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The family of an 83-year-old man from Blackpool with a terminal illness say they're shocked he's being refused heart surgery which could save his life.

The new Burnley boss Eddie Howe is preparing for his first game in charge at Scunthorpe on Saturday. He says he's joined a 'special club' and has inherited a talented group of players.

The Homestart charity which helps vulnerable families in Hyndburn is in danger of closing - unless it can find 拢4,000 by the end of next month.

And the controversy over the search for shale gas continues in the Blackpool area.