Blackburn with Darwen news

• North West Ambulance Service 999-call surge declared major incident

  02-11-2020 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The North West Ambulance Service say it is "extremely busy", especially in Greater Manchester.
  
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• Coronavirus infection rates fall in EVERY SINGLE Lancashire borough

  02-11-2020 20:16
  
  Every single borough in the whole of Lancashire has seen their coronavirus infection rate fall.
  
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• Tributes to 'fit and strong' 20-year-old footballer from Egerton

  02-11-2020 19:40
  
  Tributes have poured in for a “really good kid” who has died aged just 20 from a bowel disease.
  
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• Coronavirus lockdown: Blackpool Illuminations switched off

  02-11-2020 19:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Tower will remain lit, but other illuminations will be off from midnight on Wednesday.
  
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• 'Don't call back to ask how long we will be' - ambulance service warn of attendance delays

  02-11-2020 19:14
  
  The ambulance service has this evening warned people not to call back and ask how long they will be waiting for paramedics to arrive, after being inundated with a high volume of calls.
  
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• Almost 20,000 people across East Lancashire have now tested positive for the coronavirus

  02-11-2020 19:03
  
  Another 334 new positive coronavirus tests have been recorded across East Lancashire in the last 24 hours.
  
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• 'Gutted and angry': Non-essential businesses in East Lancashire fear for survival in lockdown

  02-11-2020 19:01
  
  NON-ESSENTIAL businesses forced to close in the November 5 lockdown say the latest blow could be the end for them.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Preston record most new coronavirus cases as Lancashire tally rises by 662 - Lancs Live

  02-11-2020 17:58
  
  Blackburn with Darwen and Preston record most new coronavirus cases as Lancashire tally rises by 662  Lancs Live
  
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• Boris Johnson: 'whatever happens, lockdown restrictions WILL end on December 2, and virus will be defeated by spring'

  02-11-2020 17:55
  
  The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has promised MPs that the new lockdown restrictions will end on December 2 'whatever happens'.
  
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• Boris Johnson: Lockdown restrictions WILL end on December 2

  02-11-2020 17:55
  
  The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson has promised MPs that the new lockdown restrictions will end on December 2 'whatever happens'.
  
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• Lancashire lockdown: Full list of essential shops that can stay open

  02-11-2020 17:51
  
  England is set to enter a month-long national lockdown from Thursday, November 5 - these are the places allowed to open and those that have to close.
  
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• No shows at Blackburn Empire until 2021 as panto is cancelled

  02-11-2020 17:50
  
  THE month-long lockdown announced on Saturday has led to Blackburn’s Empire Theatre postponing all shows until the end of the year.
  
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• Two car crash on M65 closes eastbound carriageway

  02-11-2020 17:07
  
  One lane of the M65 has been closed due to a crash between two cars.
  
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• Lockdown rules: What are the Covid regulations where you live?

  02-11-2020 17:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Use our search tool to find out about coronavirus rules and restrictions where you live.
  
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• 'I am truly heartbroken': Barbershop owner tells of despair at second lockdown

  02-11-2020 16:59
  
  A BLACKBURN business owner said she was ‘heartbroken’ to have to close down again and would be looking for a new job come Thursday.
  
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• The only reasons you can leave the house during the next lockdown

  02-11-2020 16:43
  
  The whole of England is set to enter a new lockdown from midnight on Wednesday, meaning all non-essential businesses will be told to close.
  
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• 'Lockdown won't be lifted in time for Christmas' - E Lancs leaders' fears

  02-11-2020 16:31
  
  EAST Lancashire’s council leaders strongly fear the government’s latest coronavirus lockdown could still be in place over Christmas.
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations to be switched off but famous Tower will remain lit

  02-11-2020 16:29
  
  Blackpool Illuminations will be switched off at midnight on Wednesday (November 4) it has been announced.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Council body apology over 'guilty' claim - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-11-2020 16:01
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Council body apology over 'guilty' claim  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Wetherspoons 99p sale: Pub chain cut price of real ale pints ahead of England lockdown

  02-11-2020 15:40
  
  Wetherspoons have launched a three-sale 99p sale on real ales at 750 pubs across England ahead of national lockdown restrictions coming into force.
  
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• McDonald's reveal fate of restaurants and drive-thru's ahead of England lockdown

  02-11-2020 15:40
  
  The boss of McDonald's UK has revealed the fate of restaurants and drive-thru's ahead of national lockdown restrictions coming into force in England.
  
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• Food Unwrapped: East Lancashire Hospitals Trust Staff to feature on Channel 4 series

  02-11-2020 15:17
  
  SOME of East Lancashire's most valued NHS staff will be featuring on national television tonight.
  
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• Chorley teen arrested after lit firework posted through letterbox, narrowly missing two-year-old child

  02-11-2020 15:09
  
  A teenage boy has been arrested after a lit firework was posted through a letterbox while a two-year-old child was stood on the other side of the door.
  
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• Warning over increase in 'missile attacks' after police car targeted by youths in Colne

  02-11-2020 14:53
  
  Police have warned parents that incidents in which missiles are being thrown at moving cars are on the rise after a patrol vehicle had its window smashed in a targeted attack.
  
