Blackburn with Darwen news

• Teenager Sahil spends prize money on Christmas presents for hospital patients

  24-12-2020 20:00
  
  A teenager has spent prize money he received after being named Young Citizen of the Year 2020 on Christmas presents for hospital patients.
  
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• Townsfolk inspired to place baubles on Great Harwood Christmas tree

  24-12-2020 19:17
  
  The people of Great Harwood have been attaching baubles to their town’s Christmas tree hoping to lift spirits in the run up to the festive period.
  
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• Warning over bank scam where caller pretends to be a police officer

  24-12-2020 17:56
  
  Police are warning residents to be extra vigilant after further reports of callers falsely claiming to be police officers.
  
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• Kay Purcell of Emmerdale and Tracy Beaker Returns dies at 57

  24-12-2020 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The actress also appeared in Coronation Street, So Awkward and Waterloo Road.
  
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• Preston stabbing: Teenager in critical condition in hospital

  24-12-2020 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old boy is fighting for his life in hospital after being stabbed in chest and legs.
  
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• Teenager arrested after two men stabbed in Rishton

  24-12-2020 16:28
  
  A teenager has been arrested after two men were stabbed early this morning.
  
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• 'The deal is done': UK and EU reach agreement on post-Brexit trade deal

  24-12-2020 16:00
  
  A post-Brexit trade deal has been agreed by negotiators from the UK and the European Union after months of talks and frantic last-minute wrangling.
  
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• Boy, 16, in critical condition after being stabbed in chest and legs

  24-12-2020 15:13
  
  A teenager is in a critical condition after being stabbed in what police are calling a 'targeted attack'.
  
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• Leeds United v Burnley

  24-12-2020 15:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Premier League game between Leeds United and Burnley.
  
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• Storm Bella set to batter country on Boxing Day as North West braces itself for strong winds

  24-12-2020 14:43
  
  Storm Bella is due to lash parts of the UK on Boxing Day after dozens were rescued and homes and businesses flooded by heavy rain in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• M65 closed as car crashes into barrier causing delays and congestion

  24-12-2020 13:11
  
  There are delays of seven minutes on the M65 after a car crashed into a barrier.
  
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• What will happen IF East Lancashire is placed into Tier 4 in the New Year?

  24-12-2020 13:03
  
  Lancashire will remain in Tier 3 until at least Boxing Day, but if infection rates continue to rise, it's possible the county could be plunged into Tier 4 in the New Year.
  
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• Ribble Valley siblings raise over £5000 for East Lancashire Hospice playing carols

  24-12-2020 13:00
  
  TWO siblings have raised over £5,000 for East Lancashire Hospice playing carols around the Ribble Valley.
  
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• John McQueen death: Dog walker witness sought by police

  24-12-2020 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The dog walker is believed to have witnessed an attack on a man who died in hospital three days later.
  
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• Lancashire avoids Tier 4, but the vaccine is 'our best weapon against virus'

  24-12-2020 12:30
  
  With news that Lancashire will not be entering Tier 4 on Boxing Day, MPs are urging families not to be complacent over the festive period but to follow Government advice and await the vaccine rollout proper in 2021.
  
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• MP cancels on-street surgery after coronavirus concerns

  24-12-2020 12:00
  
  A row has started over Hyndburn’s MP arranging face-to-face street surgeries, amid claims they could spread coronavirus.
  
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• New bus brand comes to Rossendale

  24-12-2020 11:47
  
  A bright new bus brand is to bring smarter travel to Rossendale in the New Year, thanks to a partnership between Rosso and Lancashire County Council.
  
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• Search for dog walker who could be key witness in fatal assault

  24-12-2020 11:43
  
  Detectives are appealing for information to help them identify a dog walker who is believed to have witnessed an assault on a man who later died.
  
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• The supermarkets where you can grab a last minute deal if you're rushing this Christmas Eve

  24-12-2020 11:16
  
  For millions of people Christmas has dramatically changed at short notice.
  
