Blackburn with Darwen news

• Group of youths try to gain access to abandoned and potentially dangerous building

  08-04-2021 20:58
  
  A large group of youths have been trying to get into a derelict, and potentially dangerous, building.
  
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• County Championship: Brilliant century from Tom Haines saves Sussex at Lancashire

  08-04-2021 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A career-best 155 from batsman Tom Haines helps Sussex battle back from a dreadful start against Lancashire.
  
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• County Championship: Brilliant century from Tom Haines saves Sussex against Lancashire

  08-04-2021 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex batsman Tom Haines' career-best 155 helps his side battle back from a dreadful start against Lancashire in Manchester.
  
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• IMO offering free 'Motivate ME' youth sessions

  08-04-2021 19:14
  
  Community group IMO are offering free youth sessions for 12 to 17 year olds in the region.
  
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• Ex-Preston winger Holden dies at 90

  08-04-2021 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Bolton winger Doug Holden, the last surviving player of the Stanley Matthews 1953 FA Cup final, dies at the age of 90.
  
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• Meet The Richardsons series two premieres on Dave tonight

  08-04-2021 18:00
  
  Meet The Richardsons series two, starring Jon Richardson and Lucy Beaumont, airs on Dave tonight.
  
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• 16 year old Davina missing from home

  08-04-2021 17:29
  
  A 16 year old girl has gone missing from Burnley.
  
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• Shadsworth school's plan for sensory room and anti-vandal fence

  08-04-2021 17:00
  
  PROPOSALS to build a sensory room and instal a new higher mesh fence to deter trespassers and vandals at an infant school will be considered by councillors next week.
  
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• 10 of Lancashire’s most common surnames

  08-04-2021 17:00
  
  Here are the top 10 most common surnames in Lancashire- and how many people have them.
  
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• Clitheroe school-girl on litter picking mission with housebuilder

  08-04-2021 16:52
  
  A SCHOOL-GIRL has teamed up with a housebuilder to support her litter picking campaign.
  
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• Netflix series prompts fan to restore first paid footballer's grave

  08-04-2021 16:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jacqueline McAleese was moved by Fergus Suter's story on Netflix series, The English Game.
  
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• Clitheroe pub launches 'pay it with a post-it' scheme to help people

  08-04-2021 16:37
  
  A WINE bar has revealed a new ‘pay it with a post-it’ scheme to reward customers struggling through the pandemic.
  
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• Online craft fair is coming to Lancashire this April

  08-04-2021 16:30
  
  Hopeful and Glorious is working with 50 local businesses to put on a Spring Fair online on April 16 and 17.
  
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• Burnley book outlines path from riots to Brexit

  08-04-2021 16:30
  
  A NEW book outlines how riots in an East Lancashire town led to it voting for Brexit in the 2016 referendum.
  
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• Road closed for two weekends for zebra crossing installation

  08-04-2021 16:10
  
  A road in Blackburn will be closed for two weekends while a zebra crossing is installed.
  
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• Music legends The Hollies to take to road to mark 60 years

  08-04-2021 16:00
  
  AN iconic British band with a strong East Lancashire connection have announced a rescheduled UK tour to mark their 60th anniversary.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen offers new coronavirus 'test and go' kits - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-04-2021 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen offers new coronavirus 'test and go' kits  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen offers new coronavirus 'test and go' kits

  08-04-2021 16:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been advised where they can get their new rapid coronavirus tests.
  
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• Blackpool and Southport air shows have been cancelled for the second year in a row

  08-04-2021 14:45
  
  Two of the region's annual summer air shows have been cancelled for the second year running due to the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• More than 100 new jobs created at Lancashire repairs company in largest ever recruitment drive

  08-04-2021 14:00
  
  Leading home repairs company, HomeServe, is set to boost employee numbers at its Lancashire base as it embarks on its largest ever recruitment drive in the north west.
  
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• Blackburn brothers appear in court charged with stabbing

  08-04-2021 13:17
  
  TWO BROTHERS have appeared before magistrates following an incident in which a man suffered 19 stab wounds.
  
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• Mad dash to get back to UK as British citizens speak of 'desperate' situation ahead of travel ban

  08-04-2021 13:09
  
  BRITISH citizens stuck in Pakistan have called their situation ‘desperate’ after the country was added to the UK’s ‘red list’.
  
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• 95 per cent mortgage: Will the scheme help Lancashire buyers?

