of the low.

“Both women claimed to care for the victim yet suspicions were raised when her financial advisor visited her and could see that her living conditions were poor and her needs were not being met.

“When police were alerted, we searched the Quinn’s house, which in comparison to the victim's was

pristinely clean, and discovered they had spent money on designer jewellery, shoes and a sports car.

“The Quinn’s actions were that of

pure greed. “They thought they could use someone else’s money to fund their extravagant lifestyle but thankfully they have been caught and are now paying the price for their crimes.”

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Man named following fatal Body of man found

collision on A6 Garstang

Officers investigating a fatal collision on the A6 Garstang have issued a fresh appeal for information.

The incident happened at around 4.10am on December 22 when a silver GMC van was travelling towards the traffic lights at Five Lane Ends on the A6 Garstang Road.

The vehicle collided with a pedestrian who suffered significant head injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

The man can now be named as 24-year-old Cosmin Cocora, a Romanian national who was living in St Annes. Sergeant 2255 Tracey Ward from the Road Policing Unit said: “We are trying to trace anyone who may have known Cosmin Cocora and ask they contact us in order that we may learn a little more about Cosmin's movements prior to his death.

“Cosmin, as we understand, was leading a quiet existence in St. Anne’s having moved to England from Romania to study. Shortly before his death we know he was in and around the centre of Preston with luggage in the form of a guitar in a case, a black rucksack and a large black wheeled suitcase.

Unfortunately the large suitcase is missing and we are very keen to find it.”

“If anyone can help with any information it would very much assist the investigation team. In piecing together Cosmin’s last movements we hope to provide his family with answers which may make the grieving process a little easier for them at this

difficult time.” Officers are still keen to trace an HGV that was travelling in the area at the time and may have witnessed the incident.

Sgt Tracey Ward continued: “We are also still appealing for the driver of the HGV which may have seen something that could assist us with our investigation to come forward.”

Cosmin’s family have released the following tribute to him: “With a

deep sorrow the family announce the passing away of their only child, Cosmin Cocora, in a tragic collision.

A brilliant young boy, University College London Graduate, very sensible and full of love, left us much too early at the age of 24. RIP our dear son, we will love you forever.”

Anyone with any information can contact police on 101 quoting log 187 of December 22nd.

near reservoir

Police trying to identify a man who was found dead near a reservoir in Oldham have released CCTV images of the man at a London Tube station.

On Saturday 12 December 2015, the body of the man was found on the Chew track leading from Dovestones Reservoir boating lake to Indians Head. He is described as being white, of slim build, had a receding hairline with grey hair to the side and back, had a large nose which may have been previously broken and was clean shaven. The man wore a brown heavy jacket, blue jumper, white long sleeve shirt, blue corduroy trousers and black slip on shoes. There were no apparent injuries or marks on the body and at this moment in time, do not believe the death is suspicious.

Officers are now appealing to people who use the area for information.

Detective Sergeant John Coleman said: “The area where the man was found is extremely remote and is used by walkers, engineers and rangers for the park. “What we know is he was last seen at around 4.30pm on Friday 11 December 2015 on the track near to where he was found and would appeal to anyone with information to contact us. “He remains unidentified at this time. We have had several phone calls from people who have contacted us with possible identifications for the deceased male from missing people around the country, which we are very grateful for, and most have been confirmed as not being one and the same person. “We are trying to find out who he is so we can tell his family but unfortunately he did not hold any ID. “When he was searched, the man had money and three train tickets.

One was from Ealing train station to Euston which was bought at 9.10am on Friday 11 December 2015 and the other tickets were return from Euston to Piccadilly bought at 9.50am the same day. “Having examined the CCTV from Ealing Broadway station we can now confirm that the deceased man, who had no other identification on him, bought the ticket to Euston from the ticket office at 9.04am on Friday the 11th of December, and that the pictures provided are of him at that Tube station. “At this moment in time, we do not know whether the

man is local or is visiting the area. I would appeal to owners of hotels or guest houses to call us if they believe personal belongings have been left in their room and no one has come back to claim them.” Anyone with information should phone police on 0161 856 8972 or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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A man who sadly died

Four jailed for burglary spree across North West Four people who went on a burglary spree across the North West have been jailed.On Monday 4 January 2016, they were sentenced at Chester Crown Court:Kevin Andrews (10/10/86) no fixed address was jailed for six years.

Kyle Andrews (29/6/92) of no fixed address was jailed for five years two months.Katie Gilsennan (10/9/96) of Sutton Leach, St Helens was jailed for three years. Simon Bosworth (03/03/88) of Wyredale Avenue, St Helens was jailed for five years four months. They all pleaded guilty to burglary at an earlier hearing. Between September and December 2014 officers from Greater Manchester and Cheshire. Police forces discovered a sudden increase of strikingly similar burglaries that were being committed across North Cheshire, Wigan, Bolton and St Helens.

Greater Manchester and Cheshire Police forces launched a joint investigation and in November 2014 Bosworth was arrested in and the other three were arrested in December 2014. All four were arrested on suspicion of burglary and remanded into custody. Over a four month period, the group committed 34 burglaries. In some instances they would steal cars and put cloned or stolen number plates on them. In other burglaries they broke into houses and took high-value items. The total value of the property stolen reached in excess of £320,000. Detective Sergeant Nigel Rigby of Wigan division said: “This was a joint operation between us and Cheshire police to put an end to the spate of burglaries being committed by this group. “The levels of research attached to the locating and selection of suitable ‘cloned’ number plates displayed a high level of organised criminality. “They showed no signs of stopping whatsoever and two families were devastated to discover last Christmas that their wrapped Christmas presents had been stolen from beneath the Christmas tree. “Their motive was purely financial and their desire to acquire items of high value, ultimately lead to their downfall when some of these items were recovered upon their arrest.

“I hope today’s sentences shows the lengths we will go to, to stop organised criminals from blighting our communities and damaging people’s lives.”

following a dog attack in

Preston has been named.

At around 3.45pm on Friday 1st January police were called to an address on Dundonald Street following reports a man had been bitten by a dog.

The 22 year old man, who can be named as Liam Hewitson of Dundonald Street, Preston, sustained significant injuries to his face and neck. He was treated by paramedics but sadly died at the scene. Liam was suffering from an epileptic fit when he was attacked by the dog.

