Blackburn with Darwen news

• Kitchen destroyed by pan fire in Blackburn

  22-02-2021 22:42
  
  A KITCHEN was destroyed when some oil in a pan caught fire.
  
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• CORONAVIRUS: Cases fall across East Lancashire in past seven days

  22-02-2021 22:12
  
  THERE were 268 new coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen in a seven day period according to latest figures.
  
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• Bolton pole dancing champion Jess Norris died by suicide after depression battle, inquest hears

  22-02-2021 21:35
  
  A POLE dancing champion took her own life after a long battle with depression and becoming overwhelmed during lockdown, an inquest has heard.
  
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• 76 homes without power after Hapton electrical fire

  22-02-2021 21:09
  
  76 homes in Burnley are without power after a fire on an electricity pole.
  
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• Appeal to find missing vulnerable man from Colne

  22-02-2021 19:33
  
  POLICE are worried about a 'vulnerable' man who is missing.
  
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• East Lancs politicians welcome PM's cautious roadmap

  22-02-2021 19:32
  
  HYNDBURN Tory MP Sara Britcliffe and Burnley Council's Labour leader Cllr Mark Townsend have praised Boris Johnson's Covid roadmap.
  
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• Health boss to Boris: 'Don't bring back lockdown tiers to East Lancashire' - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-02-2021 19:00
  
  Health boss to Boris: 'Don't bring back lockdown tiers to East Lancashire'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Don't bring back East Lancs tiers' - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-02-2021 19:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Don't bring back East Lancs tiers'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: ‘Don’t bring back East Lancs tiers’

  22-02-2021 19:00
  
  A PUBLIC health director has warned against reimposing local tiered coronavirus restrictions on East Lancashire if rates rise as lockdown is eased.
  
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• Light on horizon for East Lancashire businesses as PM paves way out of lockdown

  22-02-2021 18:34
  
  IT WAS a mixed reaction from the hospitality and leisure sector in East Lancashire after Prime Minister Boris Johnson outlined his roadmap out of lockdown on Monday.
  
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• Rossendale: laptop help for 10 schools

  22-02-2021 18:00
  
  A COUNCIL has teamed up with a voluntary group to provide IT to help schoolchildren study at home.
  
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• Man accused of sexually assaulting three children and a woman to stand trial next year

  22-02-2021 17:49
  
  A man who allegedly committed sexual assault offences on three children and a woman will stand trial next year.
  
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• Lockdown announcement: What are the rules for Ramadan and Eid?

  22-02-2021 17:19
  
  With Ramadan less than two months away how do the rule changes affect the Muslim holy month.
  
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• Hope for sun holidays as foreign travel set return in May

  22-02-2021 17:10
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s road map for easing coronavirus restrictions states that hotels can reopen and foreign travel will be permitted from May 17 at the earliest.
  
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• All the key dates as England leaves lockdown, with pubs to reopen in May

  22-02-2021 17:00
  
  Boris Johnson has set out his roadmap for leaving lockdown, with many rejoicing at the PM's optimistic announcement.
  
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• Sam Gallagher: Blackburn Rovers forward out with severely bruised lung

  22-02-2021 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn initially feared forward Sam Gallagher had suffered a punctured lung against Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Why two historic Hyndburn buildings are set for new look

  22-02-2021 16:32
  
  COUNCILLORS will on Wednesday consider major alterations to two historic buildings in a borough.
  
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• Police warning after dad had baby boy on lap in moving car

  22-02-2021 16:14
  
  POLICE are warning parents to make sure their children are safely strapped in a car before setting off.
  
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• Dad had baby boy on his lap without a seatbelt of moving car

  22-02-2021 16:14
  
  POLICE are warning parents to make sure their kids are safely strapped in a car before setting off.
  
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• Man broke into house and exposed himself in Burscough

  22-02-2021 15:37
  
  POLICE have launched an appeal after a man broke into a house and indecently exposed himself.
  
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• Jury in the Alison McBlain murder trial find four of six defendants GUILTY

  22-02-2021 15:32
  
  The jury in the Alison McBlain murder trial has delivered a verdict.
  
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• Darwen's dino deliveries hailed 'roaring' success as tearoom owners say they'll be back for Easter

  22-02-2021 15:06
  
  An afternoon tea initiative which saw sandwiches and cakes delivered to children by a group of dinosaurs has been hailed a roaring success.
  
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• The Queen will deliver a message to the nation on BBC One

  22-02-2021 14:45
  
  The Queen will give a message to the nation on BBC One hours before Harry and Meghan's Oprah Winfrey interview.
  
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• Prince William provides update on Prince Philip's health

  22-02-2021 14:40
  
  Prince William was visiting a Covid-19 vaccination centre in Norfolk when he was asked about the Duke of Edinburgh's health.
  
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• Hyndburn budget: Labour accused of 'stifling democracy'

  22-02-2021 13:57
  
  A BOROUGH Conservative group leader has accused its Labour leaders of trying to 'stifle democracy'.
  
