Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston North End 1-0 Bristol City: Daniel Johnson penalty gives Lilywhites victory

  18-12-2020 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bristol City miss the chance to move into a Championship play-off spot as they fall to a third consecutive defeat at Preston.
  
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• Leyland Solicitor cleared of stalking deputy district judge ex-wife

  18-12-2020 22:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Ainge was cleared of stalking but convicted of computer misuse offences
  
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• Rapist who abused woman over period of 14 years in Blackburn and Burnley jailed

  18-12-2020 20:33
  
  A RAPIST who subjected his victim to years of physical and sexual abuse has been convicted of a string of violent offences.
  
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• Rapist abused woman over period of 14 years in Blackburn and Burnley

  18-12-2020 20:33
  
  A RAPIST who subjected his victim to years of physical and sexual abuse has been convicted of a string of violent offences.
  
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• Probe underway after reports of men in car approaching children in Blackpool

  18-12-2020 20:23
  
  A PROBE is underway after reports were made of children being approached by a group of men in a car in Blackpool.
  
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• Rolls-Royce: Nuclear works bid to save Barnoldswick jobs

  18-12-2020 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council is calling on the government to help save almost 500 jobs at risk.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers: Fan celebrates 100th birthday with zoom call from Tony Mowbray and Elliott Bennett

  18-12-2020 19:00
  
  LIFELONG Rovers fan David Dawson said a surprise video call from Tony Mowbray and Elliott Bennett to mark his 100th birthday was ‘much better than a box of chocolates’.
  
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• 'This Christmas' to be coronavirus hit with kids and parents at Ashleigh Primary School

  18-12-2020 18:50
  
  MOVE over Wham! A set of Year 3 pupils from a Darwen primary school have created an online hit of their own with their coronavirus-inspired version of Last Christmas.
  
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• Solicitor cleared of stalking deputy district judge wife after affair – but convicted of computer misuse offences

  18-12-2020 18:46
  
  A CPS solicitor has been cleared of stalking his deputy district judge wife after she had an affair, but was convicted of three computer misuse offences.
  
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• Fraudsters posing as PCs swindle more than £20k from elderly

  18-12-2020 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police issue a warning after four elderly people were persuaded to hand over thousands of pounds.
  
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• Accrington's Bessie shows 100 is not too old for a coronavirus jab

  18-12-2020 16:34
  
  One-hundred-year-old Bessie Salmon celebrated receiving her coronavirus innoculation with a cup of tea.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 53-year-old attacked outside takeaway

  18-12-2020 16:20
  
  Detectives have arrested a 54-year-old man on suspicion of murder after a man was attacked outside a takeaway and was later found collapsed in the street.
  
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• Rovers leading initiative to help feed families at Christmas

  18-12-2020 16:18
  
  Rovers will help over 900 children in the borough, who would otherwise have gone without, enjoy a free meal this Christmas.
  
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• Rovers leading initiative to help feed 600 families at Christmas

  18-12-2020 16:18
  
  Rovers will help over 900 children in the borough, who would otherwise have gone without, enjoy a free meal this Christmas.
  
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• Boris Johnson refuses to rule out third national lockdown

  18-12-2020 16:11
  
  Boris Johnson has refused to rule out a third natioanl lockdown as coronavirus infection rates continue to rise.
  
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• 'Unscrupulous offenders with no morals' con FOUR Lancashire pensioners out of thousands

  18-12-2020 16:00
  
  Police are warning people to be vigilant after receiving four reports of courier fraud in the last 48 hours.
  
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• We are governing via fear, says leading northern Tory Jake Berry

  18-12-2020 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jake Berry tells Nick Robinson the prime minister must give people living under strict Covid curbs "hope".
  
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• Former homeless man finds 'self-worth' as NHS key worker

  18-12-2020 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thomas Pemberton was homeless aged 18 but says "it all turned round" thanks to the Prince's Trust.
  
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• Preston prisoner sentenced for fatal punch on fellow inmate

  18-12-2020 15:01
  
  AN INMATE has been sentenced after admitting to assaulting a fellow prisoner who later died.
  
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• School holidays and term dates 2021

  18-12-2020 14:18
  
  When are the school holidays in 2021? Here's everything you need to know including when they will break up.
  
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• Teenage vandals could end up in court after wreaking havoc at Clitheroe train station

  18-12-2020 14:14
  
  Teenage vandals who have been wreaking havoc at an East Lancashire train station could end up in court.
  
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• New developments coming to Blackburn's Carl Fogarty Way

  18-12-2020 14:00
  
  TWO companies have revealed plans for millions of pounds of investment on development sites opened up by a new road named after an East Lancashire sporting hero.
  
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• Burnley Council calls for 'alternative' to regular exams due to Covid impact

  18-12-2020 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Holding traditional exams in 2021 will have a "significant and deleterious effect" on pupils, a council says.
  
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• KFC fans left feeling 'physically sick' after documentary reveals how world-famous gravy is made

  18-12-2020 12:48
  
  KFC fans have claimed they've been left feeling "sick" after a Channel 4 documentary revealed how its world-famous gravy is made.
  
