Blackburn with Darwen news

• Everton 1-2 Burnley: Dwight McNeil hits stunning winner for visitors

  13-03-2021 22:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dwight McNeil's stunning strike aids Burnley's Premier League survival hopes at the expense of Champions League-hopefuls Everton at Goodison Park.
  
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• Staff 'extremely shaken' after armed robbery at Bolton Co-op

  13-03-2021 22:26
  
  A Co-op store was forced to close on Saturday morning following an armed robbery which left staff extremely shaken.
  
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• Police appeal to find suspects following armed robbery at Co-op on Tong Moor Road

  13-03-2021 22:26
  
  A Co-op store was forced to close on Saturday morning following an armed robbery which left staff extremely shaken.
  
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• Milton Keynes Dons 3-2 Accrington Stanley

  13-03-2021 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt O'Riley's late header earns MK Dons a dramatic victory to deal a blow to Accrington's League One play-off hopes.
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Fleetwood Town

  13-03-2021 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool and Fleetwood extend their unbeaten runs as a lacklustre derby ended in a stalemate at Bloomfield Road.
  
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• Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Preston North End: Ryan Tafazolli gives Wycombe victory

  13-03-2021 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Tafazolli's first-half header gives Championship strugglers Wycombe victory over Preston.
  
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• Man 'dealt with' as police discover illegal brothel in Burnley

  13-03-2021 18:10
  
  Police had to 'deal with' a man who was 'visiting' two women after officers uncovered a brothel in Burnley.
  
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• Morecambe 1-3 Newport County

  13-03-2021 18:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newport County move above 10-man Morecambe with a 3-1 away win to boost their hopes of League Two promotion.
  
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• Homes evacuated and roads closed due to major gas leak in Blackburn town centre

  13-03-2021 16:59
  
  Homes have been evacuated and roads closed after a major gas leak was detected following a fire in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Police seek man in photo after taxi driver assaulted and racially abused

  13-03-2021 15:04
  
  Police are looking to speak with the man in this image after a taxi driver was assaulted and racially abused.
  
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• Homes evacuated in Blackburn cable fire

  13-03-2021 14:10
  
  A NUMBER of homes were evacuated this morning after a electrical cable caught fire under a pavement.
  
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• Serving up a visual treat of the wonders of East Lancashire

  13-03-2021 13:28
  
  OUR weekly selection of some of the many photos submitted by members of the Lancashire Camera Club offers something for everyone.
  
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• IN PICTURES: ‘MP jabbed by another MP’ in UK first

  13-03-2021 11:44
  
  Nigel Evans MP received his Covid Jab from fellow Conversative MP Andrew Stephenson.
  
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• Fishmoor Reservoir has seen many changes over the years

  13-03-2021 07:04
  
  When this photograph was taken in 1956 there was little surrounding Fishmoor Reservoir at Guide other than fields and an open view over the moors.
  
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• Exciting times ahead as historic Whalley Abbey enters new era

  13-03-2021 07:03
  
  The Venerable Mark Ireland, Archdeacon of Blackburn and chair of the Whalley Abbey Steering Group, looks at an exciting time for the abbey
  
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• Traffic calming measures approved for Pole Lane in Darwen spark mixed reaction from residents

  13-03-2021 06:52
  
  New traffic calming measures aimed at reducing the number of speeding vehicles on a busy road have been given the seal of approval by councillors - but have brought mixed reactions from residents.
  
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• Drink-driver was one microgram from escaping prosecution

  13-03-2021 06:47
  
  ONE microgramme of alcohol cost a motorist his driving licence and over £200 in fines and costs.
  
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• Woman due to give evidence at father's murder trial crashed her car when drunk

  13-03-2021 06:28
  
  A WOMAN who had crashed her car down an embankment and come to rest near the canal was found by police sitting in the driving seat drinking from a can of lager.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'one of AFC Darwen's successful football managers'

  13-03-2021 06:27
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to 'one of Darwen FC's most successful managers'.
  
