Blackburn with Darwen news

• Two puppies stolen from Blackburn found and men arrested

  11-03-2021 22:38
  
  TWO puppies from a stolen litter have been found – though the search continues for a further seven which remain missing.
  
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• Story of the Saleem the car who was stuck in tree for 3 days

  11-03-2021 20:29
  
  A cat which had been stuck 40 feet up a tree for three days was rescued by the RSPCA and fire service and was reunited with his grateful owner.
  
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• Covid: Preston gym owner fined for lockdown breaches arrested in raid

  11-03-2021 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested on suspicion of breaching a closure order after a gym is raided by police.
  
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• Blackburn's historic town hall set for new upgrade

  11-03-2021 19:29
  
  A BOROUGH'S heritage listed Victorian town hall is set for a second wave of modernisation and restoration.
  
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• Ribble Valley borough issues council tax scam warning

  11-03-2021 19:10
  
  HOUSEHOLDERS have bee warned of scammers promising council tax refunds.
  
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• Blackburn Cathedral's coronavirus candles on lockdown anniversary

  11-03-2021 19:00
  
  BLACKBURN Cathedral will see the lighting of more than three thousand candles to mark the number of people who have died from Covid-19 across Lancashire on the anniversary of the first national lockdown on March 23.
  
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• Eight arrested after disturbance involving machetes in Darwen

  11-03-2021 18:55
  
  Police have arrested eight people following a disturbance where a man and woman were injured in Darwen.
  
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• Hunt for two suspects after Brierfield teenager, 18, shot in face

  11-03-2021 18:16
  
  THE officer leading the investigation into a teenage shooting has moved to reassure the public that detectives are working hard to find those responsible.
  
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• Issa brothers' Blackburn mosque backed for approval

  11-03-2021 17:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers' plans for a £5million new mosque in their home town despite nine objections.
  
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• Man arrested and 10 fined after people caught using gym despite forced closure order

  11-03-2021 16:49
  
  A man has been arrested after officers attended a gym following reports of a breach of Covid regulations.
  
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• Coronation Street's Sharon Bentley returns after 22 years

  11-03-2021 15:02
  
  A FORMER Coronation Street star is returning to the soap more than 20 years after her departure.
  
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• Urgent search for missing 14-year-old last seen more than a week ago

  11-03-2021 14:56
  
  Police are urgently asking for help in locating a teenage boy who has been missing for more than 10 days.
  
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• Morrisons is giving away free afternoon tea hampers for Mother's Day - how to get yours

  11-03-2021 14:04
  
  Morrisons customers will be able to nominate a ‘special’ mum to win a hamper via their local store’s Facebook page.
  
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• Barrow residents face 90-mile trip to BURNLEY for Covid jab

  11-03-2021 13:55
  
  People in Barrow are being invited to make a 180-mile round trip to Burnley for Covid-19 vaccinations, it has been claimed.
  
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• 35ft tall tree comes crashing down narrowly missing family's home

  11-03-2021 13:55
  
  A family had a lucky escape after 35-foot tree came crashing down during last night’s storms.
  
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• Six European countries suspend use of AstraZeneca vaccine amid blood clot fears

  11-03-2021 13:52
  
  Six European countries have now suspended use to allow time for the EMA’s Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee to conduct an investigation.
  
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• The Lake District fells feeling the effects of the pandemic

  11-03-2021 13:40
  
  Less than half of the Lake District fell paths rangers had hoped to upgrade during 2020 were worked on as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
  
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• Four-day Bank Holiday weekend to mark Queen's platinum jubilee

  11-03-2021 13:38
  
  There will be an extra Bank Holiday to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Blackburn Tesco kidnap: Three charged as four more arrested

  11-03-2021 12:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police release a new image of a man who is still missing in a bid to find him "safe and well".
  
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• Dog walker's tip-off to police reunites Lancashire man with stolen van

  11-03-2021 12:20
  
  Owners of Ford vans are being urged to keep an eye out after the number of thefts across the county increased.
  
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• There's more than one change happening at the Porsche Centre

  11-03-2021 12:00
  
  Family run Porsche Centre Kendal is excited to announce that they are relocating to a brand new and larger state-of-the-art facility in Summer.
  
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• Woman hit by car in Blackburn remains in hospital with serious head injury

  11-03-2021 11:55
  
  A WOMAN remains in hospital for treatment on a serious head injury after being hit by a car on Tuesday evening.
  
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• Brierfield shooting: Man suffers facial injuries in street 'altercation'

  11-03-2021 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An 18-year-old is being treated in hospital after being shot in the street, police say.
  
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• Will Blackburn homebuyers benefit from mortgage scheme?

