Blackburn with Darwen news

• Six-year-old Minnie organises a fundraiser in memory of Hazel Wilcock

  06-03-2021 21:20
  
  SIX-year-old Minnie Chapelhow today helped bring a community left devastated by the tragic death of much loved and respected neighbour Hazel Wilcock together.
  
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• Blackpool 1-1 AFC Wimbledon

  06-03-2021 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ollie Palmer snatches a stoppage-time equaliser for AFC Wimbledon in a battling draw against Blackpool.
  
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• Shrewsbury Town 0-2 Fleetwood Town

  06-03-2021 19:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kyle Vassell's second goal of the season and a Wes Burns stunner helps Fleetwood to a comfortable 2-0 win over Shrewsbury.
  
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• The Queen will deliver a rare televised speech to the nation this weekend on BBC One

  06-03-2021 19:17
  
  Kate Middleton and Prince William have confirmed they will join the Queen for a televised speech.
  
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• Millwall 0-2 Blackburn Rovers: Visitors end poor run with comfortable win

  06-03-2021 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradley Dack and Sam Gallagher are on target to halt Blackburn's slide as they beat Millwall to register their first win in eight games.
  
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• Preston 1-1 Bournemouth: Daniel Johnson leveller earns hosts a point

  06-03-2021 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Johnson's sixth goal of the season gives Preston a share of the points against promotion hopefuls Bournemouth.
  
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• Burnley 1-1 Arsenal: Grant Xhaka mistake proves costly for Gunners

  06-03-2021 16:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Granit Xhaka's error presents Chris Wood with a bizarre equaliser to deprive Arsenal of victory against Burnley at Turf Moor.
  
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• Inquiry: Helicopter pilot's '80-mile round trip to E Lancs farm shop for beef and onion barm'

  06-03-2021 16:42
  
  AN INVESTIGATION is taking place after a helicopter pilot's 80-mile round trip to pick up a beef and onion barm from a farm shop allegedly broke Covid lockdown rules.
  
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• Bird's eye view over Blackburn's new Morrison's in 1992

  06-03-2021 16:27
  
  This aerial photograph taken in 1992 gives an unusual view over Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Warning to motorists ahead of freezing conditions in East Lancashire

  06-03-2021 15:32
  
  GRITTERS are set to be out this evening on roads in East Lancashire ready for sub-zero temperatures.
  
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• Police upping patrols at car park after anti-social behaviour fears in Fence

  06-03-2021 13:57
  
  POLICE are upping patrols at a car park over anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Brilliant pictures showcasing the beauty of East Lancashire

  06-03-2021 13:31
  
  TAKE a moment and just enjoy these great photographs taken by members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club.
  
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• 'March is a perfect time to start planting and sowing seeds'

  06-03-2021 12:55
  
  March is here and with it spring has finally arrived. Here is our monthly column from Andrew Mather of the Lancashire Wildlife Trust.
  
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• Driver on way from Manchester to Morecambe for ‘exercise’ has car seized

  06-03-2021 12:51
  
  A MOTORIST 'has a long walk home to think about' the actions after being stopped by police driving from Manchester to Morecambe for 'exercise'.
  
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• Car seized and driver had 'long walk home' after travelling from Manchester to Morecambe for 'exercise'

  06-03-2021 12:51
  
  A MOTORIST 'has a long walk home to think about' the actions after being stopped by police driving from Manchester to Morecambe for 'exercise'.
  
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• Sex offender Christopher Wear had secret iPhone at his home

  06-03-2021 12:27
  
  A SEX offender was caught with an unregistered iPhone when police visited his house, a court heard.
  
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• 93 per cent of people over-65 have had coronavirus vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen

  06-03-2021 12:23
  
  LATEST figures show that more than nine out every 10 people over 65 in Blackburn with Darwen have had at least the first dose of the coronavirus vaccine.
  
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• Welsh Guards sergeant died in Castlemartin training exercise

  06-03-2021 11:47
  
  A SERGEANT has died after being injured in a live firing exercise.
  
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• Covid: Helicopter flew from Salford to Preston for sandwich

  06-03-2021 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A councillor says a pilot's 40-mile trip to get a sandwich is a "flagrant abuse" of lockdown rules.
  
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• Covid: Pilot takes helicopter to pick up beef sandwich from farm shop

  06-03-2021 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A pilot is criticised after taking his helicopter to pick up a beef sandwich from a farm shop.
  
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• UK weather: Met Office respond to 'snow bomb' reports

  06-03-2021 09:22
  
  The Met Office has said the UK will not be hit by a 'snow bomb' this month.
  
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• 18-year-old warned about banging on windows and doors of 'vulnerable' woman in Burnley

  06-03-2021 09:18
  
  AN 18-YEAR-OLD has been given a warning about anti-social behaviour.
  
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• 'Dangerous weapon off the streets' after being found by dad and son in Burnley park

  06-03-2021 09:06
  
  A FATHER and son trying to look for wildlife made an unusual discovery...a large knife.
  
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• Motorcycle seized in Darwen after police chase

  06-03-2021 08:45
  
  A MOTORCYCLE was seized in Darwen by police last night.
  