The dog was taken to a local vets and later put down. The dog, a male which was a pit-bull cross and not a banned breed, had belonged to Liam since birth and was called “Trigger”. It was around five or six years old.

Liam’s family have released the following statement: “Liam was a happy lad who was always smiling and had lots of friends. He had a beautiful personality and he will be missed by his dad Phil, girlfriend Jess and sisters Melissa and Aleisha and brother Cordell.”

“The family have asked to be given some privacy as they have been through a truly horrific experience and they are all still very much in shock.”

Police are treating the incident as a tragic accident and there is no criminal investigation. As such a file will be passed to the Coroner in due course.

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5 year olds eat and drink their

body weight in sugar every year

A new campaign launches encouraging parents to get “Sugar Smart” and take control of their children’s sugar intake. The Change4Life campaign follows revelations that 4-to-10 year olds consume over 5,500 sugar cubes a year, or around 22kg - the average weight of a 5-year-old. A new Sugar Smart app has been launched to help parents see how much sugar there is in everyday food and drink. The free app works by scanning the barcode of products and revealing the amount of total sugar it contains in cubes and grams. Change4Life has created an eye-opening short film to warn parents about the health harms of eating and drinking too much sugar, including becoming overweight and tooth decay. In 2013, almost a third (31%) of 5-year-olds and almost half (46%) of 8-year-olds had tooth decay, the most common reason for 5-to 9-year-olds being admitted to hospital. The film brings to life the excessive amount of sugar consumed by the average child per year, currently 3 times the new maximum recommended daily amount.

The recommended daily maximum added sugar intake is: 19g, that’s 5 sugar cubes for children aged 4 to 6 24g, that’s 6 sugar cubes for children aged 7 to 10 30g, that’s 7 sugar cubes children aged 11 or older A fifth of 4-to-5-year-olds and a third of 10-to-11-year-olds are overweight or obese. Overweight children are more likely to become overweight adults making them more prone to a range of serious health problems, such as heart disease, some cancers

and Type 2 diabetes. There are now 2.5 million people suffering from Type 2 diabetes, 90% of whom are overweight or obese. Dr Alison Tedstone, chief nutritionist for Public Health England, said: Children are having too much sugar, 3 times the maximum recommended amount.

This can lead to painful tooth decay, weight gain and obesity, which can also affect children’s wellbeing as they are more likely to be bullied, have low self-esteem and miss school.

Children aged 5 shouldn’t have more than 19 grams of sugar per day. That’s 5 cubes, but it’s very easy to have more. That’s why we want parents to be “Sugar Smart”. Our easy to use app will help parents see exactly where the sugar in their children’s diet is coming from, so they can make informed choices about what to cut down on. Obesity costs the NHS £5.1 billion per year and is projected to rise to £9.7 billion by 2050, with wider costs to society estimated to reach £49.9 billion per year. The

campaign reveals the sugar content of everyday food and drink; a chocolate bar contains 6 cubes of sugar, a small carton or pouch of juice drink contains over 5 cubes and there are 9 sugar cubes in a can of cola, instantly taking children up to or over their recommended maximum for the day.

The Change4Life Sugar Smart campaign will launch with television, digital and outdoor advertising, and updated web content from today across England. Five million Sugar Smart packs will be given away to primary age children and their families via schools, local authorities and retailers. A nationwide roadshow will take place across 25 locations from 18th January. Five major supermarkets have also pledged to support the campaign through educating and helping customers make healthier food choices when shopping.

Search ‘Change4Life’ online to download the new free app and get hints and tips to cut down on sugar.

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Tips for clearing support to flooded communities found

Two Environment Agency field staff who

snow and ice

There is no law stopping you from clearing snow and ice on the pavement outside your property, pathways to your property or public spaces. People using areas affected by snow and ice also have responsibility to be careful themselves.

If an accident did happen, it's highly unlikely that you would be sued as long as you are careful and use common sense to make sure that you don't make the pavement or pathway

clearly more dangerous than before.

The government has issued a Snow Code to clarify your rights and responsibilities when clearing snow and ice from public areas.

Here's some advice from the snow code Start early – it's much easier to clear fresh, loose snow compared to compacted ice that has been compressed by people walking on it.

Make a pathway down the middle

of the area to be cleared first, so you have a clear surface to walk on.

Don’t use hot water – this will melt the snow, but may replace it with black ice, increasing the risk of injury.

If shovelling snow - think where you are going to put it so that it doesn’t block people’s paths or drainage channels.

Be a good neighbour – some people may be unable to clear snow and ice on paths from their property.

travelled up to Cumbria to provide emergency themselves at the centre of a dramatic rescue

Glyn Bowey, 47, and Dan Langdon, 42, were knocking on doors and windows of flooded properties in the village of Levens, 6 miles south of Kendal, when they discovered a 76-year-old gentleman trapped in his bungalow surrounded by 4feet of flood water.

The local resident was discovered as Glyn and Dan did one final check of a row of bungalows in the village.

With the help of another local resident, our staff worked to help the elderly gentleman to safety.

Glyn said: We decided not to walk the gentleman out of his home as the flood water was too high. So we fetched a Land Rover

from one of our local depots and Dan lent his waders to the gentleman so we could get him from his front door into the vehicle. Dan then walked in front of the vehicle, constantly checking the depth of the water with a pole until we had reached the outskirts of the village.

Our staff were greeted with a round of applause as they led the local resident to safety, leaving him in the care of a South Lakeland District Councillor.

The rescue was a dramatic example of the work our staff do to help communities impacted by flooding.

Glyn and Dan spent the rest of their time in Cumbria pumping flood water away from the Circus roundabout

in Carlisle, a critical part of the local traffic system. The site and nearby council office was clear of water by last Wednesday evening (9 December) enabling the pair (who are based at our Bradney Depot near Bridgwater in Somerset) to return home the following day.

Environment Agency workers Dan Langdon, left, and Glyn Bowey

Exciting times at Penrith Farmers’

and Kidd’s Auctioneers

Exciting changes are underfoot at Penrith Farmers’ and Kidd’s Auctioneers in Penrith, Cumbria which will see the auction house become a regional hub for auction sales of all manner of items – from general house clearance right through to Fine Art and Antiques.

