Blackburn with Darwen news

• Taxi-firm offers Christmas presents to families

  22-12-2020 21:37
  
  A taxi-firm is offering Christmas presents to any families across Blackburn and Darwen.
  
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• Burnley takeover: Mohamed El Kashashy and Chris Farnell pull out of potential deal

  22-12-2020 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Egyptian businessman Mohamed El Kashashy and solicitor Chris Farnell pull out of a potential deal to buy Premier League club Burnley.
  
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• Man hit over head with crowbar and battered with rake in 'appalling day time attack'

  22-12-2020 19:00
  
  A man was hit over the head with a crowbar and attacked with a rake as a gang of men jumped him from behind.
  
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• Hyndburn sees significant jump as infection rates continue to rise across East Lancashire

  22-12-2020 18:28
  
  For the second day running every single borough in East Lancashire has recorded a rise in their coronavirus infection rate.
  
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• Stuart Metcalfe: Renewed appeal for Burnley man missing since August to come forward

  22-12-2020 18:00
  
  A RENEWED appeal is underway to find a man who has been missing since August.
  
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• 11 more die in East Lancashire's hospitals as county's Covid death toll passes 2k

  22-12-2020 17:40
  
  East Lancashire's total number of coronavirus cases has increased by 256 in the last 24 hours.
  
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• Covid: Health chief's warning over mixing at Christmas

  22-12-2020 17:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire's director of public health says "just because we can, doesn't mean we should" see others.
  
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• Isolation advice for people from Tier 4 areas differs between councils

  22-12-2020 17:00
  
  ISOLATION for people from tier 4 areas visiting East Lancashire differs between council districts.
  
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• Black labourer taunted over size of manhood wins £105K in damages

  22-12-2020 16:18
  
  A BLACK labour from Failsworth who was taunted over the size of his genitals has been awarded £105,904.75 compensation by an employment tribunal.
  
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• Education 'main priority' despite coronavirus variant concern

  22-12-2020 16:00
  
  SCHOOLS will stay open if possible despite science suggesting the new variant spreads easier between children.
  
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• Couple find 4ft snake behind faulty tumble dryer

  22-12-2020 14:39
  
  A couple have spoken of their shock after finding a 4ft snake behind their faulty tumble dryer.
  
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• Coronavirus: People asked to avoid Christmas mixing in Lancs

  22-12-2020 13:50
  
  CHRISTMAS mixing is being discouraged as evidence shows the new variant of Covid-19 could now be in Lancashire.
  
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• Coronavirus: People asked to avoid Christmas mixing

  22-12-2020 13:50
  
  CHRISTMAS mixing is being discouraged as evidence shows the new variant of Covid-19 could now be in Lancashire.
  
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• When will my bins be collected over Christmas?

  22-12-2020 13:09
  
  Bin collection days can be confusing at the best of times, and over the Christmas period they are set to change, with most councils in East Lancashire revising their current timetables up until January 4.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Shopping centre makes Christmas donation to Blackburn with Darwen Food Resilience Alliance - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-12-2020 13:00
  
  The Mall Blackburn: Shopping centre makes Christmas donation to Blackburn with Darwen Food Resilience Alliance  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Shopping centre makes Christmas donation to Blackburn with Darwen Food Resilience Alliance

  22-12-2020 13:00
  
  THE MALL Blackburn has welcomed in the festive period after a year unlike any other with a donation to tackle food poverty.
  
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• Urgent warning for those who have travelled to Lancashire from Tier 4

  22-12-2020 11:36
  
  People across Lancashire who have recently travelled from a Tier 4 area, or mixed with anyone from those areas are being urged to get tested for Covid-19 as soon as possible.
  
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• Fear as mutant coronavirus strain could easily infect more children

  22-12-2020 11:32
  
  The mutated coronavirus strain could more easily infect children, scientists have said.
  
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• Morrison says it will deliver last minute Christmas essentials in 30 mins

  22-12-2020 10:44
  
  A SUPERMARKET giant Morrisons is delivering the most commonly forgotten festive essentials this Christmas.
  
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• Police fine 22 people as party broken up in Accrington home

  22-12-2020 10:36
  
  SEVERAL fines were issued to coronavirus rule breakers on Monday night, after officers found more than 20 people inside a home.
  
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• Blackburn Issa brothers' plans for Chorley coffee shop drive-thru

  22-12-2020 10:32
  
  A drive-through coffee outlet could be built alongside a major route in and out of Chorley town centre.
  
