Blackburn with Darwen news

• Middlesbrough boss highlights Rovers threats ahead of Boxing Day clash

  24-12-2025 15:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Middlesbrough boss Kim Hellberg's verdict on Rovers and what to expect on Boxing Day
  
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• Taking Mounjaro? Doctor reveals one thing to do before Christmas Day lunch

  24-12-2025 14:53 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Wondering if you can safely indulge this festive season while on Mounjaro? A doctor shares her advice, including the one thing you should consider
  
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• Free tennis court bookings launched for winter with 12 Days of Tennismas

  24-12-2025 14:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  We Do Tennis C.I.C is offering free tennis court bookings from Christmas Day to early January to help people stay active and boost wellbeing this winter.
  
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• Police searching for three possible offenders following Burnley car theft

  24-12-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for possibly three offenders following a car theft in Burnley.
  
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• Police searching for 3 possible offenders following Burnley car theft

  24-12-2025 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are searching for possibly three offenders following a car theft in Burnley.
  
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• Police appeal after headstone in Muslim section of cemetery vandalised

  24-12-2025 13:37 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for help after a gravestone was vandalised at a cemetery in Lancaster
  
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• Man arrested after police find suspected ketamine in bedroom

  24-12-2025 13:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington man has been arrested after police found suspected ketamine in his bedroom.
  
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• 'Couldn't have gone any better' - Litherland hungry to build on dream debut

  24-12-2025 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Matty Litherland on his dream Rovers debut, climbing the Academy ranks and adapting to the wing-back role
  
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• "Christmas no excuse to be horrid" says Clitheroe landlady after staff abuse

  24-12-2025 13:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The landlady of a Clitheroe pub has said, “Christmas is not an excuse to be horrid", as staff face regular abuse over the festive period
  
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• GMB viewers bid farewell to 'excellent' broadcaster after 26 years

  24-12-2025 11:59 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Good Morning Britain (GMB) viewers have said farewell to the programme’s Chief Correspondent this morning after 26 years.
  
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• Christmas Eve 2025 supermarket closing times for Asda, Aldi, Tesco and more

  24-12-2025 11:58 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Christmas Eve closing times for various supermarkets such as Asda, Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Morrisons and Sainsbury's will be important information for some shoppers
  
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• Christmas Eve in custody for man arrested after cops discover cannabis grow

  24-12-2025 11:33 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man will be spending Christmas Eve in police custody after cops found 256 cannabis plants at a house in Darwen.
  
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• 'Dead dog recovered from freezer' as two charged with animal welfare offences

  24-12-2025 11:26 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man and a woman from Blackburn have been charged after police executing a warrant in Blackburn recovered a deceased dog from a freezer.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' stance on transfer exits and how players will be judged

  24-12-2025 11:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Valerien Ismael will have to trim his squad to sign more players next month
  
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• How to see 'Santa's sleigh' flying across the UK's skies this Christmas

  24-12-2025 10:57 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Here is how you can catch a glimpse of Santa Claus and his famous sleigh in the skies over the UK this Christmas.
  
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• I did Dry January once - this is the one reason why I will never do it again

  24-12-2025 09:23 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Are you thinking about trying Dry January? This is the reason why I would urge you to reconsider.
  
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• Romanian man lied about past convictions to get indefinite leave in UK

  24-12-2025 07:16 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man from Romania living in Nelson was allowed to stay in the UK after twice lying about previous convictions when filling in application forms.
  
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• 'Fed up of the games' man texted to ex he is banned from contacting

  24-12-2025 06:38 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man who breached a restraining order by sending his Darwen ex-partner a text message sent another the following day apologising
  
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• ‘Thank you Hyndburn’: Rotary club overwhelmed with Christmas appeal

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Volunteers collected 600 gifts and presents following an appeal at the Asda and Tesco stores in Accrington.
  
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• Staff and customers at famous town centre pub donate £1,000 to church

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Customers and staff at the Mincing Lane pub have been collecting funds for their annual Christmas appeal.
  
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• Pupils praised for delivering 80 boxes of items to foodbank    

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Unity Madrassah's ‘Unity in the Community’ campaign was led by staff, pupils and families from the supplementary evening school.
  
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• Plans to demolish part of historic Nelson building approved

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Councillors have voted to demolish a part of a historic but empty building in Nelson town centre
  
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• Plans submitted to convert former Ramsgreave care home into two houses

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Plans have been submitted to convert a former care home in Ramsgreave into two family houses.
  
