Blackburn with Darwen news

• Jordan North makes final four as celeb's compete in Celebrity Cyclone

  03-12-2020 21:50
  
  BURNLEY lad Jordan North remains the bookies favourite to win after making the final four of ITV show I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!
  
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• Harry Potter first edition 'could fetch £50,000' at auction

  03-12-2020 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rare first edition had been destined for a 50p box at a car boot sale in Blackpool.
  
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• Former soldier sets up Burnley support centre for veterans

  03-12-2020 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The centre, which is helping homeless veterans, is based in Burnley's former town hall.
  
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• Gritters out again as snow expected this evening

  03-12-2020 18:42
  
  SNOW is expected this evening and gritters will be out in full force tonight on the borough's roads.
  
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• Burnley Marks & Spencer stabbing: Man detained under Mental Health Act

  03-12-2020 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A staff member and a shopper were stabbed in the Marks & Spencer store in St James Street Burnley.
  
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• Darwen road to re-open tomorrow after eight day closure

  03-12-2020 18:30
  
  A ROAD in Darwen will re-open tomorrow afternoon (December 4) after being closed for over a week.
  
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• Seven more East Lancashire deaths as UK passes 60,000 death milestone

  03-12-2020 17:50
  
  SEVEN more people have died in East Lancashire hospitals as UK surpasses 60,000 Covid-19 related deaths.
  
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• Why Burnley crime hotspots will get security cash grant

  03-12-2020 17:31
  
  TWO crime-ridden areas of a town are to get new CCTV networks, motion sensor lights, secure gates and doors and motorbike barriers.
  
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• Burnley Council sets out its Covid-19 revival plan

  03-12-2020 16:31
  
  A BOROUGH has set out its blueprint to come through the coronavirus crisis and out the other side.
  
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• Return of East Lancs hospital parking fees branded 'ridiculous'

  03-12-2020 16:16
  
  AN NHS trust has come under fire for reintroducing parking charges for visitors and patients after suspending them during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• 140 more jobs at risk at Rolls-Royce plant

  03-12-2020 15:55
  
  ANOTHER 140 jobs are at risk at aero-engine giant Rolls-Royce in Barnoldswick, it has been revealed.
  
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• Man arrested for Burnley M&S stabbing detained under Mental Health Act

  03-12-2020 14:36
  
  A MAN who was arrested after a double stabbing at M&S in Burnley has been detained under the Mental Health Act.
  
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• Wealthy Blackburn family carried out £51,000 benefits fraud

  03-12-2020 13:42
  
  Members of a wealthy Blackburn family who lied about their disabilities have been jailed for a £50,000 benefits fraud.
  
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• Blackburn man jailed for horrendous attack which resulted in leg amputation

  03-12-2020 13:31
  
  A THUG ran over a man then got out of his vehicle to stab him – resulting in injuries so horrific the man had to have his leg amputated.
  
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• Five more charged in county lines Accrington drug dealing investigation

  03-12-2020 13:06
  
  FIVE more people have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with conspiracy to supply drugs as a result of a major police operation centred on Accrington.
  
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• Council leader praises staff and shoppers for actions during Burnley M&S stabbing

  03-12-2020 12:15
  
  Burnley Council leader councillor Mark Townsend has praised staff and customers for their brave actions during a shocking incident at the town's M&S store.
  
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• Police officer receives bravery award for saving lives in fire

  03-12-2020 11:05
  
  A LANCASHIRE police officer has picked up a Queen's Commendation for bravery medal this week for saving three people during a house fire in Burnley Road.
  
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• Police officer receives bravery award for saving kids and mum's life from fire

  03-12-2020 11:05
  
  A LANCASHIRE police officer has picked up a Queen's Commendation for bravery medal this week for saving three people during a fire at a property in Burnley Road.
  
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• 'Support your local shops' in the run up to Christmas

  03-12-2020 09:12
  
  BUSINESSES in Lancashire said they are hoping shoppers will support them in the run up to Christmas.
  
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• More than 500 Great Harwood residents have no electricity due to powercut

  03-12-2020 09:02
  
  MORE than 500 residents are without electricity this morning due to a powercut.
  
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• More than 500 Blackburn residents have no electricity due to powercut

  03-12-2020 09:02
  
  MORE than 500 residents are without electricity this morning due to a powercut.
  
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• Manchester Airport open new coronavirus testing facility

  03-12-2020 08:51
  
  Manchester Airport has today launched a new Covid-19 testing facility, as part of a move by its parent company, Manchester Airports Group (MAG).
  
