Blackburn with Darwen news

• Derby 1-2 Preston: Cocu blames refereeing errors for Carabao Cup exit

  15-09-2020 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derby manager Phillip Cocu blames refereeing "mistakes" after Preston win 2-1 in the Carabao Cup second round.
  
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• Residents warned to keep windows closed due to fire

  15-09-2020 22:14
  
  RESIDENTS are being warned to keep their windows closed after a fire at a business.
  
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• Khushna's work displayed at London's prestigious Saatchi Gallery

  15-09-2020 20:30
  
  A Darwen artist has spoken of her pride after being chosen to exhibit her work at London’s prestigious Saatchi Gallery.
  
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• MP's vote through controversial Brexit trade bill

  15-09-2020 19:02
  
  THE Internal Market Bill passed its first hurdle, with most East Lancashire MPs mostly voting for the controversial bill.
  
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• FOURTH case of coronavirus at Mount Carmel School

  15-09-2020 18:24
  
  A FOURTH case of coronavirus has been announced at Mount Carmel School in Accrington.
  
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• Council gyms and swimming pool reopen after 6 months

  15-09-2020 17:21
  
  COUNCIL gyms and the swimming pool have re-opened their doors to the public for the first time in six months.
  
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• #SaveOurTheatres: Blackburn and Darwen venues campaign with actor Jude Law | This Is Lancashire - This Is Lancashire

  15-09-2020 15:47
  
  #SaveOurTheatres: Blackburn and Darwen venues campaign with actor Jude Law | This Is Lancashire  This Is Lancashire
  
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• #SaveOurTheatres: Blackburn and Darwen venues campaign with actor Jude Law - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-09-2020 15:47
  
  #SaveOurTheatres: Blackburn and Darwen venues campaign with actor Jude Law  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• #SaveOurTheatres: Blackburn and Darwen venues campaign with actor Jude Law

  15-09-2020 15:47
  
  BLACKBURN and Darwen have found themselves at the forefront of a campaign to save the nation’s theatres ­— supported by Hollywood star Jude Law.
  
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• Coronavirus rule change for pubs and hair salons in UK

  15-09-2020 15:33
  
  A NEW coronavirus law affecting how people eat out will come into force on Friday.
  
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• Crash and traffic diverted near Darwen Street Bridge

  15-09-2020 15:28
  
  Emergency services were at the scene following a major crash in Blackburn.
  
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• Great British Bake Off 2020: The 12 contestants have been revealed

  15-09-2020 13:44
  
  The class of 2020 contestants taking part in The Great British Bake Off have been unveiled by Channel 4.
  
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• Coronavirus: Sir Lindsay Hoyle says testing issues are ‘unacceptable’

  15-09-2020 13:41
  
  COMMONS Speaker and MP for Chorley Sir Lindsay Hoyle has told of his anger over the issues people are facing booking coronavirus tests in Lancashire.
  
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• BBC pay salaries: How much top stars earned between 2019 and 2020

  15-09-2020 13:41
  
  The pay salaries of top BBC stars between 2019 and 2020 have been revealed.
  
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• Police chase group of men through Clayton-le-Moors after teenager repeatedly punched in face

  15-09-2020 13:16
  
  A teenage boy was punched in the face numerous time during an assault by a group of men.
  
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• Accrol Paper’s Blackburn HQ acquired for £25m

  15-09-2020 12:54
  
  An investment management company has acquired the headquarters of toilet roll manufacturer Accrol Papers for £25m.
  
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• 'Desperate' man stole from Blackburn Tesco after being put on furlough

  15-09-2020 12:51
  
  A MAN who had been furloughed due to the coronavirus pandemic turned to shoplifting “out of desperation.”
  
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• Book coronavirus tests online ONLY, advise Blackburn with Darwen Council - This Is Lancashire

  15-09-2020 12:30
  
  Book coronavirus tests online ONLY, advise Blackburn with Darwen Council  This Is Lancashire
  
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• Book coronavirus tests online ONLY, advise Blackburn with Darwen Council - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-09-2020 12:29
  
  Book coronavirus tests online ONLY, advise Blackburn with Darwen Council  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Book coronavirus tests online ONLY, advise Blackburn with Darwen Council

  15-09-2020 12:28
  
  A council has issued an update on coronavirus testing following issues with walk-in test sites after people with no symptoms flooded local centres.
  
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• Woman charged with assaulting an emergency worker in Blackburn

  15-09-2020 12:23
  
  A woman has been charged with assault on an emergency worker and a public order offence.
  
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• Blackburn Youth Zone members thanked for covering up disgusting racist graffiti

  15-09-2020 11:19
  
  Young people from Blackburn Youth Zone (BYZ) have covered up disgusting racist graffiti in a neighbourhood.
  
