Blackburn with Darwen news

• Prince Philip: Tributes after Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

  09-04-2021 23:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Queen's "beloved" husband of 73 years, the longest-serving consort in British history, died at Windsor Castle on Friday morning.
  
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• Businessman spared jail after attacks on woman and girl

  09-04-2021 22:53
  
  A BUSINESSMAN who attacked a schoolgirl when she tried to stop him beating up his girlfriend has been spared jail.
  
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• PRINCE PHILIP: Flags fly at half-mast as the town pays tribute to 'an exceptional man who was devoted to Queen and country'

  09-04-2021 22:24
  
  FLAGS on Blackburn and Darwen's civic buildings are flying at half-mast this evening following the death of Prince Philip as council leaders paid tribute to an "exceptional man who was devoted to Queen and country".
  
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• Prince Philip: Looking back on duke's time in North West

  09-04-2021 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Edinburgh has visited the North West many times in his life.
  
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• Prince Philip: Lancashire cricketers join county's tributes

  09-04-2021 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire team observe a two-minute silence as the county reacts to the Duke of Edinburgh's death.
  
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• Peaky Blinders: Cillian Murphy came to Rossendale this week

  09-04-2021 18:30
  
  More pictures have emerged of The Peaky Blinders as cast wrap up filming in Rossendale.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen tips full reopening was 'very smooth'

  09-04-2021 18:00
  
  The reopening of a borough's household waste recycling centres without the need for online advance booking has gone well, senior councillors have been told.
  
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• Blackburn: Teenager arrested after throwing slates from roof in Mill Hill

  09-04-2021 17:49
  
  A TEENAGER has been arrested after climbing on top of a roof and tearing off and throwing slates.
  
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• Caravan and tractor both stolen in same week

  09-04-2021 17:18
  
  A caravan and a tractor have been stolen in the Ribble Valley within two days of each other.
  
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• Accrington men sped away from police after burglary at mosque

  09-04-2021 17:01
  
  TWO men have been jailed after burgling a Prestwich mosque and leading police officers on a high speed car chase.
  
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• Darwen footpaths upgraded with house-builders cash

  09-04-2021 17:00
  
  A SET of deteriorating footpaths on the outskirts of a town have been upgraded thanks to cash from the firm building a new housing estate.
  
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• Channel 4's The Circle: How people in Lancashire can apply

  09-04-2021 17:00
  
  If you think you have what it takes to win The Circle, here’s everything you need to know about the show and how to apply.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2021: Full list of candidates - Lancs Live

  09-04-2021 16:44
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2021: Full list of candidates  Lancs Live
  
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• Two charged over alleged fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council - Lancs Live

  09-04-2021 16:23
  
  Two charged over alleged fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council  Lancs Live
  
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• Darwen resident: new homes are 'for Bolton and Manchester folk'

  09-04-2021 16:10
  
  CAMPAIGNERS have accused an East Lancashire local authority of building new homes ‘for wealthy Manchester and Bolton people’.
  
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• 2 charged over social care fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-04-2021 15:33
  
  2 charged over social care fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• 2 charged over social care fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council

  09-04-2021 15:33
  
  TWO people have been charged over an alleged social care benefit fraud against Blackburn with Darwen Council.
  
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• Prince Philip: Lancashire pays tribute to Duke of Edinburgh

  09-04-2021 15:06
  
  EAST LANCASHIRE has paid tribute to Prince Philip on the announcement of his death today.
  
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• Remembering Prince Philip visiting East Lancashire throughout the years

  09-04-2021 15:00
  
  PRINCE Philip and the Queen have visited East Lancashire numerous times during the years.
  
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• Prince Philip's visits to East Lancashire through the years

  09-04-2021 15:00
  
  PRINCE Philip and the Queen have visited East Lancashire numerous times during the years.
  
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• Prince Philip funeral: Will there be a Bank Holiday?

  09-04-2021 14:59
  
  As is the case whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.
  
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• Lancashire County Council: 'Fag packet' joint authority plan rejected

  09-04-2021 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new council, known as The Bay, would see Lancaster join Barrow and South Lakeland in Cumbria.
  
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• 7 sought-after towns and villages to move to in Lancashire

  09-04-2021 14:00
  
  Here are some of the most popular places to move to in Lancashire, according to Rightmove.
  
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• How Blackburn residents for NHS key worker flats will be chosen

  09-04-2021 13:54
  
  THE occupants of rented flats for NHS key workers on a new housing estate will be chosen by the East Lancashire Hospitals Trust, senior councillors have been assured.
  
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• Prince Philip dies aged 99, what happens now?

  09-04-2021 13:42
  
  Whenever a member of the Royal Family dies, there are strict plans in place for what happens next.
  