  08-04-2021 11:30
  
  Here’s everything you need to know about the mortgage guarantee scheme and how it will impact Lancashire buyers.
  
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• Solicitor dies from blood clot after receiving AstraZeneca vaccine

  08-04-2021 11:15
  
  A WARRINGTON Borough Council worker has died from a blood clot on the brain after being given the Oxford AstraZeneca vaccine.
  
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• Dozens of Debenhams branches to open for final sale

  08-04-2021 11:05
  
  BRANCHES of a major department store will open their doors for the last time in a bid to sell off remaining stock.
  
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• Transformation of iconic Blackburn building to go ahead thanks to £1.5bn Government funding share

  08-04-2021 10:55
  
  A major transformation of an iconic town centre building has been given the go ahead thanks to a Government grant.
  
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• Bags of cannabis, suspected cocaine and THC 'sweets' found in car during police stop

  08-04-2021 10:41
  
  A number of arrests have been made after police found several bags of suspected cannabis, as well as wraps of suspected cocaine during a stop and search.
  
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• Rossendale school has picnic bench stolen

  08-04-2021 09:06
  
  A SCHOOL have had their picnic benches stolen from their grounds.
  
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• Four arrested as 150mph car chase takes place on M6

  08-04-2021 08:46
  
  A DANGEROUS police chase which saw vehicles reach speeds of 150mph came to an end thanks to the ‘outstanding’ teamwork of officers.
  
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• German Doner Kebab Restaurant announces first date it will take orders

  08-04-2021 07:33
  
  The new £500,000 German Doner Kebab (GDK) Restaurant has announced an opening date.
  
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• Tez's hometown tales of fun and teenage angst in new book

  08-04-2021 07:26
  
  Comedian Tez Ilyas returned to his old school ahead of the release of his new book The Secret Diary of a British Muslim aged 13¾.
  
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• Comic Tez's new book based on his teenage years in Blackburn is out

  08-04-2021 07:26
  
  Comedian Tez Ilyas returned to his old school ahead of the release of his new book The Secret Diary of a British Muslim aged 13¾.
  
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• Loss of Blackburn's Thwaites Arcade is still lamented today

  08-04-2021 07:04
  
  IN its heyday it was one of the jewels in Blackburn’s crown - an attraction which brought shoppers from across East Lancashire.
  
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• 10 good causes get Pennine Credit Union cash

  08-04-2021 06:55
  
  A TOTAL of £8,500 has been given to 10 charities thanks to an East Lancashire community credit union.
  
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• Tesco food donation points to be made permanent in several Lancashire stores

  08-04-2021 06:45
  
  Permanent donation points are being installed in Tesco’s across Lancashire.
  
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• Teacher pens letter to education secretary asking for better outdoor learning post Covid

  08-04-2021 06:45
  
  A teacher has penned a letter to the education secretary asking them to help schools access outdoor learning programmes.
  
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• Letter: 'Keir Starmer has failed to show signs of leadership'

  08-04-2021 06:03
  
  It has now been a year since the leader of the Labour Party, Sir Kier Starmer, came to office; we’ve obviously come a long way as we now support the Conservative government in practically everything it does.
  
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• Susan Waring's family plead with her killer to reveal location of body

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  THE heartbroken family of an adored mum-of-five have appealed directly to her killer for information about the whereabouts of her remains.
  
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• Officer thanks bravery of Alan Edwards' victims

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  BRAVE victims who suffered at the hands of killer Alan Edwards have been thanked for their courage throughout the trial into Susan Waring’s murder.
  
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• New Blackburn open land row breaks between residents and council

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  RESIDENTS battling to save a suburban open space are in a furious new row with a council over works on the threatened land.
  
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• Darwen hoteliers to open gin bar after converting restaurant into distillery during lockdown

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  Hoteliers who converted their restaurant into a gin distillery to help combat the effects of the coronavirus pandemic are looking forward to opening their brand new gin bar once lockdown restrictions ease.
  
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• Community asset status won't save land in Darwen from developers, as fight to protect Bailey's Field wages on

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  The fight to protect a piece of land from being bulldozed for new housing continued this week after residents created a Community Interest Company, and took their concerns to a town council meeting.
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach to re-open on Monday - here's how to book your tickets

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  The county's biggest and best theme park is set to re-open on Monday.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'Your jab choice vital to others'

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  By Professor Dominic Harrison, public health director Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council investigation details revealed in new statement - Lancs Live

  08-04-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council investigation details revealed in new statement  Lancs Live
  
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