Blackburn with Darwen news

• Coronavirus: Lancashire firms 'relieved to avoid' tougher lockdown

  12-10-2020 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire avoids being subjected to the same Covid-19 lockdown rules as the Liverpool City Region.
  
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• Warning that Lancashire could be moved to tier 3 lockdown 'within days'

  12-10-2020 20:10
  
  EAST Lancashire today escaped the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions - for now.
  
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• Breakdown: A list of each area under tier 3, tier 2 and tier 1 coronavirus restrictions

  12-10-2020 19:19
  
  Boris Johnson has announced a three-tier approach to coronavirus restrictions with all of England put into medium, high and very high risk categories.
  
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• Coronavirus: What are the social distancing rules?

  12-10-2020 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coronavirus cases are increasing, so what are the rules on social distancing?
  
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• Wainwright Bridge to be repainted in Blackburn Rovers' famous blue and white halves

  12-10-2020 18:16
  
  BLACKBURN’S landmark Wainwright Bridge is to be given a Rovers makeover.
  
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• New Deputy Lieutenant announced for Lancashire

  12-10-2020 17:37
  
  LORD-Lieutenant Shuttleworth has announced a new Deputy Lieutenant of the county
  
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• Lottery scratchcard pair face £4m fraud trial

  12-10-2020 17:24
  
  TWO men who went on a four day 'bender' after claiming they had won £4 million on a National Lottery scratchcard to go on trial for fraud.
  
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• Lockdown: Lancashire set for tier 2 – here is what it means

  12-10-2020 17:24
  
  LANCASHIRE has been placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system it has been confirmed.
  
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• Lockdown: Lancashire confirmed as tier 2 area – what it means

  12-10-2020 17:24
  
  LANCASHIRE has been placed under tier-two of the new coronavirus lockdown system it has been confirmed.
  
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• Coronavirus: Lancashire and South Cumbria Cancer Alliance warn survival rates could fall due to pandemic

  12-10-2020 16:01
  
  Experts from Lancashire health organisations and beyond have warned that cancer survival rates could fall because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Accrington man, 35, died after taking opiates and cocaine to mask pain of assault

  12-10-2020 15:27
  
  AN ‘intelligent and generous’ man who died 11 days after being assaulted at a pub had a mixture of cocaine and painkillers in his system along with several other prescribed medications, a post-mortem revealed.
  
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• Lancashire expected to be placed under tier-two

  12-10-2020 15:24
  
  LANCASHIRE is to be placed under tier-two lockdown restrictions later this week, it is understood.
  
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• Hyndburn and Burnley are groups thrown cash lifeline

  12-10-2020 15:18
  
  SEVEN more East Lancashire organisations have received cash from the government's Culture Recovery Fund.
  
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• Breweries fear raft of pubs could close if Boris announcement confirms fears

  12-10-2020 14:37
  
  BREWERIES and pub bosses are on the edge of their seats waiting for news from central government as pub closures could impact hundreds jobs across the county.
  
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• East Lancs MPs is cash for the North call

  12-10-2020 13:56
  
  EAST Lancashire's three backbench Tory MPs are in a new campaign group to ensure Prime Minister Boris Johnson sticks to his promise to 'level up' the North and South of England.
  
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• Hyndburn Council coronavirus isolation payment system goes live

  12-10-2020 13:16
  
  A BOROUGH leader is urging residents told to isolate at home because of coronavirus by the NHS’s Test and Trace service to claim their lump sum payment of £500.
  
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• Bolton pop star Tom Parker reveals devastating brain tumour diagnosis

  12-10-2020 12:20
  
  THE Wanted star Tom Parker has revealed he has been diagnosed with a brain tumour which is "inoperable" and "terminal".
  
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• Road closed as police officer taken to hospital following incident in Blackburn

  12-10-2020 11:36
  
  A police van was flipped on to its side in a crash at a notorious junction in Blackburn.
  
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• Police van flipped on to side in Blackburn crash

  12-10-2020 11:36
  
  A police van was flipped on to its side in a crash at a notorious junction in Blackburn.
  
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• Family pay tribute to bright and bubbly Rachel Scowcroft, 25

  12-10-2020 11:03
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'bright and bubbly' daughter who died aged 25 ­— after suffering with a rare form of brain cancer.
  
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• Blackburn and Accrington cinemas on closure list as coronavirus cripples audiences

  12-10-2020 10:58
  
  NEARLY a quarter of Vue cinemas will be shut three days a week in an effort to reduce costs following delays in the release of a string of blockbusters.
  
