Blackburn with Darwen news

• Murder investigation launched after man dies after crash

  11-02-2021 22:31
  
  A MURDER investigation has been launched after a 20-year-old man died in a crash.
  
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• Nine more Covid-19 deaths reported by hospitals across county

  11-02-2021 20:30
  
  ANOTHER THREE people have died in East Lancashire hospitals with Covid-19.
  
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• Appeal for public to be vigilant against courier fraud

  11-02-2021 19:31
  
  AN APPEAL has been launched after a man was contacted by a courier fraudster fronting as his bank.
  
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• Lancashire County Council seeks coronavirus testers

  11-02-2021 19:00
  
  AN appeal has gone out to find staff for a coronavirus testing programme.
  
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• 19 out of 20 over 75's vaccinated in Lancashire and South Cumbria

  11-02-2021 19:00
  
  NINETEEN out of 20 people aged over 75, and more than four out of five 70 to 74 years olds have had their first Covid-19 vaccine in Lancashire and South Cumbria.
  
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• Covid: Tutor died after concerns raised at Burnley College

  11-02-2021 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donna Coleman was fearful of returning to work at Burnley College in September, her sister says.
  
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• Darwen skate village set for green light

  11-02-2021 18:15
  
  THE transformation of a skatepark into an Olympic-level sports village is set for take off.
  
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• Cannabis farm covering entire house uncovered by police in Blackpool

  11-02-2021 18:14
  
  A whole neighbourhood was at risk of serious fire after police found an entire house had been turned into a cannabis farm.
  
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• Fire crews complete training after icy reservoir rescue call

  11-02-2021 18:00
  
  FIRE crews have been out completing rescue training on the ice today (February 11) following an incident where crews were called to save a drowning dog and its owner.
  
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• Road closed and cyclist taken to hospital following serious crash outside Morrisons

  11-02-2021 17:04
  
  A road has been closed and a cyclist taken to hospital after a serious crash.
  
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• Controversial Blackburn U-turn homes back before councillors

  11-02-2021 17:00
  
  COUNCILLORS will next week take a second look at a controversial housing development where planning permission was revoked just hours after they granted it.
  
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• Cannabis oil: Fresh hopes for mum trying to obtain epileptic son's drug

  11-02-2021 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joanne Griffiths says it is "amazing news" as she feared her son "could die" without the drugs.
  
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• England in India 2021: Liam Livingstone in Twenty20 squad

  11-02-2021 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire batsman Liam Livingstone is included in England's Twenty20 squad for next month's tour of India.
  
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• Dominos launch in car collection service in Blackburn and Rawtenstall

  11-02-2021 15:15
  
  Domino’s has made it even easier to snap up special collection-only deals, with their latest In Car Collection innovation.
  
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• Man arrested getting into a taxi to Bradford after car key and car theft

  11-02-2021 15:00
  
  A MAN has been arrested when getting into a taxi to Bradford after a number of vehicle keys and a car were stolen.
  
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• Blackburn and Burnley dealers taken off the streets

  11-02-2021 14:46
  
  FOUR drug-dealers have been taken off the streets of East Lancashire thanks to a series of stings by dedicated officers.
  
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• Covid: Blackpool Illuminations extended to boost tourism

  11-02-2021 14:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tourism bosses are extending the famous light show for an extra two months to help boost business.
  
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• Relief for Lancashire boy who suffers 300 seizures a day as life-saving cannabis drug gets UK go ahead

  11-02-2021 14:12
  
  The mother of a seriously ill 11-year-old boy said she has been given fresh hope that a “life-saving” drug which keeps him out of hospital will be produced in the UK after supplies from Europe were hit by Britain leaving the EU single market and customs union.
  
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• Barnoldswick teacher and the reality of working in lockdown

  11-02-2021 14:00
  
  Richard Maiden is a teacher at Coates Lane Primary School in Barnoldswick- he has opened up about working in lockdown.
  
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• Lancashire man who carried out 'absolutely disgusting' online abuse of Chinese doctor convicted by courts

  11-02-2021 13:56
  
  A man who abused a Chinese doctor online in behaviour that police have described as 'absolutely disgusting' has been handed a suspended sentence by the courts.
  
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• APPEAL: Elderly man suffers head and pelvis injuries after being hit by car in Accrington

  11-02-2021 13:24
  
  POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was seriously injured in a collision in Accrington yesterday morning.
  
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• Colne councillor removed from position after failing to attend meetings for six months

  11-02-2021 13:05
  
  A council has legally dismissed one of its members after he failed to attend a meeting for six months.
  
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• How Blackburn’s house and rental prices compare to London’s

  11-02-2021 13:00
  
  A house in Blackburn costs the same as a London parking spot.
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations to be extended for another two months

  11-02-2021 12:35
  
  Blackpool’s annual Illuminations display is to be extended by two months for a second consecutive year.
  
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• Together Housing supports national campaign after residents targeted by loan sharks

  11-02-2021 11:34
  
  A housing association is lending its support to a national campaign aiming to help tackle loan sharks.
  
