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Owners ‘infect pet cat’ with Covid-19 in the UK There have been a small number of confirmed cases of Covid-19 in pets in other countries in Europe, North America and Asia. New wave of offshore wind schemes will help reduce energy bills – analysis In an ‘astonishing development’, wind farms coming online in the mid-2020s will likely pay back money to consumers, researchers say. Blackburn former police officer JAILED for sexually abusing two girls A former Lancashire policeman who appeared to be a pillar of the community was an 'abhorrent' sexual predator who abused two young girls. Oak Furnitureland - the retail giant started by Burnley businessman - set to close 27 stores A BUSINESS which was started by a Burnley man and became one of the UK’s 21st century success stories has announced it is to shut 27 of its 105 stories, with the Burnley branch among those threatened with closure. Pregnant woman feared she'd lost baby after kick in stomach from angry woman A WOMAN who was sticking up for her brother kicked a pregnant woman in the stomach. Shadow NI secretary calls for end to ‘shameful’ delay over victims’ pension The scheme had been due to open in May but has been held up amid disagreement over who should fund it and who should be eligible. Alfresco dining coming to Blackburn and Darwen - with £100 fee for business owners A COUNCIL has set the cost of issuing licences for pubs, cafes and restaurants to set up tables and chairs on the pavement outside their premises at twice that of its neighbouring borough. Protective coronavirus screens to be installed in 1,120 Blackburn taxis ALL taxis and private hire vehicles in a borough are to have transparent screens fitted to protect drivers and passengers from coronavirus - paid for by residents. Pubs, mosques, parties…why we need to get out of this culture of blame With rising levels of coronavirus cases in localised areas, it was only a matter of time before we lost focus. Man taken to hospital following four car smash A man has been taken to hospital suffering chest pains following a four-car smash.   Read more news >

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