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• Covid: Three-tier lockdown system to be unveiled in England

  12-10-2020 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Liverpool City Region is expected to face the tightest Covid restrictions under the new system.
  
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• Blackburn nuisance driver has Ford Fiesta seized

  12-10-2020 10:22
  
  ​A DRIVER who had been reported to the police for the way he was driving had a long walk home after officers tracked him down.
  
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• Concerns as ‘missing’ three-year-old not reported to the police

  12-10-2020 10:04
  
  A SEARCH for a ‘missing’ three-year-old caused worry for the police as officers stated they had not been made aware of the incident.
  
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• Amazon Prime Day 2020: Everything you need to know and the best early deals

  12-10-2020 09:24
  
  Here's how to get the best deals during the Amazon Prime Day 2020 event.
  
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• Woman who called police after 'assault' ended up getting arrested

  12-10-2020 09:07
  
  A WOMAN who called police and claimed she had been assaulted by two men ended up being arrested herself.
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown announcement imminent

  12-10-2020 08:59
  
  *Today, a new three-tier system designed to control the coronavirus spread, is expected to be announced. *Lancashire’s council leaders have been in discussion with Central Government over the new lockdown restrictions *In high-risk areas, pubs and bars could be forced to close with a ban on mixing with others *Boris Johnson is expected to make the announcement today
  
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• Boris announcement: coronavirus lockdown announcement due

  12-10-2020 08:59
  
  *Today, a new three-tier system designed to control the coronavirus spread, is expected to be announced. *Lancashire’s council leaders have been in discussion with Central Government over the new lockdown restrictions *In high-risk areas, pubs and bars could be forced to close with a ban on mixing with others *Boris Johnson is expected to make the announcement today
  
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• New local lockdown: What does it mean and will East Lancashire's pubs close?

  12-10-2020 08:51
  
  A new three-tier system of local lockdown measures for England will be announced by the Prime Minister in an effort to curb rising Covid-19 rates.
  
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• Leaders discuss new coronavirus lockdown rules with Westminster

  12-10-2020 08:43
  
  COUNCIL leaders from across the county have said they are in discussions with Central Government over what further restrictions should be imposed to help stop the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• Lancashire waits with baited breath for coronavirus annoucement

  12-10-2020 08:27
  
  Pubs, gyms and casinos will be forced to close and all but essential travel to and from coronavirus hotspots banned under new measures aimed at limiting the spread of the coronavirus.
  
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• A-Plan Insurance has branched out to Preston

  12-10-2020 07:00
  
  A-Plan Insurance in Preston has recently been opened by the Mayor of Preston; David Borrow.
  
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• Films crews in Blackburn for Sky One comedy Brassic

  12-10-2020 06:53
  
  THE third series of Sky One’s hit TV show Brassic is being filmed in Lancashire.
  
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• Nelson care home given improved rating after being placed in special measures six months ago

  12-10-2020 06:03
  
  A care home that was placed in special measures due to multiple breaches of regulation has been upgraded by CQC inspectors.
  
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• Leading law firm increases portfolio with acquisition of Accrington solicitors

  12-10-2020 06:03
  
  An award-winning law firm has strengthened its presence across the region by adding an East Lancashire solicitors to its portfolio.
  
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• Dentists are now 'open as usual' after hundreds forced to go without treatment during lockdown

  12-10-2020 06:03
  
  Dental practices across the county say they are now open for business following mass shortages of PPE, which left patients unable to access services or treatment for months.
  
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• Jay Jay Taylor's mum 'devastated' as murderer's minimum sentence is cut

  12-10-2020 06:02
  
  A FATHER-of-four who murdered Jason ‘Jay Jay’ Taylor with a champagne flute has successfully appealed the length of his sentence.
  
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• Clitheroe man, 38, jailed for sickening child rape and assault offences

  12-10-2020 06:02
  
  A CHILD rapist who bribed young girls with treats in a sickening bid to stop them from speaking out about his abuse has faced justice in court.
  
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• Boohoo: USDAW campaigns for union recognition after Burnley firm's 'sweatshop' report

  12-10-2020 06:02
  
  BURNLEY-based fashion retailer Boohoo is facing renewed pressure from trade unionists and workers’ rights organisations following the publication of a damning report admitting that the firm profited from sweatshop conditions.
  
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