Blackburn with Darwen news

• Ava Grace Nolan: Nelson parents jailed for causing baby's death

  14-01-2022 18:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Nolan and Sophie Nash blamed each other for eight-day-old Ava Grace's death, police say.
  
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• Man rescued after falling down 15ft embankment close to train tracks

  14-01-2022 17:27
  
  A man had to be rescued by the fire service after falling down a 15ft embankment.
  
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• York stone graves stolen from Leyland church as police investigate

  14-01-2022 17:17
  
  A number of old York stone gravestones have been stolen from a church.
  
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• Blackburn College student 'saved the day' by putting mechanic course to good use

  14-01-2022 16:27
  
  A STUDENT 'saved the day' and put his skills to good use when commuters found themselves stranded with flat tyres and damaged cars on a main road in East Lancashire.
  
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• Nelson couple jailed for causing death of nine-day-old baby

  14-01-2022 16:10
  
  A MOTHER and father who caused the death of their nine-day-old baby have been jailed for a total of 18 years.
  
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• Nelson couple jailed for causing death of eight-day-old baby

  14-01-2022 16:10
  
  A MOTHER and father who caused the death of their nine-day-old baby have been jailed for a total of 18 years.
  
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• Google Maps: New feature helps you avoid crowded places - how it works

  14-01-2022 15:38
  
  The new "Area Busyness" feature on Google Maps reveals which area of your city is the busiest.
  
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• UK drivers face £200 fine amid Highway Code rule change in January

  14-01-2022 15:24
  
  From January 29, drivers will be hit with a £200 fine and six points on their driving licence if they use their mobile phones while driving.
  
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• Accrington: £70m town centre masterplan approved by council

  14-01-2022 14:53
  
  COUNCILLORS have approved a masterplan aiming to transform an East Lancashire town into a 'vibrant, bustling and proud' area.
  
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• How to get 5 Odeon cinema tickets for £25 - but you'll have to be quick

  14-01-2022 14:37
  
  A deal for ticket bundles is being run on Odeon through Groupon
  
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• Blackburn: Shad Chefs launch ‘Man Hub’ to tackle male suicide

  14-01-2022 14:30
  
  Shad Chefs' Man Hub will be a male focussed support group where men can meet up to talk about any they might have issues.
  
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• Tributes paid to ex-council chief who helped Blackpool thrive

  14-01-2022 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derek Wardman was at the heart of some of Blackpool's brightest projects over a quarter of a century.
  
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• Downing Street issues apology to Queen for party on eve of Prince Philip's funeral

  14-01-2022 13:33
  
  The spokesperson added that it was “deeply regrettable that this took place at a time of national mourning”.
  
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• Pensioner hit by Mazda while crossing road in her mobility scooter

  14-01-2022 12:49
  
  A pensioner has suffered serious injuries to her back and leg after being hit by a car while she was riding her mobility scooter.
  
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• What happens at an inquest and what can the press report?

  14-01-2022 12:43
  
  There are important reasons why local newspapers attend coroner’s court inquest hearings and report on proceedings.
  
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• Covid: Burnley's Premier League clash with Leicester City postponed

  14-01-2022 12:28
  
  BURNLEY'S Premier League match against Leicester on Saturday has been postponed, with the Clarets having an insufficient number of players to fulfil the fixture.
  
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• Burnley hotel named ‘best newcomer’ at Wedding Industry Awards

  14-01-2022 12:10
  
  The Crow Wood Hotel and Spa resort in Burnley named 'newcomer of the year'.
  
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• Sky TV, film and sport in February 2022 - see what's streaming

  14-01-2022 10:32
  
  Sky has revealed what will be streaming in February 2022, here are our favoruite picks.
  
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• Electric toothbrushes for kids from Superdrug, Philips, Oral B and more

  14-01-2022 10:32
  
  Brushing your children's teeth doesn't have to be a challenge, here are some fun electric toothbrushes for kids available to buy online.
  
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• WhatsApp update: Three new features expected to be added to the app

  14-01-2022 10:31
  
  The messaging platform has already made it easier to find specific media within chats, enabling people to sort between links, media and documents.
  
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• Plans for a betting shop in Blackburn town centre refused by council

  14-01-2022 10:27
  
  Plans to change a retail unit into a betting shop have been refused by the council on the grounds that the development would 'undermine the strength and focus of the town centre shopping offer'.
  
