Blackburn with Darwen news

• Bacup family escape house fire

  07-10-2020 22:22
  
  FIREFIGHTERS are currently attending a huge fire through the roof at a house.
  
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• Inventor's sweets could offer potential lifeline to dementia patients

  07-10-2020 19:01
  
  A 26-year-old from Lancashire has devised rehydration sweets which could save the lives of dementia patients across the world.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle mum has fundraiser set up after stabbing in Blackburn

  07-10-2020 18:31
  
  A SINGLE mum who was stabbed several times at a house has had a fundraising page set up for her as she recovers from her wounds.
  
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• 294 new cases and ONE new death as coronavirus figures continue to rise across East Lancashire

  07-10-2020 17:43
  
  Another 294 people in East Lancashire have tested positive for coronavirus in the last 24 hours, according to the latest figures from Public Health England.
  
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• Driver in Nelson with child crawling around backseat stopped by police

  07-10-2020 16:57
  
  A DRIVER has been stopped by police after a child without a seatbelt was crawling around on a backseat.
  
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• Tougher East Lancashire coronavirus restrictions on the way within 48 hours

  07-10-2020 16:40
  
  NEW coronavirus restrictions are expected to be imposed on East Lancashire in the next 48 hours.
  
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• Tougher East Lancashire coronavirus restrictions expected within 48 hours

  07-10-2020 16:40
  
  NEW coronavirus restrictions are expected to be imposed on East Lancashire in the next 48 hours.
  
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• Lancashire's walk-in Covid-19 test sites to close

  07-10-2020 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Community walk-in sites are being shut down amid questions over the supply of testing materials.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council urge people to wear reusable masks - Lancashire Telegraph

  07-10-2020 16:29
  
  Blackburn with Darwen council urge people to wear reusable masks  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council urge people to wear reusable masks

  07-10-2020 16:29
  
  CONCERNS have been raised about the way in which people use and discard face masks outside.
  
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• Major gas leak forces Barnoldswick primary school to close

  07-10-2020 16:25
  
  A gas leak has forced an East Lancashire Primary School to close so engineers can make the building safe for pupils and staff.
  
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• Ski Rossendale: Hill Ski Slope venue set to reopen

  07-10-2020 16:13
  
  SKI ROSSENDALE has announced is is to reopen on October 24.
  
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• England Coastal Path: Liverpool to Lancashire walkway plans unveiled

  07-10-2020 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The route from Liverpool's Pier Head to Lancashire is part of the 2,700-mile England Coastal Path.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen has more empty homes than the national average - Lancashire Telegraph

  07-10-2020 15:07
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has more empty homes than the national average  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• ALL reception pupils at Lower Darwen school sent home following confirmed coronavirus case

  07-10-2020 14:50
  
  A full year group from an East Lancashire primary school were turned away from the school gates on Wednesday morning after a case of Covid-19 was confirmed within a class.
  
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• Scholars Restaurant: Blackburn College run venue reopens

  07-10-2020 14:47
  
  Blackburn's Scholars Restaurant has announced that it is today reopening its doors after having been forced to temporarily close due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Pedestrian injured in Blackburn crash

  07-10-2020 14:30
  
  A ROAD in Blackburn is currently closed after a crash which has injured a pedestrian.
  
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• Burnley riding paddock plan sparks local flooding fears

  07-10-2020 13:46
  
  PLANS for a new all-weather riding arena at a stables on the outskirts of an East Lancashire town have upset neighbours.
  
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• Yellow weather warning issued for overnight downpour

  07-10-2020 13:05
  
  A YELLOW weather warning has been issued as East Lancashire is set for heavy rain overnight.
  
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• Three shops face prosecution for the sale of illegal tobacco

  07-10-2020 13:04
  
  THREE shops in Rossendale are facing prosecution for the sale of fake tobacco products.
  
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• Three mobile network goes down for thousands across the UK

  07-10-2020 12:50
  
  The Three mobile network has gone down for thousands of users across the UK - leaving many unable to make a phone call or access the internet.
  
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• Three mobile network back online for thousands across the UK

  07-10-2020 12:50
  
  The Three mobile network has been restored for thousands of users across the UK - after many were unable to make a phone call or access the internet.
  
