Blackburn with Darwen news

• Renewed appeal to find missing teenager last seen more than a week ago

  31-03-2021 22:55
  
  A 16-year-old boy has been missing from home for more than a week.
  
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• Fisherman's Friend tycoon Doreen Lofthouse dies aged 91

  31-03-2021 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doreen Lofthouse spread the lozenge's appeal around the world but never forgot her Lancashire roots.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £11.5m on digital strategy - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-03-2021 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £11.5m on digital strategy  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £11.5m on digital strategy

  31-03-2021 18:00
  
  SENIOR councillors will be asked on Thursday to approve a new £11.5million digital strategy to boost IT interactions with residents and protect the town hall from cyber attacks.
  
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• First look inside new £500k Blackburn German Doner Kebab restaurant

  31-03-2021 17:57
  
  Here is the first look inside the new German Donner Kebab (GDK) Restaurant ahead of its opening.
  
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• Boys as young as nine taken home by police in crackdown on anti-social behaviour

  31-03-2021 17:35
  
  Police have spoken with more than 50 youths and taken home 23 boys, some as young as nine, in a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.
  
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• New Blackburn homes for East Lancashire's NHS hospital heroes

  31-03-2021 17:25
  
  A NEW housing estate with many homes aimed at NHS key workers is to be built.
  
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• Nelson police want names of youths taking drugs, getting drunk and throwing rubbish on Mosque roof

  31-03-2021 16:51
  
  A group of Asian youths have been causing issues close to a Mosque by taking drugs, drinking alcohol and throwing rubbish on the roof.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council 'close to coronavirus financial edge' - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-03-2021 16:28
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council 'close to coronavirus financial edge'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council 'close to coronavirus financial edge'

  31-03-2021 16:28
  
  A COUNCIL finance boss has admitted that it would have gone bust without £124.77million of government coronavirus cash.
  
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• 'We want them to turn away from this anti-social behaviour' - new group launched to tackle Colne's unruly youths

  31-03-2021 16:08
  
  A new youth action group has launched in response to the unprecedented levels of anti-social behaviour seen in an East Lancashire town.
  
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• Lancashire man charged with murder after woman stabbed to death

  31-03-2021 15:48
  
  A man has been charged with murder after a woman was found dead inside a house.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen winter coronavirus help extends into Spring - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-03-2021 15:29
  
  Blackburn with Darwen winter coronavirus help extends into Spring  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen winter coronavirus help extends into Spring

  31-03-2021 15:29
  
  A GRANT scheme to help families with bills and repairs during the coronavirus pandemic has been extended.
  
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• Don't panic if you see smoke and flames coming from moors today, say fire service

  31-03-2021 15:01
  
  The fire service are asking people not to worry or panic if they see smoke coming from moorland today.
  
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• Main road in Whalley closed due to accident

  31-03-2021 14:56
  
  A MAIN road in a village is closed due to an accident.
  
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• Travellers return to site near Olive Lane, Darwen playground

  31-03-2021 14:13
  
  A GROUP of travellers has returned to land near a playground.
  
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• Blackburn teenager Muhammad appointed on NSPCC's Young People’s Board

  31-03-2021 13:41
  
  A BLACKBURN teenager will help to shape the work of child protection charity the NSPCC.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway plans massive restoration and expansion of its historic loco works

  31-03-2021 13:40
  
  PLANS have been submitted for a massive restoration and development of the Buckley Wells locomotive and carriage works site, home of the East Lancashire Light Railway.
  
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• Tribute to much-loved 82-year-old who died after being struck by car

  31-03-2021 13:18
  
  The family of an 82-year-old who sadly died after being struck by a car in Preston have paid tribute to him.
  
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• East Lancs Easter wildfire warning to trippers

  31-03-2021 13:00
  
  FIRE and rescue service bosses have appealed people to take care on the East Lancashire moors to avoid a repeat of last year’s wildfires.
  
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• Blackpool stabbing: Man charged with woman's murder

  31-03-2021 12:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man will appear in court later charged with killing 49-year-old Simone Ambler in Blackpool.
  
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• Anger after sunbathers leave E Lancs parks strewn with litter

  31-03-2021 12:30
  
  Burnley council are asking people to get rid of their litter properly if they are enjoying the sunny weather in the park after a park has been plagued with litter.
  
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• Anger after sunbathers leave E Lancs park strewn with litter

  31-03-2021 12:30
  
  Burnley council are asking people to get rid of their litter properly if they are enjoying the sunny weather in the park after a park has been plagued with litter.
  
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• Issa brothers: Blackburn EG Group founders to invest £100 million in Asda discounts

  31-03-2021 10:55
  
  THE ISSA brothers have pledged to invest £100 million in cutting prices at Asda.
  
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• Enjoy it while you can: Temperatures set to drop ahead of the weekend

  31-03-2021 10:51
  
  The three days of warm weather is set to come to end with temperatures dropping to single figures by Friday just in time for the weekend.
  
