Blackburn with Darwen news

• Appeal as man goes missing from Royal Blackburn Hospital

  16-10-2020 21:50
  
  Police are appealing for help as a man receiving treatment at Royal Blackburn Hospital has gone missing.
  
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• Covid: Row over Merseyside and Lancashire gym closure difference

  16-10-2020 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Merseyside gyms are shut while Lancashire's are open despite both being in the highest alert level.
  
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• Warning that East Lancashire's tough virus rules 'won't be lifted any time soon'

  16-10-2020 18:42
  
  EAST Lancashire’s public health directors have warned that tough coronavirus restrictions could be here to stay after the county was moved into the ‘Very High’ level of alert.
  
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• Blackpool: Ben Woodburn and Kenny Dougall join on deadline day

  16-10-2020 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Wales forward Ben Woodburn from Liverpool on loan and Kenny Dougall on a two-year deal.
  
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• EG Group announces record quarterly earnings

  16-10-2020 18:00
  
  The EG Group has announced last quarter earnings of £370m ($478m) - an increase of 90% on a reported basis compared to the same period last year.
  
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• 651 new coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen in the past week - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-10-2020 17:47
  
  651 new coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen in the past week  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• 651 new coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen in the past week

  16-10-2020 17:47
  
  THERE have been 651 new coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen in the past week according to figures.
  
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• Tier three lockdown: Burnley's Craven Heifer pub announces temporary closure

  16-10-2020 15:54
  
  The Craven Heifer pub has announced that it is to temporarily close due to pandemic restrictions from midnight tonight.
  
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• Covid: 'Massive disappointment' over Lancashire tier 3 move

  16-10-2020 15:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Covid restrictions in Lancashire are "basically suffocating" trade, one pub boss says.
  
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• Covid: Lancashire to move to highest alert level

  16-10-2020 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move to tier three, after intensive talks, sees pubs and car boot sales closed but gyms stay open.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen leader says new coronavirus rules vital - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-10-2020 15:01
  
  Blackburn with Darwen leader says new coronavirus rules vital  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen leader says new coronavirus rules vital

  16-10-2020 15:01
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council's leader has said he agreed to put the borough into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions with a 'very heavy heart'.
  
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• What does the law say on Tier 3 coronavirus restrictions?

  16-10-2020 14:53
  
  Lancashire is set to join the Liverpool City Region as the second area in England to face the most severe coronavirus lockdown restrictions.
  
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• "Absolutely devastating" as pubs and bars get ready to call last orders tonight after tier three announcement

  16-10-2020 14:47
  
  PUBS and bars in Lancashire will lock the doors at 10pm tonight with no date set to re-open as the county moves into a tier three lockdown.
  
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• Tiers of relief as gyms allowed to STAY OPEN across East Lancashire

  16-10-2020 14:29
  
  Gym and leisure centre owners are breathing a huge sigh of relief today as they have been permitted to stay open despite Lancashire being thrust into a tier three lockdown.
  
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• Covid: What are the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 lockdown rules?

  16-10-2020 14:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There are extra curbs on socialising and hospitality in areas deemed most at risk from coronavirus.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues PayPal warning over new charge

  16-10-2020 14:10
  
  Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to anyone with a PayPal account.
  
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• Pendle Council leader says new coronavirus rules 'won't work'

  16-10-2020 13:56
  
  PENDLE Council leader Cllr Mohammed Iqbal said he did not believe the new restrictions would control the virus in his borough.
  
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• Local lockdown rules: What Covid tier is my area in?

  16-10-2020 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
  
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• New coronavirus rules caused by 'unrelenting rise': Matt Hancock

  16-10-2020 13:16
  
  HEALTH Secretary Matt Hancock has blamed an 'unrelenting rise in cases in Lancashire' for moving the county including Blackburn with Darwen into the toughest level of coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Live updates as Lancashire plunged into strict lockdown

  16-10-2020 13:13
  
  Updates as Lancashire plunged into tier 3 lockdown
  
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• Feniscowles housing green light despite tree fears

  16-10-2020 13:03
  
  A DEVELOPER has been given the green light for the second141 home phase of a new 450 house estate despite concerns about tree felling.
  
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• Accrington care home closes down due to coronavirus pressures

  16-10-2020 12:40
  
   A CARE home in Accrington has been forced to close its doors because of the pressures of coronavirus.
  
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• What you can and can't do in a tier 3 lockdown area such as Lancashire

  16-10-2020 12:20
  
  LANCASHIRE is being moved into a tier 3 lockdown similar to the Liverpool city region.
  
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• Lancashire Tier 3 lockdown status confirmed by county leaders

  16-10-2020 11:51
  
  A deal has been done to move Lancashire into Tier 3 Covid restrictions.
  