Saleroom Manager Michael Roberts wants to use his experiences of featuring regularly on BBC Bargain Hunt to good effect by drawing all those keen viewers of the programme to visit his saleroom in person and take part in auction sales in Cumbria, either as buyers or sellers.

PFK sell over 20,000 lots a year through a series of 26 auctions from

their purpose built 1500 square metre warehouse saleroom close to the M6.

Their convenient access is a major asset, with clients travelling far to attend the auctions. Currently, PFK are working towards their April 13 Major Fine Art and Antiques auction and are inviting entries of valuable, interesting and unusual items of all types – from fine jewellery right through to furniture. The April sale will contain a garden and statuary section and the major lot consigned for this section so far is a pair of 19th Century cast iron urns on pedestals, probably by Derby maker Andrew Handyside and Company. Each measure an impressive nine feet

in height! In addition to the April Fine auction, PFK are continually accepting entries for their popular Fortnightly auction. Items in this sale include interior design pieces, modern, vintage and retro furnishings and general household and good quality electrical items – a real treasure trove!

For further information, contact Saleroom Manager Michael Roberts directly on 01768 890781.

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Join leaders in the world of fashion or embark on a culinary tour of British food, as Cunard announces exciting new itineraries for 2016 Cunard has today announced its latest itinerary of event cruises for 2016, celebrating the worlds of fashion, food, music and dance. From the launch of its very first ‘Transatlantic Fashion Week’ to a culinary tour of the British Isles to the largest Big Band Balls at sea, guests on each cruise will be immersed in the very best of these themes. The inaugural ‘Transatlantic Fashion Week’ voyage arrives in one of the style capitals of the world, New York, the very same day New York Fashion Week 2016 begins, after an extra special 7 night (1-8 September) voyage across the Atlantic on board the most famous ocean liner in the world.

The voyage will be hosted by a number of very significant names from the industry, as guests will be treated to ‘an audience with’ pioneering British designer, Dame Zandra Rhodes CBE, Colin McDowell, the highly respected fashion historian and commentator and Fern Mallis, the ‘Godmother of Fashion’ and founder of New York Fashion Week. Dame Zandra Rhodes, who has dressed some the world’s most iconic stars and musicians, including Freddie Mercury and Jackie Onassis, said: "I’m extremely excited to be joining Cunard on board Queen Mary 2 for the very first Transatlantic Fashion Week, 2016. For me, it offers the opportunity to share my knowledge and wonderful experiences from throughout my career in fashion, and give guests a taste of what my collection has to offer." Dame Zhandra

Rhodes will also reveal designs from her collections, as emerging faces from Storm modelling agency take to the catwalk, on board Queen Mary 2 during the voyage. Alongside these great fashion authorities, guests will also have the opportunity to meet the designers of the future, as students from the world’s number one postgraduate fashion programme, based in the world’s number one university of art and design, The Royal College of Art, showcase their latest collections on board.

Food lovers can treat themselves to a British Isles Culinary Discovery on board Queen Elizabeth in June next year. The cruise will feature highly reputable names and producers from the world of gastronomy, including Charles Sichel of Maison Sichel and Jilly Goolden, English Wine Critic and UK Television personality.

Guests will be able to enjoy regional delicacies from around the British Isles through a range of tailored shoreside excursions, hosted on board events and specially curated menus.

Each of the three Cunard Queens will host their very own Big Band Balls in November 2016 for dance and music lovers around the world to enjoy.

Cunard’s biggest orchestras of the year will delight guests with music from Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Duke Ellington. The big band phenomena originated in the US in the 20s era, and soon took the world by storm by creating the party of all parties. Next year each of the three Queens will look forward to playing

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Angus Struthers, Cunard’s Marketing Director, said: “Cunard has as its heart a celebrated history of guests dressing with style and a sense of occasion, as well as some of the finest dining at sea and of course the glamour of music and dance in the largest ball rooms at sea.

These very special cruises are sure to entice our most dedicated travellers and those new to cruising who are looking to immerse themselves in the very best of British fashion and food. Dance and music lovers can look forward to being transformed to an era where elaborate Big Band Balls ruled the social circuits, as we celebrate 2016 in style.” For further information on Cunard visit www. cunard.co.uk or call 0843 374 2224. *Cunard’s 2016 event cruises Queen Mary 2 - Transatlantic Fashion Week: 1-8 September, 2016. Southampton - New York A Balcony Stateroom booked with

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Sales E: sales@jac-media.com | T: 0115 8456423 Low carb, the 5:2 diet, detox, cabbage soup ... there is no shortage of novelty diet programmes promising

to help you lose weight fast

The big question is, do they work?

Most do lead to fast – sometimes dramatic – weight loss, but only for the pounds to creep back on again at the end of the diet. More worryingly, many fad diets are based on dodgy science or no research at all, prescribing eating practices that are unhealthy and can make you ill. In 2011, the British Dietetic Association warned against following popular diets such as the Dukan diet, which it said was complicated, not based on scientific evidence and reportedly did not lead to long-term weight loss.

Below are some of the problems with fad diets, plus advice on healthy eating and how to lose weight healthily. Five reasons to avoid fad diets. Many weight loss diets promise to help you lose weight quickly. Often these diets only focus on short-term results, so you eventually end up putting the weight back on. Here are five reasons why following the latest novelty diet may not be a good way to lose weight.

1. Some diets can make you ill Many diets, especially crash diets, are geared to dramatically reducing the number of calories you consume.

"Crash diets make you feel very unwell and unable to function properly," says dietitian Ursula Arens.

"Because they are nutritionally unbalanced, crash diets can lead to long-term poor health."

Find out how to start losing weight.

2. Excluding foods is dangerous Some diets recommend cutting out certain foods, such as meat, fish, wheat or dairy products. Cutting out certain food groups altogether could prevent you getting the important nutrients and vitamins your body needs to function properly.

You can lose weight without cutting out foods from your diet. The eatwell plate shows the different foods we should be eating.

3. Low-carb diets can be high in fat Some diets, such as the Atkins diet, are very low in carbohydrates (for example, pasta, bread and rice), which are an important source of energy. While you may lose weight on these types of diets, they're often high in protein and fat, which can make you ill. Low-carbohydrate diets can also cause side effects such as bad breath, headaches and constipation.

