A 2.3 MAGNITUDE EARTHQUAKE has struck the Blackpool area of England, causing minor damage to a railway bridge, according to the Guardian. Local police said the bridge will be examined by a surveyor today. The British Geological Survey recorded the earthquake – the largest detected in the area since 1970 - just after 2.30am today.
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# blackpool - Friday 22 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Friday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your wet and windy Friday.
# blackpool - Saturday 16 February, 2013
Paul Ince set for return to management
The former Blackburn boss will be announced as the new manager of Blackpool, where he joins his son Tom, on Monday.
# blackpool - Thursday 20 December, 2012
Liverpool told to up offer for Ince
Reds told the Blackpool winger will not be available cheaply.
# blackpool - Thursday 28 June, 2012
Mud and more mud: Flood clean-up begins (Pics)
Water has been pumped from many of the areas affected by today’s flooding, leaving in its wake mud, debris and damaged businesses.
# blackpool - Tuesday 22 May, 2012
Parents forced boy, 11, to live in a coal bunker
A couple in Lancashire are facing charges of child abuse after admitting to locking their son in a converted coal bunker.
# blackpool - Saturday 19 May, 2012
As it happened: Blackpool v West Ham United, Play-Off Final
The 20th team in next year’s Premier League will be known later today – which team will bounce back one year after relegation?
# blackpool - Wednesday 9 May, 2012
Play-off match report: Blackpool reach final despite Birmingham comeback
A late rally from Chris Hughton’s side was not enough to prevent them from going out on aggregate.
# blackpool - Friday 4 May, 2012
Championship playoff match report: Ince hands Blackpool the advantage
Ian Holloway’s side boosted their chances of a return to the Premier League this evening.
# blackpool - Saturday 28 April, 2012
Championship wrap: Southampton back in the big time
Saint seal their second promotion in as many seasons as Nigel Adkins masterminds their return to the top flight.
# blackpool - Tuesday 24 April, 2012
Man arrested in Blackpool over Belfast murder 39 years ago
John Huddleston, 28, was shot dead outside his home in 1973.
# blackpool - Monday 9 April, 2012
Championship round-up: Southampton near the land of milk and honey with win
Nigel Adkins’ Saints are three points clear of Reading with four league matches remaining
# blackpool - Sunday 1 April, 2012
Circus trainer trampled by elephant in Cork
The incident occurred at the same circus where an elephant escaped from this week. The trainer’s injuries are not said to be life-threatening.
# blackpool - Wednesday 28 March, 2012
VIDEO: Nellie the elephant makes a run for it in Cork
Circus animal – whose name is actually Susan – might have done some damage to vehicle after making break for it through car park.
# blackpool - Saturday 10 March, 2012
Championship wrap: Southampton win as West Ham slip
An Adam Lallana brace fired leaders Southampton to a 2-0 win over Barnsley as both they and Reading, who defeated Leicester 3-1 at home, took advantage of second-placed West Ham’s slip up at home to Doncaster.
# blackpool - Saturday 18 February, 2012
As it happened: FA Cup fifth round
It’s the Premier League v Championship in all three games. Relive the action here to see if was an upset.
# blackpool - Saturday 28 January, 2012
As it happened: FA Cup Fourth Round
Could we see any upsets in the cup? Relive all of the action here
# blackpool - Saturday 7 January, 2012
AS THEY HAPPENED: FA Cup 3 o’clocks
We hadn’t seen much magic so far in the FA Cup third rounds but could the three o’clock kick-offs thrill us? Could Tamworth pull off an upset against Everton?
# blackpool - Saturday 19 November, 2011
Gardaà make contact with family of man found dead in River Bandon
Relatives of John Forrester have been located in Blackpool and Lincoln in England.
# blackpool - Thursday 6 October, 2011
Appeal for missing 15-year-old Naomi
Naomi Whittington was last seen in Cork City on Monday afternoon.
# blackpool - Monday 16 May, 2011
The Watercooler: ordinary United reach extraordinary milestone
It’s sweet 19 for Alex Ferguson… and the rest of the weekend football talking points.
# blackpool - Friday 1 April, 2011
# blackpool - Wednesday 26 January, 2011
The Morning Score: Wednesday
United and Arsenal get the job done, Galvin set for college competition and the Sky scandal rumbles on.
# blackpool - Friday 21 January, 2011
Fantasy Football: United are on a double-game week but who gets the arm-band?
There’s an awful lot of game-changing points on offer this week. Here’s how to have them in the back pocket, this time next week.
# blackpool - Thursday 13 January, 2011
The Morning Score: Thursday
Bohs face a winding up order in the High Court, mixed news for Leinster and Munster ahead of the Heineken cup action this weekend and Tipp ponder new sponsors.
# blackpool - Tuesday 4 January, 2011
Think the transfer window’s a real pane? Here’s the lowdown
Sky Sports’ Andy Burton has got two mobile phones on the go, agents have got the Red Bull in and the fax machine is loaded – it must be transfer time again.
# blackpool - Thursday 11 November, 2010
Hear Holloway’s latest amazing rant at reporters
Blackpool boss threatens to quit if he’s fined for making 10 changes to team.
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FRANCE HAS BECOME the 14th country to legalise same-sex marriage after President Francois Hollande signed the measure into law today following months of bitter political debate.
In Ireland last month, 79 per cent of delegates at the Constitutional Convention voted in favour of same-sex marriage but the Government will hold off on a referendum until next year despite the overwhelming support.
It comes two years after the legalisation of Civil Partnership.
Is another year too long for a referendum on gay marriage? Or, are you opposed to the idea entirely?
So today, we want to know what do you think. Would you welcome the legalisation of same-sex marriage in Ireland today, similar to France?
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