Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn with Darwen now has one of highest coronavirus infection rates in whole country - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2021 19:58
  
  Blackburn with Darwen now has one of highest coronavirus infection rates in whole country  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen now has one of highest coronavirus infection rates in whole country

  29-03-2021 19:58
  
  Blackburn with Darwen is now the only borough in East Lancashire to record a rise in its coronavirus infection rate.
  
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• Boris Johnson reveals when you will learn if foreign travel will be allowed

  29-03-2021 18:44
  
  Despite the easing of lockdown restrictions, travel abroad is currently prohibited as part of Boris Johnson's road map.
  
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• More than 70 cannabis plants destroyed by police after cultivation discovered in Blackburn house

  29-03-2021 18:28
  
  More than 70 cannabis plants have been destroyed after a cultivation was uncovered by police.
  
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• Rawtenstall pensioner, 90, hit by car in public car park - police appeal for witnesses

  29-03-2021 18:13
  
  A pensioner was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in a car park.
  
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• Police seek this van after balaclava clad burglar wields knife at victim

  29-03-2021 18:04
  
  A householder was approached by balaclava-clad man wielding a knife as he went to investigate a bang coming from his garage.
  
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• Blackpool hospital trust pays out £6m in baby brain injuries case

  29-03-2021 17:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The payout gives the family "peace of mind" their child's complex lifetime care needs will be met.
  
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• Landslip close to major junction of M6 closes part of road as council sent to investigate

  29-03-2021 17:24
  
  A landslip has caused traffic delays on the approach to a major motorway junction.
  
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• Everyone’s Invited: The website which has uncovered ‘abuse scandal’ in schools

  29-03-2021 17:00
  
  A campaign has been launched urging people to share their stories of sexual assault which will be shared anonymously to help others.
  
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• "Everyone's Included" campaign launched for sexual assault victims to come forward

  29-03-2021 17:00
  
  A campaign has been launched urging people to share their stories of sexual assault which will be shared anonymously to help others.
  
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• Goats on webcam show how Rossendale could zoom out of coronavirus

  29-03-2021 16:47
  
  THE success of a farmer's 'Goats on Zoom' initiative could the the blueprint for a borough's recovery from coronavirus.
  
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• Jordan Rossiter: Fleetwood Town midfielder signs new deal to summer 2023

  29-03-2021 15:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood midfielder Jordan Rossiter signs a new contract which keeps him with the club until the summer of 2023.
  
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• Lancashire County Council coronavirus household tip rules relaxed

  29-03-2021 14:47
  
  EAST Lancashire residents can now take more than a single type of waste each trip at county council tips.
  
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• Video shows smoke and flames burst through roof of terraced house in Darwen

  29-03-2021 14:45
  
  Six fire engines were called to tackle a house fire in which flames and thick black smoke had burst through the roof.
  
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• New Blackburn streets to be named after NHS founders

  29-03-2021 14:44
  
  FIVE streets on a new housing development will pay tribute people whose vision led to the founding of the National Health Service.
  
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• Dambusters hero's name spelt wrong on new street sign

  29-03-2021 14:35
  
  A road in Chorley that recognises a leading figure in Britain’s wartime effort has been bedecked with a street sign that spells his name incorrectly – for a second time.
  
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• Dambusters hero's name spelt wrong on Chorley street sign

  29-03-2021 14:35
  
  A road in Chorley that recognises a leading figure in Britain’s wartime effort has been bedecked with a street sign that spells his name incorrectly – for a second time.
  
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• HSBC, Barclays, Lloyds and Halifax customers sent urgent scam warning

  29-03-2021 14:21
  
  The latest round of scams see customers receive texts claiming to be from UK banks trying to dupe customers out of their cash.
  
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• Union call on council to halt consultation into nursery closures

  29-03-2021 14:00
  
  A UNION has asked the council to halt a consultation which could see some of the county's 24 maintained nurseries closed.
  
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• Ribble Valley: How 2 sports centres can reopen Covid-safe

  29-03-2021 13:45
  
  TWO East Lancashire sports centres will be able to open fully Covid-safe thanks to a government grant.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen bin wagon lifesavers help distressed driver - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2021 13:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen bin wagon lifesavers help distressed driver  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen bin wagon lifesavers help distressed driver

  29-03-2021 13:00
  
  A BIN crew's prompt action helped save a motorist's life, councillors have been told.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: social media hate crime on the rise - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2021 12:43
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: social media hate crime on the rise  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: social media hate crime on the rise

  29-03-2021 12:43
  
  MORE than 450 hate-crime related incidents were recorded in a borough in a year mainly dominated by the coronavirus lockdown and restrictions.
  
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• Driver walks away from M61 horror crash without a scratch

  29-03-2021 12:38
  
  A driver nearly three times over the drink driving limit was arrested after a serious crash on the M61.
  
