Blackburn with Darwen news

• Pete Bennett opens up on desperate phone call from Nikki Grahame in lockdown

  13-04-2021 22:47
  
  Grahame appeared on the seventh series of the reality TV show in 2006, and despite finishing fifth became one of its most recognisable contestants.
  
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• Tributes to property developer Brendan Kiely who has died at 54

  13-04-2021 22:33
  
  A FAMILY has paid a touching tribute to a well-known property developer who tragically died in a road traffic collision at the age of just 54.
  
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• Morecambe 4-1 Scunthorpe United

  13-04-2021 22:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe return to form with a 4-1 victory over Scunthorpe to put themselves back in the hunt for automatic promotion.
  
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• Concern for missing Rossendale woman

  13-04-2021 19:52
  
  Police say they are growing increasingly concerned about a missing Rossendale woman.
  
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• University students to return from mid-May at the earliest

  13-04-2021 19:32
  
  All university students in England will not be allowed to return to campus until mid-May at the earliest, the Government has confirmed.
  
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• Where are the longest and shortest fasts in the world?

  13-04-2021 18:40
  
  Ramadan has begun across the world and in the coming weeks the fasts are likely to get longer here in the UK.
  
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• Investigation launched as group of men caught fighting with bats and machetes in car park

  13-04-2021 18:34
  
  A group of men were spotted fighting with bats and machetes in a public car park.
  
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• Backyard mess a magnet for rats say neighbours

  13-04-2021 18:07
  
  Rubbish piling up in a backyard of a house is attracting rats to adjoining properties.
  
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• Easing lockdown restrictions will inevitably lead to more deaths says PM

  13-04-2021 17:41
  
  Boris Johnson has warned that the easing of lockdown restrictions will “inevitably” lead to more infections and deaths as the NHS moved to the next stage of vaccine rollout by inviting people aged between 45 and 50 to book an appointment.
  
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• Wyre personal trainers to be charged for beach and park classes

  13-04-2021 17:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wyre Council says it is bringing in a charge for using its land to avoid clashes of usage.
  
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• Independent Hyndburn businesses surprised with flowers on opening day

  13-04-2021 17:19
  
  INDEPENDENT businesses across Hyndburn were surprised to be greeted with a beautiful bunch of flowers when they re-opened their stores on Monday.
  
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• Morecambe v Scunthorpe United

  13-04-2021 16:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's League Two game between Morecambe and Scunthorpe United.
  
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• Blackpool v Accrington Stanley

  13-04-2021 16:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Tuesday's League One game between Blackpool and Accrington Stanley.
  
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• 'Virus has not gone away' - council's warning to remain vigilant amidst latest lockdown easing

  13-04-2021 16:23
  
  Senior figures at the forefront of Lancashire's response to the Covid-19 pandemic are urging residents to remain vigilant as they enjoy their new-found freedoms.
  
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• Crime gang who stole £160,000 in high value items from supermarkets jailed

  13-04-2021 16:17
  
  A crime gang who stole more than £160,000 worth of items from supermarkets, including locations in Accrington and Rawtenstall have been jailed.
  
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• Merseyside Police's new chief says women's safety is top priority

  13-04-2021 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Serena Kennedy is "incredibly proud" to be Merseyside Police's first female chief constable.
  
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• Disgust as travellers leave behind rubbish on Darwen street

  13-04-2021 15:06
  
  A GROUP of ‘disgraceful’ travellers have been slammed for leaving behind an assortment of rubbish on a carpark - including bedding, old food and gas bottles.
  
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• Covid: When can I go on holiday abroad or in the UK?

  13-04-2021 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anyone in England who travels abroad without good reason will soon face a £5000 fine.
  
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• Universal Credit and more - check if your benefits increased this month

  13-04-2021 14:26
  
  The increase marks the second year of benefits rising in line with inflation following a six-year benefits freeze.
  
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• This is why people were told to keep their windows and doors closed yesterday

  13-04-2021 14:26
  
  People were told by fire crews to keep their windows and doors closed on Monday morning after 10 tonnes of straw and hay set on fire.
  
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• 'Educate your friends before someone gets hurt' - warning over kids setting fires in Darwen

  13-04-2021 13:51
  
  Fire chiefs have issued a warning after a number of bins, bits of furniture and areas of vegetation were set on fire by children.
  
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• Customers enjoying their first meals and pints in East Lancashire

  13-04-2021 12:55
  
  We have tracked down some photos and stories from Lancashire businesses on opening day.
  
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• Jackson Bird: Injury rules out Lancashire stint for Australian seamer

  13-04-2021 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia seamer Jackson Bird is ruled out of a County Championship stint with Lancashire as he recovers from a neck problem.
  
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• Covid: Restaurants and pubs have reopened, but what are the rules?

  13-04-2021 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pubs, cafes and restaurants in England can now open for customers seated outdoors.
  
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• The lockdown restrictions we can look forward to easing from May 17

  13-04-2021 12:06
  
  THIS week saw the first major bit of normality make a return as non-essential shops and outdoor food and drink venues reopened.
  
