A man who assaulted an emergency worker during the riots in Blackpool has been sentenced to two years and six months in prison. Roger Haywood, 41, pleaded guilty to the charge. The judge said Haywood wanted "to create a serious, violent incident". Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A man and a woman in their twenties have died and their two children are in hospital after a house fire in Blackpool. Police say the woman was found dead at the scene and the man was taken to hospital where he later died. Officers say one of the children is in a "very poorly condition". Report by Blairm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Three Turkish clubs are interested in Newcastle's Kieran Trippier, West Ham want another centre-back, Newcastle still keen on Anthony Elanga, plus more. BBC Sport
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League One Blackpool appoint former Aston Villa and Newcastle boss Steve Bruce to replace Neil Critchley.
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