  11-03-2021 09:09
  
  First-time buyers in Blackburn with Darwen could particularly benefit from the Government-backed 5 per cent deposit mortgage scheme, analysis suggests.
  
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• Every new coronavirus case in Blackburn

  11-03-2021 08:44
  
  TWO areas in Blackburn with Darwen have recorded fewer than three new coronavirus cases over the latest period.
  
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• Teenager shot in face is "very lucky to be alive"

  11-03-2021 08:10
  
  A teenager is in serious condition after being shot in the face last night.
  
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• Teenager in serious condition after shooting incident

  11-03-2021 08:10
  
  A teenager is in serious condition after a shooting incident.
  
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• Endometriosis: Woman speaks of severe symptoms

  11-03-2021 08:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michaela Anderson speaks about the painful symptoms as part of Endometriosis Awareness Month.
  
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• Talented cake designer Maryam reveals how she learnt skills from mum and YouTube

  11-03-2021 07:13
  
  A TALENTED Blackburn cake designer who produces these stunning stunning creations has revealed how she learnt most of her skills watching YouTube videos.
  
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• Talented cake designer Maryam reveals how learnt skills from mum and YouTube

  11-03-2021 07:13
  
  A TALENTED Blackburn cake designer who produces these stunning stunning creations has revealed how she learnt most of her skills watching YouTube videos.
  
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• Time called as Dutton's Brewery in Blackburn pulled down

  11-03-2021 07:02
  
  A workman stands and watches as work begins to demolish the Dutton’s brewery bottling plant in Blackburn town centre in 1986.
  
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• Sufi Council UK launch 'Food Drive' for most vulnerable

  11-03-2021 06:59
  
  A GROUP of volunteers have been handing out food to vulnerable people in Blackburn.
  
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• Sixteen year old "mischievous" resident of petting zoo in Bacup dies

  11-03-2021 06:45
  
  A 16-year-old mischievous but friendly bull who was the "highlight" at a Ribble Valley petting zoo has died.
  
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• Motorsport fan and village personality dies from Covid-19, aged 74

  11-03-2021 06:45
  
  A village personality, devoted husband and father has died of Covid-19, aged 74.
  
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• Artist with Parkinson's creates booklet to educate people about condition

  11-03-2021 06:15
  
  AN ARTIST who has been living with Parkinson’s Disease since 2018 and is now penning a booklet to help explain the condition to others.
  
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• New Co-op shop planned metres away from its current store

  11-03-2021 06:06
  
  A NEW Co-op foodstore could be coming to an East Lancashire town just metres from another one.
  
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• New Co-op shop plan metres away from store

  11-03-2021 06:06
  
  A NEW Co-op foodstore could be coming to an East Lancashire town just metres from another one.
  
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• Letter: Columnist wrong to attack Royals on Harry and Meghan

  11-03-2021 06:03
  
  As members of the proletariat none of us will ever know the truth about the rift between Harry, Meghan and the Royal family.
  
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• Serial Blackburn drink-driver jailed for his latest offence

  11-03-2021 06:01
  
  A MAN with multiple drink-related driving convictions has been jailed for his latest offence.
  
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• Shopper claims Blackburn Aldi security guard swore at him in face mask exemption row

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A shopper has claimed he was told "not to be a c**k" by a security guard at an Aldi store, because he wasn't wearing a face mask.
  
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• SheHUB.tv: Magazine founder Carla Zuill shares story ahead of first edition

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MOTHER of two has shared the incredible story behind the launch of her new lifestyle magazine later this month
  
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• Rossendale: Bacup's J and J Ormerod Plc becomes worker owned

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MAJOR manufacturer has become an employee-owned business giving the workforce a vested interest in the company's future success.
  
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• Issa brothers: Blackburn EG Group owners reportedly planning Asda nail bars, cafes and takeaways

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  THE ISSA brothers are reportedly considering plans to reduce grocery floor spaces in Asda stores to make way for cafes, takeaways and nail bars.
  
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• Electricity North West: New study finds electric cars likely to surge in use

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW STUDY has found that electric cars and charging points could soon be a far more common site around East Lancashire.
  
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• Coronavirus: Indepedent Economic Review calls for public evidence on Lancashire's future

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  AN EXPERT panel is calling for local residents and businesses to give their views for a review into Lancashire's economic future.
  
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• Column: Faith communities will need to show real restraint this spring

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  By Dominic Harrison, director of public health, Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• Colne: tree preservation order imposed over development fears

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority has issued an emergency tree preservation order on the outskirts of one of the borough's main towns.
  
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• Burnley: Calico Homes and partners announce completion of 133 new homes

  11-03-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSING association has announced the completion of 133 new homes which it hopes will create "vibrant neighbourhoods."
  
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