Blackburn with Darwen news

• Darwen murder accused 'seen punching victim Susan Waring' in face

  18-01-2021 18:33
  
  A neighbour saw a murder accused punch his alleged victim in the face weeks before she disappeared, a jury has heard.
  
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• Darwen Jubilee Tower: 'Urgent repairs' to Victorian building approved

  18-01-2021 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £280,000 plan to stop further deterioration to Darwen's Jubilee Tower is backed by the town's council.
  
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• Volunteers stand ready to help administer vaccines

  18-01-2021 18:17
  
  A team of volunteers are leading the way in helping to administer thousands of vaccines at Blackburn Cathedral.
  
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• 11 people given fixed penalty notices for attending Clayton-le-Moors party

  18-01-2021 18:13
  
  11 people were given fixed penalty notices for attending a party in Hyndburn.
  
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• 'Historic' day as NHS mass vaccination centre opens in Blackburn

  18-01-2021 18:07
  
  On a momentous day for Lancashire and the battle against coronavirus Blackburn Cathedral opened its doors today as one of 10 new NHS mass vaccination centres.
  
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• Where you can no longer wait or load in Blackburn with Darwen

  18-01-2021 18:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has imposed a series of new 'no waiting' restrictions on several of its roads.
  
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• Where you can no longer wait or load in a borough revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-01-2021 18:00
  
  Where you can no longer wait or load in a borough revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Manchester Arena Inquiry: Help given to Saffie-Rose Roussos to be examined

  18-01-2021 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Manchester Arena Inquiry confirms it will consider if Saffie-Rose Roussos, 8, could have survived.
  
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• Getting the NHS Vaccine at Blackburn Cathedral: What you should know

  18-01-2021 17:34
  
  Blackburn Cathedral is one of a number of larger sites opening across Lancashire and South Cumbria aiming to deliver thousands of vaccinations every week. Here is what you should know.
  
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• Blackburn plan row: 'No-one has given any consideration to us'

  18-01-2021 17:30
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL scheme to build 165 homes on a gateway to an East Lancashire town centre has generated 78 objections.
  
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• Blackburn Cathedral becomes mass vaccination centre

  18-01-2021 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Cathedral is one of 10 major Covid-19 vaccination hubs being opened around country.
  
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• Accrington eco-homes for military veterans faces debate obstacle

  18-01-2021 16:00
  
  PROPOSALS for a £3million housing estate to provide accommodation for East Lancashire’s retired army veterans and homeless people will be debated tomorrow/today (Wednesday).
  
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• East Lancashire records biggest increase in Covid-deaths as 30 more die across county

  18-01-2021 15:52
  
  Another 30 coronavirus related deaths have been registered over the weekend, with a third of those coming from hospitals in East Lancashire.
  
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• Youngest person in UK convicted of terrorism offence can go free - Parole Board

  18-01-2021 15:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  At the age of 14, he sent encrypted messages inciting an Australian teenager to murder police officers.
  
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• Man caught urinating on Blackburn street in CCTV is given £90 fine

  18-01-2021 15:11
  
  A MAN who was filmed on CCTV urinating in the street in broad daylight has been fined £90.
  
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• Walkers travelling to Lancashire from all over North West abused police after receiving Covid fines

  18-01-2021 14:34
  
  Police have issued yet more fines for coronavirus breaches after clocking numerous people heading to Lancashire beauty spots from as far away as Cheshire, Greater Manchester and Merseyside.
  
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• New coronavirus testing site opens in Padiham

  18-01-2021 14:27
  
  A NEW coronavirus testing site has opened in Padiham.
  
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• Brother's murder charge dropped as death 'not linked to attack'

  18-01-2021 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A murder charge is dropped after tests show a man's attack on his brother did not kill him, police say.
  
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• Blackburn terrorist who plotted to 'behead' police officers will be released from jail

  18-01-2021 13:38
  
  Britain’s youngest terrorist who was jailed for life almost six years ago is to be freed from jail, despite plotting to 'behead' police officers in Australia.
  
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• Blackburn terrorist who plotted to behead police officers 'can be released'

  18-01-2021 13:38
  
  Britain’s youngest terrorist who was jailed for life almost six years ago is to be freed from jail, despite plotting to 'behead' police officers in Australia.
  
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• Dog walking in lockdown - the latest rules explained

  18-01-2021 13:32
  
  The RSPCA has welcomed new guidance on dog walking in lockdown.
  
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• £280k Darwen Tower upgrade set to get the go-ahead

  18-01-2021 13:29
  
  COUNCILLORS are set to give the green light to a major upgrade for an iconic East Lancashire landmark.
  
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• Storm Christoph: Floods, gales and snow to batter parts of Lancashire and North West

  18-01-2021 12:44
  
  Heavy rain, gales and snow could hit parts of the UK in what forecasters have said will be a “very unsettled” spell of weather this week.
  
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• Floods, gales and snow to batter parts of North West in week of 'unsettled weather'

  18-01-2021 12:44
  Heavy rain, gales and snow could hit parts of the UK in what forecasters have said will be a “very unsettled” spell of weather this week.
  
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• Four hit with Covid fines for travelling from Preston to Bolton to 'pick up a takeaway'

  18-01-2021 12:36
  It was a very expensive takeaway for four Lancastrians as police hit them with a Covid fine each after failing to accept their excuse for travelling into Greater Manchester.
  