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• New community fund launched to help Blackburn with Darwen thrive - theshuttle.org.uk

  31-03-2021 09:00
  New community fund launched to help Blackburn with Darwen thrive  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• 14 neighbours scoop prizes on People's Postcode Lottery

  31-03-2021 08:54
  
  Fourteen people in Burnley are celebrating after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
  
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• Police seize three vehicles and one man arrested for burglary

  31-03-2021 08:35
  
  Police seized three cars in Pendle overnight in separate incidents and one man was arrested on suspicion of burglary.
  
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• Overt racism persists, but issues around race ‘less important’ – landmark report

  31-03-2021 08:08
  
  Britain is not a “post-racial” society, and racism persists – but issues around race and racism are becoming “less important”, according to a landmark study by the Commission on Race and Ethnic disparities.
  
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• Britain is not institutionally racist, landmark report chief says

  31-03-2021 08:08
  
  Britain is not a “post-racial” society, and racism persists – but issues around race and racism are becoming “less important”, according to a landmark study by the Commission on Race and Ethnic disparities.
  
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• 7 emerging scams in the UK you need to know about

  31-03-2021 07:48
  
  Research found that there were 1,467,962 instances of fraud between 2018-2020 with a 12% rise in 2020.
  
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• Tesco, Asda, and more - When will UK supermarkets be open over Easter weekend?

  31-03-2021 07:47
  
  As the majority of Brits will enjoy a four-day weekend starting with Good Friday on April 2 UK supermarkets have moved to update shoppers.
  
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• Blackburn's Starlight Club was casino and home to the stars

  31-03-2021 07:02
  
  IT’S hard to believe that Little Harwood was once home to both a casino and one of East Lancashire’s top cabaret venues which saw some of the biggest names in the business appearing on stage.
  
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• Man coming down off crack cocaine pleaded with police to arrest him

  31-03-2021 06:37
  
  A MAN experiencing mental health difficulties called police and said he had a knife and they should come and arrest him.
  
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• Owner of Mangiamo in Darwen sells up after 25 years

  31-03-2021 06:15
  
  The owner of a popular Italian restaurant has bid his farewell after 25 years.
  
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• Blackburn pub popular with Rovers fans goes up for sale

  31-03-2021 06:15
  
  Another Rover home pub is set to be sold as the circuit to Ewood becomes a 'ghost town'.
  
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• Letter: NHS heroes deserve true recognition with a pay rise

  31-03-2021 06:01
  
  A year after the start of lockdown and hopefully some form of normality will soon return for millions of us.
  
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• Firm donates wetroom to help paralysed Blackburn dad-of-two with his rehabilitation

  31-03-2021 06:01
  
  A COMPANY has donated an accessible and modern wetroom to help a Blackburn dad after a fall down the stairs left him paralysed.
  
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• Firm donates wetroom to help paralysed Blackburn dad-of-two

  31-03-2021 06:01
  
  A COMPANY has donated an accessible and modern wetroom to help a Blackburn family bring a young dad home after a fall down the stairs last year left him paralysed.
  
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• Firm donates wetroom to help Blackburn paralysed dad of two with his rehabilitation

  31-03-2021 06:01
  
  A COMPANY have donated an accessible and modern wetroom to help a Blackburn family bring a young dad home after a fall down the stairs last year left him paralysed.
  
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• Specsavers Burnley bake-off is a sweet boost for charity

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  Not only are the staff at Specsavers Burnley great at testing your eyes - they also bake a mean cake.
  
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• Darwen: Tribute unveiled to Holy Trinity School cook Ann Leigh at Bold Venture Park

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  A MEMORIAL has been installed to a wife, mother, and well-loved school cook who died last year at the age of 74.
  
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• Darwen late night chicken takeway bid refused

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  A BID to turn a daytime snack bar into a late night grilled chicken takeaway has been blocked by planners.
  
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• Clitheroe family raise defibrillator money after 4-year-old twin dies

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY reeling from the death of their beloved twin boy are raising money for a new defibrillator and a memorial bench.
  
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• Cleaners branded 'lazy' as photos show build up of dirt and chewing gum in Blackburn bus station

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  Dirt, grime, cobwebs, chewing gum, mud and leaves are just some of the grim sights people are having to endure as they wait to catch the bus, claims one commuter.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Taxi drivers miss out on vital support grants - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Taxi drivers miss out on vital support grants  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Taxi drivers miss out on vital support grants

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  TAXI drivers working across Blackburn with Darwen say that ‘unjust’ rules have seen them miss out on potentially vital grants from the council.
  
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• Blackburn named among happiest places to live in the UK

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire town has been crowned as one of the happiest places to live in the country, according to the latest ONS study.
  
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• Barrowford family raises more than £6k in memory of late husband and dad

  31-03-2021 06:00
  
  The family of a much-loved businessman and sportsman who passed away a year ago have raised thousands of pounds for Pendleside Hospice in his memory.
  
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