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• Death of Burnley College tutor, 42, under investigation

  11-02-2021 11:33
  
  THE death of a much-loved teacher who passed away after contracting the coronavirus is being investigated.
  
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• Man charged with robbery as taxi driver was allegedly held up at knifepoint in Blackburn

  11-02-2021 11:05
  
  A MAN has been charged with robbery after a taxi driver was allegedly held up at knifepoint in Blackburn.
  
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• Two people arrested in Accrington after police helicopter pursuit on A56 from Greater Manchester

  11-02-2021 10:11
  
  POLICE dog Zorro was the hero last night after catching criminals at two separate incidents in Accrington and Trawden.
  
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• Police dog Zorro helps catch criminals with two safes stolen from Greater Manchester

  11-02-2021 10:11
  
  POLICE dog Zorro was the hero last night after catching criminals at two separate incidents in Accrington and Trawden.
  
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• Matt Hancock urges people to be 'patient' over the prospect of summer holidays

  11-02-2021 09:39
  
  The rollout of coronavirus vaccines is “absolutely essential” for summer holidays to take place, Health Secretary Matt Hancock has said.
  
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• Lancashire man, 31, arrested on money laundering rap after police find £50k in black Audi

  11-02-2021 09:37
  
  Around £50,000 worth of cash was found in a black Audi after police stopped the driver in connection with drugs offences.
  
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• Burnley to run women's team and target Championship within four years

  11-02-2021 09:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley bring their male and female teams under the same umbrella and target promotion to the Championship for the women's team.
  
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• CCTV warning for people to stop having 'alcohol sessions' and 'drug taking' at Brierfield rugby ground

  11-02-2021 08:35
  
  CCTV cameras and new gates have been installed at a rugby club to stop people gathering for 'alcohol sessions' and 'taking drugs'.
  
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• Concerns for missing man who may be 'disorientated' in Blackburn

  11-02-2021 08:17
  
  AN appeal has been launched to find a missing man.
  
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• Aerial view shows magnificence of Darwen's India Mill, 1983

  11-02-2021 07:02
  
  Darwen’s India Mill is instantly recognisable in this aerial photograph taken in 1983.
  
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• Centre and community group given lottery grant to make improve facilities

  11-02-2021 06:45
  
  AN EDUCATIONAL charity and community group has been awarded lottery funding to upgrade the social areas to help support their work.
  
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• Tributes paid to Blackburn Rovers season ticket holder Graham Swarbrick who died from coronavirus

  11-02-2021 06:23
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a​ Blackburn Rovers fan and football coach who has died of Covid.
  
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• Voluntary groups invited to apply for grant to support charitable work

  11-02-2021 06:15
  
  VOLUNTARY groups in Ribble Valley are invited to apply for a grant to help them keep working to help the community.
  
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• Letter: Maybe lockdown gave Mother Nature a deserved break

  11-02-2021 06:01
  
  I WOULD just like to highlight the fact that there have been some benefits of lockdown.
  
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• Yet more snow headed for Blackburn this weekend

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  YET another weather warning for snow and ice has been issued for East Lancashire.
  
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• When will people in East Lancashire be able to go on holiday again?

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  There is growing uncertainty over when Britons will be allowed to go on a foreign holiday amid changing travel restrictions in the fight against coronavirus.
  
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• Vaccine message from Blackburn with Darwen Council staff's children - Lancashire Telegraph

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  Vaccine message from Blackburn with Darwen Council staff's children  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Vaccine message from Blackburn with Darwen Council staff's children

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  THE children of Blackburn with Darwen Council staff have been recruited for a video about why older borough residents should get the coronavirus jab.
  
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• TV drama It's a Sin offers hope over HIV testing in Blackburn

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  THREE people who tested positive for HIV in Blackburn with Darwen were diagnosed late and faced an increased risk of death, figures covering a three-year period show.
  
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• Tribute to 91-year-old from Burnley who died in New Zealand

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY have paid tribute to a 91-year-old who emigrated to New Zealand from her hometown.
  
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• Taylors: Trinity Organics begin work on Cheshire green energy plant thanks to Blackburn solicitors

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  A TEAM of Blackburn solicitors are helping with the construction of a new green energy plant in Cheshire.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Dinners by Ness bringing Middle Eastern takeaways to Lancashire

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  A CHEF is bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to Lancashire with a new range of takeaway meals.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Dinner by Ness bringing Middle Eastern takeaways to Lancashire

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  A CHEF is bringing Middle Eastern cuisine to Lancashire with a new range of takeaway meals.
  
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• Prince's Trust: Lancashire young people speak out on efforts to help Maundy Relief charity

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  YOUNG people from Lancashire have spoken out about their determination to challenge negative stereotypes by helping their communities.
  
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• Plan to change Blackburn storage area into martial arts studio

  11-02-2021 06:00
  
  PLANNERS have been urged to approve an application to turn a first floor storage area in a conservation area into a martial arts studio.
  
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