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• Delay council elections says town hall bosses

  18-01-2021 12:30
  LANCASHIRE County Council's Conservative leader has said elections for the authority should be delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Light at the end of the tunnel as lockdown restrictions could be gradually lifted from March

  18-01-2021 12:03
  Lockdown restrictions could be lifted from early March, seeing many areas across the country returning to a tier system.
  
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• Lancashire man accused of killing his younger brother has murder charge dropped

  18-01-2021 11:46
  A man who was charged with murder following the death of his brother has admitted a lesser charge of assault.
  
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• Lancashire students told to 'find their way home' after driving from Preston to Liverpool via Sheffield

  18-01-2021 11:38
  
  Two Lancashire students have been issued with Covid fines, had their vehicle seized and have been reported for speeding after police caught them driving to Liverpool during lockdown.
  
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• Coronavirus infection rates soar across whole of Lancashire - except these five boroughs

  18-01-2021 11:18
  
  Two of East Lancashire's boroughs have recorded week-on-week rises in their coronavirus infection rates, as three other areas in Lancashire see some of the highest increases across the whole of England.
  
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• This Morning’s Dr Zoe Williams pregnant with first child at 40

  18-01-2021 11:11
  
  This Morning doctor Zoe Williams has revealed she expecting her first child with boyfriend Stuart McKay.
  
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• Rossendale's coronavirus infection rate sky-rockets, recording biggest week-on-week rise

  18-01-2021 10:56
  
  An East Lancashire borough has seen one of the biggest week-on-week rises in its coronavirus infection rate across the whole of England.
  
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• Warning to lock cars after attempted thefts in Blackburn

  18-01-2021 10:44
  
  RESIDENTS in Blackburn are being warned to make sure their cars are locked at night after attempted thefts recently.
  
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• Man taken to hospital after van smashes into parked vehicles in Accrington

  18-01-2021 09:55
  
  A man has been taken to hospital after a van smashed into several parked cars in an early morning crash.
  
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• Manchester Arena bomb victim Saffie Roussos ‘may have survived with better first aid’

  18-01-2021 09:49
  
  The youngest victim of the Manchester Arena bombing may have survived if she had been given better first aid, according to reports.
  
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• Lancashire gym slapped with prohibition notice and members fined after failing to close during lockdown

  18-01-2021 09:45
  
  A Lancashire gym has been forced to close after the owner allowed members to use the facilities despite nationwide lockdown restrictions being in place.
  
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• Knives, drugs and money seized after police arrest two men and woman in connection with 'numerous offences'

  18-01-2021 09:30
  
  Two men and a woman have been arrested in connection with affray, money laundering, supply of drugs, and theft.
  
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• Thousands invited to receive vaccine at Blackburn Cathedral

  18-01-2021 09:24
  
  Blackburn Cathedral is among the new locations where large-scale vaccination will take place from today.
  
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• Large scale vaccination begins today at Blackburn Cathedral

  18-01-2021 09:24
  
  Blackburn Cathedral is among the new locations where large-scale vaccination will take place from today.
  
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• Coronavirus: Large-scale vaccination begins at Blackburn Cathedral

  18-01-2021 09:24
  
  Blackburn Cathedral is among the new locations where large-scale vaccination will take place from today.
  
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• Off-road bikers hit with Covid fines in Rossendale as police say 'it's only way we can get message across'

  18-01-2021 09:08
  
  Four people have been slapped with Covid fines after police caught them using off road bikes at an East Lancashire quarry.
  
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• Mountain rescue called to Hapton quarry after biker gets lost on moors

  18-01-2021 08:56
  
  The mountain rescue team were called out for the 14th time in 17 days after a mountain biker got lost on the moors.
  
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• Uninsured, unlicensed Pendle driver reported after passenger shines laser at police car

  18-01-2021 08:39
  
  The passenger in a silver BMW thought it would be a good idea to shine a laser at police, while being driven by an uninsured, unlicensed driver.
  
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• Police attend 'hundreds' of incidents over weekend issuing numerous Covid fines

  18-01-2021 08:26
  
  Police were called out to hundreds of coronavirus related incidents over the weekend after receiving numerous reports of parties, unnecessary journeys and breaches of Covid-regulations.
  
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• 5 steps you should take to protect your vehicle from thieves

  18-01-2021 08:21
  
  Data from the Office of National Statistics also shows that just 40 per cent of stolen vehicles are ever recovered.
  
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• The advice for people have received the Covid vaccine

  18-01-2021 08:20
  
  As more people receive the lockdown it is worth knowing what is advised for those who have have had the jab.
  
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• 8 smart home gadgets that make living in lockdown easier

  18-01-2021 08:18
  
  Take a load off with these connected devices
  
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• 'Don't let another child die like my Emily', says grieving dad

  18-01-2021 08:15
  
  THE GRIEVING father of Emily Jones, who was brutally killed in a park, says another child will die unless changes are made to the mental health system.
  
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• Rail services in East Lancashire curtailed from today due to lockdown

  18-01-2021 06:41
  
  RAIL services on lines through East Lancashire will be reduced from today because of lockdown.
  
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• Blackburn teenager offered place at Oxford University

  18-01-2021 06:30
  
  A TEENAGER has been accepted to Oxford University to pursue her love of languages and literature.
  
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