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• PETA: Animal rights charity slam Bishop of Burnley cat funeral comments

  02-11-2020 14:40
  
  AN animal rights charity has suggested the Bishop of Burnley should resign over the comments he made about a memorial service for a cat.
  
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• Covid: The new lockdown rules for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland

  02-11-2020 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New restrictions have been announced in both Scotland and England.
  
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• Friends of man evading police capture warned they could be punished for assisting him

  02-11-2020 13:55
  
  FRIENDS of a man who is evading police capture are being warned they may face prosecution unless they turn him in.
  
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• New coronavirus deaths recorded in East Lancashire

  02-11-2020 13:50
  
  SEVEN people died in East Lancashire’s hospitals over the weekend after testing positive for the coronavirus.
  
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• Accrington drug dealer jailed for heroin and crack cocaine supply

  02-11-2020 13:24
  
  A MAN who dealt crack cocaine and heroin has been jailed.
  
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• M65 bridge party-goers run away as police informed about illegal gathering

  02-11-2020 13:21
  
  POLICE were called to reports of an illegal party on Sunday, but crowds had left before officers arrived.
  
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• More rain expected as East Lancashire villages hit by floods

  02-11-2020 13:10
  
  VILLAGERS living in flood-prone areas were forced to protect their homes from the elements as heavy rain caused chaos for many.
  
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• Chorley A&E: Call to postpone 'misguided' reopening

  02-11-2020 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaigners say Chorley A&E should stay shut after senior medics claim reopening may be "dangerous".
  
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• 'Barefoot and hysterical' Blackburn woman arrested after 'a couple of drinks'

  02-11-2020 12:27
  
  A YOUNG woman described as "barefoot and hysterical" was arrested outside her own home.
  
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• Greggs Festive Bake: 2020 release date revealed by bakery chain

  02-11-2020 11:40
  
  Bakery chain Greggs have revealed when their hotly-anticipated Festive Bakes will hit the shelves for 2020.
  
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• Kate Garraway gives update on husband Derek Draper after 'huge breakthrough'

  02-11-2020 11:33
  
  Good Morning Britain (GMB) and Smooth Radio presenter Kate Garraway has shared an update on her husband Derek Draper after a 'huge breakthrough'.
  
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• Johnny Depp loses libel case against The Sun newspaper over Amber Heard allegations

  02-11-2020 11:32
  
  Actor Johnny Depp has lost his High Court libel action against The Sun newspaper over an article which labelled him as a 'wife beater'.
  
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• National Lottery rules change next week

  02-11-2020 10:40
  
  PEOPLE could have a better chance of winning some cash from this month as the National Lottery change their rules.
  
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• UK lockdown update: Boris Johnson announces month-long lockdown for England

  02-11-2020 09:24
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced that England will be placed under a month-long national lockdown. Here's everything you can and can't do.
  
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• Martin Lewis: Is it cheaper to switch heating on and off or leave it running?

  02-11-2020 09:22
  
  Martin Lewis's MoneySavingExpert has revealed how to use your central heating this year.
  
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• Boris Johnson to tell MPs there is 'no alternative' to national lockdown

  02-11-2020 09:22
  
  Boris Johnson will warn coronavirus deaths over the winter could be twice as high as during the first wave of the pandemic when he outlines plans for a second national lockdown to MPs.
  
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• Flood warnings issued across Ribble Valley

  02-11-2020 09:10
  
  FLOOD warnings were issued overnight with police asking people to avoid 'dangerous' areas of East Lancashire.
  
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• Coronavirus: Lancashire braces itself for second lockdown

  02-11-2020 09:07
  
  East Lancashire is bracing itself for a second national lockdown which will come into force on Thursday.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Council body apology over 'guilty' claim - Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen

  02-11-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Council body apology over 'guilty' claim  Lancaster and Morecambe Citizen
  
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• Man found with drugs and knife is under investigation by police

  02-11-2020 08:36
  
  A MAN has been released under investigation by police after being found with class A drugs and a knife in a Barnoldswick park.
  
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• Sisters launch family business after cancer battles

  02-11-2020 06:41
  
  Sisters Heather and Jen Pomfret say they launched their own business to help others celebrate life after experiencing the devastating impact of cancer.
  
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• Drink-driver hit chevron sign and ended up on top of roundabout

  02-11-2020 06:35
  
  A CAR which collided with a chevron sign ended up on top of the roundabout it was protecting.
  
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• These animals need a new home, can you help?

  02-11-2020 06:30
  
  BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary volunteers said that they are in need of loving owners for the sanctuary’s abandoned pets.
  
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• Zbigniew Strzelczyk: Family informed as police find body believed to be missing man in Darwen

  02-11-2020 06:07
  
  Police searching for a missing 59-year-old man have found the body of the deceased male close to Whitehall Park in Darwen on Sunday morning.
  
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• Coronavirus: East Lancashire braces itself for second national lockdown

  02-11-2020 06:07
  
  EAST LANCASHIRE is bracing itself for a second national lockdown which will come into force on November 5.
  
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• Tanker drivers' strike: Action that could have hit Euro Garages called off

  02-11-2020 06:06
  
  STRIKES planned by fuel tanker drivers that could have impacted Euro Garages along with several other North West fuel retailers have been called off.
  
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