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• Dambusters hero street sign spelled wrong for second time

  29-03-2021 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnes Wallis Way is named after the inventor of the bouncing bombs used in the World War Two raid.
  
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• Motorist arrested for fifth drug driving offence in 3 months

  29-03-2021 12:10
  
  A motorist was arrested for a drug driving offence for the fifth time in 3 months.
  
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• Sussex-Lancashire game switched due to insects

  29-03-2021 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex move their opening County Championship game to opponents Lancashire's ground after an infestation of daddy longlegs larvae.
  
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• Aldi announce exciting change coming to all UK stores in April

  29-03-2021 11:52
  
  The German supermarket announced the exciting partnership for its loyal customers on Monday.
  
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• Warning for people in Blackburn with Darwen as 'stay at home' rule dropped - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2021 11:14
  
  Warning for people in Blackburn with Darwen as 'stay at home' rule dropped  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Warning for Blackburn with Darwen as 'stay at home' rule dropped

  29-03-2021 11:14
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been warned that this week’s easing of the coronavirus lockdown does not mean the remaining restrictions can be flouted.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses: Why we must stay vigilant

  29-03-2021 11:14
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been warned that this week's easing of the coronavirus lockdown does not mean the remaining restrictions can be flouted.
  
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• What Boris Johnson is expected to announce at today's press conference

  29-03-2021 11:08
  
  The press conference comes as England eased lockdown restrictions even further today as part of the Prime Minister’s road map.
  
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• Marcus Rashford praises schoolboy who bought football boots for pal

  29-03-2021 09:27
  
  A schoolboy has received praise from Marcus Rashford after using his own money to buy his friend new football boots.
  
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• Helen Flanagan has baby boy and hails amazing midwife

  29-03-2021 09:24
  
  Actor Helen Flanagan has given birth to a baby boy and said how special it was to have him at the same hospital where she was born. 
  
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• How long will the warm weather last?

  29-03-2021 09:17
  
  The UK could see record-high March temperatures as restrictions on outdoor gatherings are eased in England.
  
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• New Hijab PPE to be made available for medical staff

  29-03-2021 09:01
  
  A Hijab and multi-hairstyle hat PPE is being made available for those who may choose to wear it.
  
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• Warning for Blackburn with Darwen as 'stay at home' rule dropped - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2021 09:00
  
  Warning for Blackburn with Darwen as 'stay at home' rule dropped  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Campaigners call for ‘Shop Out to Help Out’ scheme

  29-03-2021 08:17
  
  Retail campaigners are calling for an Eat Out to Help Out-style scheme to boost the tills of beleaguered independent shops after they finally reopen on April 12.
  
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• High street Shops told they can open until 10pm on April 12

  29-03-2021 07:57
  
  The temporary rule change is to help make high streets safer as lockdown restrictions begin to ease in England.
  
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• Full list of Covid lockdown rules changing from today

  29-03-2021 07:52
  
  From today, the second phase of the first stage of the Prime Minister's road map will begin. 
  
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• Family pays tribute to Blackburn videographer who captured hundreds of weddings

  29-03-2021 07:12
  
  A Blackburn videographer who captured hundreds of weddings over a 35-year career has died.
  
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• Big Freeze left barges stuck in ice on Leeds-Liverpool Canal

  29-03-2021 07:00
  
  The winter of 1963 is remembered for being one of the most severe on record. This dramatic picture show barges on the Leeds-Liverpool Canal at Whitebirk locked into the ice that had formed. The barges were used to transport coal to the power station
  
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• REVEALED: Opening date for new Tiger Lounge bar in Clitheroe

  29-03-2021 06:54
  
  A GROWING bar brand is branching out to open up in the Ribble Valley next month.
  
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• Two Accrington care homes sold to 'first-time buyer'

  29-03-2021 06:15
  
  Two Accrington residential care homes have been sold to a first-time buyer.
  
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• TV and stand dumped outside of Darwen charity shop are the 'worst' items to be left yet

  29-03-2021 06:15
  
  A TV and stand are the 'worst' items yet to have been dumped outside a charity shop which has already asked people to not leave donations in lockdown.
  
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• Thief jailed after stealing can of lager and packet of crisps

  29-03-2021 06:06
  
  A MAN released from custody with a warning ringing in his ear offended within hours.
  
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• Pendle Bike Racks: Nelson company reports rise in demand ahead of Easter and lockdown easing

  29-03-2021 06:00
  
  A BICYCLE RACK maker has seen a bump in demand with cyclists looking forward the chance to get out and about over Easter.
  
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• Man who promised his mum he would stop dealing was operating mobile drug service

  29-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who promised his mother he would put a stop to his dealing continued to operate a mobile drug service from the back of a taxi.
  
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• Letter: Could Harry really become America's 'first laddie'?

  29-03-2021 06:00
  
  Rumoured in the aftermath of THAT interview is that Meghan Markle has political ambitions which could even include the Presidency of the United States.
  
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