Blackburn with Darwen news

• Heysham explosion: Two charged with manslaughter over house blast

  17-12-2021 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two-year-old George Hinds died in the blast in a street in Heysham, Lancashire, in May.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan: Mother of murdered babies speaks out

  17-12-2021 19:14
  
  HEARTBROKEN family members of Jordan Monaghan’s victims put on a brave face outside Preston Crown Court yesterday afternoon as the killer was brought to justice.
  
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• Pendle Labour coronavirus cash plea

  17-12-2021 19:00
  
  A BOROUGH Labour group leader has asked a council to release £5million of government cash to support hospitality businesses hit by the latest Omicron wave of coronavirus infections.
  
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• Burnley library closed for 'green' improvements

  17-12-2021 19:00
  
  BURNLEY'S Coal Clough Library has closed until the spring for green improvements and essential maintenance.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan: Man jailed for murdering his children and partner

  17-12-2021 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Monaghan is sentenced to a minimum of 40 years for murdering his daughter, son and partner.
  
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• Duke of Cambridge pledges support for Blackburn's city status bid

  17-12-2021 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prince William tells Blackburn's council leader he is "keeping his fingers crossed" for the town.
  
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• Darwen Town Deal: £25m grant is 'start of something really exciting'

  17-12-2021 17:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Securing a government grant for Darwen is the "start of something really exciting", the bid team says.
  
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• Darwen MP praised over support for houses on 'eyesore' site

  17-12-2021 17:00
  
  AN MP has been praised for getting the cash needed for a new road to allow a major development on an 'eyesore' site to go ahead.
  
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• Blackburn man Jordan Monaghan jailed for minimum of 40 years

  17-12-2021 16:34
  
  Jordan Monaghan has been jailed for killing his two children and girlfriend.
  
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• I Saw It First is offering up to 70 per cent off in Christmas sale

  17-12-2021 16:00
  
  With over 5,000 ‘new in’ styles, you’ll be sure to pick up some great pieces for the festive season at I Saw It First.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing: AJ Odudu ruled out of final with ankle injury

  17-12-2021 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV presenter says she's "deeply upset" after tearing a ligament in her right ankle.
  
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• 'Callous and absolutely horrific' man jailed for raping toddler

  17-12-2021 15:48
  
  A man has been jailed for raping a toddler and sexually assaulting another child.
  
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• Darwen's MP hails town deal cash

  17-12-2021 15:39
  
  DARWEN'S MP has hailed the government's £25million in Town Deal grant as 'probably the single largest public investment in Darwen’s history'.
  
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• Tockholes pig farm upgrade causes a stink with neighbours

  17-12-2021 15:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have approved plans for an upgraded piggery in a village despite nearby residents telling them the smells and manure from the animals would damage their quality of life.
  
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• Darwen man dies in hospital following crash on Blackburn road

  17-12-2021 14:53
  
  A man has died following a crash between a moped and car.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan revelled in media attention after deaths

  17-12-2021 14:00
  
  Triple killer Jordan Monaghan revelled in the attention and sympathy after the 'tragic' sudden deaths of two of his children within eight months.
  
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• AJ Odudu pulls out of Strictly Come Dancing final due to injury

  17-12-2021 13:52
  
  A BBC spokesperson said: “Sadly due to injury AJ and Kai have had to withdraw from Strictly and won’t compete in tomorrow’s final."
  
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• Refereeing abuse at grassroots: 'A disease ruining our game'

  17-12-2021 13:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC's The Sports Desk podcast talks to referees and their families about the experiences of being abused in grassroots football.
  
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• Aston Villa v Burnley: How to watch on TV, live stream | BFC fixtures

  17-12-2021 13:49
  
  BURNLEY head to Aston Villa knowing a win could take them out of the Premier League bottom three.
  
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• Blackburn’s Carl Fogarty to dress as Grinch for charity event

  17-12-2021 13:45
  
  Carl Fogarty and other bikers from the Trail Riders Association, will be taking part in the annual charity Santa Ride.
  
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• Dog suffered broken ribs after being thrown over fence by owner

  17-12-2021 13:20
  
  A traumatised dog suffered multiple fractured ribs after being thrown over a fence by his owner.
  
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• Triple killer Jordan Monaghan to be sentenced

  17-12-2021 13:09
  
  Updates as murderer Jordan Monaghan to be sentenced.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan found guilty of three counts of murder

  17-12-2021 12:49
  
  A JURY have found Jordan Monaghan guilty of killing his two children and partner.
  
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• Man jailed for sexually assaulting child in Skelmersdale hotel

  17-12-2021 12:23
  
  A 21-year old man has been jailed for three years for sexually assaulting a child at a hotel.
  
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• Booking.com offering 15 per cent off 2022 holidays

  17-12-2021 12:11
  
  Fight the January blues this year with a discounted getaway from Booking.com.
  
