Blackburn with Darwen news

• Covid: More tier 3 areas to get mass testing from Monday

  12-12-2020 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some 67 local authorities in England are taking part in the community testing schemes.
  
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• Another 184 positive Covid tests recorded across East Lancashire in last 24 hours

  12-12-2020 19:44
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has recorded the highest number of positive coronavirus tests in the last 24 hours, as East Lancashire's total climbs to 30,315.
  
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• Wigan Athletic 4-3 Accrington Stanley

  12-12-2020 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wigan move off the foot of League One after picking up their second straight win in a thrilling victory against Accrington.
  
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• Swindon Town 0-1 Fleetwood Town

  12-12-2020 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paddy Madden scores the only goal to earn Fleetwood a win at Swindon Town, as the hosts welcome supporters back.
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Oxford United

  12-12-2020 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CJ Hamilton hits the woodwork twice but Blackpool have to settle for a goalless home draw weith Oxfordf United.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-2 Norwich City: Teemu Pukki double keeps Canaries top of Championship

  12-12-2020 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teemu Pukki takes his Norwich goalscoring tally to 50 as he nets twice to guide his side to a victory at Blackburn.
  
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• Luton Town 3-0 Preston North End: James Collins scores hat-trick for home side

  12-12-2020 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Collins scores a hat-trick as Luton Town cruise past Preston for only their second win in eight matches.
  
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• Police issue dispersal order following pre-arranged fight between 30 youths

  12-12-2020 17:26
  
  A dispersal order was put in place after almost 30 teenagers were caught fighting close to a town centre.
  
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• WATCH: Man arrested after police officers doused with petrol in Farnworth

  12-12-2020 17:10
  
  A MAN has been arrested following an incident in Bolton where officers were doused with petrol and a property was set alight.
  
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• 26 people in East Lancashire have died with Covid-19 in less than a week

  12-12-2020 16:38
  
  There have been 16 more Covid-related deaths recorded at hospitals within Lancashire since Thursday.
  
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• Merlin's beard! Harry Potter first edition sells for £68k

  12-12-2020 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first editions of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone initially sold for £10.99 in 1997.
  
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• UPDATED: Crash and spillage closes part of M61

  12-12-2020 13:20
  
  PART of the M61 has been closed after a crash which caused a spillage across the carriageway.
  
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• Crash and spillage closes part of M61

  12-12-2020 13:20
  
  PART of the M61 has been closed after a crash which caused a spillage across the carriageway.
  
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• Christmas easing is a "mistake" that will have "consequences" says public health expert

  12-12-2020 13:00
  
  CHRISTMAS relaxation could be a "mistake" which will have "consequences" if people travel for the festive season, says public health expert.
  
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• Man threatened woman after sister had her window smashed

  12-12-2020 12:02
  
  A MAN whose sister had a window smashed stormed across the road to the home of a woman he believed was responsible.
  
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• Your Royal Mail deliveries may be delayed this Christmas - here’s why

  12-12-2020 11:50
  
  The postal firm released a statement explaining that the “greatly increased uptake on online Christmas shopping” could see Christmas parcels delayed.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss coronavirus aid plea to Boris - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-12-2020 11:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council boss coronavirus aid plea to Boris  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss coronavirus aid plea to Boris

  12-12-2020 11:00
  
  A COUNCIL leader has written to Boris Johnson calling for more coronavirus testing resources of his borough.
  
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• Euro Garages: Blackburn's Issa Brother announce partnership with Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

  12-12-2020 09:57
  
  EURO GARAGES, the company founded by the Blackburn-born billionaire Issa brothers, has launched a new partnership with the Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.
  
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• Mass testing to be rolled out as early as next week

  12-12-2020 09:03
  
  MASS testing for people without symptoms will be available in East Lancashire from next week in a bid to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases in the county.
  
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• Community testing to be rolled out as early as next week

  12-12-2020 09:03
  
  MASS testing for people without symptoms will be available in East Lancashire from next week in a bid to curb the rise in Covid-19 cases in the county.
  