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• Meet the family behind this gorgeous hotel and country estate with a new look

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Formerly known as Ferrari’s Country House Hotel, Longridge House is sporting a fresh new look and is thriving under the new ownership of Elle R Leisure.
  
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• Mayor's message to Blackburn with Darwen residents 'finding festive season hard'

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The mayor has issued a Christmas message to everyone in the borough and is urging anyone who is "finding the festive season difficult" to reach out for support.
  
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• Major disruption expected to county's train services over festive period

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Major disruption is expected on Lancashire's railways over the festive period
  
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• Kirsty Redford: Well-being, money and the quiet pressure of this time of year

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  If you’re reading this with a brew, I want to talk about something that quietly affects well-being more than most people realise at this time of year: money
  
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• ‘Free spuds for the homeless’ over Christmas in Blackburn

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Spud Boys is based at the Aquamania car park off Higher Audley Street.
  
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• Family of East Lancs MP involved in crash with alleged drug driver

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The family of an East Lancashire MP has been involved in a crash with an alleged drug driver.
  
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• East Lancs MP thanked by Treasury for battling farming inheritance tax

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire MP was personally called by the Treasury to thank her for her efforts in persuading them into a climbdown on farmer inheritance tax
  
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• East Lancashire river trust win national award for conservation efforts

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire river trust has won a national wild salmon conservation award for its plan to protect endangered fish and reduce flood risk in the region.
  
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• Darwen funeral home partners with Blackburn charity to help homeless

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A funeral home in Darwen has donated supplies and launched a Christmas appeal to support homeless people
  
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• Dangerous driver who led police helicopter on chase jailed

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington man led a police helicopter on a dangerous chase through Brierfield.
  
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• ‘Danger’ trees need to be tackled say Blackburn allotment holders

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The 64 plots are due to handed over to a volunteer group but members said they were concerned over the dangers posed by trees.
  
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• Comedy stars join nasheed artists at ‘incredible’ fundraiser for funeral centre

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Masjid Al Momineen joined forces with UCTV Blackburn to host the event at Staveley House
  
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• Church that 'opened its doors' to town invites people to free Christmas buffet lunch

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Clayton Community Church will open its doors on Christmas Day with a free buffet lunch for the local community.
  
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• Christmas and New Year bin collection dates for East Lancashire

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The festive season is officially here and every East Lancashire council has announced its changes to bin collection dates.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 'open' to January departure after Valerien Ismael admission

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers will have to allow players to leave to sign new ones
  
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• Applications open for the 'scariest' job in Blackpool

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  One of Blackpool’s most unique job opportunities is now open for applications.
  
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• 'A huge success' - Blackburn care agency hosts annual Christmas party

  24-12-2025 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Ribble Homecare hosted its annual Christmas party for service users at Eanam Wharf's business centre.
  
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• Family's heartfelt tribute to 'dearly loved mum' after tragic country road collision

  23-12-2025 21:56 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Vicki Attenborough suffered fatal injuries after a driver collided with her as she walked down the road in Bolton on Monday, December 22.
  
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• Three arrests and e-bike seized in Blackburn ahead of Christmas

  23-12-2025 20:55 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have arrested three people in the run up to Christmas in Blackburn.
  
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• Police seize vehicle over reports it was being driven 'dangerously’  

  23-12-2025 19:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Officers said they received multiple reports of the white van being driven 'dangerously' across Oswaldtwistle, Accrington, and Church
  
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• Nightclub issued with closure order over 'regular disorder'

  23-12-2025 18:17 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Proj3kt Nightclub on Hammerton Street must remain closed until March next year.
  
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• Man banned from Morrisons and Sainsburys stores

  23-12-2025 16:45 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Liam Elmer, 28, appeared at Blackburn Magistrates Court and received a CBO for two years.
  
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• EastEnders legend confesses why it was 'strangely difficult' to return after 14 years

  23-12-2025 16:43 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Pam St Clement’s return to Albert Square as Pat Butcher wasn’t easy she said
  
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• King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on chocolate coins

  23-12-2025 16:42 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  King Henry VIII and Queen Victoria have been immortalised – on a set of chocolate coins.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers boss issues worrying injury update after fresh concern

  23-12-2025 16:36 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers team news for their trip to Middlesbrough
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' first January transfer window decision confirmed

  23-12-2025 15:32 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers will recall Connor O'Riordan when the January transfer window opens
  
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• Blackburn Rovers stars vindicate Valerien Ismael stance during Millwall win

  23-12-2025 15:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers' boss knows the importance of his key players
  
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