Blackburn with Darwen news

• Emily's killer sentenced to life in prison and at least eight years behind bars

  08-12-2020 21:20
  
  SCHOOLGIRL Emily Jones' killer has been sentenced to life in prison and will spend at least eight years behind bars.
  
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• Coronavirus infection rates FALL in every single East Lancashire borough

  08-12-2020 18:48
  
  Another 140 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in East Lancashire in the last 24 hours.
  
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• Bobby Ball: Comic to get Lytham statue he 'used to gag about'

  08-12-2020 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comedian, who died in October, will get the statue in Lytham he used to joke about, his widow says.
  
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• A Candle for Carson single released for the 'Blackburn Warrior'

  08-12-2020 18:15
  
  A CHRISTMAS single has been released in memory of a ‘Blackburn warrior’ who died last month – and its producers are aiming to get it to number one in the official charts.
  
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• Police appeal for missing woman

  08-12-2020 16:59
  
  POLICE have appealed to the public to help find a woman they believe to be in the Bolton area.
  
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• Chorley: Appeal for missing Callum Blake

  08-12-2020 16:08
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a missing man from Chorley,
  
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• Ten more Covid deaths at East Lancashire hospitals as county total creeps towards 2,000

  08-12-2020 15:54
  
  Ten more people have died with coronavirus at hospitals within East Lancashire.
  
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• Heartbreaking statement by dad of Emily Jones, killed in a Bolton park

  08-12-2020 15:50
  
  In a heartbreaking statement Emily Jones' dad has told Mr Justice Wall, who is sentencing Eltiona Skana for the schoolgirl's killing, what her death has meant for her family and friends.
  
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• Blackburn's Issa brothers' Asda deal probed by regulator

  08-12-2020 15:43
  
  THE billionaire Blackburn brothers Mohsin and Zuber Issa's takeover of Asda is being investigated by competition regulators.
  
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• Covid-19 vaccine is halal says leading medical association and Islamic scholars

  08-12-2020 15:40
  
  The new Covid-19 vaccine being rolled out across the UK has been deemed halal by a leading medical association and a team of scholars.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Mystery monolith spotted in shopping centre car park

  08-12-2020 15:31
  
  A MYSTERY monolith that has been sighted around the world has now been spotted in Blackburn.
  
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• 'Mystery' monolith spotted in Blackburn Mall car park

  08-12-2020 15:31
  
  A MYSTERY monolith that has been sighted around the world has now been spotted in Blackburn.
  
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• Lancashire grassroots football decision 'emotionally hard'

  08-12-2020 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Suspending football in Lancashire risked damaging players and clubs, a team manger says.
  
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• 'The faster the vaccine is rolled out, the sooner the tier system can be removed'

  08-12-2020 15:20
  
  The faster the vaccine is rolled out, the sooner the tier system can be removed.
  
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• NHS charity advert starring Santa leaves viewers in tears

  08-12-2020 15:00
  
  The video was posted as part of the Gifts That Give Back Campaign where people are asked to send gifts to NHS staff after such a challenging year.
  
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• Landlord of the Angel Inn, Burnley, stripped of licence

  08-12-2020 15:00
  
  A PUB landlord who breached coronavirus regulations by serving punters during the height of lockdown has been forced to shut up shop for at least three months.
  
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• Rossendale: Man rescued after falling into Whitewell Brook

  08-12-2020 13:32
  
  A MAN was rescued after falling into Whitewell Brook in Rossendale yesterday evening.
  
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• 'Homeless pods' at Shadsworth Leisure Centre for Blackburn's rough sleepers

  08-12-2020 12:50
  
  Ten homeless pods are being set up on the grounds of a leisure centre to accommodate rough sleepers over winter.
  
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• Blackburn: Injured person rescued from car after Byrom Street crash

  08-12-2020 12:50
  
  A PERSON was injured and needed to be rescued from a vehicle after a crash in Blackburn.
  
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• SS John Fisher and Thomas More School to shut after staff test positive for coronavirus

  08-12-2020 12:34
  
  A HIGH school have told parents they will not be able to carry on full-time education due to a number of staff testing positvie for coronavirus.
  
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• Scott Wharton: Blackburn Rovers centre-back likely to need Achilles surgery

  08-12-2020 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn centre-back Scott Wharton is likely to need surgery on a damaged Achilles and be out for several months.
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine: Royal Preston Hospital volunteer becomes first person in Lancashire to receive jab

  08-12-2020 12:11
  
  AN elderly volunteer for Royal Preston Hospital has become the first person in Lancashire to be administered with the coronavirus vaccine.
  
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• REVEALED: 22 neighbourhoods and wards in East Lancashire to have seen rise in cases in 7 days

  08-12-2020 11:50
  
  TWENTY-TWO areas of East Lancashire have seen increase in positive cases of coronavirus infection, in a seven day periods, according to Public Health England.
  