"It has been suggested that the high protein content of these diets 'dampens' the appetite and feelings

of hunger," says Arens. Many lowcarbohydrate diets allow you to eat foods high in saturated fat, such as butter, cheese and meat. Too much saturated fat can raise your cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

4. Detox diets don't work Detox diets are based on the idea that toxins build up in the body and can be removed by eating, or not eating, certain things. However, there's no evidence that toxins build up in our bodies. If they did, we would feel very ill.

Detox diets may lead to weight loss because they involve restricting calories, cutting out certain foods altogether, such as wheat or dairy, and eating a very limited range of foods.

"Detox diets do not work," says Arens. "They are, in effect, a form of modified fasting."

5. Cabbage soup, blood group, the 5:2 diet and other fad diets are often farfetched Some fad diets are based on eating a single food or meal, such as cabbage soup or raw foods. Others make farfetched claims, such as encouraging people to cut out certain foods from their diet based on their blood type.

Intermittent fasting, which includes the increasingly popular 5:2 diet, is a pattern of eating where you eat normally five days a week and fast on the other two days. Fans of the 5:2 diet say it can help you live longer and protect you against disease.

Often there is little or no evidence to back up these claims, and it can be difficult to keep to in the long term.

"If followed over long periods, these diets can be very unbalanced and bad for your health," says Arens. "You may lose weight in the short term, but it's much better to lose weight gradually and to be healthy."

How to lose weight the healthy way We put on weight when the amount of calories we eat exceeds the amount of calories we burn through normal everyday activities and exercise.

Most adults need to eat less and get more active.

The only way to lose weight healthily and keep it off is to make permanent changes to the way you eat and exercise. A few small alterations, such as eating less and choosing drinks that are lower in fat, sugar and alcohol, can help you lose weight. There are also plenty of ways to make physical

activity part of your life.

If you're overweight, aim to lose about 5-10% of your starting weight by losing 0.5-1kg (1-2lb) a week.

You should be able to lose this amount if you eat about 500 to 600 fewer calories than you need a day.

An average man needs about 2,500 calories a day and an average woman about 2,000 calories to stay the same weight.

Find out whether it's safe to lose weight fast.

Six ways to kickstart your healthy weight loss plan Here are six simple things you can do to eat healthily and help you lose weight. You'll find lots more tips and information in our lose weight section.

To reduce the amount of fat you eat, you could trim the fat off meat, drink skimmed or semi-skimmed milk instead of full fat, choose a reducedor low-fat spread, and replace cream with low-fat yoghurt. Find out about some more healthy food swaps.

Eat wholegrain foods, such as wholemeal bread, brown rice and pasta. They're digested more slowly than the white varieties, so will help you feel full for longer.

Don't skip breakfast. A healthy breakfast will give you the energy you need to start the day, and there's some evidence that people who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to be overweight. Aim to eat at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables a day. Learn more in Why 5 A DAY? If you feel like a snack, try having a drink first, such as a glass of water or cup of tea. Often we think we're hungry when really we're thirsty.

Swap drinks high in calories for lower calorie alternatives – that means drinks that are lower in fat, sugars and alcohol. Swap a sugary fizzy drink for sparkling water with a slice of lemon.

Don't forget that alcohol is high in calories, so cutting down on alcohol can help you control your weight.

Exercise and weight loss Regular physical activity will not only help you lose weight, but could also reduce your risk of developing a serious illness.

The amount of physical activity that is recommended depends on your age. Adults aged 19 to 64 who are new to activity should aim to build up to 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity a week.

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Botany House Ltd Quality Residential

Botany House Ltd is a small company providing quality residential care for the elderly through our 2 care homes based in Lancashire.

Jalna care home is on Manchester Road in Burnley, While Danesmoor Care home is just nine miles away on Helmshore Road in Haslingden.

Both homes have at their core a desire to provide an intimate, caring and homely atmosphere, where residents feel safe and comfortable but most of all feel that they are genuinely cared for.

Our homes are small enough to maintain intimacy and our highly trained staff are genuinely concerned for the welfare and well-being of the residents in our care. Our bedrooms are all homely but we encourage

the customisation of the rooms with personal belongings and keepsakes, which helps to make their rooms a more personal space.

Many of our rooms are en-suite and some are large enough to offer a variety of layouts which may suit those residents who spend more time in their rooms.

All rooms are private space of the resident and can be utilised to suit personal requirements.

Both homes have garden areas where residents can sit when the weather permits, Danesmoor has a duck pond and an alpaca enclosure as well as a resident cat. Residents take a great interest in the welfare of the animals and enjoy going out to feed them.

Respite care and day care is

Care For The Elderly

available as well as permanent living arrangements. Our carers Have a passion for care which makes a real difference to peoples lives.

We believe that their genuine care for the welfare of our residents makes the residents feel at home in their own relatives in the homes when they have need for care, which is a testament to the trust they have in them. Most of our referrals come by word of mouth from recommendations given by families who have used the home.

The home's aim is to maintain and enhance the lifestyle of those in care, offering as much personal choice and opportunities for stimulus as possible whilst keeping all occupants Botany House Ltd is a small company safe, healthy, happy and secure, with providing quality residential care for permanent access to skilled carers the elderly through our 2 care homes based in Lancashire.

Jalna care home is on Manchester Road in Burnley, While Danesmoor Care home is just nine miles away on Helmshore Road in Haslingden.

Both homes have at their core a desire to provide an intimate, caring and homely atmosphere, where residents feel safe and comfortable but most of all feel that they are genuinely cared for. Our homes are small enough to maintain intimacy and our highly trained staff are genuinely concerned for the welfare and well-being of the residents in our care.

Our bedrooms are all homely but we encourage the customisation of the rooms with personal belongings and keepsakes, which helps to make their rooms a more personal space. Many of our rooms are en-suite and some are large enough to offer a variety of layouts which may suit those residents

who spend more time in their rooms. All rooms are private space of the resident and can be utilised to suit personal requirements. Both homes have garden areas where residents can sit when the weather permits, Danesmoor has a duck pond and an alpaca enclosure as well as a resident cat. Residents take a great interest in the welfare of the animals and enjoy going out to feed them.