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• Coronavirus: Extra days off for Lancashire County Council staff

  22-12-2020 10:20
  
  Lancashire County Council staff will be given an extra two days off to thank them for their response to the challenges posed by the pandemic.
  
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• Blackburn and East Lancashire heading for Tier 4

  22-12-2020 09:00
  
  Tougher coronavirus restrictions will be needed across the country with cases of the mutant coronavirus strain appearing “everywhere”, the Government’s chief scientific adviser warned.
  
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• The new coronavirus variant– key questions answered

  22-12-2020 08:57
  
  Scientists have found the new variant of Covid-19 spreads more rapidly, leading to harsher restrictions in some parts of England less than a week before Christmas.
  
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• The East Lancashire men most WANTED this christmas

  22-12-2020 08:44
  
  Mark Ellis is wanted for burglary.
  
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• Speed checks on this road as officer pledge to target speeders

  22-12-2020 08:34
  
  A MOBILE speed van has been operating in an area notorious for speeding after a serious accident left a 12-year-old girl in hospital over the weekend.
  
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• Speed checks on Manchester Road in Accrington

  22-12-2020 08:34
  
  A MOBILE speed van has been operating in an area notorious for speeding after a serious accident left a 12-year-old girl in hospital over the weekend.
  
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• Watch as your Lancashire firefighters complete challenge

  22-12-2020 08:26
  
  DOZENS of firefighters across the county are nearing the end of their epic 24-hour treadmill challenge for charity.
  
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• Blackburn charity launches new Career Academy

  22-12-2020 07:53
  
  A Blackburn charity has launched a new Career Academy aiming to create job opportunities for young people.
  
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• Swimming club left in limbo after pool it uses closes

  22-12-2020 07:20
  
  A SWIMMING club has been left in limbo after it was told it could not use its usual pool.
  
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• Santa's Slog fundraiser dedicated to security guard

  22-12-2020 07:08
  
  A man who pulled a sleigh 26 miles raising thousands for two Blackburn charities has paid tribute to his friend who died on the morning the challenge.
  
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• One of unsung heroes of WW2 celebrates her 100th birthday

  22-12-2020 07:00
  
  A FORMER Whalley woman who served in the WAAF during the Second World War will be celebrating her 100th birthday tomorrow.
  
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• Half homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen temporary accommodation are children - report uncovers - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-12-2020 06:30
  
  Half homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen temporary accommodation are children - report uncovers  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Half homeless people in Blackburn with Darwen temporary accommodation are children - report uncovers

  22-12-2020 06:30
  
  MORE than half of Blackburn and Darwen people living in temporary accommodation are children, a report has shown.
  
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• Christmas display lights up Hope House care home

  22-12-2020 06:30
  
  CARE HOME residents beamed with delight after being shown their new festive garden, just in time for Christmas.
  
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• Padiham man smashed window at girlfriend's house after finding party

  22-12-2020 06:29
  
  A MAN who went round to see his girlfriend discovered a party going on at her house.
  
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• Woman with kitchen knife in bra brandished blade during top-deck bus row

  22-12-2020 06:23
  
  A WOMAN brandished a Stanley knife during a dispute with some young men on the top deck of a bus.
  
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• Pendleside Hospice Light Up a Life ceremony to remember loved ones

  22-12-2020 06:00
  
  A WIDOW spoke at a remembrance service of how she was helped by Pendleside Hospice after her husband died.
  
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• Letter: Forget TV chefs, gran knows best for perfect turkey

  22-12-2020 06:00
  
  Christmas is here and once again our TV screens and magazines are filled with celebrity cooks vying with each other to tell us how to cook the perfect turkey. Didn’t they do the same last year?
  
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• Legal worker turns crochet hobby into Blackburn business

  22-12-2020 06:00
  
  A LEGAL worker has turned her crochet hobby into a business to inspire other girls to take up new skills.
  
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• Hospital compensation claims: How much was paid out in E Lancs

  22-12-2020 06:00
  
  MILLIONS of pounds in damages were paid out last year following serious mistakes in care at East Lancashire’s hospitals, damning new figures have revealed.
  
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• Blackburn man told partner he could kill her

  22-12-2020 06:00
  
  A MAN screamed at his partner that he was capable of murder while he had his hands around her neck.
  
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