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• REVEALED: 22 neighbourhoods and wards in East Lancashire see rise in cases in 7 days

  08-12-2020 11:50
  
  TWENTY-TWO areas of East Lancashire have seen increase in positive cases of coronavirus infection, in a seven day periods, according to Public Health England.
  
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• Matt Hancock cries live on GMB as first people receive vaccine

  08-12-2020 11:30
  
  He became emotional after seeing a clip of the first man in the world to receive the vaccine, William Shakespeare who was happy we could “get on with our lives”
  
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• Which East Lancashire borough recorded an increased infection rate?

  08-12-2020 11:02
  
  Just 140 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in East Lancashire in the last 24 hours.
  
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• The best and worst supermarket mince pies this Christmas

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  Mince pies are a seasonal staple and they have already made their way onto supermarket shelves, giving shoppers plenty of variety.
  
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• The 1p challenge which could save you over £650 in a year

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  Based on the 52-week saving challenge the penny challenge is designed to help you save nearly £700 in 365 days without breaking the bank.
  
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• Netflix codes to find hidden movies and TV shows revealed

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  By now many of us will have exhausted the many TV shows and movies Netflix have to offer.
  
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• Maximise time off work in 2021 - 48 days for the price of 18

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  As a year of minimal travel and lockdowns draws to a close, many Brits will be planning the best way to maximise their time off work in 2021.
  
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• DPD send urgent scam warning to shoppers

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  The convincing looking email looks like a legitimate message sent by the delivery company, asking customers to schedule a new delivery.
  
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• Accrington murder accused 'smiled' has he stabbed Mark Fisher

  08-12-2020 10:00
  
  A MAN smiled down on his victim as he plunged a knife into him several times inflicting fatal wounds, a jury has been told.
  
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• National Lottery: Minimum age set to rise as gambling review launched

  08-12-2020 09:53
  
  The minimum age to play the National Lottery is to rise from 16 to 18 next year.
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine: First jab administered

  08-12-2020 09:25
  
  A grandmother has become the first person in the world to receive Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine as the NHS embarks on a mass vaccination programme.
  
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• Blackburn and Burnley's most wanted men this week

  08-12-2020 09:02
  
  This week's most wanted men are wanted in connection with a variety of offences from harassment to burglary.
  
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• Child Hunger: Blackburn with Darwen has sixth highest rate of child hunger - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-12-2020 09:00
  
  Child Hunger: Blackburn with Darwen has sixth highest rate of child hunger  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Naomi Whittington: Lancashire Police's concerns grow for missing Darwen woman

  08-12-2020 08:28
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a young woman who has been missing since Sunday.
  
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• Extra lines to be added to Blackburn B&M Bargains store

  08-12-2020 06:34
  
  The Blackburn B&M store will be revamped in January it has been announced.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn nurse receives a letter every day while in hospital

  08-12-2020 06:30
  
  A RETIRED nurse who is receiving cancer treatment has been inundated with letters from friends, family and wellwishers.
  
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• Morrisons thief also assaulted nurse at Royal Blackburn Hospital

  08-12-2020 06:22
  
  A WOMAN committed a string of offences, including assaulting a nurse, because of an escalating problem with drink and drugs.
  
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• Youth organisation providing free computers to children without access

  08-12-2020 06:18
  
  FAMILIES in Blackburn with Darwen can benefit from free computers thanks to a youth organisation.
  
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• Thief 'was taking cash to pay for suit to wear at dad's funeral'

  08-12-2020 06:10
  
  A MAN caught stealing cash from a garage said he was going to use it to by a suit to wear to the funeral of his recently deceased dad.
  
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• Top teacher writes to Education Secretary asking for a level playing field for students by taking away exams

  08-12-2020 06:07
  
  A TOP teacher has shared his concerns about students being ready for assessments.
  
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• Great Harwood: Pay dispute with Electricity North West leaves home without power for six weeks

  08-12-2020 06:01
  
  A LANDLORD says that his property has been left without power for six weeks due to a dispute with his energy supplier.
  
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• First Covid-19 vaccines to be administered today - here's what you need to know

  08-12-2020 06:00
  
  The UK will see the largest-scale immunisation programme in its history begin today when the first Covid-19 vaccines are administered.
  
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• Beautiful property once home to a Lancs poet could be yours for £1m

  08-12-2020 06:00
  
  FISHER House is in the heart of Rivington Village with it s beautiful 16th century church, sought after primary school and village green.
  
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• Coronavirus: Your vaccine questions answered by an expert

  08-12-2020 01:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Penny Ward, a professor of pharmaceutical medicine, answers four questions about the Covid-19 vaccine.
  
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• Lancashire amateur football 'not worth Covid risk'

  08-12-2020 00:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire's public health chief says authorities will "do everything" to resume amateur matches.
  
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