Blackburn with Darwen news

• Crews rush to scene as fire breaks out in Oswaldtwistle

  18-03-2021 21:30
  
  FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a fire in a derelict mill.
  
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• Man with sword in the street stopped by police dog

  18-03-2021 20:16
  
  A MAN carrying a sword was stopped by a police dog.
  
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• These are the rules beer gardens in England will have to follow next month

  18-03-2021 20:07
  
  IN another step towards normality, beer gardens across the North-East will be allowed to reopen next month - but they will have to follow a strict set of rules.
  
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• Burnley town centre's scheme set for approval with 26 conditions

  18-03-2021 19:00
  
  A MULTI-million pound town centre leisure and retail complex will be considered by councillors next week.
  
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• Prime Minister addresses concerns over lockdown

  18-03-2021 18:46
  
  Boris Johnson said he did not expect the reduction in vaccine supply to have an impact on the timetable for easing coronavirus restrictions.
  
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• Bomb squad called as suspected hand grenade found in Chorley

  18-03-2021 18:19
  
  EMERGENCY services are dealing with an ongoing incident involving a suspected hand grenade.
  
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• Boris Johnson to lead Covid Downing Street briefing tonight

  18-03-2021 17:35
  
  Here is what Prime Minister Boris Johnson might talk about as he leads a Downing Street press briefing on Thursday.
  
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• Vaccine delivery to take a hit from supply issue

  18-03-2021 17:30
  
  An issue with vaccination distribution could see people in their 40s and younger facing delays in getting their jab.
  
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• Large groups of teens seen meeting in Blackburn town centre

  18-03-2021 16:50
  
  A WARNING has been issued after concerns about teenagers congregating in large groups in a town centre were raised.
  
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• Stranded driver fined for causing tailbacks on M6

  18-03-2021 16:32
  
  A DRIVER was fined after they ran out of fuel while they were travelling in the only open lane of a motorway.
  
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• Top 5 most complained about moments on Good Morning Britain

  18-03-2021 16:22
  
  Here are the most complained moments from Good Morning Britain
  
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• 1.7 million Covid-19 vaccine doses have been delayed

  18-03-2021 16:19
  
  Matt Hancock said the UK vaccination programme remains on course to hit its targets amid delay in 1.7 million Covid-19 doses.
  
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• Burnley crash: Three men arrested over fatal motorcycle collision

  18-03-2021 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dad-to-be Lewis Taylor, 22, died when his motorcycle was hit by a car two days before Christmas.
  
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• Lancashire sign Jackson Bird & Finn Allen for 2021 season

  18-03-2021 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire sign Australia seamer Jackson Bird to play in six red-ball matches in 2021, while Finn Allen joins for the T20 Blast.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: our high Covid rates may now help - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-03-2021 15:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss: our high Covid rates may now help  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: our high Covid rates may now help

  18-03-2021 15:00
  
  By Professor Dominic Harrison, public health director Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• BBC to move key jobs and programmes out of London

  18-03-2021 14:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The corporation is expanding out of the capital to "ensure every household gets value from the BBC".
  
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• Tesco, ASDA and M&S issue urgent safety message to all shoppers

  18-03-2021 13:43
  
  Three of the country’s biggest supermarkets have issued an urgent safety message to their shoppers.
  
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• Yann Songo'o: Morecambe midfielder banned by FA after admitting homophobic comment charge

  18-03-2021 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe midfielder Yann Songo'o is banned for six games after admitting making a homophobic comment during a League Two game.
  
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• Deputy Director, Children's Social Care job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 151052 - LocalGov

  18-03-2021 13:20
  
  Deputy Director, Children's Social Care job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 151052  LocalGov
  
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• Burning Pink eco-activist tries to glue herself to Blackburn magistrates bench in protest

  18-03-2021 12:59
  
  AN ACTIVIST who staged an eco-protest at Blackburn Magistrates Court today had to be removed by security staff.
  
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• Accrington's Charles gets first NI call-up

  18-03-2021 12:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley striker Dion Charles is named in the Northern Ireland squad for their World Cup qualifiers, while Niall McGinn is a late call-up.
  
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• Appeal after teenager left with 'potentially life-threatening' head injuries from crash

  18-03-2021 11:19
  
  A TEENAGE boy was left with potentially life-threatening head injuries following a road traffic collision in Preston yesterday.
  
