Blackburn with Darwen news

• Accrington-Bristol Rovers off after positive Covid-19 tests

  22-10-2020 22:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saturday's League One game between Accrington and Bristol Rovers is postponed after eight Stanley players test positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Hyndburn slips out of top 20 as infection rates in Blackburn, Rossendale and Ribble Valley rise

  22-10-2020 20:58
  
  FIVE of East Lancashire's boroughs are now sitting in the top 20 areas with the highest coronavirus infection rates in England.
  
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• Sean Dyche: Players 'screaming' to win penalties in empty stadiums

  22-10-2020 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Sean Dyche says some players are "squealing and screaming" to win penalties to take advantage of there being no fans in stadiums.
  
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• Accrington confirm eight players have Covid-19 with Bristol Rovers game off

  22-10-2020 20:00
  
  ACCRINGTON Stanley have tonight announced that "a number" of their players have tested positive for COVID-19.
  
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• Blackpool's SOS to Boris as resort faces 'catastrophic damage' caused by Tier 3 restrictions

  22-10-2020 19:30
  
  More than 1,000 businesses in one of Lancashire's tourism hotspots have called on the Prime Minister to save them from “catastrophic” damage caused by Tier 3 restrictions.
  
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• Cars queuing on Accrington Bypass as diesel spillage from crash sees one lane closed

  22-10-2020 18:53
  
  One lane of a bypass has been partially closed.
  
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• This borough recorded highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH consecutive day - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-10-2020 18:42
  
  This borough recorded highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH consecutive day  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH day running

  22-10-2020 18:42
  
  There have been 404 new positive coronavirus tests recorded across East Lancashire since Wednesday.
  
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• New financial package will help businesses that remain open

  22-10-2020 18:35
  
  FINANCIAL help will be increased for businesses who remain open but have been worst hit by local restrictions, being more generous to areas that have been under stricter measures for longer.
  
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• Blackburn culvert work fuels open space sale row

  22-10-2020 18:18
  
  WORK to clear vegetation to prepare for improvements to a culvert has sparked fears that a council is backtracking on its agreement to save a piece of suburban open space.
  
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• Hyndburn: coronavirus halts dog fouling and litter patrols

  22-10-2020 17:44
  
  PATROLS to catch litterbugs and dog owners who fail to pick up their pets' pooh have been suspended by a borough because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Halloween: Events across East Lancashire to let families enjoy a spooky day

  22-10-2020 17:44
  
  HALLOWEEN will look a little different this year, with trick-or-treating banned, people are thinking of different ways to celebrate the spooky season.
  
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• Darwen man with 'Brooklyn' tattooed on his neck is wanted by police

  22-10-2020 16:32
  
  Police are on the hunt for a man with Brooklyn tattooed on his neck.
  
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• The new coronavirus support package: How does it compare to other schemes?

  22-10-2020 16:12
  
  Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled his latest scheme to help workers suffering due to the economic impact of coronavirus.
  
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• Accrington: coronavirus rent cut for town's market traders

  22-10-2020 16:10
  
  STALLHOLDERS on Accrington’s indoor market have been given a rent reduction because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Covid: Preston pub selling meals for a penny to meet rules

  22-10-2020 16:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pub was threatened with closure after offering free meals during tier three restrictions.
  
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• Trains from Preston to Blackburn and Colne CANCELLED due to blocked line

  22-10-2020 15:49
  
  A number of train services have been cancelled due to a points failure system on the line.
  
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• Preston Monopoly board released with famous landmarks claiming a space

  22-10-2020 15:13
  
  A MONOPOLY board for Preston has been released today (October 22), with some of the cities notorious landmarks getting a spot on the board.
  
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• Coronavirus: Trams and Metros to get Covid-19 cash

  22-10-2020 14:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Services across northern England and the Midlands will receive up to £68m from the government.
  
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• Two suffer stab wounds as groups clash in Blackburn street

  22-10-2020 14:36
  
  Two men were taken to hospital with stab wounds following an altercation between a group of people in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn man and woman charged with burglary after Merseyside police raid

  22-10-2020 13:52
  
  A MAN and a woman from Blackburn have been charged with burglary following a large-scale operation carried out by police in Lancashire and Merseyside.
  
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• Drink-driver in dressing gown who attacked police spared prison

  22-10-2020 13:17
  
  A WOMAN who crashed her car on a notorious stretch of road gave a roadside breathalyser reading more than three times the legal limit.
  
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• Child poverty debate: How East Lancashire MPs voted on Marcus Rashford's free school meal campaign

  22-10-2020 12:30
  
  THE CONSERVATIVE controlled House of Commons last night voted against Labour's motion to extend free school meals over school holidays until Easter 2021.
  
