Blackburn with Darwen news

• QEGS to shut for Years 8-13 for a ‘deep clean’ tomorrow after number of coronavirus cases

  10-12-2020 20:10
  
  A BLACKBURN high school will shut tomorrow to Year 8-13 for a deep clean after a 'small' number of positive coronavirus cases.
  
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• Eden Project North: Morecambe Bay given £1.2m funding

  10-12-2020 19:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Eden Project estimates the attraction planned for Morecambe will attract one million visitors a year.
  
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• Pendle's infection rate STILL rising as rest of East Lancs record week-on-week decrease

  10-12-2020 19:13
  
  New data published on Thursday evening has revealed that just one of East Lancashire's boroughs has recorded an increase in its coronavirus infection rate.
  
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• Haslingden's £3.4m blueprint ready for lottery bid

  10-12-2020 18:56
  
  A MULTI-million pound blueprint to transform an East Lancashire town has been approved ready for a bid for National Lottery cash.
  
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• Great Harwood crime boss Tommy Smith and wife ordered to pay back £280,000

  10-12-2020 18:00
  
  A COUPLE who were convicted for their role in a multi-million pound stolen goods conspiracy have been ordered to pay back a combined total of £280,000 or face further time in custody.
  
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• More than 2,000 people have died with Covid-19 at hospitals across Lancashire

  10-12-2020 17:58
  
  There have been 18 more Covid-related deaths recorded at hospitals within Lancashire since Wednesday.
  
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• For third day running Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive Covid tests - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-12-2020 17:40
  
  For third day running Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive Covid tests  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive Covid tests for third day running

  10-12-2020 17:40
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has recorded the highest number of positive cases of coronavirus across East Lancashire for the third day running.
  
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• Boy, 15, arrested in The Mall, Blackburn with 24cm-long machete

  10-12-2020 17:18
  
  A teenager has been arrested after being found in possession of two knives, including a machete with a 24cm blade.
  
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• Virgin Atlantic launches new service between Manchester and Islamabad

  10-12-2020 16:41
  
  Virgin Atlantic has launched it's brand-new service between Manchester Airport and Islamabad.
  
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• Eight charged in connection with major cocaine and cannabis bust

  10-12-2020 16:38
  
  EIGHT people have been charged in connection with a major investigation into drug supply across Lancashire.
  
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• Four arrested for drug offences in early morning raids

  10-12-2020 15:08
  
  Four people have been arrested following early morning raids.
  
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• Blackburn: vehicle fire on Harcourt Road investigated

  10-12-2020 14:03
  
  A VEHICLE caught fire on a road in Blackburn yesterday with the cause currently under investigation.
  
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• Northcote's Lisa Goodwin- Allen wins main course round of Great British Menu Christmas Special

  10-12-2020 14:02
  
  The Executive Chef at one of East Lancashire's most desirable restaurant's has made it on to the final banquet of The Great British Menu Christmas Special with her venison main course.
  
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• Northcote's Executive Chef East storms into final of Great British Menu Christmas Special

  10-12-2020 14:02
  
  The Executive Chef at one of East Lancashire's most desirable restaurant's has made it on to the final banquet of The Great British Menu Christmas Special with her venison main course.
  
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• Jay's Virtual Pub Quiz: Darwen quiz master appears on Good Morning Britain ahead of tonight's event

  10-12-2020 13:12
  
  VIRTUAL quizmaster Jay Flynn has taken to national television to raise awareness about the online event later tonight.
  
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• When will you be eligible for the Covid vaccine?

  10-12-2020 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Pfizer/BioNtech vaccine is now being rolled out across the UK, so when might you get it?
  
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• Papa John's Trophy: Holders Portsmouth to face Peterborough in third round

  10-12-2020 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holders and 2020 finalists Portsmouth will face fellow League One side Peterborough in the Papa John's Trophy third round.
  