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• This is when schools break up for Easter holidays in England

  22-02-2021 13:45
  
  Pupils have been remote learning since 5 January, but plans for them to return to classrooms are set to be announced today.
  
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• John Lewis considers a new wave of high street store closures

  22-02-2021 13:44
  
  John Lewis is in the middle of a strategic shake-up aimed to increase the proportion of its sales made through its online channels.
  
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• Confusion over free car park as Darwen shoppers struggle to stick to time limit that's 'been in place for years'

  22-02-2021 13:24
  
  Shoppers have been complaining about the free parking limit on one of East Lancashire's supermarket car parks after a number of people received fines for overstaying.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council tax rise branded 'a smack in the face' - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-02-2021 13:22
  
  Blackburn with Darwen council tax rise branded 'a smack in the face'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council tax rise branded 'a smack in the face'

  22-02-2021 13:22
  
  HOUSEHOLDERS in a borough are set to see their council tax rise by at least £52.70 a year.
  
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• Road closed after vehicle smashes into parked cars

  22-02-2021 13:19
  
  There have been calls for safety measures after another crash at an accident ‘blackspot’ in Blackburn.
  
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• Shots fired in Preston attack 'targeted wrong house'

  22-02-2021 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say "fortunately nobody was injured" when shots were fired on "the wrong house" in Preston.
  
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• Lancashire bowling green will cost thousands to repair after men wreck grass playing football

  22-02-2021 13:03
  
  A bowling green has been wrecked after groups of men were spotted playing football on the usually immaculate grass.
  
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• Gunshots fired at 'wrong house' in targeted attack, say police

  22-02-2021 12:37
  
  A cordon has been put in place after shots were fired at a house in a 'targeted attack'.
  
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• Colne teenagers caught on CCTV pulling moonies and smashing shop windows

  22-02-2021 12:11
  
  A group of teenage boys have been caught on camera pulling moonies and damaging shop windows.
  
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• Everything you should know about Long Covid as government announce £18.5m research

  22-02-2021 11:56
  
  Some people who are struggling with the condition have reported symptoms of breathlessness, muscle aches and severe fatigue, among others.
  
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• Aldi and Sainsbury's voted UK's favourite supermarkets

  22-02-2021 11:55
  
  Sainsbury’s was the highest-scoring online supermarket with an overall customer score of 71%.
  
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• Netflix announce new TV series and Films coming this week

  22-02-2021 11:53
  
  The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies for February, with more still to come this week.
  
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• Body of man in his 30s found in wooded area close to main road

  22-02-2021 11:47
  
  The body of a man in his 30s was found in a wooded area close to a main road.
  
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• Boris Johnson's road map 'leaked' ahead of press conference - key details

  22-02-2021 11:17
  
  People will be eager to hear Boris Johnson’s plans to end lockdown in England as details started to emerge late on Sunday night.
  
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• Three men fined and one arrested as police pull 'steamed up car' stinking of cannabis

  22-02-2021 11:16
  
  Three men were caught by police driving away from a tennis club car park stinking of cannabis.
  
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• Redevelopment of Blackpool's Stanley Park golf course looks set to begin

  22-02-2021 11:14
  
  Time is running out for Blackpool’s historic 18-hole Stanley Park golf course despite a town-wide campaign to save it from development.
  
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• Blackburn German Doner Kebab restaurant one of 47 new sites opening in 2021

  22-02-2021 11:05
  
  The Blackburn German Doner Kebab (GDK) branch will be one of 47 new GDK restaurants to open by the end of 2021.
  
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• Old Tram Bridge: Row rumbles on over Preston landmark

  22-02-2021 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The bridge over the River Ribble in Preston could be replaced for £6m, the county council says.
  
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• Pubs and trips to the beach - the restrictions Lancashire Telegraph readers want lifting first

  22-02-2021 10:59
  
  Pubs and schools are among the first things Lancashire Telegraph readers want opening when Boris Johnson announces his roadmap out of lockdown this afternoon.
  
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• Owain Wyn Evans: 'I had to go back in the closet for first TV job'

  22-02-2021 10:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weather presenter Owain Wyn Evans tells his coming out story as part of LGBT+ History Month.
  
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• East Lancashire's school children to return to classroooms

  22-02-2021 09:48
  
  ALL children in East Lancashire will be back in the classroom within a matter of weeks, the Prime Minister will announce.
  
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• Darwen Moors fire culprits given cautions

  22-02-2021 09:11
  
  TWO men have received cautions for causing a fire last Summer.
  
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• LIVE updates as East Lancashire lockdown fate to be revealed

  22-02-2021 08:29
  
  LIVE updates as East Lancashire lockdown fate to be revealed
  
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• Live updates as Boris Johnson reveals how and when Lancashire will emerge from lockdown

  22-02-2021 08:29
  
  LIVE updates as East Lancashire lockdown fate to be revealed
  
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