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• The lockdown rules changing on Monday - what you can and can't do

  06-03-2021 08:32
  
  What are the four changes to lockdown rules being made in England from Monday?
  
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• Police appeal after reports of group of men take another man in car and drive off at Tesco

  06-03-2021 08:16
  
  AN appeal has been launched after reports that a group of men took another man in a car and drove off.
  
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• Man reportedly abducted from Blackburn Tesco by gang

  06-03-2021 08:16
  
  AN appeal has been launched after reports that a group of men took another man in a car and drove off.
  
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• People urged not to attend cemetery for Islamic holy nights

  06-03-2021 07:49
  
  People will not be able to visit the cemetery at night during March as part of an Islamic tradition due to Covid restrictions.
  
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• 'Eyesore' complaint over rubbish dumped behind Blackburn house

  06-03-2021 07:35
  
  A PILE of rubbish and household items has been dumped behind a Blackburn house.
  
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• Photos show transformation of Blackburn Rovers Ewood Park

  06-03-2021 07:01
  
  TODAY the idea of a football club getting a new stadium is nothing out of the ordinary but in the early 1990s it was something of a rarity.
  
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• Teenager reacted badly to break-up with woman, 29

  06-03-2021 06:50
  
  A TEENAGER who reacted badly to the breakdown of his first adult relationship turned up at his former partner's home and smashed a window with a curtain pole.
  
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• Care service says 'lovely lad' who smashed window is still welcome back

  06-03-2021 06:48
  
  A MAN who was receiving help from a mental health organisation bit the hand that fed him.
  
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• Driver bursts tyre on pieces of plastic with nails on Blackburn main road

  06-03-2021 06:47
  
  A MOTORIST have a lucky escape with only tyre damaged by pieces of plastic with nails in them on a main road.
  
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• "It's been a long time coming" - Pubs prepare beer gardens for outdoor service next month

  06-03-2021 06:45
  
  BEER GARDENS are being tidied up across East Lancashire as pubs will be able to serve outside in April as lockdown eases.
  
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• Eliza's crafty idea to support our NHS heroes

  06-03-2021 06:34
  
  A YOUNG girl was so inspired by the NHS staff who have battled through the coronavirus pandemic that she started making and selling key rings to raise money for them.
  
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• Woman who gave pal shoulder to cry on ended up having blazing row with her

  06-03-2021 06:16
  
  A WOMAN who went to provide a shoulder to cry on for a friend who had suffered a tragedy ended up in a blazing row with her.
  
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• Smart car 'Little Tikes' replica being auctioned to raise money for children's charity

  06-03-2021 06:15
  
  A SMART car which was re-painted as a Little Tikes car for a practical joke is now being auctioned off to raise money for Lancashire children’s hospice Derian House.
  
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• Pendle Pub Walk set to return this year

  06-03-2021 06:15
  
  PENDLE PUB Walk is set to make a return in September as lockdown measures are set to ease.
  
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• Police lay in wait at hotel for drink-driver who sped off

  06-03-2021 06:05
  
  A MOTORIST stopped by police sped away when the officer asked him to step out of his car.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire: UCU members vote to strike against job cuts

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  STAFF at the University of Central Lancashire have voted to strike in opposition to potential job losses.
  
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• Sabden schoolboy's marathon fundraiser continues after shopping encounter with homeless man

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  A kind-hearted schoolboy who was moved by the plight of a homeless man outside a supermarket, has launched another fundraising mission.
  
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• Premier Inn wants to build new hotels - one in Clitheroe

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  HOTEL chain Premier Inn wants to build a number of new hotels in the North West and one could be in East Lancashire.
  
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• Networx3 Drones: Blackburn company offering free trials

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  A DRONE company is offering free trials of it cutting edge technology to construction and property firms.
  
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• Letter: We can't have any sympathy for Shamima Begum

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  As a British citizen I take exception to the comments of Malcolm Pittock in his letter (2/03/ 21) Labour is only hope for Shamima, in which he makes a plea on behalf of Ms Begum for her British citizenship to be restored.
  
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• How much you need to earn to buy a house with a 5 per cent deposit

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  Ultra-low deposit mortgages are set to make a comeback, as Chancellor Rishi Sunak outlined in his Budget earlier this week.
  
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• Dog groomers: Accrington firm and Groomers Kennel Union warn of potential 'catastrophe'

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  DOG groomers, who have seen their earnings devastated due to lockdown restrictions are calling on the government to do more to help them.
  
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• Career criminals jailed for spree of terrifying incidents in Accrington

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  A GANG of career criminals terrorised people in their own homes by breaking in and threatening to kill them before escaping with low-value items and cash.
  
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• Builders based in Blackburn get paid more than anywhere else in North West

  06-03-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn is one of the best places to be a brickie, spark or plumber, as tradesmen living in the town are paid some of the highest hourly rates in the whole of the North West.
  
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• Covid-19: 'There are people too poor to die'

  06-03-2021 01:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  In January, the Covid mortality rate in Burnley was more than double the English average.
  
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