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• Martin Lewis donates £100,000 to help people pay energy bills after ITV encounter

  14-01-2022 10:26
  
  The Money Saving Expert founder admitted he was left “near tears” following an encounter with a single mum on his ITV show last week.
  
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• Facebook users could be owed compensation amid UK lawsuit

  14-01-2022 10:25
  
  The company is accused of abusing its market dominance, and the lawsuit is seeking a minimum of £2.3 billion in damages.
  
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• Covid symptoms: Common symptom rarely linked to Omicron cases

  14-01-2022 10:21
  
  Omicron has been found to show milder symptoms, comparable to the common cold with patients reporting symptoms such as sneezing and headaches.
  
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• 'Double Downing Street party' night before Queen buried Prince Philip

  14-01-2022 10:20
  
  Downing Street staff drank alcohol into the early hours the night before Prince Philip’s funeral, according to reports.
  
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• Top 4 spas and wellness centres in Lancashire according to TripAdvisor reviews

  14-01-2022 07:00
  
  Indulge and unwind at these four spas in Lancashire, which are rated the best in the area according to TripAdvisor reviews.
  
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• Blackburn law firm announces new head of commercial property

  14-01-2022 06:03
  
  A SOLICITORS which has offices in Blackburn has announced a new partner and head of commercial property.
  
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• Blackburn: Driver’s anger at parking ‘free-for-all’ on busy road

  14-01-2022 06:02
  
  A FED-UP driver has posted videos on social media showing the issues caused by double parking in his neighbourhood.
  
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• Transdev extend bargain £1 bus fares until March

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  When travelling after 7pm, you pay just £1 on any Transdev buses across Lancashire as well as Yorkshire and Greater Manchester.
  
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• Taekwondo star Aneila launches new fitness classes

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A BRITISH taekwondo champion has launched fitness classes in her home town.
  
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• Pendelfin pottery's Burnley bunny factory went up in smoke

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A plume of smoke rises into the sky above Burnley following a fire which caused severe damage to the Pendelfin factory at Cameron Mill in June 1986.
  
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• Messy Lancashire homeowners wanted for Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  Nick Knowles’ Big House Clearout is returning for a second series and will be transforming the most cluttered and messy houses into dream homes.
  
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• Letter: The Colston Four have my support over statue protest

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  Jim Oldcorn (Letters, Jan 11) as a retired senior police officer should understand the British jury system - but then so should the Attorney General, though she too doesn’t appear to do so.
  
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• Landmark Lancashire pub re-opens following £100,000 investment

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A landmark pub has re-opened following a £100,000 investment.
  
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• JONATHAN LINDLEY TRIBUTES: 'Jon boy' was a 'legend of a gent' and 'kind soul'

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have flooded into the Lancashire Telegraph to an 'absolute legend of a gent', who has died.
  
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• From soaps to suspense for Gaynor Faye in Looking Good Dead

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  NEXT week Gaynor Faye bids farewell to a show which has been thrilling audiences around the country.
  
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• Fan column: How will Chris Wood's Newcastle United move affect Burnley?

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  Where do we start?
  
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• 'Difficult to say when the Omicron surge will peak in East Lancashire'

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  Column by Professor Dominic Harrison, public health director for Blackburn with Darwen
  
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• Clitheroe health and wellbeing instructor wins North West community champion award

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A health and wellbeing instructor has won a community champion award for keeping people fit and healthy during the coronavirus lockdowns with her online exercise classes.
  
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• Blackburn football club's lawn mower torched, with vandals returning weeks later to steal engine

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A football club's lawn mower has been vandalised, twice, to the tune of almost £3,000.
  
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• A dog called Beyonce and a suitcase full of Blackpool rock - items left behind in Travelodge hotels

  14-01-2022 06:00
  
  A dog called Beyoncé, a drum kit, a 1940s typewriter and a suitcase full of Blackpool rock were among the items left behind by people who stayed at Travelodge hotels last year.
  
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• The best spas in the UK for a spa break to rest and recuperate in 2022

  14-01-2022 01:00
  
  Here's your guide to the best spas in the UK - all winners in the Good Spa Guide 2021 regional awards, voted for by the public.
  
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