Respite care and day care is available as well as permanent living arrangements.

Our carers Have a passion for care which makes a real difference to peoples lives. We believe that their genuine care for the welfare of our residents makes the residents feel at home in their own relatives in the homes when they have need for care, which is a testament to the trust they have in them. Most of our referrals

come by word of mouth from recommendations given by families who have used the home.

The home's aim is to maintain and enhance the lifestyle of those in care, offering as much personal choice and opportunities for stimulus as possible whilst keeping all occupants safe, healthy, happy and secure, with permanent access to skilled carers

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THE HONEYMOON PERIOD SHRINKS BY HALF IN A DECADE

WORK PRESSURE & THE EXPENSE SPELLS THE END OF THE TWO-WEEK EXOTIC HONEYMOON THE HONEYMOON period has halved in length in the last decade, new

national research has revealed.

Traditionally, UK couples routinely enjoyed honeymoons lasting two weeks in some of the most exotic locations on earth. But modern work pressures and the increase

in couples paying for their own wedding celebrations has curtailed the extravagance once considered de rigeur for all newlyweds, according to a study by leading hotel bookers LateRooms.com. Tradition is ushered

out into the wedding wilderness with the revelation that just over a third of British couples recently married, or just about to tie the knot, will take a traditional two-week honeymoon.

More than half (55%) of all newly

married couples and couples about to get wed claim that they have noticed a huge trend towards shorter, more affordable mini-moons instead of the traditional two week, no expense spared honeymoon of a lifetime.

And now, almost half of UK newlyweds (49%) now either stay in the UK or venture no further than Europe for their post-marital minimoon, the LateRooms.com study reveals. Compare this to 2005, when the top honeymoon destinations for Brits were Hawaii, Tahiti, Fiji, St Lucia, Mexico, Jamaica and Anguilla.* Furthermore, according to a report at the time by Mintel, in 2005 80% of newly married couples went or wanted to go on a 2-week foreign honeymoon. In 2015, less than a quarter (24%) of UK newlyweds now go on honeymoon immediately after their wedding reception, according to the LateRooms.com poll of 2,000 newly-married and about-to-gethitched couples. And almost one in 10 couples (9%) now don’t bother taking a honeymoon at all.

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Lakeland Chauffeurs

Lakeland Chauffeurs are going from strength to strength. Brides are even booking the company for their wedding transport in 2017/2018!

Now this might seem too far in the future, but the 'Special Transport' for the Special Day' must be considered early on in the planning stages to ensure that the bride gets the car of her dreams.

Lakeland Chauffeurs specialises in organising all the details required to make transport for the day run smoothly. This could include the Groom along to the Church on time, as well as the bridesmaids, parents, and of course, the bride. All our chauffeurs are fully trained to be professional in their approach, but create that relaxed style which helps to calm the nerves on the day! After the ceremony, the happy couple can enjoy a complimentary glass of champagne whilst being driven in style to the venue, and even stopping off for a few photos with the photographer which will be forever in the Wedding Album!

Our fleet of wedding cars currently consists of the stunning Beauford cars in ivory, dressed with bows and ribbons for an extra special look, and also Daimlers which can comfortably seat up to 6 passengers. All our vehicles are beautifully presented and maintained to the highest standards.

Lakeland Chauffeurs are also proud to offer executive transfers to train stations or airports, and for these we use extremely comfortable Land Rover Discoveries, and a new luxury Mercedes saloon car. Using this type of vehicle we find that clients are extremely happy with the standard and quality of the service, and the large boot space ensures that there is enough luggage space for most sizes of suitcases. Fully uniformed chauffeurs have all achieved the relevant licenses for transporting clients and ensuring a safe journey to their destination.

Tours around the beautiful Lake District can also be arranged through Lakeland Chauffeurs, using our Land Rover Discovery and Range Rover Sports vehicles which provide excellent visibility and comfort throughout the journey. Tours will be designed around any specific requirements of places to visit, or left

to the expert chauffeurs who have a wealth of local knowledge and will be happy to drive you through the wonderful local scenery, and stop off at points which will be of special interest, or viewpoints to take in the breathtaking lakes and mountains, or even drive to one of the many delightful hotels in the area for a relaxing afternoon tea!

We currently operate from an office in Ulverston, and our fleet of cars are also based in our well lit and spacious showroom in Ulverston, this means that we will be happy to let anyone view our vehicles prior to making a booking. Brides especially enjoy the experience of sitting inside a vehicle to get an idea of how special they will feel on their big day. From Ulverston, there is easy access to a large geographical area for corporate transfers, and many prestigious venues for weddings.

Our prices are always very competitive and nothing is compromised to make our customers feel satisfied. We are

always delighted to have positive feedback from our customers, but we are also happy to listen to ideas and suggestions which will help to make the experience of the journey even more luxurious.

Lakeland Chauffeurs are looking forward to an ever expanding and exciting future which will provide bespoke transport for people in the local community and aslo visitors from far and wide for many years to come, and we look forward to seeing lots of potential brides at various wedding fayres over the next few months.

Lakeland Chauffeurs driver Hilary Hutchinson has won a prestigious award in the only national awards for the private hire and chauffeur industry.

The Cumbria-based driver has won the Silver award in the Professional Driver of the Year category of the 2015 Professional Driver Qsi Awards.

Lakeland Chauffeurs was in the final six companies shortlisted for the start up business award.

National accolade for Hilary Hutchinson at Professional Driver QSi Awards

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Almost a third (32%) of newlyweds will wait up to six months before taking their mini-moon, the research has revealed. Where once, a bride and groom would be waved off by a gaggle of wedding guests as they departed their evening reception bound for a flight of fancy in the Far East, these days many simply go home. The driving factors for this sea-

change in honeymoon tradition are pressures from work and the cost of the traditional honeymoon.

In 2015 one in five couples say that the pressures of work means they don’t have the time to enjoy a twoweek honeymoon. And another 30% say the fact they are having to pay or contribute heavily to the cost of their wedding day means they can’t afford a traditional two week break in a far

flung destination. In 2005 just 16% of couples asked wedding guests for money towards their honeymoon.

