Blackburn with Darwen news

• King praises charities helping the needy in Christmas broadcast

  25-12-2022 16:10
  
  The King has used his first Christmas broadcast to sympathise with families struggling with the cost-of-living crisis and praise individuals, charities and faith groups supporting those in need.
  
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• Woman killed and multiple people injured in shooting

  25-12-2022 10:36
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a woman died and multiple people were injured in a shooting incident near Liverpool, police said.
  
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• Historic England: Air raid siren and mill among 2022 listings

  25-12-2022 10:03 via bbc.co.uk
  Historic England added 26 listings from the North West in 2022, including a WW2 siren and a crane.
  
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• Kirsty Young returns to Desert Island Discs as a guest

  25-12-2022 09:48
  
  Kirsty Young hosted Desert Island Discs between 2006 and 2018 before having to step away.
  
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• Pendle worst area in North West for energy efficient homes

  25-12-2022 06:30
  
  Poor insulation and other ways of boosting a home's energy efficiency is costing families hundreds of pounds more in heating bills.
  
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• Widower left £12k out of pocket no longer trusts tradesmen

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A widower who was ripped-off by a cowboy roofer says he is “disgusted” with the sentence passed by the courts and has lost his faith in tradesmen
  
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• Upcoming Cockerham Tractor Run to raise money for Kidney Research UK

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Up to 100 farmers and their tractors will be taking part in the Cockerham Tractor Run next week to raise money for Kidney Research UK.
  
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• Unsung heroes honoured at Hyndburn Platinum Jubilee Awards

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Unsung heroes and volunteers from across the region were honoured at Hyndburn’s Platinum Jubilee Awards.
  
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• Trust House Lancashire puts out call for unwanted gifts

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire charity has put out a call for any unwanted gifts, chocolates or alcohol.
  
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• Trial date set for trio accused of Padiham kidnap

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Three people charged with kidnap and blackmail are due to stand trial next year
  
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• Shops closed on Boxing Day 2022 including Aldi and Home Bargains

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A number of chains such as Aldi, M&S and Home Bargains will not be reopening on Boxing Day in 2022
  
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• Room on the Broom sweeps into Lowry to make children's day

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  FOR many youngsters their special treat over Christmas will have been the chance to see one of their favourite books brought to life on stage.
  
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• Mayor thanks volunteers and shoppers for contributing to appeals

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  The Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen has thanked all those who donated towards his charity appeals during Christmas.
  
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• Dozens of Blackburn families face homelessness this Christmas

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Hundreds of children are being looked after by the council, while dozens of families face the prospect of homelessness this Christmas
  
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• Community centres offer festive activities to families

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Children and families are enjoying a host of festive fun thanks to holiday activities and the food winter programme.
  
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• Chorley: Family’s harrowing Christmas after newborn given CPR

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Trent needed life-saving treatment at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital after collapsing at home.
  
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• Car breaking Baxenden brothers' 10k followers on YouTube

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Accrington brothers win industry awards thanks to amusing YouTube videos
  
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• Burnley bank clerk stole almost £20k from vulnerable customers

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A bank clerk who stole almost £20,000 from three vulnerable customers and used some of the money to buy a treadmill for herself has been jailed
  
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• Blackburn tissue firm donates a tonne of paper products to foodbanks

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn toilet tissue manufacturer has donated a tonne of paper products to help families in the region.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers Community Trust helps families at Christmas

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers Football Club and their charity has been offering support to families this Christmas.
  
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• Blackburn phone shop hands out free biryani to customers for Christmas

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn phone shop has been handing out free food to all customers ahead of Christmas.
  
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• Accrington: Holly Murray's Grinch transformation goes viral on TikTok

  25-12-2022 06:00
  
  Holly Murray, from Accrington, posted the video to social media platform TikTok and it has since amassed more than 27.3million views.
  
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