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• Blackburn man Levi Davidson, 25, charged with attempted murder

  07-10-2020 11:54
  
  A MAN has been charged with attempted murder after a woman was stabbed several times inside a Blackburn home.
  
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• Major shake-up for dialysis patients across Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington

  07-10-2020 11:33
  
  A new purpose-built facility is coming to Royal Blackburn Hospital to provide improved treatment for people with kidney disease.
  
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• Chaos on northwest motorways as incidents bring traffic to a standstill

  07-10-2020 10:57
  
  There was chaos on the motorways this morning as two incidents caused tailbacks close to a major junction.
  
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• Two fires in Chorley last night as seven crews attend scenes

  07-10-2020 10:45
  
  SEVEN fire engines were sent out for two fires in Chorley last night.
  
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• Health bosses warning people to stay away from Blackburn A&E unless it is an emergency

  07-10-2020 10:06
  
  HEALTH bosses were warning residents they faced 'long waits' at Blackburn Hospital's A&E department as the service was 'extremely busy'.
  
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• Virgin Media add new feature on their set-top boxes

  07-10-2020 09:10
  
  Virgin Media have added a new app to its TV platform - Hopster - which aims to help parents keep preschoolers entertained at home.
  
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• Nando’s are giving away thousands of free meals during October

  07-10-2020 09:10
  
  Nando’s have revealed that staff will surprise thousands of lucky diners across the UK throughout October 2020 by picking up part of the bill.
  
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• Here’s To The Pub scheme: How to claim a free drink during October

  07-10-2020 09:02
  
  A new month-long scheme (Here’s To The Pub) has launched at pubs across England and Wales, which offers free drinks to customers throughout October.
  
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• 'We are at the end of our tether' Residents speak out over parking issues on Burnley Road

  07-10-2020 08:00
  
  Residents on a busy stretch of road in Blackburn have told of their frustrations with abandoned and untaxed vehicles parked on pavements.
  
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• Hyndburn charity champions do 10 million steps for charity

  07-10-2020 07:20
  
  MEMBERS of the Church & Oswaldtwistle Rotary Club have raised cash for a polio charity by walking 10 million steps.
  
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• Sex offender blamed Covid pandemic for failure to tell police where he was living

  07-10-2020 06:53
  
  A CONVICTED sex offender failed to keep police informed of his address as required by the registration requirements.
  
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• Bitter ex sent death threat texts after former partner moved in with mum's hairdresser

  07-10-2020 06:49
  
  A MAN reacted badly when he discovered his estranged wife had moved in with his mum’s hairdresser.
  
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• Quad bike and electric motorsports adventure centre plans for Wilpshire

  07-10-2020 06:20
  
  A 4x4 quad bike and electric motorsport centre could be heading to the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Charity champions: Lancashire bus company raises cash for NHS Charities

  07-10-2020 06:20
  
  MONEY made from one of Lancashire’s major transport providers has been donated to NHS charities.
  
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• Tom and Mimi – meet the online superstar cats of Blackburn

  07-10-2020 06:12
  
  TWO cats from Blackburn have become unlikely international stars after their antics racked up 10million online hits.
  
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• East Lancashire legal firm buys up well-known Accrington practice

  07-10-2020 06:04
  
  A SOLICITORS group in East Lancashire has taken over another practice.
  
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• Tooth decay row leads to £3,000 pay-out for Blackburn man

  07-10-2020 06:03
  
  A MAN who was left in excruciating pain after his dentist failed to treat tooth decay has been awarded £3,000 in compensation.
  
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• FREE 'pie-solation' service resumes as Holland's inundated with demand for meat-filled pastries

  07-10-2020 06:02
  
  A Lancashire baker has restarted its free home delivery service after unprecedented customer demand during lockdown.
  
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• Ribble Valley woman's Northern Rolls business is a tasty treat

  07-10-2020 06:00
  
  A WOMAN with a love of sausage rolls and a passion for the north combined the two to launch a thriving business.
  
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• National Curry Week 2020: These are the UK's top ten favourite dishes

  07-10-2020 06:00
  
  New research during National Curry Week 2020 has revealed the UK's top ten favourite dishes.
  
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