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• Prince Philip: Queen losing her 'rock' with Duke of Edinburgh's death

  09-04-2021 13:33
  
  THE LOSS of her husband will be one of the most traumatic things the Queen has ever had to face.
  
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• Rovers shelve Brockhall training ground proposals

  09-04-2021 13:32
  
  Rovers have announced they won’t pursue their Brockhall training ground proposals, following the public consultation period.
  
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• Duke of Edinburgh: Prince's historic carriage ride over Morecambe Bay

  09-04-2021 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Prince Philip became the first person to ride a horse and carriage over Morecambe Bay in 130 years.
  
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• Prince Philip: Buckingham Palace announces Duke of Edinburgh's death

  09-04-2021 13:15
  
  PRINCE Philip has died, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace.
  
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• TUI IT glitch causes 'serious incident' on flight leaving the UK

  09-04-2021 12:01
  
  Thirty-eight female passengers using the title “Miss” were classified as children prior to take off.
  
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• The high street stores you will not be able to visit on Monday

  09-04-2021 12:00
  
  Unfortunately, the new rules have come too late for many stores as consumers moved to online shopping throughout the pandemic.
  
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• Kate Garraway describes emotional moment husband returned home from hospital

  09-04-2021 12:00
  
  Derek, 53, fell ill in March 2020 after contracting coronavirus and has required a long recovery in intensive care.
  
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• Blackburn: Mobile provider EE switches on 5G coverage

  09-04-2021 12:00
  
  THE high-speed 5G mobile network has come to East Lancashire.
  
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• INTERNATIONAL PETS DAY: Send us your photographs of your prize pooch or cute cats

  09-04-2021 11:07
  
  PEOPLE say they are our best friends...dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, birds or even spiders, but we all love them.
  
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• Kate Garraway's husband Derek finally home after year long Covid-19 recovery

  09-04-2021 09:32
  
  KATE Garraway’s husband has reportedly returned home after more than a year in hospital being treated for Covid-19.
  
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• Prince Philip: Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip, as Buckingham Palace announces his death - theshuttle.org.uk

  09-04-2021 09:00
  Prince Philip: Blackburn with Darwen Council leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip, as Buckingham Palace announces his death  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2021: Full list of candidates - Accrington Observer

  09-04-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2021: Full list of candidates  Accrington Observer
  
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• Police stop Blackburn driver with no licence or insurance

  09-04-2021 08:56
  
  A DRIVER was stopped by police in the early hours of the morning with no licence or insurance.
  
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• Morrisons announce new ban coming to all UK stores

  09-04-2021 08:35
  
  The phased ban will begin in Scotland this month and will continue in England and Wales over the course of the next year.
  
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• 'A Stitch in Time': Girls'group re-create 1970s look for historical fashion project

  09-04-2021 07:31
  
  A group of girls have recreated the South Asian look from the 1970s for a historical fashion project.
  
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• Fantastic study of life on the cobbles in Fifties' Blackburn

  09-04-2021 07:03
  
  What a wonderfully evocative photograph from the archives this is.
  
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• Tributes paid to ex-cricketer and table tennis player Roy Costello

  09-04-2021 06:35
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular former cricketer.
  
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• Over 800 packed lunches provided to families by community volunteer group

  09-04-2021 06:30
  
  A community group has made over 850 grab bags for children for lunches through the Easter holidays.
  
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• Handbrake on for learner drivers and instructors as driving test backlog cripples excited learners

  09-04-2021 06:30
  
  Learner drivers and instructors are looking forward to getting back behind the wheel after nearly 60 per cent of driving tests were cancelled in Blackburn with Darwen.
  
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• Blackburn learner drivers and instructors getting back in cars

  09-04-2021 06:30
  
  Learner drivers and instructors are looking forward to getting back behind the wheel after nearly 60 per cent of driving tests were cancelled in Blackburn with Darwen.
  
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• Ex-professional footballers to dust off boots for charity

  09-04-2021 06:01
  
  TWO football fans are teaming up for a charity match featuring lots of former professionals with the goal of raising money for Rosemere Cancer Foundation.
  
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• West Pennine Moors homes recommended despite barn owls and otters

  09-04-2021 06:00
  
  PROPOSALS for up to 95 homes in 'Green Belt' moorland are to be debated by councillors.
  
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• Tributes for Rishton cricketing legend John

  09-04-2021 06:00
  
  Tributes have poured in for John Gibson of Rishton, who passed away on March 20 at the age of 65.
  
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• Team effort as homeless veteran gets keys to flat

  09-04-2021 06:00
  
  A VETERAN with who found himself homeless now has the keys to his own flat thanks to a team effort.
  
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• Rawtenstall fish and chip shop crowned one of best takeaways in country

  09-04-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire chippy is the only fish and chip shop in the whole of the county to have made it into the top 50 Best Takeaways of 2021.
  
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