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• Woman was hiding under bed in restraining order man's house

  13-03-2021 06:20
  
  A MAN who was subject to a restraining order told police there was nobody in his house except him and his dog.
  
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• Gisburne Park Hospital set to close at end of the month

  13-03-2021 06:15
  
  A PRIVATE hospital which offers minor day-case procedures is set to close later this month.
  
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• Letter: Beware lilies, the innocent-looking cat killer

  13-03-2021 06:03
  
  Lilies may be beautiful flowers – but they can be fatal to felines, and cat guardians must take note.
  
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• UK supermarkets urge customers to return a range of items over health risks

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Customers are being warned over the possible health risk from products they have bought from major UK supermarkets.
  
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• Time's Up - major campaign launched to end Burnley's 'toxic' 24 hour drinking culture

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A campaign to change the 'toxic drinking culture' in an East Lancashire town has attracted the support of councillors, MPs and hundreds of residents.
  
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• Royal Mail unveil plans to trial a new delivery service in the UK

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Royal Mail said that it has processed an unprecedented volume of parcels in the past year.
  
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• Rossendale man proud to take top post in East Lancashire policing

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A POLICE boss has spoken of his pride at being promoted to a top role within the constabulary, looking after the patch that he was born and raised in.
  
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• Restoration work uncovers part of historic Hall not seen for more than 200 years

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Recent renovation work to restore an historic hall to its original splendour has revealed brick work unseen for more than 200 years.
  
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• Reclaim These Streets vigils planned this weekend in memory of Sarah Everard

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Vigils have been organised in Edinburgh, London, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham and more locations, under the banner Reclaim These Streets.
  
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• Prince William and Harry to make first joint public appearance since Oprah interview

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Prince William admitted the brothers had not spoken since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's Oprah Winfrey interview.
  
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• More than 1,100 knives - including several machetes - surrendered in this East Lancashire town

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  More than 1,100 knives and bladed weapons have been handed in to police and subsequently destroyed in just over 12 months.
  
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• Lancashire university student with first class honours jailed for life over double crossbow murders

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A Lancashire university graduate who gained the fourth highest marks nationally in accounting and management studies, has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years for his involvement in a double crossbow killing.
  
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• Lancashire Association of Trades Council: Report reveals coronavirus crisis toll on working mums

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW report has found that working mothers have been one of the groups hit hardest by the pandemic.
  
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• Husband recreates Blackburn wedding proposal for 50th anniversary

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A HUSBAND has re-enacted the moment he proposed to his wife as the couple celebrated their golden wedding anniversary.
  
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• Great Harwood-born teacher remembered on 25th anniversary of Dunblane massacre

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  TODAY marks 25 years since the nation was horrified by the events of the Dunblane massacre.
  
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• Eric Wright Group: Preston company wins award for 'iconic' Pooley Bridge

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE building company has been honoured with an award for engineering a bridge over the River Eamont in Cumbria.
  
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• Entrepreneur Mental Health Association: New organisation founded by Preston businesswoman

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE businesswoman has launched a new support group for business people suffering from mental health issues caused by the stresses of the pandemic.
  
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• Darwen: Aspray becomes first UK company to adopt advanced biometric tool

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A PROPERTY insurance services company has become the first business in the UK to adopt a cutting edge profiling tool to find potential partners.
  
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• Crafty Vintage returns to Hoghton Tower this summer with August family festival

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  The organisers of one of Lancashire’s most eclectic festivals have announced that they will once again be returning over the August Bank Holiday Weekend.
  
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• Calico Group: Burnley organisation creates paid placements

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSING group has unveiled 30 new paid work placement opportunities for young people.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What's available from Sunday, March 14?

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Here is a round-up of some of the best deals you can find at Aldi and Lidl this weekend.
  
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• 10 doorstep destinations that feel a world away to the UK

  13-03-2021 06:00
  
  Due to uncertainty over travelling further afield due to the pandemic, there has been a surge in interest in more local summer holiday destinations.
  
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