Blackburn with Darwen news

• Prince of Wales records verse by Catholic priest and poet Gerard Manley Hopkins

  02-04-2021 23:00
  
  The Prince of Wales has recorded verse by acclaimed poet and Catholic priest Gerard Manley Hopkins to show support for Christians at Easter, Clarence House has said.
  
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• Police appeal for information as man dies after being hit by Ford Mondeo

  02-04-2021 21:26
  
  A man has died after being hit by a car.
  
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• Swindon Town 0-2 Blackpool

  02-04-2021 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ellis Simms and Jerry Yates fire in-form Blackpool to a routine win at relegation-threatened Swindon.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 0-0 Burton Albion

  02-04-2021 18:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington and Burton have to settle for a goalless draw.
  
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• Preston North End 1-1 Norwich City: Brad Potts scores in injury time as leaders Canaries held

  02-04-2021 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brad Potts scores a deflected 95th-minute equaliser as Preston deny runaway leaders Norwich City a 10th win in 11 games.
  
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• Wycombe Wanderers 1-0 Blackburn Rovers: Chairboys hold out for vital three points

  02-04-2021 18:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship strugglers Wycombe beat out-of-form Blackburn to keep alive their slim hopes of survival.
  
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• Fire crews forced to extinguish 'several BBQs' as Good Friday revellers ignore moorland safety advice

  02-04-2021 16:35
  
  Fire crews have already been called to put out several BBQs at the side of a reservoir as the Easter weekend gets under way and crowds flock to Lancashire's beauty spots.
  
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• Covid passports are ‘dangerous, discriminatory and counter-productive’

  02-04-2021 15:25
  
  Introducing coronavirus vaccine passports for everyday life in England would be “dangerous, discriminatory and counter-productive”, a Labour peer has said.
  
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• Cumbria cinemas share government culture emergency funding

  02-04-2021 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Keswick arts patron Dame Judi Dench says local cinemas are "a vital part of our cultural lives".
  
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• Blackburn domestic violence charity praises women's bravery in Susan Waring trial

  02-04-2021 13:29
  
  A CHARITY supporting domestic violence victims has today praised the bravery of women who spoke out to help secure a murderer's conviction.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 0-1 Peterborough United

  02-04-2021 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonson Clarke-Harris strikes late on to give promotion-chasing Peterborough a win at Fleetwood.
  
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• Blackburn driver caught going over 80mph on 30mph road

  02-04-2021 12:47
  
  A DRIVER is to attend court after being detected to be driving 81mph on a 30mph road.
  
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• Pakistan, Philippines, Kenya and Bangladesh put on travel ban list

  02-04-2021 12:15
  
  Travel bans are to be introduced for visitors from the Philippines, Pakistan, Kenya and Bangladesh, the Department of Transport has said.
  
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• Franklin Graham: Blackpool bus ad ban 'breached human rights'

  02-04-2021 11:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Removing bus adverts for a rally by preacher Franklin Graham breached human rights, a judge rules.
  
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• Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack welcome new dog into home

  02-04-2021 11:07
  
  OLIVIA Attwood and Bradley Dack have rescued a Carpathian-German Shephard dog from Romania.
  
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• Police warning after Burnley attempted burglary

  02-04-2021 10:08
  
  POLICE are asking people to be alert after an attempted burglary.
  
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• Burnley police warning as children throw 'snap-bangs' at shoppers

  02-04-2021 08:50
  
  POLICE are warning parents to be vigilant with children throwing so-called snap bangs at shoppers.
  
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• Burnley police warning as children throw 'snap-bags' at shoppers

  02-04-2021 08:50
  
  POLICE are warning parents to be vigilant with children throwing so-called snap bags at shoppers.
  
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• Covid: Reunions mark 'emotional' end to shielding period

  02-04-2021 08:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  How have vulnerable people been reacting to the government's shielding advice ending?
  
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• Fisherman's Friend: Calls for memorial to Doreen Lofthouse

  02-04-2021 08:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Doreen Lofthouse has been hailed a "true pioneer" who helped "put Fleetwood on the map".
  
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• First Look: Stylish new café opens in Blackburn

  02-04-2021 07:20
  
  A dilapidated building has been transformed into chic new café thanks to a major redevelopment.
  
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• All change at Darwen Market as redevelopment works begins

  02-04-2021 07:00
  
  Markets are at the heart of many East Lancashire town’s. In this rare colour photograph, customers continue to use the old wooden stalls on Darwen market, on the right, as building work gets underway to create a new market facilities in 1974
  
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• 10,000 patients in region waiting longer than a year for an operation

  02-04-2021 06:52
  
  Patients across Lancashire whose hospital treatment may have been delayed as a result of the pandemic are to be asked how they now feel about the prospect of undergoing their procedures.
  
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• Woman, 31, died of alcohol poisoning after concerns were raised about mental health

  02-04-2021 06:45
  
  A 31-year-old woman died from alcohol poisoning two months after a break-up - an inquest heard.
  