Some things remain the same, however. Despite the shorter minimoon trend, the classic beach break continues to be the nation’s honeymoon trip of choice. Almost three in 10 (28%) of newly married couples head to the beach for their

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post-marital holiday. A further 22% will seek out rest and relaxation in the countryside and 11% head for a city break.

LateRooms.com spokeswoman, Andrea Tarpey, said: “With newlyweds footing more of the bill for their big day than ever before, and having greater demands on their time at work, we’re seeing couples

embrace the mini-moon and taking shorter, less costly getaways closer to home.

“With such a fantastic range of destinations on our doorstep, 32% of couples choose to head to Europe, whilst a growing number (17%) opt to stay in the UK to enjoy their first week as Mr and Mrs. Growing in popularity, some 20% will opt

for an American mini-moon. “We understand the pressures of modern couples striving to achieve the perfect wedding day as well as the perfect honeymoon, which is why we launched weddingguestrooms.com to help brides and grooms provide a personalised site with the very best accommodation options for their guests.

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Whats On

In Cumbria

There’s plenty of things to see and do and we’ve selected just a few top suggestions for a perfect winter break.

Come join us and enjoy this truly remarkable landscape.

1. The Big Sleep in aid of Cumbria Community Foundation Join Cumbria Community Foundation for a night of entertainment and fund raising for the Winter Warmth Appeal; to support vulnerable older people in Cumbria.

Cumbria Community Foundation is currently in the midst of raising millions of pounds for the Cumbria Flood Recovery Fund.

We’re asking you to leave the comfort of your warm home, brace the cold Winter air and spend a night sleeping under the stars.

In a bad winter 300 older people in Cumbria can die because of the effects of the cold weather – by spending one night camping out at the Low Wood Bay Hotel overlooking Lake Windermere, you could help keep one older person safe and warm over the winter months.

Entertainment, food and refreshments and overnight parking is all available; just bring yourself, your tent and sleeping bag and your winter woollies to keep you warm January 30th 2016 2. Lakes Artist Society’s Winter Exhibition, Rheged Centre – Nr Penrith The Lake Artists Society was founded more than 100

years ago, by artist W.G.Collingwood, secretary to John Ruskin. The society consists of a range of Cumbrian painters and sculptors working in a variety of styles and mediums.

The annual Winter Exhibition is an

opportunity to see a large selection of artworks, and is an ideal chance to add to your collection, at this festive time of year.

Running until 31st January 2016 3. Burns Night at Tullie House

A night of dialect poetry and Burns Night traditions to celebrate the birthdays of Robbie Burns and Robert Anderson, the famous Cumberland Bard. The Lakeland Dialect Society and local poets will deliver a night of entertaining and wide ranging dialect performances. There'll also be the chance to view the Picture the Poet exhibition.

January 29th 2016 4. Polar Exploration: An illustrated talk with Geoff Somers Geoff Somers is one of the Worlds most accomplished Polar travellers.

He has completed several "Firsts"- including in 1990 the first and only traverse of the entire Antarctic Continent by its greatest axis - a seven month, near 4000 mile (6000 km) journey.

Keswick Museum hosts this expedition icon on Tuesday 26th January, for more info and booking, please contact Helen Keogh on 017687 73263 or email: learning@kmag.org.uk January 26th 2016

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Explore Cumbria This Winter

The Lake District, Cumbria, is a region of incredible beauty famous for its stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and cultural heritage. An area made up of ancient woodlands and forest, river valleys, lakes, mountains and simply stunning coastlines, all just waiting to be discovered. Head along this Easter and unwrap this unique area for yourself and come and make some lasting memories.

Diverse landscape. The area's

imposing natural landforms are overlaid by thousands of years of human activity. The mix of lakes, farmland, fell, woodland and settlement gives each valley a visual and cultural distinctiveness of its own. Cool, clear lakes, tarns and rivers. The lakes and tarns give the Lake District a quality of scenery and recreational resource found nowhere else in England. Ancient woodlands.

The semi-natural woodlands add

texture, colour and variety to the landscape and also provide a home for native animals and plants.Wealth of wildlife. The Lake District is unique in England for its abundant and varied freshwater habitats. Key habitats include mires, limestone pavement, upland heath, screes and arctic-alpine communities, lakeshore wetlands, estuary, coastal heath and dunes. Opportunities to enjoy outdoor activities... The Lake District has

the highest concentration of outdoor activity centres in the UK. It is the birthplace of mountaineering and there is a tradition of unrestricted access to the fells together with an extensive network of public rights of way. Recreational walking can be traced from the famous Romantic Poet Wordsworth's 'Guide to the Lakes' to the guides of more recent writers such as Wainwright. There's a huge range of tourist facilities,

attractions and accommodation to suit all tastes. There are so many activity ideas you will never be at a loss as to what to do.

Other ideas include; High Ropes courses, Walking with Wolves, Wild Swimming , Mountain Biking, Hot Air Ballooning, Cruising and Sailing on the areas many Lakes or off the inspirational coast, Fishing trips, Kayaking or simply relaxing with a massage or one of many luxurious

Spa Therapies. ...or savour the peace and tranquillity The tranquillity of the fells, valleys and lakes gives a sense of space and freedom.

There is an opportunity for spiritual refreshment: a release from the pressures of modern-day life.

To find out more about the Lake District, Cumbria, and experience our stunning hospitality visit www. golakes.co.uk

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HOLIDAY AT HOME

IT'S THE LATEST TREND!

As more and more of us choose to holiday on home soil, the 'stay-cation' is becoming a first choice summer break for many. In a recent survey

by Travelodge the number of people staying at home this year has risen to 65 percent with two in three families reputedly staying at home this year.

We have 8 bank holidays, 104 weekend days, 233 evenings and hundreds of spare hours in our busy schedules, but only if you make them spare.

It isn't always possible to get away for a full holiday but on a good short break you can enjoy yourself every bit as much and recharge your batteries at the same time.

If a city break isn't for you, other fantastic short break options allow you to enjoy wonderful scenery and relax in comfort for a few precious days.

In Britain if it is a ‘staycation’ self catering, bed and breakfast or a budget break, whatever the weather we do have some amazing beaches and coastlines, in fact, Britain has over 10,000 miles of this to discover.

