Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancashire residents warned over fake covid vaccine scam

  23-12-2020 18:45
  
  People are being reminded that the Covid Vaccine is free and they should not give out their bank details to anyone.
  
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• Lancashire residents warned over Covid vaccine scam

  23-12-2020 18:45
  
  People are being reminded that the Covid Vaccine is free and they should not give out their bank details to anyone.
  
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• Sam Walker: Blackpool sign Reading goalkeeper on emergency loan

  23-12-2020 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Reading goalkeeper Sam Walker on emergency loan after Chris Maxwell is one of two positive Covid-19 cases.
  
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• Newsquest Rewards launched for loyal Lancashire Telegraph readers

  23-12-2020 17:51
  
  As a loyal reader, we know you value your local paper and we certainly value you as a reader.
  
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• Blackburn, Burnley and Pendle record increases of more than 100 coronavirus cases in 24 hours

  23-12-2020 17:14
  
  East Lancashire's total number of coronavirus cases has risen dramatically, by 442 in the last 24 hours.
  
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• Which areas are moving into Tier 3 and Tier 4 on Boxing Day?

  23-12-2020 16:25
  
  More of the east and south east of England will enter the toughest Tier 4 restrictions on Boxing Day, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has announced.
  
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• Coronavirus: Matt Hancock to hold press conference

  23-12-2020 15:35
  
  Health Secretary Matt Hancock will lead a Downing Street press conference at 3pm.
  
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• Bradley Dack: Blackburn Rovers forward extends contract

  23-12-2020 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Backburn Rovers forward Bradley Dack extends his contract until the end of the 2022-23 season.
  
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• Road closed as motorcyclist suffers serious injuries in Burnley crash

  23-12-2020 15:06
  
  MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid a road in Burnley after a crash involving a motorbike.
  
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• Motorcyclist, 22, dies after fatal crash with car in Burnley

  23-12-2020 15:06
  
  MOTORISTS are being advised to avoid a road in Burnley after a crash involving a motorbike.
  
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• Burnley and Pendle could be first areas to enter Tier 4 if infection rates don't fall

  23-12-2020 14:54
  
  According to latest data from the Government's coronavirus dashboard, the rate of new cases of Covid-19 is rising in nine out of 10 local authorities across England, meaning some parts of the country might be about to see a change to their alert level.
  
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• Blackburn: Van reported stolen from Devonport Road

  23-12-2020 14:50
  
  A VAN has been reported missing, likely stolen, from outside a home in Blackburn.
  
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• Huge queues at Trafford's Costco as shoppers stock up for Christmas

  23-12-2020 14:48
  
  THIS was the scene at a branch of Costco in Manchester as shoppers tried to get ready for Christmas Day.
  
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• Huge boost for Rovers as Bradley Dack signs long-term deal

  23-12-2020 14:45
  
  Rovers have handed supporters an early Christmas present with news that Bradley Dack has signed a new contract.
  
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• 'Look after your Mental Elf': Roxanne has been dressed as an elf every single day in the run up to Christmas

  23-12-2020 13:30
  
  Meet the inspirational Accrington woman has been dressing up as an elf every day this month to help raise funds for charity.
  
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• Accrington Asda runs into till problems as shoppers queue for hours

  23-12-2020 13:12
  
  SHOPPERS at Asda were reportedly left waiting hours in queues as tills stopped working yesterday.
  
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• Met Office: Weather warning issued as strong wind predicted for East Lancashire on Boxing Day

  23-12-2020 13:00
  
  STRONG winds have been predicted for Boxing Day and the day after with yellow weather warnings issued for each day.
  
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• Take-away Christmas dinners from pubs closed by tier 3 restrictions

  23-12-2020 12:30
  
  PUBS AND restaurants who have lost out during what is normally the busiest period of the year are offering take-away Christmas dinners in a hope that customers will support them while they remain closed due to tier 3 restrictions.
  
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• Blackburn's Secret Santa hits target to give 1,000 kids happy Christmas

  23-12-2020 12:19
  
  THE Secret Santa appeal has hit its Christmas present target ­— thanks to the generosity of people across Blackburn with Darwen.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS VACCINE: Find out when you could get the injection

  23-12-2020 11:26
  
  CORONAVIRUS vaccines began across the UK two weeks ago but most people might be wondering just when they can expect to receive it?
  
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• Rising number of car thefts at Christmas - How to keep safe

  23-12-2020 10:30
  
  How to keep your car and possessions safe this festive season with car thefts on the rise.
  
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• Mayor of Burnley appointed as a life peer in House of Lords

  23-12-2020 10:23
  
  The Mayor of an East Lancashire town has been appointed to the House of Lords as a life peer.
  
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• Councillor refuses to apologise over ‘if you can’t feed, don’t breed’ email

  23-12-2020 09:51
  
  A councillor has said he will not apologise after replying to a union email about school meals with the phrase “if you can’t feed, don’t breed”.
  