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• Year 9 pupils at Hyndburn school told to stay away after positive coronavirus case

  16-10-2020 09:56
  
  A YEAR GROUP at a Hyndburn school have told parents and children to stay at homes after a positive coronavirus test.
  
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• Ongoing talks as local leaders look for support from Government

  16-10-2020 09:15
  
  TALKS about moving Lancashire into the strictest form of lockdown are ongoing this morning as local leaders wrestle with the Government over financial support packages.
  
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• Family, friends and colleagues heartbroken at death of much-loved and charismatic recruitment boss

  16-10-2020 09:15
  
  FRIENDS and family have paid tribute to a recruitment manager who died at the age of 46.
  
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• 'Wear Red Day': Public urged to support anti-racism campaign 

  16-10-2020 09:00
  
  Show Racism the Red Card (SRtRC) is urging schools, businesses and individuals to wear red for the day.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen agreed to Tier 3 lockdown with 'very heavy heart' - Lancs Live

  16-10-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen agreed to Tier 3 lockdown with 'very heavy heart'  Lancs Live
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen agreed to Tier 3 lockdown with 'very heavy heart' - Accrington Observer

  16-10-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen agreed to Tier 3 lockdown with 'very heavy heart'  Accrington Observer
  
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• Coronavirus infection rates are spiking in East Lancashire

  16-10-2020 08:46
  
  BURNLEY’S coronavirus infection rate continues to rise in the week more than 500 new cases were reported in the borough.
  
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• East Lancashire’s biggest People's Postcode Lottery winners

  16-10-2020 07:00
  
  Here are biggest People's Postcode Lottery winners in East Lancashire.
  
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• Chimney came down as Belper Street Baths got a facelift

  16-10-2020 07:00
  
  AS part of a £1.5million refurbishment, the chimney at Belper Street Baths in Blackburn was demolished in 1992.
  
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• Covid: Row over regional rules 'damaging to public health', scientist warns

  16-10-2020 06:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Divisions between No 10 and local leaders in England are "very dangerous", a Sage scientist says.
  
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• Euro Garages trial new 'click and collect' service for groceries after Asda on the Move stores open

  16-10-2020 06:37
  
  BUSINESS success-story Euro Garages is trialling a ‘click and collect’ app at one of its petrol station stores in Lancashire.
  
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• Concerns about roads and services as plans go in for 383 homes in Blackburn

  16-10-2020 06:25
  
  A NEW housing estate with more than 380 homes could be coming to Blackburn.
  
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• New railcard will give EVERY military veteran discounted travel, regardless of age

  16-10-2020 06:06
  
  A new railcard is being introduced that will see military veterans of every generation benefit from discounted travel.
  
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• Extra £12m for East Lancashire's critical care units to help hospitals with increasing Covid-19 demand

  16-10-2020 06:03
  
  Hospitals across the county are to receive an extra £12million so they can increase the number of critical care, specialist respiratory and enhanced care beds available to patients this winter.
  
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• Darwen bar owner to expand empire by opening brand new restaurant in former Barclays Bank

  16-10-2020 06:03
  
  A budding entrepreneur is adding a fourth bar to his hospitality empire as he prepares to open a brand new eating and drinking establishment in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• What More UK: Burnley firm benefits from surge in home baking popularity

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  Bakeware supplier What More UK have proved themselves to be a lockdown success story with a large increase in sales of the company’s products.
  
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• Mother shocked as Blackburn school sends son with ADHD home unsupervised

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  A MUM says her 14-year-old son with special needs was missing for three hours after being turned away from his school for not wearing uniform.
  
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• Hyndburn residents' bid to buy land from Blackburn with Darwen Council in row over ginormous trees - Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  Hyndburn residents' bid to buy land from Blackburn with Darwen Council in row over ginormous trees  Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen
  
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• Hyndburn residents' bid to buy land from Blackburn with Darwen Council in row over ginormous trees

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  A group of residents are seeking to purchase land from the council after being refused permission to maintain trees which overlook their gardens.
  
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• Group of residents bid to buy-up land from council in row over ginormous trees - Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  Group of residents bid to buy-up land from council in row over ginormous trees  Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen
  
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• Group of residents bid to buy-up land from council in row over ginormous trees - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-10-2020 06:02
  
  Group of residents bid to buy-up land from council in row over ginormous trees  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Honours should be rewarded on merit and not bought by fixers

  16-10-2020 06:00
  
  I read David Walker’s letter in criticising the Honours system with interest when in frustration he complains that a very worthy individual he nominated for an award was ignored.
  
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• Gyms and coronavirus: What are the facts?

  16-10-2020 02:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Areas where transmission is highest in England are shutting gyms, but does the science support it?
  
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