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• Burnley motorcyclist, 22, dies in crash with car

  24-12-2020 09:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The motorcyclist is thought to have been riding in convoy before the crash in Burnley, police say.
  
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• Rossendale records infection rate fall - while Burnley and Pendle remain above national average

  24-12-2020 09:19
  
  Just one borough in East Lancashire has recorded a drop in its coronavirus infection rate, with two areas now being above the national average.
  
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• Plans for multi-million pound development on major Blackburn route

  24-12-2020 07:07
  
  A new restaurant, coffee shop and commercial units will take up space along one of the busiest routes into Blackburn.
  
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• Scandal as Darwen doctor ran off with friend's wife

  24-12-2020 07:00
  
  DARWEN has had some colourful characters among the many doctors who have busied themselves around town over the years.
  
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• Public health boss: Top 10 tips on having a Covid-safe Christmas Day

  24-12-2020 06:57
  
  By DOMINIC HARRISON, public health director Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• O2 helping elderly people stay connected with families this Christmas - Lancashire Telegraph

  24-12-2020 06:47
  
  O2 helping elderly people stay connected with families this Christmas  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• O2 helping elderly people in Blackburn with Darwen stay connected with families this Christmas

  24-12-2020 06:47
  
  A MOBILE phone giant teamed up with Age UK in Blackburn with Darwen to provide local residents a range of tech devices and support to help them stay in touch with their loved ones this Christmas.
  
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• Family to enjoy Christmas after son gets cancer all-clear

  24-12-2020 06:42
  
  A FAMILY are going to have a Christmas to remember after the heartache from the festive period last year of watching their son in the early stages of sickness and cancer.
  
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• Couple celebrate mile-stone 60th wedding anniversary on Christmas eve

  24-12-2020 06:30
  
  A COUPLE are celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary today - on Christmas eve.
  
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• 'I'm armed to the teeth and I'm going to shoot a family' - man's chilling threat

  24-12-2020 06:22
  
  A MAN contacted police in the early hours of the morning and said he was "armed to the teeth" and on his way to Manchester to shoot a family.
  
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• Mum's Christmas gift for charity that 'saved her life' when she hit rock bottom

  24-12-2020 06:01
  
  A mum-of-two who hit rock bottom when her marriage broke down and she lost her home has donated thousands of pounds worth of presents to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Present Appeal – after the charity ‘saved her life’.
  
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• Blackburn's Youth Action gives free computers to children to help mitigate damage of lockdown

  24-12-2020 06:01
  
  An award-winning charity is continuing to provide free computers to children in East Lancashire as part of their Get Digitally Connected initiative.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn: Santa to share personal messages of hope

  24-12-2020 06:00
  
  THE MALL Blackburn won’t be letting coronavirus get in the way of Christmas cheer this year with a special Christmas message from Santa.
  
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• Steve Royle: Chorley-born Britain's Got Talent finalist supports Rivington Heritage Trust

  24-12-2020 06:00
  
  A COMEDIAN who hit the national stage by making the finals of Britain’s Got Talent has now pledged his support to the Rivington Heritage Trust charity with a hilarious video clip.
  
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• Martin Lewis gives the lowdown on all the stores starting their Boxing Day sales NOW

  24-12-2020 06:00
  
  Love them or hate them, the Boxing Day sales are an annual tradition, and even though they may look a little different this year, it hasn't stopped some stores from offering discounts early.
  
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• Lancashire Constabulary: New preferred Chief Constable confirmed for 2021 by commissioner Clive Grunshaw

  24-12-2020 06:00
  
  A NEW preferred candidate for Chief Constable has been chosen for Lancashire Constabulary.
  
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• Crack down on drink driving as more people booze from home

  24-12-2020 06:00
  
  AS part of a county-wide drink and drug-driving campaign launched on December 1, the police have been stationed at check-points across Lancashire, stopping motorists and conducting roadside breath tests.
  
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• BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5: Christmas Day TV schedule

  24-12-2020 05:00
  
  With exciting new shows, classic favourites and Christmas movies planned for Christmas Day 2020, we will be spoilt for choice.
  
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