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• What was going on underground in Sixties' Blackburn?

  12-12-2020 07:00
  
  THESE fascinating photographs from our archives show Blackburn town centre around Salford in 1963 and 1964.
  
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• Blackburn property trends during the coronavirus pandemic

  12-12-2020 07:00
  
  Here are some facts and statistics about Blackburn's property market in 2020- and how it compares to the rest of East Lancashire.
  
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• Cannabis drug-driver puzzled over positive test

  12-12-2020 06:29
  
  A DRIVER who claimed he hadn't smoked cannabis for over two weeks failed a drugs test.
  
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• Blackburn drug-driver with bin bag covering broken bumper 'rediscovered religion' after brush with law

  12-12-2020 06:25
  
  A MOTORIST stopped because he had a plastic bag covering front wing damage to his car failed a drug test.
  
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• Two Zero Enterprise Programme: Lancashire social enterprises create 20 new jobs despite lockdown

  12-12-2020 06:02
  
  SOCIAL enterprises around the county have created over 20 new jobs during the lockdown period, according to new figures.
  
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• Homeless to get access to sleeping bags and clothes thanks to 'Community Spirit'

  12-12-2020 06:02
  
  An award-winning charity who help those in need has joined forces with several other East Lancashire community groups to ensure the homeless and hungry will have access to warm clothing and food this winter.
  
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• REVEALED: Current Ofsted ratings for every secondary school in Accrington and Blackburn

  12-12-2020 06:01
  
  Oftsed inspections may have been suspended until 2021 due to the coronavirus crisis but that doesn't mean choosing the right secondary school for your child can be put on hold.
  
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• Burnley pub decision put off so residents can object

  12-12-2020 06:01
  
  COUNCILLORS have deferred deciding on a planning application to turn part of a two-storey former industrial/warehouse building in a small pub to allow residents to raise their objections.
  
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• Tauheedul Islam students raise money for Festive Winter Gift Programme

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  STUDENTS have been raising funds and spreading kindness to help people facing hardship during the festive season.
  
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• Shock as infection rate rises in this East Lancashire borough (and it's not Pendle)

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  The East Lancashire borough with the lowest number of cases of Covid-19 since the pandemic began has seen an increase in its infection rate for the first time in weeks.
  
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• Rolls-Royce: Company reports delayed recovery due to coronavirus second surge

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  ROLLS-ROYCE has said it expects further jobs losses after the second surge of coronavirus kept planes on the tarmac and delayed any recovery.
  
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• Padiham Town Hall revamp gets green light

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have approved the next step in the transformation of the first floor of a historic town hall damaged by floods on 2015 into a business hub.
  
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• Over 70,000 fined for speeding offences

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  TENS of thousands of people were in receipt of a speeding ticket after being snapped by a camera on the county’s roads in the last year, new figures have shown.
  
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• Major blow for Lancashire's anti-frackers as Cuadrilla to 'reapply for licences' once suspension is lifted

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  After surrendering part of its environmental permit, meaning it will cease injecting hydraulic fracturing fluid into a site at Preston New Road, the UKs only fracking company, Cuadrilla, has said it will apply for fresh drilling licences in Lancashire once the government lifts its moratorium on fracking.
  
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• Family of Lancashire man who died from asbestos-related cancer seek answers about his death

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  The family of a father-of-three who died from asbestos-related cancer are appealing for help to establish how he was exposed to the hazardous substance.
  
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• East Lancs MPs send out Christmas cheer - except one who gave to charity

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  EAST Lancashire's MPs have revealed their choice of constituency Christmas cards for 2020 - with the exception of Blackburn's Kate Hollern gave the money she would have spent on festive messages to charity.
  
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• Blackburn residents instal own CCTV over fly-tipping and drugs

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  A RESIDENTS'Sorganisation has bought its own CCTV camera to tackle fly-tipping, drug taking and anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Blackburn fashion photographer follows in family's medical footsteps

  12-12-2020 06:00
  
  AN aspiring medical photographer is following in her family’s footsteps with a career in the NHS.
  
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