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• Dad diagnosed with incurable cancer suffered first scare on honeymoon

  02-04-2021 06:45
  
  A dad who has been diagnosed with stage four incurable cancer has spoken of his first scare when his wife spotted a unusual mole while they were on their honeymoon.
  
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• Irreplaceable photos of late brother were in purse stolen by Poundland thief

  02-04-2021 06:40
  
  AN OPPORTUNIST thief stole a purse which had been left on top of a self service check-out.
  
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• Wild Paws Agility: UK's biggest indoor dog training centre coming to Leyland

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW dog training facility is coming to Lancashire which promises top of the range equipment, turf and instructors.
  
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• Two year project to transform Clitheroe's historic mill lodge finally complete

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A project that has been two years in the making is now complete, resulting in a beautiful community space for residents of one East Lancashire town.
  
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• Tributes for Ribchester photographer, newspaper man and devoted dad

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Tributes have been paid to photographer John ‘Jack’ Raymond Catlow, who passed away on March 19.
  
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• Tributes for devoted auntie with an infectious smile

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Tributes have been paid to Yvonne McGuire, who passed away on March 28 at 56.
  
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• These are the most expensive homes sold in East Lancashire over the last ten years

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  DESPITE having a reputation of being a property bargains hot-spot, East Lancashire is home to some very expensive houses.
  
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• Retired Cliviger teacher writes children's mental health book

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A RETIRED teacher has written a book to educate children in a fun way to talk about mental health.
  
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• Publicans call time on matchday drinking after almost three decades in Ewood's top spot

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Pub landlords who have been at the centre of Blackburn's matchday drinking culture for more than 25 years have officially called time on their reign.
  
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• Over 1000 homes are sitting empty in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Over 1000 homes are sitting empty in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Over 1,000 homes are sitting empty in Blackburn with Darwen

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  MORE than 1,000 empty houses in Blackburn with Darwen should be used to help solve the national housing crisis, campaigners argue.
  
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• OakNorth Bank: Lender trails new housing developments in Blackburn and Burnley

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A NORTH West lender has revealed plans to fund potential new housing developments across East Lancashire.
  
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• No change in pattern of infection as Covid rates CONTINUE to rise in Blackburn with Darwen

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  There has been no change in the pattern of increasing infection rates for Blackburn with Darwen as once again coronavirus cases have risen across the borough.
  
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• New boss to run county Covid response as it moves from emergency

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's chief executive Denise Park has taken over as chair of the body co-ordinating Lancashire's public service response to the coronavirus pandemic as it moves from 'emergency' status into 'recovery'.
  
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• More than 250 people contracted coronavirus in East Lancs hospitals

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  MORE than 250 people are believed to have contracted the coronavirus in hospital in East Lancashire.
  
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• Letter: Definition of hate crime will cause divisions

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Mysogyny, defined as the hatred of, aversion to, contempt for, or prejudice against women or girls has been classified as a hate crime. But what exactly is a hate crime?
  
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• Landmark East Lancashire pubs prepare to reopen

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  THE founder of an award-winning chain of gastropubs which fell into administration has spoken of her excitement at getting a second chance to make a success of six venues after a rescue deal was struck.
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria: Cancer survivor says coronavirus must not put off GP visits

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  MEDICAL experts have warned that the pandemic should not put people off cancer checks after a 71-year-old's crucial intervention.
  
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• Home improvements firm aims for 'even loftier heights' with management shake-up

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A HOME improvements firm has set its sights on growing by 50 per cent over the next three years.
  
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• Easter weather warning as high temperatures will give way to gales and snow

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  People are being warned to watch out over the Easter weekend due to a “big swing” in weather conditions that could bring gale force winds and even snow to parts of the UK.
  
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• Darwen's virtual pub quiz hero to visit recipients of £1million raised throughout pandemic

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A former pub landlord whose virtual pub quizzes went viral during lockdown is set to visit the charities his weekly online events raised almost £1million for.
  
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• Darwen's mineshaft-ridden field could become 'community asset' as residents plough on with protection fight

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  A group of residents fighting to save a field from housing developers will need to wait eight weeks before they find out whether the land can be listed as an 'asset of community value'.
  
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• Chorley teens praised by police for quick thinking actions which saved woman's life

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  Two teenagers have been praised by the police for their quick thinking actions which helped to save a woman's life.
  
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• Boohoo: Burnley firm cuts over 400 suppliers after low pay controversy

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  FASHION retailer Boohoo has cut more than 400 firms from its supply network after allegations over low pay and working conditions for factory staff.
  
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• £165,000 grant to help save King George’s Hall, Darwen Library Theatre and Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery

  02-04-2021 06:00
  
  The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport have announced that they have invested £4,501,380 in arts and cultural organisations across Lancashire through the second round of their Culture Recovery Fund distributed by Arts Council England.
  
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