Darwen

Falling branch victim's foundation 'will help kids'

Madia Kauser was walking in a park with her family when she was fatally hit by a falling branch.

Lancashire is bidding for a share of the government's Local Innovation Partnership Fund.

Sally Lindsay is among those from north-west England recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

The hole opened up on a driveway in Greenfield, Darwen, in September.

Residents have been known to queue for 45 minutes at one of the existing tips, councillors hear.

Dating back to the 1800s, Jack's Key Lodge in Darwen once featured a boating lake and a cafe.

Robert Court was in his early 20s when he assaulted two boys aged 12 and 14 in between 2011 and 2013.

Lancashire Day celebrate the culture, lifestyle and achievements of the red rose county.

The council failed to check trees before the death of Madia Kauser in Witton Park, the HSE say.

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