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• REVEALED: Which hospital trusts in Lancashire will be receiving the coronavirus Pfizer vaccine first

  03-12-2020 08:26
  
  THE Government has revealed the locations of its Covid-19 vaccine hubs, as the roll out is expected to begin next week after the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine was approved yesterday.
  
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• Generous Britons donate £31,000 to Burnley Church on the Street Ministries

  03-12-2020 07:30
  
  Members of a Burnley church group say they are overwhelmed by the donations flooding in following their appeal to help those most in need.
  
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• Darwen had its own £2m private power station, Goosehouse

  03-12-2020 07:00
  
  DARWEN’S biggest industrial undertaking — a private £2million power station — went into operation in 1965.
  
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• Litter-strewn Blackburn car park 'absolutely disgusting'

  03-12-2020 06:49
  
  Drivers and their passengers who discard their takeaway litter are being urged to take their rubbish home with them.
  
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• Man and three teenagers charged with 'county lines' drug dealing

  03-12-2020 06:42
  
  FOUR people, including three teenagers, have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with conspiracy to supply drugs.
  
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• Man and three teenager charged with 'county lines' drug dealing

  03-12-2020 06:42
  
  FOUR people, including three teenagers, have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with conspiracy to supply drugs.
  
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• Santa sleigh schedule announced by Blackburn Round Table

  03-12-2020 06:31
  
  BLACKBURN Round Table have announced the schedule for when Santa's sleigh will visit your street.
  
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• Coronavirus: £1,000 for wet pubs is not enough ­— Blackburn MP

  03-12-2020 06:31
  
  BLACKBURN’S MP said the government's “back of the couch” cash is not enough for the town's pubs after Boris Johnson promised £1,000 for boozers.
  
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• Coronavirus: £1,000 for wet-led pubs is not enough ­— Blackburn MP

  03-12-2020 06:31
  
  BLACKBURN’S MP said the government's “back of the couch” cash is not enough for the town's pubs after Boris Johnson promised £1,000 for boozers.
  
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• "Believe in the magic" book signing at Blackburn Mall this weekend

  03-12-2020 06:31
  
  AN AUTHOR will be in the Mall this weekend for a book signing of her newest publication "Believe in the Magic of Blackburn Town Centre."
  
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• Burnley dental practice manager wins prestigious award

  03-12-2020 06:30
  
  THE practice manager of a Burnley dental surgery won an award for her dedication to the community during lockdown.
  
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• REVEALED: The streets in Blackburn and Burnley with the worst broadband in North West

  03-12-2020 06:11
  
  TWO streets in Blackburn and another in Burnley have been ranked as the worst for slowest broadband speeds in the North West.
  
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• East Lancashire's hospitals treating over 200 coronavirus patients

  03-12-2020 06:07
  
  EAST Lancashire’s hospital staff were caring for 234 coronavirus patients as of last week, the latest figures have shown.
  
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• Ramsbottom bridal shop owners speak out as industry is 'forgotten' by government

  03-12-2020 06:05
  
  The coronavirus pandemic and subsequent lockdown has done immense damage to the hospitality and events industries, but wedding suppliers and bridal stores have said they have been given 'little consideration' which has resulted in a 'complete obliteration' of their industry.
  
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• Ribble Valley Council buildings coronavirus update

  03-12-2020 06:03
  
  THREE Ribble Valley Borough Council buildings have reopened to the public following the lifting of the latest national lockdown
  
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• Electricity North West: £7.95 million investment in new low carbon programme

  03-12-2020 06:03
  
  A REGIONAL utilities company has been granted millions of pounds of funding for a new scheme to cut carbon emissions.
  
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• Health boss: Please, people of Lancashire, if you're offered a rapid Covid test, just do it

  03-12-2020 06:02
  
  By Dominic Harrison, director of public health, Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• Coal Authority: Interactive map shows abandoned mines which could help heat homes

  03-12-2020 06:01
  
  AN INTERACTIVE map has illuminated the heat still stored in abandoned coal mines, which could be used to heat homes once again.
  
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• First look inside the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel, Blackburn

  03-12-2020 06:00
  
  Here is the first look inside the new Hampton by Hilton Hotel in Blackburn.
  
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• Digital Covid 'health passports' should NOT be rolled out in order to protect human rights

  03-12-2020 06:00
  
  Digital health passports should not be introduced on a mass basis in order to protect data privacy and human rights, a report has warned.
  
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