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• GMB presenter told to take cover as gunshots interrupt report

  13-04-2021 11:57
  
  Noel was reporting live from Minnesota in the US following the fatal police shooting of 20-year-old Daunte Wright.
  
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• Over 40s invited for Covid jab ‘from today’ as UK reaches vaccine milestone

  13-04-2021 11:39
  
  All adults in the UK aged over 50 have now been offered a first dose of a coronavirus vaccine.
  
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• LIVE: Witnesses to give evidence in Oswaldtwistle murder trial

  13-04-2021 11:05
  
  A 65-YEAR-OLD man died after his head and face were kicked and stamped on in a drunken, violent assault, a jury heard. Stuart Newton was found with serious head injuries in a flat in Oswaldtwistle on Thursday February 13 2020, but died in hospital the following day. Nathan Scott Williams, 30, of Mount Pleasant Road, Oswaldtwistle, was charged with his murder, and he appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday to stand trial.
  
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• How many people can I have a drink with? And other questions

  13-04-2021 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  We answer some of your questions about England's roadmap out of lockdown, and other Covid-related issues.
  
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• Netflix urged to apologise over 'malicious' Prince Philip scene in The Crown

  13-04-2021 09:21
  
  The Duke has been portrayed by Matt Smith and more recently Tobias Menzies in the show’s four seasons so far.
  
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• Teenager who raped girl, 12, showed no remorse

  13-04-2021 09:14
  
  A TEENAGER sexually assaulted a girl in a Little Lever park and raped a 12-year-old who had befriended him.
  
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• Lamppost falls onto vehicle in two-car crash in Blackburn

  13-04-2021 08:56
  
  IT was a busy day for officers keeping the roads of East Lancashire safe on Monday, with several call-outs for a variety of reasons.
  
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• Trailer and caravan stolen in Lancashire found in Bolton

  13-04-2021 08:46
  
  A POLICE helicopter was used to find the hiding place of a trailer and caravan which had been stolen on the same day.
  
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• Boy, 12, in hospital after being hit by car in Eccleston

  13-04-2021 08:36
  
  A CHILD sustained serious injuries when he was hit by a car.
  
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• East Lancashire's most wanted men in April

  13-04-2021 08:25
  
  POLICE are this week searching for four men all wanted for their alleged involvement in crime.
  
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• Rise in pupils excluded for sexual misconduct in Lancashire

  13-04-2021 08:17
  
  Exclusions for sexual misconduct at Lancashire’s schools have risen, figures reveal.
  
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• Memories of Prince Philip at the 2009 Blackpool Royal Variety Performance

  13-04-2021 07:39
  
  Following the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, there are many memorable moments of his time in the North West.
  
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• Blackburn's last railway horse was facing ‘redundancy’

  13-04-2021 07:02
  
  THESE poignant pictures record the end of an era at Blackburn Station.
  
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• Three of Lancashire’s lost and forgotten RAF bases

  13-04-2021 07:00
  
  Here are three of Lancashire’s lost and forgotten RAF stations.
  
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• Ribble Valley festival returns online for May Day holiday

  13-04-2021 07:00
  
  THE Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival will go ahead this year - as an online event.
  
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• Travelling show-woman getting ready to get back on road loses licence over drink-driving

  13-04-2021 06:59
  
  A WOMAN who had been planning the return to business of the family travelling show was breathalysed as she drove home.
  
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• Entrepreneur to back businesses and bring 10,000 jobs to East Lancashire

  13-04-2021 06:15
  
  An entrepreneur, who runs three businesses, is offering business support in a bid to bring 10,000 jobs to East Lancashire.
  
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• 5 cute babies born in East Lancashire recently

  13-04-2021 06:08
  
  CALL us biased, but we think that East Lancashire’s babies are the cutest around.
  
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• Letter: Current laws do nothing to deter cruel dognappers

  13-04-2021 06:01
  
  Dog theft has risen alarmingly during the latest lockdown due to rising prices as some puppies can warrant anything from £500 upwards to £2,000.
  
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• Pendle: Modern Milkman orders 'milk float of the future' from Burnley based CoolKi

  13-04-2021 06:00
  
  PRODUCTION has begun on hundreds of new floats for The Modern Milkman.
  
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• Burnley: NHS clinic brings coronavirus vaccines to homeless and vulnerable

  13-04-2021 06:00
  
  A ONE-OFF evening clinic has been held to help give Covid vaccines to homeless people and those with complex needs.
  
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• Brave Lucy, 11, officially in remission after three-year cancer battle

  13-04-2021 06:00
  
  A little girl who has been undergoing gruelling cancer treatment for the last three years has been given the all clear.
  
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• Blackburn Harriers: Tributes to coach and former Blackburn College lecturer Joe Fleming

  13-04-2021 06:00
  
  ONE of Lancashire’s most well-loved athletics clubs will be paying tribute to one of their own this week following the death of Joe Fleming.
  
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