Blackburn with Darwen news

• Woman told two teenage boys in Burnley she was 'lost and couldn't find her way home'

  17-04-2021 22:31
  
  Police are worried about a woman who told two teenage boys that she was lost and couldn't find her way home.
  
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• Busy day as emergency services deal with multiple crashes on Lancashire's roads

  17-04-2021 21:09
  
  It's been a hectic day on the roads for the county's traffic officers as they've dealt with a number of crashes which have caused major delays on the motorway network.
  
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• Lancashire closing in on win over Northamptonshire

  17-04-2021 20:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steven Croft scores a superb century as Lancashire close in on victory over Northamptonshire, who are 59-3 at stumps.
  
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• Fire crews tackle huge blaze near Chorley, involving seven tonnes of plastic

  17-04-2021 19:33
  
  Fire crews have been tackling a huge blaze involving seven tonnes of plastic on a landfill site.
  
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• Prince Philip: Royal Family honours duke's 'humour and humanity'

  17-04-2021 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The funeral congregation was socially distanced, with the Queen seated alone, because of Covid rules.
  
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• East Lancashire had to face up to post war property blight

  17-04-2021 18:00
  
  IT was a problem which the majority of towns in East Lancashire faced in the post war years - what to do with outdated and, in many cases, uninhabitable, properties.
  
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• Car on cloned number plates seized by police in Burnley

  17-04-2021 17:36
  
  Police were forced to seize a car on Friday after they spotted something was not quite right with the number plate.
  
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• Stoke City 0-0 Preston North End: Harry Souttar sent off for Potters in dull draw

  17-04-2021 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City's Harry Souttar is sent off as the Potters are held to a dour draw by Preston North End.
  
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• Blackpool 1-0 Sunderland

  17-04-2021 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sunderland's League One automatic promotion hopes suffer a big blow following defeat at Blackpool.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 50-year-old fatally stabbed in chest

  17-04-2021 16:11
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 50-year-old was stabbed in the chest.
  
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• Hull City 2-1 Fleetwood Town

  17-04-2021 16:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League One leaders Hull City move a step closer towards automatic promotion with a victory at home against Fleetwood.
  
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• Stunning photographs showcase the best of East Lancashire

  17-04-2021 13:30
  
  The talented bunch that are members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club Camera Club have produced some stunning pictures for you to enjoy this week.
  
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• Driver arrested after police chase and stinger used to bring car to stop

  17-04-2021 11:38
  
  A DRIVER was arrested as police used a stinger device to stop a car during a chase through Blackburn last night.
  
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• Jordan North to feature in ITV's Game of Talents tonight

  17-04-2021 10:00
  
  This episode of Game of Talents, hosted by Vernon Kay, features Jordan North and Giovanna Fletcher.
  
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• The driving offence that's older than the Highway Code that could land you in prison

  17-04-2021 09:22
  
  A DRIVING offence that is so old it predates the use of motorised vehicles – but could still land you a two-year jail sentence.
  
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• 10 family days out to enjoy in the North West now lockdown has eased

  17-04-2021 09:00
  
  Here’s everything you need to know about the outdoor attractions permitted to open- including the best places to visit in the North West of England:
  
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• The nation's top 50 'simple pleasures' in life revealed - the full list

  17-04-2021 08:47
  
  Sleeping in a big comfy bed, receiving a compliment from a stranger, and having a good hair day all feature in the list.
  
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• More than 100 areas in England see rise in Covid rates on pub reopening weekend

  17-04-2021 08:42
  
  More than 100 areas in England are experiencing a rise in Covid-19 infection rates as pubs reopen.
  
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• Sainsbury's, Aldi, Tesco and more urgently recalling products over health fears

  17-04-2021 08:28
  
  Hepatitis A, Salmonella poisoning,and chocking hazards are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across UK supermarkets.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl reveal the biggest bargains you can find this weekend

  17-04-2021 08:22
  
  From camping equipment to DIY, you'll be able to pick up a bargain from the supermarket chains on Sunday, April 18. 
  
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• Police spot unusual vehicle cruising through Blackburn

  17-04-2021 08:03
  
  POLICE spotted an unusual sight on the roads last night.
  
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• Driving instructor Sam delighted to be back on the road with learners

  17-04-2021 07:12
  
  A DRIVING instructor has spoken of her relief as she welcomed back some of her learner drivers for the first time this week.
  
