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The parents of a toddler who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". View email online

Subscribe May 16, 2021 Good evening, It has been a shocking week. First we had the terrible news that nine-year-old Jordan Banks had been killed after being struck by lightning while in football training in Blackpool. Then today we learn that a young child has died and four adults are injured, two of them seriously, after a gas explosion in a house in Heysham. One neighbour described the explosion as 'like a bomb going off.' It must have been truly terrifying for everyone close by. But such tragedies can bring out the very best in us. The death of Jordan Banks led to an out-pouring of grief, along with a host of tributes to this special and caring youngster. Local people set up a fund-raiser for his family and the same has happened today in Heysham to help the family of the dead child, but also the many people evacuated from their homes. We should all dig in our pockets to help. Until next time, take care, Gillian Contact me at [email protected] Thanks for reading. If you value what we do and are able to support us, a digital subscription is just £1 per month for the first two months. Try us today by clicking here Heysham gas explosion: Parents of little boy killed in blast pay tribute to their son The parents of a toddler who died following a suspected gas explosion in Heysham have paid tribute to their "beautiful little angel". Major incident declared after child killed and four injured in suspected gas explosion in Heysham Emergency services at the scene of a suspected gas explosion in Heysham have spoken about the 'major' incident. Fundraiser launched for residents of a Heysham street after a deadly suspected gas explosion A go fund me page set up for residents of Mallowdale Avenue in Heysham after a deadly suspected gas explosion has raised over £13k in a few hours. LIVE: A young child has died after a suspected gas explosion in Heysham ‘destroys three homes’ A major incident has been declared after a suspected gas explosion which reportedly destroyed up to three terraced houses in Heysham, Lancashire. Heysham gas explosion: Pictures from the scene A young child has been killed in a suspected gas explosion which caused two houses to collapse. 'He was loved by staff and pupils alike': Headteachers remember 'bubbly' boy Jordan Banks The headteachers of Stanley Primary School, where nine-year-old Jordan Banks was a much-loved pupil, have paid a tribute to him following his tragic death yesterday, May 11. Memorial convoy to take place along Blackpool Prom for Jordan Banks this Sunday A convoy has been planned for Sunday (May 16) in Blackpool in memory of 9-year-old Jordan Banks. View more news

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