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• Three arrested over motorbike crash which killed dad-to-be Lewis Taylor

  18-03-2021 11:10
  
  THREE men have been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Burnley.
  
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• Three arrested after fatal crash which killed Lewis Taylor in Burnley

  18-03-2021 11:10
  
  THREE men have been arrested in connection with a fatal crash in Burnley.
  
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• Census 2021: everything you need to know and what questions you will be asked

  18-03-2021 08:20
  
  The census occurs every 10 years, with the last occurring in 2011, and it acts as a survey that charts all of the people and households.
  
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• A quarter of UK homes sit in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution - check your home

  18-03-2021 08:19
  
  A new air pollution rating system has been launched to offer an air quality report for every UK address.
  
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• Royal Mail introduce change to stamps in 'UK first' initiative

  18-03-2021 08:18
  
  The barcodes will sit alongside the main body of the stamp, the barcode will be colour matched with the stamp.
  
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• Driver arrested after ramming a police car near Chorley

  18-03-2021 08:16
  
  A DRIVER has been arrested after ramming a police car.
  
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• 7 top tips to stay safe as Covid lockdown restrictions end

  18-03-2021 08:11
  
  Maintaining hygiene in places such as the workplace, gyms, restaurants and supermarkets, is an essential part of coming out of lockdown successfully.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent warning to 18 to 40 year olds in the UK

  18-03-2021 08:06
  
  The Money Saving Expert founder shared the advice ahead of the end of the tax year in April.
  
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• Director of Finance (s151) job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 151050 - LocalGov

  18-03-2021 08:00
  
  Director of Finance (s151) job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 151050  LocalGov
  
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• EastEnders star Ross Kemp left Albert Square for night out at Manhattan Heights

  18-03-2021 07:02
  
  THE hard man of Albert Square proved to be a real charmer when he left EastEnders behind for a night out in Blackburn.
  
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• Man speaks out and reveals why he is living underneath the M65 bridge in Darwen

  18-03-2021 07:00
  
  A MAN who has parked a large motorhome and a funeral hearse under a motorway bridge says he ‘is not bothering anyone’ and ‘means well’.
  
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• Delays expected in coronavirus vaccine roll-out to under-50s

  18-03-2021 06:51
  
  The number of people getting the first dose of their Covid-19 jab will be “constrained” as a result of a “significant” reduction in the vaccine supply available, health officials have said.
  
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• Delays expected in coronavirus vaccine roll-out

  18-03-2021 06:51
  
  The number of people getting the first dose of their Covid-19 jab will be “constrained” as a result of a “significant” reduction in the vaccine supply available, health officials have said.
  
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• Bees Knees expand after snapping up third popular pub in town

  18-03-2021 06:49
  
  A PUB chain has taken over a new site near Burnley FC's Turf Moor ground and given it an £80,000 makeover.
  
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• Accrington bus firm's sadness after gambling addict driver stole fares

  18-03-2021 06:49
  
  A MAN working in a position of trust for an Accrington bus company started pocketing fares on a regular basis.
  
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• School delivers over 4,000 Covid-19 tests as pupils return to classroom

  18-03-2021 06:45
  
  Rossendale's largest high school will have carried out more than 4,000 Covid-19 tests in the first two weeks of students returning.
  
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• Final whistle blown on Powerleague Blackburn as Soccerdome closes

  18-03-2021 06:45
  
  The final whistle has blown at Powerleague in Blackburn which will not be opening again after lockdown.
  
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• Plans for 25 homes on 'eyesore' former Rishton mill site

  18-03-2021 06:02
  
  PLANS have been submitted for 25 homes on an ‘eyesore’ former mill site.
  
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• Silver Mushroom: Company founded in Blackburn wins business award

  18-03-2021 06:00
  
  TWO SISTERS who run an online homeware business together have won a top industry award.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital emergency mental health unit opens next to A&E

  18-03-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW unit to get people assessed quickly when they turn up to A&E with mental health problems has opened.
  
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• Moped on Land Rover plates reported to police in Burnley

  18-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MOPED on false plates has been recovered by police.
  
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• Family with disabled children stuck in damp Clayton-le-Moors home

  18-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MOTHER of two disabled children has been forced to endure persistent damp in her home, with her landlord failing to rehouse the family.
  
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• Blackburn town centre gets a makeover and clean up

  18-03-2021 06:00
  
  A RETAIL hub is being given a big lockdown spring clean.
  
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