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• Two lanes of M55 closed due to early morning crash

  23-12-2020 09:45
  
  A stretch of motorway has been closed following a crash.
  
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• Blackburn and Preston burglaries could be linked as victims describe seeing dark SUV

  23-12-2020 09:36
  
  Police investigating an aggravated burglary in which a man and his granddaughter were threatened with a knife believe the incident could be linked to a similar offence.
  
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• Brierfield man wanted by police in connection with Burnley nursery burglary

  23-12-2020 09:18
  
  A 44-year-old man is wanted in connection with a burglary at a nursery.
  
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• Drunk man tried getting into Nelson home while pretending to be off duty police officer

  23-12-2020 09:06
  
  A drunk man has been knocking on doors pretending to be an off duty police officer.
  
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• O2 helping elderly people in Blackburn with Darwen stay connected with families this Christmas - Lancashire Telegraph

  23-12-2020 09:00
  
  O2 helping elderly people in Blackburn with Darwen stay connected with families this Christmas  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Warning over Blackburn Facebook scam as police say 'don't pay for goods via bank transfer'

  23-12-2020 08:46
  
  Police are warning people not to pay for goods or services online via bank transfer after a suspected scam involving electrical goods was reported.
  
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• More areas of England could be plunged into Tier 4 on Boxing Day

  23-12-2020 08:27
  
  More areas of England could be put into Tier 4 from Boxing Day.
  
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• Pupils collect food mountain to help vulnerable families

  23-12-2020 07:37
  
  Primary school pupils collected thousands of food items to help vulnerable families in Blackburn.
  
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• Town Centre shops extend opening hours to 12 hours per day

  23-12-2020 07:05
  
  QUEUES formed outside shops and people reported empty shelves similar to those seen at the start of the UK’s first coronavirus lockdown.
  
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• 2-storey extension plan for A&E at Royal Blackburn Hospital

  23-12-2020 06:39
  
  PLANS for a two-storey extension to the emergency department at the Royal Blackburn Hospital have been submitted.
  
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• WNH Solicitors: Blackburn firm brings festive cheer to East Lancashire charities

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A BLACKBURN based law firm have gifted an extra merry Christmas to a range of local charities with a series of donations.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Over £5,000 raised for Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal despite coronavirus pandemic

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  The Mall Blackburn has congratulated everyone who took part in the Royal British Legion Blackburn Poppy Appeal over the course of this year
  
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• Teenager stole £510 of booze and rucksacks from Burnley Tesco

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A TEENAGE shoplifter filled a trolley with £510 worth of booze before stealing two rucksacks.
  
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• T Garden brings glimmer of normality to critical care patients at Blackburn hospital

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A re-designed breakout space at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has provided much needed comfort to critical care patients, their families, and staff, during the pandemic, giving a glimmer of normality to those who otherwise would not be able to leave the ward.
  
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• Safety campaign launched in Blackburn town centre following surge in online child grooming

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A new online safety campaign aimed at protecting children in their digital worlds is being promoted on a huge screen in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Retired Blackburn aerospace engineer makes phone holders for Pendle Hospice

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A RETIRED aerospace engineer has made iPad and phone holders for patients at a hospice to easily talk to their families.
  
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• Police officers WON'T be checking in on you on Christmas Day

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  POLICE officers won’t be knocking on your door this Christmas to check you are adhering to coronavirus rules.
  
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• Police officers WON'T be checking in on you on Chirstmas day

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  POLICE officers won’t be knocking on your door this Christmas to check you are adhering to coronavirus rules.
  
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• Lancashire County Council: Labour group pledges support to striking Barnoldswick Rolls-Royce workers

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  STRIKING Rolls-Royce workers have won vital backing from Lancashire County Council to save jobs in Barnoldswick.
  
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• Lancashire County Council: Infection control grant to help support vulnerable through ongoing coronavirus crisis

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  LANCASHIRE County Council have announced a grant of over £14 million to support people with complex needs as the coronavirus crisis continues into the new year.
  
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• Help raise £15,000 for Blackburn mum's cancer treatment in Mexico

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  A FORMER flight attendant needs £15,000 to travel to Mexico for cancer treatment in a race against time.
  
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• Boohoo: USDAW condemns Burnley-based fashion firm's refusal to meet

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  RETAIL union USDAW has condemned Boohoo owner Mahmud Kamani’s refusal to meet with them following a series of allegations about the company’s treatment of employees.
  
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• Blackburn's firefighters clock-up almost 1,000 miles during 24 hour treadmill run

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  Firefighters from across Lancashire have taken part in a gruelling 24 hour treadmill run, to raise money for the Fire Fighters Charity.
  
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• Accrington doorman was 'misled' by those he trusted

  23-12-2020 06:00
  
  AN ASPIRING doorman trying to start a career for himself was ‘totally misled’ by those he was entitled to trust – taking on a job which later landed him in court.
  
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