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• Jordan North to make thousands from Instagram posts as 'influencer' status soars

  10-12-2020 12:50
  
  Burnley's Jordan North is set to rake in a whopping £2,000 per Instagram post following his stint in the Celebrity Castle.
  
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• Supermarket giant Asda will close all East Lancashire stores on Boxing Day

  10-12-2020 12:12
  
  All of East Lancashire's Asda stores will be closed on Boxing Day.
  
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• Rossedale: Cannabis farm raided in house on Mount Street, Rawtenstall

  10-12-2020 11:09
  
  A CANNABIS farm was raided and a man arrested in Rossendale last night.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Christmas competition for 'little local heroes'

  10-12-2020 11:04
  
  THE MALL Blackburn has launched a competitor to make Christmas extra special for four lucky young winners.
  
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• Leap in Covid-related deaths as 25 more people die in Lancashire's hospitals

  10-12-2020 11:04
  
  There have been 25 more Covid-related deaths recorded at hospitals within Lancashire since Tuesday.
  
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• Infection rate falls in 5 East Lancashire boroughs but increases in Pendle for second time this week

  10-12-2020 10:29
  
  Another 240 positive cases of coronavirus have been registered in East Lancashire in the last 24 hours.
  
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• Blackburn maths teacher dies aged just 26

  10-12-2020 10:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 26-year-old Blackburn teacher who has died.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive Covid tests for third day running - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-12-2020 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen registers highest number of positive Covid tests for third day running  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Penniless settlers helped put East Lancashire on world stage

  10-12-2020 07:00
  
  CHEMIST Frederick Steiner pitched up in London from his native Alsace not long after Waterloo with a few pennies in his pocket and even fewer words of the language.
  
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• £1.8m to refurbish East Lancs hospitals

  10-12-2020 06:50
  
  THE East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has been given £1,863million towards four refurbishment schemes.
  
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• UN Gender Based Violence campaign: Blackburn groups join forces

  10-12-2020 06:01
  
  THREE Blackburn groups will be joining activists across the world in taking a stand against gender based violence on December 10 and are appealing on those effected not to stay silent.
  
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• Early Christmas present for Blackburn care home residents thanks to Clifton Arms regulars

  10-12-2020 06:01
  
  Residents of a care home are to get an early Christmas present this year thanks to regulars from a nearby pub.
  
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• Council pledges action after study shows 'heartbreaking' extent of child hunger - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-12-2020 06:01
  
  Council pledges action after study shows 'heartbreaking' extent of child hunger  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Council pledges support to families after study reveals extent of child hunger

  10-12-2020 06:01
  
  NEW findings have shown the shocking extent of child poverty in Blackburn with deep rooted inequalities having been heightened by the pandemic.
  
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• Turton Tower Victorian visit for primary school pupils

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  CHILDREN from a village school have experienced a Victorian Christmas at a 600-year-old hall.
  
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• Tributes to Colne Snooker Club legend Herbert Hartley

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  PEOPLE lined the streets of Colne to pay their respects to a popular and much-loved snooker club stalwart who has died.
  
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• Public health boss on our tier 2 chances on December 16

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  By Professor DOMINIC HARRISON, Director of Public Health Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• How Pendle residents are backing back coronavirus safety campaign

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  RESIDENTS alert to the risks of coronavirus have been recruited by a council for new poster and social media awareness campaign.
  
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• Clitheroe's MP welcomes 'catch up' school

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  RIBBLE Valley MP Nigel Evans has welcomed the formal start of the commissioning process for a new school in Clitheroe.
  
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• Burnley Council freezes cemetery, crematorium and parking charges

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  CEMETERY and crematorium fees and car parking charges in a borough are to be frozen to ease the impact of coronavirus on bereaved families and businesses.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Christmas care to get present' - Lancashire Telegraph

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Christmas care to get present'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Christmas care to get present'

  10-12-2020 06:00
  
  By Professor DOMINIC HARRISON, Director of Public Health Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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