But whilst places like London and Edinburgh have usurped stalwarts such as Cornwall, leading housebuilder Miller Homes has launched a summer competition to encourage more people to holiday in God's own county - Yorkshire!

"Yorkshire is such a fantastic place to live and we want to encourage as many people as possible to enjoy all that it has to offer," said Steve McElroy sales director Miller Homes Yorkshire. "There is fantastic scenery, dramatic coastlines and a wealth of attractions that all the family can enjoy."

"Sometimes it is very easy to overlook what is right on your doorstep and we want to raise the profile of all our visitor attractions and places of interest," said Steve. "And even if the weather is a little inclement there is still plenty to do undercover or you could just show some Yorkshire grit and don those waterproofs!"

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Let your little one splash into 2016 with Puddle Ducks

Puddle Ducks East Lancs is taking bookings for its 2016 Spring term – a great way to kick off the new year in the right way by signing up the little ones to a fun and educational swimming class. As a preschool swimming specialist there are a number of classes available from birth to five years of age. You don’t need to wait until your baby has had their first immunisations, swimming is totally safe for them and joining a swimming class from birth is the best way to develop confidence in the water. And for new mums it’s a great way to meet people, take part in a fun activity with your bundle of joy and then enjoy the peace and quiet when

you get home as your baby has a wonderful sleep.

We only book eight children into each session, which lasts 30 minutes and is a carefully balanced set of activities including group and individual work, swimming, submersion, floating, songs and games. We hold classes in Swinton and Radcliffe at Springwood Primary and Millwood Primary School

respectively. For an up to date Spring term 2016 timetable visit www. puddleducks.com/eastlancs or call 01257 262622 for more information.

Surefreight

Surefreight Ltd wouldn't be anything like it is today without continual investment in new vehicles.

The fleet is updated regularly with the very latest models on the market in order to offer you the highest levels of dependability. As our business has grown, we have added more and more vehicles in order to suffice client demand whilst also providing the ultimate in driver comfort for our long distance drivers.

Our drivers are ambassadors for our business, and are the backbone of the company, and our responsibility to them is to provide them with the best possible working environment, so they can continue to provide you with a friendly and personal service.

Our Golden Griffin: To celebrate our 25th year in business, we have added a flagship vehicle to our fleet. The Scania Golden Griffin is a limited edition vehicle, of which only 50 have been produced, and has a full host of luxury extras to enhance driver comfort when completing long

distance deliveries. Aptly, our Golden Griffin in the 25th of the 50 produced, and it will earn its keep with the rest of our fleet.

Our Fleet Includes: · Our flagship Golden Griffin · 250 Trucks · 600 Curtainside trailers Surefreight Ltd Unit 4 Shepherds Drive Carnbane Industrial Estate Newry, Co Down, N Ireland.

BT35 6JQ Tel: 01524 745809 surefreight.co.uk

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Lancashire County Council's library service introduces new loan charges

New and increased charges will be introduced at Lancashire libraries in the New Year.

From 1 January 2016, anyone aged 18 and over who has borrowed a book and returns it late will have to pay a fine of 15 pence per day. The maximum fine charged will be £6 for each book.

County Councillor Marcus Johnstone, Lancashire County Council's cabinet member for environment, planning and cultural services, said: "The county council faces an unprecedented financial challenge caused by relentless central government cuts and rising demand for our services.

"We are being forced to bring in a raft of measures to tackle a funding gap of £262 million which we need to save by 2020. Cabinet has just approved £65m of savings but the reality of austerity is that we will still have to save a further £197m so there will be more difficult decisions to come.

Our priority has to be protecting

the most vulnerable people through services such as adult social care.

"Although charges are never popular, this change should encourage people to bring back their books, so that they can be enjoyed by other readers.

"It should mean that more stock is available at any time."

Currently there are a number of exemptions to fines for the late return of books which include library members who are aged 65 and over, have long-term health conditions or have a disability. These people will not be exempt when these new arrangements are introduced.

There are several ways for borrowers to return or renew their books before they are due back and avoid paying the charge: • Library users can visit any of Lancashire's libraries in person.

• Books can be renewed online, up to a maximum of 10 times, if they haven't been reserved at another library.

• By calling a 24-hour

automated renewal system.

• By emailing the library service.

• By using Library Elf, which allows users to receive text or email notifications when borrowed items are approaching their due date.

A charge of £1 will also be introduced for each child taking part in a library craft activity, up to a maximum charge of £2 per family.

This is being introduced to help with the costs of materials bought to be used for the activities.

This charge will not apply to groups including 'Baby, Bounce and Rhyme' and 'Toddler Rhyme Time'.

These new charges are in addition to the interlibrary loan charge, which was introduced on 1 December, for anyone requesting an item not available at a Lancashire library.

If it isn't possible to source the item from a nearby council, it will be loaned from the British Library.

Although every item borrowed from the British Library costs over £13, users have only been charged sixty pence so far for this service.

Borrowers will now pay this full cost.

Councillor Johnstone added: "Unfortunately we can't afford to keep absorbing these costs for a relatively small group of people.

"This is quite a specialist service and the charge is now necessary."

The cost of borrowing vocal score sets increased from £10 to £30 on 1 December 2015.

This charge applies for loans of up to 40 titles.

Similarly, the cost of loaning orchestral sets increased from £20 to £60.

Councillor Johnstone said: "Although we've had to increase costs, we still feel that we are providing a value for money service to support local musicians and groups.

"We have an extensive and enviable music score collection, but there is a cost for us providing access to it."

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The RSPCA is hoping to give an elderly cat rescued from a dual-carriageway slip-road a happy new

year by reuniting her with her owner

The female tabby – believed to be aged around 15 – was rescued on the slip-road of the A500, The cat – who has been nicknamed Holly – has no teeth and is not

microchipped, but it is thought that she may have an owner due to the extensive dental work which has been carried out.

RSPCA inspector Natalie Perehovsky

said: “Holly was found stood in the middle of the slip-road by a motorist.

She was in a very dangerous location and she is very lucky that the motorist saw her.

“Holly has been checked over by a vet and has been given a clean bill of health considering her age. She is a very distinctive cat due to not having any teeth, and we would love to reunite her with her owner because she is possibly a much-loved family pet. It would be brilliant to give Holly a very happy start to 2016.”