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• Coronavirus: HMP Preston social distancing 'all but impossible'

  15-09-2020 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  HMP Preston inmates are locked up for 22 hours a day since the coronavirus outbreak, inspectors say.
  
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• Hunt to find attackers after several men beaten with baton-type weapon at Chorley pub

  15-09-2020 11:05
  
  A number of men have been attacked with batons and weapons leaving one needing surgery to his eye.
  
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• Anger after children caught trespassing at Hill Top Quarry where 13-year-old drowned

  15-09-2020 10:56
  
  Police have issued a warning to parents and teachers after children from three high schools were caught trespassing and swimming in a quarry.
  
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• Lancashire man arrested after crashing motability car into hedge

  15-09-2020 09:52
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving after crashing his motability car into a hedge.
  
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• PAVA sprayed, £100 fine, and two arrests - Blackburn police crack down on town centre abuse

  15-09-2020 09:34
  
  A man being racially abusive, a man threatening violence and a man refusing to wear as mask - these are just some of the incidents town centre police dealt with on Monday.
  
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• Footy season to go ahead in Blackburn - but a kickabout with mates is still a no-go

  15-09-2020 09:10
  
  A council has confirmed that all official football club training, as well as matches, can re-start in time for the new season.
  
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• Appeal to find attackers after 18-year-old assaulted in street

  15-09-2020 08:51
  
  Police are asking for help after an 18-year-old was attacked in the street and suffered a fractured jaw.
  
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• Coronavirus 'rule of 6': Are children and babies exempt in England, Scotland and Wales?

  15-09-2020 08:43
  
  A new law on social gatherings came into effect across the UK on Monday (September 14) - with the limit now cut from 30 people to a maximum of 6.
  
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• Domino's Pizza to create 5,000 new jobs: These are roles up for grabs

  15-09-2020 08:42
  
  Domino’s Pizza are to create about 5,000 new jobs across the UK following a boost in sales due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Center Parcs fake competition scam: These are the warning signs to look out for

  15-09-2020 08:41
  
  A warning has been sounded about a new scam circulating online - claiming to be a Center Parcs competition.
  
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• Coronavirus: Report neighbours to police if they break rule of six, minister says

  15-09-2020 08:40
  
  A Home Office minister has said that people should report their neighbours to the police if they breach the new rule of six coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Blackburn Cathedral ’expansion’ plans began to take shape

  15-09-2020 07:00
  
  THE distinctive shape of Blackburn Cathedral as we know it today begins to emerge as a major expansion project gets underway.
  
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• Blackburn's £6.5m Reel Cinema delayed AGAIN

  15-09-2020 06:55
  
  A NEW £6.5m eight-screen cinema in Blackburn will now open in time for Christmas, according to bosses.
  
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• Man with coronavirus kicked down door after family refused to let him in

  15-09-2020 06:37
  
  A MAN who was refused entry to the family home because he had tested positive for coronavirus kicked in the front door.
  
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• Coronavirus spread continues across East Lancashire with new cases

  15-09-2020 06:22
  
  A FURTHER 52 people have tested positive for the coronavirus across East Lancashire in the last 24 hours, the latest figures show.
  
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• Lancashire Innovation Board: First chair announced for new Lancashire Enterprise Partnership body

  15-09-2020 06:16
  
  LANCASHIRE Innovation Board, a new body created by the Lancashire Enterprise Partnership, has appointed its first chair.
  
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• £1.6 million in criminal assets seized by police

  15-09-2020 06:16
  
  AROUND £1.6million worth of criminal cash and assets was taken out of the hands of criminals in Lancashire last year, with industry professionals saying the amount recovered is only a ‘drop in the ocean’ compared with the huge volumes of illegal money flowing through the UK.
  
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• School Covid policy confusion leaves East Lancashire parents baffled

  15-09-2020 06:15
  
  MORE than 14 schools across East Lancashire have sent children home to self-isolate, less than two weeks after the new term began.
  
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• Helmshore Textile Museum to reopen after coronavirus shutdown

  15-09-2020 06:15
  
  ONE of Lancashire's most popular museums is set to reopen its doors this week.
  
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• Campaign launched to tackle knife crime amongst Lancashire's youngsters

  15-09-2020 06:11
  
  A SOCIAL media campaign to help reduce knife crime amongst young people in Lancashire has been launched.
  
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• No subsidies - Harry must break completely from royal family

  15-09-2020 06:00
  
  So glad to hear that the ginger whinger (er sorry, I meant Prince Harry) and his wife have finally paid back the £2.4million cost of renovating Frogmore Cottage after netting a £112million Netflix deal.
  
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• Lancashire police deal with 135 modern day slavery reports

  15-09-2020 06:00
  
  MORE than 100 potential modern slavery victims were referred to police in Lancashire last year, figures reveal.
  
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