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• Hoghton Tower to receive share of £3.7million just in time for Christmas

  17-12-2021 12:10
  
  An iconic heritage site in Lancashire is to receive a generous cash boost just in time for Christmas.
  
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• Blackburn's city bid flagged up to Prince as council boss gets CBE

  17-12-2021 12:00
  
  A COUNCIL leader has told Prince William about his home town's bid for city status as he received his latest honour at Windsor Castle.
  
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• Blackburn: Weather forecasters predict a white Christmas

  17-12-2021 12:00
  
  The Weather Channel and BBC Weather predict snow showers in parts of East Lancashire this Christmas.
  
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• Work on £100,000 cycling and walking improvements in Lancashire to begin next month

  17-12-2021 11:46
  
  Work is due to start in the New Year on £100,000 improvements to cycling and walking facilities in a Lancashire town.
  
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• Preston housebuilding must halt until schools built, councillor says

  17-12-2021 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A councillor says a "black hole" has opened up in a plan to build thousands of homes in Preston.
  
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• Preston's City's carbon neutral aim poses 'financial challenge'

  17-12-2021 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston City Council made the pledge become carbon neutral by 2030 back in April 2019.
  
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• Two people taken to hospital following rush hour crash on Grane Road

  17-12-2021 10:36
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash on the Grane Road.
  
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• Biker in hospital with serious head injuries following crash with Audi A6

  17-12-2021 09:37
  
  A biker has been left with serious head injuries after crashing with an Audi A6.
  
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• Bidding war sees £60,000 piece of land in Lancashire sell for £575,000

  17-12-2021 09:21
  
  A bidding war led to two pieces of land being sold for £575,000 at auction this week.
  
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• Brandon Cross is wanted after girl, 17, punched in face during serious assault

  17-12-2021 08:57
  
  Police are looking for a 20-year-old man following a vicious attack on a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• 20-year-old man arrested after girl, 17, punched in face during serious assault

  17-12-2021 08:57
  
  Police are looking for a 20-year-old man following a vicious attack on a 17-year-old girl.
  
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• Drunk driver clocked on M55 at 130mph after attending work's Christmas do

  17-12-2021 08:50
  
  A drunk driver was spotted travelling more than 130mph on the motorway after attending his work's Christmas do.
  
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• Centre celebrates 10th anniversary since it was acquired by volunteers

  17-12-2021 06:03
  
  Volunteers from Accrington Road community centre hosted a 10-year celebration event.
  
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• First look at new £250k Blackburn town centre restaurant

  17-12-2021 06:01
  
  Work has begun on a £250,000 town centre restaurant which is set to open in the new year.
  
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• ‘Challenging and thought provoking’ school drama features Sophie Lancaster

  17-12-2021 06:01
  
  A character based on murdered student Sophie Lancaster featured in a high school’s Christmas drama.
  
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• Vacant Blackburn church could become a new mosque

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A FORMER church could be turned into a new mosque.
  
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• Tram heading to Darwen along Bolton Road just after war

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  At first glance you might struggle to place this photograph taken in 1948. It shows Bolton Road looking towards Blackburn with a double decker tram heading toward the Infirmary. On the left you can make out the ornate frontage of the Savoy Cinema. The land on the right is now home to B&Q
  
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• Training provider donates 400kg of items to Blackburn Food Bank

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A TRAINING provider has donated almost 400kg of items to Blackburn Food Bank with the help of staff, learners and employers.
  
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• Restaurant boss wins case against TripAdvisor reviews troll

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A RESTAURANT owner turned detective to track down an internet troll.
  
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• Raising awareness that East Lancashire Hospice is for everyone

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  Our 12 Days of Christmas campaign, highlighting the work of East Lancashire Hospice looks at how volunteers play a vital role and speaks to one of the hospice’s leading advocates about his personal connection
  
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• Nina Conti embarks on masked dating adventure at Opera House

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  IT’S a dating show but not as we know it. Nina Conti and her outrageous sidekick Monkey are heading to Manchester in the new year with her new live offering which aims to bring romance to complete strangers.
  
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• Man will walk 210 miles from Big Ben to Lancashire on zero sleep

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A man is attempting to walk from Big Ben in London to the school his sister works at in Lancashire, without any sleep, to raise money for children with learning difficulties.
  
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• Darwen Town Deal £25m grant gets hi-tech uni boost

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  MORE details have been revealed about the scope of the Darwen Town Deal as the government officially signed of the £25million grant package.
  
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• Blackburn man who was jailed for poking brother-in-law is freed

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who was jailed for six months after poking his sister's partner in the eye has won an appeal against his sentence.
  
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• Blackburn decorator wins top prize for third year in a row

  17-12-2021 06:00
  
  A painter and decorator has been announced as winner of the Dulux Colour of the Year award for the third year in a row.
  
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