Anyone who knows anything about Holly, who is currently being looked after by private boarding, should contact the RSPCA’s inspectorate line on 0300 123 8018.

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The Sky Bet

Championship

fixture between

Rovers and

Middlesbrough

has been

rescheduled at

the request of The

Bennett becomes a Rover!

Rovers have completed their second deal of the day with the permanent signing of Elliott Bennett from Norwich City.

The 27-year-old winger joins on a two-and-a-half-year deal, through to June 2018, for an undisclosed fee.

The move to Ewood Park sees Bennett reunited with Rovers boss Paul Lambert, who signed him from Brighton whilst in charge of the Canaries in June 2011.

Bennett began his career with Wolves, but was restricted to just a couple of League Cup appearances, plus loan spells away from Molineux with Crewe and Bury.

He joined Brighton in August 2009,

scoring eight goals in his first season and then nine in his second, as the Seagulls secured the League One title.

Having made exactly 100 appearances for the south-coast club, Premier League new boys Norwich came calling in the summer of 2011.

Bennett featured regularly under Lambert in his maiden season at Carrow Road, making 22 starts and 10 substitute appearances as Norwich secured a 12th-place Premier League finish. He also netted a spectacular strike in a 2-1 win over Spurs.

The midfielder made 24 Premier League appearances the following campaign, as the Canaries finished 11th, however a cruciate knee ligament injury sustained on the opening day of the 2013-14 season halted his progress in a Norwich shirt.

Following their relegation to the Championship, he rejoined Brighton on a short-term loan in November 2014, before returning to Norwich in the New Year and playing his part in their promotion to the Premier League via the play-offs.

Earlier this season, Bennett linked up on loan with Bristol City, where he has started 15 Championship games and played against Rovers in the game at Ashton Gate last month.

The new signing is expected to go straight into the squad for Saturday’s FA Cup third round tie away to Newport County. Earlier today, Rovers secured the services of Welsh international Tom Lawrence from Leicester City for a further month.

Football League

The match is now due to take place at Ewood Park on Tuesday March 1st (kick-off 7.45pm). However, supporters are advised that there is also provision to play the game on Saturday January 30th (kick-off 3pm), but only in the event that both clubs are not involved in an Emirates FA Cup fourth round tie or Championship fixture on that date.

The game against the league leaders was originally scheduled to be played on Boxing Day, but was postponed because of a waterlogged pitch at Ewood Park.

Initially, the two clubs agreed that the game would be rearranged for Tuesday February 16th, with the new date being publicised by The Football League and both clubs. However, following further discussions between the League and the two clubs, a new date has been agreed that will assist the League with its wider fixture scheduling requirements.

The Football League wishes to apologise to supporters of Blackburn Rovers and Middlesbrough for any inconvenience this further change might cause and would like to thank the two clubs for their understanding in the circumstances.

Callum Robinson has re-joined Stephen Parry have been named in the England the Lilywhites on loan for the and England Lions squads respectively for of the 2015/16 season the upcoming tour of South Africa remainder The England U20 international, The Lancashire duo of Jos Buttler and

England selectors announced a 15-man squad for the five match ODI series against South Africa beginning in February and a 15man squad for the two match T20 series also against the Proteas later that month.

All-rounder Ben Stokes and pace bowler Steven Finn return to both limited overs squads while all other players were involved in the most recent ODI or T20 series wins against Pakistan last month.

Those players in the ODI squad not currently involved in the Test

series will arrive in South Africa on 23 January to begin their preparations for the series. National Lead batting coach Graham Thorpe will join England coaches Trevor Bayliss, Paul Farbrace and Ottis Gibson for the limited over series.

National selector, James Whitaker, said: “The limited overs cricket played by this group of players in the last six months has been very encouraging but we are all aware that there is still plenty of work to do. This ODI series against South Africa will be another important opportunity for

these players to keep learning and developing their skills.

“With an ICC World T20 later this winter the T20 matches will be a crucial part of our preparations. On behalf of the selectors I would like to wish Eoin and Trevor all the very best.”

Two members of the T20 squad, James Vince and Sam Billings, have also been selected for the England Lions squad to play a five-match 50-over series against Pakistan A next month.

Vince will be captain, as he was for a T20 series against Pakistan A earlier this month which the Lions won 3-2, and there are three new faces, all fast bowlers. Somerset’s Craig Overton joins his twin brother Jamie after being ruled out of the T20 series with an elbow injury, there is a Lions recall for Toby Roland-Jones of Middlesex, and Yorkshire’s Liam Plunkett also returns to the squad.

“There has been a white-ball focus for the Lions this winter and after a successful T20 series against Pakistan A, they now have the opportunity to gain further valuable 50-over experience,” added Whitaker.

who scored seven goals in 28 appearances during his loan last season, has spent the first half of the season on loan at Bristol City, but was recalled by parent club Aston Villa to allow his move to Deepdale.

The 20-year-old forward, who will take the No.37 shirt, has also been given permission to play in the Emirates FA Cup, so he will go straight into the reckoning for this weekend’s third round tie away at Peterborough United.

He will have fond memories of the competition, having scored his maiden senior hat-trick for PNE in last year’s first round victory over Havant and Waterlooville.

His first league game for Simon Grayson’s side could be at former club Bristol City, just three days later, having scored the winner in a North End shirt in their last visit to Ashton Gate in November 2014, a year both sides won promotion from League One. Speaking about his move back to PR1 Robinson said: “I'm glad to be back. When I heard that Preston were interested I was buzzing. I'm really looking forward to it, [being] back with the lads, back with the manager and the fans.

“I loved every minute when I was here last season and I've learnt a lot more since then as well, so I'm ready to show everyone what I can do.”

Manager Simon Grayson added: “We are happy to re-sign Callum; he knows us and we know him.

He had a bad time at Bristol and after speaking to him he is so determined to do well for us.

He’s hungry to prove he is a good player. “We aren’t an established Championship club yet and are progressing all the time, therefore we want hungry younger players who we feel can develop and improve like Daniel Johnson, Alan Browne and Josh Brownhill. I am sure there will be more signings to follow this one.”

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