North west news update 18 Sept 2023: Tribute paid to 'loving mum and grandma'

Digital reporter Gayle Rouncivell with today's top north west news headlines and weather

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00:00 Hi, I'm Gail with the latest news headlines from across the North West.

00:05 A family have paid tribute after a loving mum and grandma died after a collision in Carnforth.

00:11 Pamela Riley, 85, died in the collision in Borwick Lane on Thursday.

00:16 Her family have described her as a loving and caring spirit who brought warmth and joy to the lives of her friends.

00:24 Preston Magistrates Court has closed for at least three months after RAAC, the crumbling substance affecting UK schools, was found in the roof.

00:34 Bosses made the decision after heavy rainfall affected the building.

00:38 Blackpool Magistrates Court has confirmed that all cases for at least today have been transferred to them.

00:44 The closure could last up to three months while work is carried out.

00:50 Lancashire Police have been left with a £20,000 bill after failing to secure a conviction for haircoursing.

00:57 Three cousins were acquitted of taking part in a bloodsport which has been illegal since 2004.

01:04 Their two-day trial in Blackpool collapsed after defence lawyers successfully argued that there was no case to answer.

01:12 A Wigan man is beginning a six-month prison sentence after admitting he had drugs and an offensive weapon.

01:19 Kevin Stokes of no fixed address pleaded guilty to possession of a bladed article and also Class A drugs.

01:26 For this, as well as court offences, he was given a six-month custodial sentence.

01:32 A nightclub in Burnley which police say is a magnet for violence and drug dealing has had its licence revoked at the second time of asking.

01:41 The decision means mode in Hamilton Street must stop operating.

01:45 It follows a police objection on the grounds of public safety and the prevention of crime and disorder.

01:51 The ruling by Burnley Council is the second time the police have tried to close the pub.

01:57 Finally, in the weather, it's looking pretty wet and windy for most of today with some thunder also likely.

02:04 Temperatures will reach a high of around 15 degrees.

02:07 Check out all these stories and more on our websites.