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• Farewell to Blackburn landmark as Palace Cinema demolished

  17-04-2021 07:00
  
  IT was one of Blackburn’s most distinctive town centre buildings.
  
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• Duo do mammoth challenge for hospice

  17-04-2021 06:41
  
  Nathan Sewell from Blackburn and his brother-in-law, Ross Huntingdon, will be taking on a tough trek in aid of the East Lancashire Hospice on May 29-30.
  
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• Car raider acting suspiciously was recognised by victim

  17-04-2021 06:35
  
  A MAN on his way to work early in the morning reported two men acting suspiciously.
  
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• Drink-driver woke up police inspector after hitting tree outside house

  17-04-2021 06:24
  
  A DRINK driver crashed into a tree outside a police inspector's house.
  
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• Troubled man who lost sister, mother and father wiped snot on police station desk

  17-04-2021 06:16
  
  A MAN who wiped mucus on a police station custody desk then spat at the custody sergeant.
  
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• New shop opens bringing together four independent businesses

  17-04-2021 06:15
  
  A shop in Darwen which has brought together four independent businesses has re-opened its doors in a new premises.
  
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• 'Huge success' at launch of bike swap event

  17-04-2021 06:15
  
  Pendle's first ever bike swap has seen families handing over old bikes that children had grown out of and taking bigger ones that they could ride.
  
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• Twenty years for 'violent' 22-year-old who went on 'targeted' shooting spree with intent to kill

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A man who carried out a shooting spree in a targeted attack, before trying to cover his tracks has been jailed.
  
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• The number of people attending A&E in East Lancashire is growing

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  More patients visited accident and emergency departments at East Lancashire Hospitals last month, with demand rising above the levels seen in March last year.
  
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• The area of Lancashire where coronavirus is almost non-existent

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  One area in Lancashire has a coronavirus infection rate of less than 15 cases per 100,000 people after just 13 new infections were registered.
  
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• Rapist attacked terrified sex worker on Blackburn street

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A RAPIST who attacked a sex worker in the street despite her desperate pleas for him to stop has been deemed a dangerous offender.
  
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• Miller Homes donates books to Blackburn dementia patients

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSEBUILDER has donated books for dementia patients to read.
  
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• Memorial service to mark life of Prince Philip to be held at Blackburn Cathedral

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A special memorial service is being held at Blackburn Cathedral on Sunday to mark the life of His Royal Highness Prince Philip.
  
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• Man sacked by Sky over Blackburn Mall 'girls asking for rape' comment wins unfair dismissal claim

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A Sky employee who was sacked after telling a colleague ‘girls in general who wear short skirts like that and then get raped - it’s their own fault’, has won a claim for unfair dismissal.
  
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• Longshaw Junior School pupils raise money in memory of teaching assistant

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A SCHOOL has raised money for a teaching assistant who lost her life to melanoma this year.
  
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• Live arts festival to celebrate Lancashire talent announced for June

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  A brand new arts festival celebrating Lancashire talent has been announced following the successful securing of £841,647 from the Government's Cultural Recovery fund.
  
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• Legendary DJ Graeme Park on Blackburn and the Hacienda Classical UK tour

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  MUSICAL harmony is something that Graeme Park only knows too well.
  
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• Healthwatch Blackburn wants BAME volunteers for coronavirus research

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  AN independent health watchdog is looking to interview volunteers for research into why people in the black, Asian and minority ethnic community are not taking the Covid-19 vaccine.
  
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• Epic challenge to support teen left paralysed by fall while out walking

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  FIREFIGHTERS will be taking part in an epic Ironman challenge in support of a colleague’s daughter who suffered life-changing injuries after falling into a river.
  
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• Deliveroo: Riders to be recruited in Chorley, Burnley and Skelmersdale

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  DELIVEROO is planning to recruit new riders in Lancashire towns where it is set to launch next month.
  
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• Darwen Tower: Latest Batman comic features iconic landmark

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  SUPERHERO fans have been thrilled to see one of Lancashire’s most iconic landmarks featured in the latest Batman comic.
  
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• Burnley crews tackle grass fire at exact same location as last year as wildfire season begins

  17-04-2021 06:00
  
  Firefighters were sent to tackle a grass fire on Friday afternoon which broke out in exactly the same spot as this time last year.
  
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