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• Kate Hollern column: There's hope in the fight against Covid

  18-12-2020 12:40
  
  As we look ahead to Christmas and as this year comes to an end, I want to reflect on where we are now and share with you what I hope the beginning of next year will look like, following the rollout of more testing last week and with the vaccination programme coming to fruition.
  
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• Fallen tree closes part of A59 near Samlesbury

  18-12-2020 10:23
  
  A FALLEN tree has closed part of the A59 near Samlesbury this morning (December 18).
  
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• UPDATED: Fallen tree closes part of A59 near Samlesbury

  18-12-2020 10:22
  
  UPDATED: One lane on the A59 eastbound is now open and the M6 southbound exit slip is now fully open.
  
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• 'I’m grateful to have somewhere warm and dry to sleep' - Blackburn's homeless pods welcome first residents

  18-12-2020 10:20
  
  Ten individual pods set up to house rough sleepers throughout winter have welcomed their first guests.
  
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• Here’s the secret to killing dust mites in your home

  18-12-2020 09:41
  
  From investing in mattress and pillow covers and air purifiers, to regularly washing your linens, here's how to get rid of dust mites in your home.
  
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• Greggs giving away free breakfast across the UK

  18-12-2020 09:32
  
  The high street bakery chain famous for its pasties and sausage rolls has teamed up with Heinz to give away free breakfasts in the run up to 2021.
  
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• The Christmas plants and decorations that can harm your pets

  18-12-2020 09:31
  
  Did you know popular plants and trees used at this time of year can be particularly harmful for your pet?
  
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• Aldi announce bargain prices for Christmas dinner essentials

  18-12-2020 09:30
  
  The budget supermarket announced its range of six essential Christmas veggies, perfect to accompany your turkey on the big day.
  
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• TV Licence: BBC may be forced to look at alternative funding

  18-12-2020 09:25
  
  His comments come as the Government prepares to publish its response to a consultation on decriminalising licence fee evasion.
  
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• What do Tier 3 areas need to do ahead of next review?

  18-12-2020 09:20
  
  Matt Hancock announced findings of the first full review of England’s tier allocations.
  
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• Elderly couple reunited with stolen goods after police find them searching for different burglar

  18-12-2020 09:10
  
  AN ELDERLY couple have been reunited with their property after police found it while looking for a different burglar.
  
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• Millions tuned in to listen as ‘Have-a-Go’ came to Darwen

  18-12-2020 07:00
  
  BILL CATTERALL trudged home starkers, his modesty hidden by an old sack he’d found.
  
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• Mental health dog helps pupils during pandemic

  18-12-2020 06:45
  
  A SCHOOL has employed a dog to help with pupils mental health during the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Tributes paid to Blackburn Rovers fan and entertainer at club parties Rob Baron

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a Blackburn Rovers fan and entertainer, who has died.
  
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• Sheila Davies: Tributes paid to Clayton-le-Moors mother, wife, grandmother and great-grandmother

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  DEVOTED mother, wife and grandmother Sheila Davies will be laid to next week after peacefully passing away at the age of 75.
  
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• Ronnie Hill: Tributes paid to devoted family man and legend of Blackburn Rovers supporters scene

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES are being paid to a loving family man and a legend of the Blackburn Rovers supporters scene who is being laid to rest this week.
  
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• Plans for new Great Harwood aerobics studio and car park

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  BOSSES at a gym are looking to expand and offer aerobics and yoga classes.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity star Jordan North raises £2,000 for Pendleside Hospice while answering questions on Instagram

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  I’M A CELEB star Jordan North raised £2,000 for a hospice while answering questions from fans in his flat.
  
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• Electricity North West: £6 million investment to ready Lancashire for winter

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  FIVE years on from the devastation caused by storms Desmond and Eva, Electricity North West are now launching a multi-million pound winter protection programme.
  
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• Coronavirus: Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust to roll out 'long Covid' clinics

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  HELP is on the way for patients suffering from ‘long Covid’ thanks to new specialist sites being set up by Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
  
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• Burnley Guide Dogs need money to train 12 dogs for Christmas

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  A CHARITY for training guide dogs is looking to train 12 dogs for Christmas but needs funds.
  
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• Burnley Council call to scrap next summer's exams

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority is calling on the government to scrap traditional A-level and GCSE exams next summer.
  
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• Boohoo: Owner of Burnley-based firm says he 'could easily take business offshore'

  18-12-2020 06:00
  
  THE OWNER of fashion retailer Boohoo has said that he could easily move the business offshore if its practices are scrutinised too closely.
  
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• 'Appalling' safety at Asda buyers' former company

  18-12-2020 03:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Packaging firm co-owned by Mohsin and Zuber Issa was prosecuted after a series of injuries
  
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• Burnley's Pastor Mick - from dangerous drug dealer to lifesaver

  18-12-2020 01:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pastor Mick - who helps the poor on streets of Burnley - was once a violent dealer, covering up painful childhood memories.
  
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