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• Netflix make changes for those who share the same account

  22-10-2020 10:50
  
  Netflix have reportedly started to crack down on users who share passwords in a bid to avoid paying for their own account.
  
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• New stamps to celebrate 50 years of Star Trek

  22-10-2020 09:10
  
  Royal Mail boldly releasing set of 18 new stamps from next month.
  
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• This borough recorded highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH consecutive day - Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen

  22-10-2020 09:00
  
  This borough recorded highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH consecutive day  Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH day running - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-10-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive coronavirus tests for FOURTH day running  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley councils tackle homelessness - Chorley Citizen

  22-10-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley councils tackle homelessness  Chorley Citizen
  
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• Crash on M6 caused camper van to overturn

  22-10-2020 08:50
  
  Traffic northbound on the M6 was stopped following a crash which caused camper van to overturn.
  
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• East Lancs pubs 'in a lockdown black hole with no sign of a way out'

  22-10-2020 08:31
  
  BOSSES of some of the hundreds of pubs forced to close by tough coronavirus restrictions which came in at the weekend have spoken of the problems they now face.
  
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• For the first time in 25 years Faz won't be changing the clocks at neighbours

  22-10-2020 07:30
  
  For the first time in 25 years Blackburn’s Faz Patel won’t be able to help vulnerable residents change their clocks due to the coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• For the first time 25 years Faz won't be changing the clocks at neighbours

  22-10-2020 07:30
  
  For the first time in 25 years Blackburn’s Faz Patel won’t be able to help vulnerable residents change their clocks due to the coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• East Lancs chef produced the world's first £8,000 pie!

  22-10-2020 07:00
  
  HEAD chef Spencer Burge made headlines when he created a one-off dish at the Fence Gate Inn in 2005.
  
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• Star baker Bethany opening Beth’s Bakehouse in Darwen

  22-10-2020 06:31
  
  LIFE is more than sweet for a Blackburn baker who will see her five-year dream of opening her own shop become a reality.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley councils tackle homelessness - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-10-2020 06:06
  
  Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley councils tackle homelessness  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Burnley councils tackle homelessness

  22-10-2020 06:06
  
  TWO East Lancashire local authorities are stepping up their efforts to tackle homelessness and get rough sleepers off the streets.
  
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• Kandy Corner: Bacup community rallies round as sweetshop suffers fifth attempted burglary in three and a half years

  22-10-2020 06:03
  
  A SWEET shop has appealed for action to be taken about local burglars after suffering a fifth attempted break-in in just three and a half years.
  
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• Rossendale performing arts venue to host full season of events in just ONE week

  22-10-2020 06:02
  
  A family-friendly performing arts venue is welcoming audiences back to its theatre for a week of special performances taking place during half-term.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Don't play coronavirus roulette' - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-10-2020 06:02
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Don't play coronavirus roulette'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Don't play coronavirus roulette'

  22-10-2020 06:02
  
  By PROFESSOR DOMINIC HARRISON: director of public health, Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• Pets Choice: Blackburn company acquires West Yorkshire based Animate Company

  22-10-2020 06:01
  
  A PET supplies company has announced an new expansion across the Pennines with an agreement to acquire another, Yorkshire-based, company.
  
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• Over £100million borrowed by Blackburn businesses since coronavirus outbreak began

  22-10-2020 06:01
  
  BUSINESSES have received more than £100million in support through one of the government’s main coronavirus loan schemes.
  
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• Time to move away from having graves - just cremate people

  22-10-2020 06:00
  
  All too often we read about the gravestones being vandalised, it is a sad indictment of our times.
  
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• Family member speaks out after 'Islamic rites' could not be conducted at mosque

  22-10-2020 05:50
  
  A FAMILY has spoken out after they said the final Islamic rights of a worshipper were unable to be conducted at the mosque he had supported throughout his lifetime.
  
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• Family member speaks out after 'Islamic rights' could not be conducted at mosque

  22-10-2020 05:50
  
  A FAMILY has spoken out after they said the final Islamic rights of a worshipper were unable to be conducted at the mosque he had supported throughout his lifetime.
  
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• Mosque bosses deny they deprived respected committee member his 'Islamic rights' after his death

  22-10-2020 05:46
  
  A FAMILY has spoken out after they said the final Islamic rights of a trustee were unable to be conducted at the mosque he had supported throughout his lifetime.
  
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• Lancashire Poppy Appeal launch backed by coronavirus plea

  22-10-2020 01:01
  
  EAST Lancashire residents were today urged not to let coronavirus restrictions stop them wearing their poppies with pride.
  
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