Blackburn with Darwen news

• Men found with suspected stolen tools after police stop in early hours of Sunday morning

  18-04-2021 22:00
  
  Two would-be thieves have been arrested after police intercepted their movements and found them to be in possession of stash of suspected stolen tools.
  
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• 22-year-old with short ginger hair wanted by police over vehicle thefts

  18-04-2021 21:26
  
  A 22-year-old with short ginger hair is wanted by police in connection with two stolen vehicles.
  
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• Officers WILL seize your bikes if you're caught riding them at this Lancashire beauty spot

  18-04-2021 21:23
  
  Police have warned off-road bikers that if they are caught riding in beauty spots or public places where people go to walk, their bikes will be seized.
  
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• Van theft, false plates, no insurance and possession of cannabis - busy night for Rossendale police

  18-04-2021 21:07
  
  The driver of a Ford Transit van was arrested after he ran away from police, in a productive evening for the rural taskforce.
  
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• Manchester United 3-1 Burnley: Mason Greenwood scores twice for hosts

  18-04-2021 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mason Greenwood scores twice as Manchester United beat Burnley to close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.
  
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• LIVE: Blackburn residents told to close windows and doors as fire breaks out at former plastics factory

  18-04-2021 18:59
  
  A huge fire has broken out at a former plastics factory in Blackburn. Currently there are around eight fire engines, police and ambulance at the scene. The factory, on Paterson Street, has caught fire three times in the last four years. Residents in Derham Street have been evacuated.
  
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• Blackburn residents told to close windows and doors as fire breaks out at former plastics factory

  18-04-2021 18:59
  
  A huge fire has broken out at a former plastics factory in Blackburn. Currently there are around eight fire engines, police and ambulance at the scene. The factory, on Paterson Street, has caught fire three times in the last four years. Residents in Derham Street have been evacuated.
  
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• Huge fire breaks out at plastics factory in Blackburn sending plumes of thick black smoke into sky

  18-04-2021 18:41
  
  A huge fire has broken out at a disused plastics factory.
  
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• Huge fire at ex-plastics factory in Blackburn sending plumes of thick black smoke into sky

  18-04-2021 18:41
  
  A huge fire has broken out at a disused plastics factory.
  
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• 'Worrying' backlog of patients in hospitals ‘could take take up to five years to clear’

  18-04-2021 16:51
  
  A “huge” backlog of patients in hospitals caused by Covid-19 could take up to five years to clear, NHS Providers has said.
  
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• Plea to Boris Johnson to reopen indoor hospitality on May 17 amidst vaccine passport concerns

  18-04-2021 16:39
  
  Restaurant and pub bosses are urging the Government to commit to a reopening of indoor hospitality in England on May 17 and not let plans be “derailed” by talks of vaccine passports.
  
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• School girl with links to Nelson has been missing for five days

  18-04-2021 15:03
  
  A school girl who has been missing for five days has links to East Lancashire.
  
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• Man, 20 and boy, 16 arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving after pensioner hit by car

  18-04-2021 14:58
  
  A 20-year-old man and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested after a pensioner was hit by a car.
  
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• Leon: Billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food chain

  18-04-2021 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Issa brothers have bought the British fast food chain Leon, which has more than 70 sites.
  
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• Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers buy fast food restaurant chain Leon

  18-04-2021 12:17
  
  The EG Group owned by Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers acquire international fast food restaurant chain.
  
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• Issa brothers' EG group buys fast food restaurant chain Leon

  18-04-2021 12:02
  
  The EG Group owned by Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers has acquired an international fast food restaurant chain.
  
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• Issa brother’s EG group buy fast food restaurant chain Leon

  18-04-2021 12:02
  
  The EG Group owned by Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers has acquired an international fast food restaurant chain.
  
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• Police warning to Blackburn pub-goers to follow the coronavirus rules

  18-04-2021 10:28
  
  POLICE have this message for Blackburn pub-goers 'too important' to follow the rules.
  
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• Amir Khan shows off stunning new Dubai holiday home

  18-04-2021 10:24
  
  AMIR Khan has shown off his stunning Dubai holiday home that he has bought for himself and his family.
  
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• Covid: The only times you can meet someone indoors

  18-04-2021 10:19
  
  THE lockdown in England is easing and people are enjoying more venues reopening.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues warning to drivers with UK licence

  18-04-2021 10:16
  
  Martin Lewis issues £1,000 fine warning to millions of drivers in the UK.
  
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• Prince Philip's coffin will be moved when the Queen dies - this is why

  18-04-2021 09:55
  
  The Duke of Edinburgh interred in the Royal Vault of St George’s Chapel following his funeral but this will not be his final resting place.
  
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• Is your name among the popular baby names set to fall out of fashion?

  18-04-2021 09:53
  
  A recent boom in Victorian baby names could be because new parents might be influenced by looking at their families history.
  
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• Prince Philip funeral: The nation remembers the Duke of Edinburgh in pictures

  18-04-2021 08:28
  
  The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners.
  
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• Meghan Markle's handwritten message for Prince Philip on day of funeral

  18-04-2021 08:26
  
  The Duke of Edinburgh was laid to rest as the Duchess of Sussex watched on from her home in the US.
  
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• Driver crashes into concrete pillar trying to get away from police in Burnley

  18-04-2021 08:21
  
  THE driver of a vehicle trying to get away from police patrols crashed into a concrete pillar.
  
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• Tips on how to spruce up your garden for rule of six meet ups

  18-04-2021 08:00
  
  Planning a rule of six get together? Here are some tips on sprucing up your garden, according to a Blackburn expert.
  
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• Egg-citing superstore donation to charity

  18-04-2021 07:09
  
  Asda Bolton and Farnworth store teamed up with Seddy Teddy of Seddon, the Easter Bunny and Lofty Lion from the Bolton Wanderers Community Trust to donate 500 Easter Eggs to the Urban Outreach charity.
  
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• Darwen's new-look market hall revealed in 1989

  18-04-2021 07:02
  
  The pyramid-shaped skylights were a particular feature of Darwen’s new market hall, pictured here shortly after opening in 1989. Home to the town’s popular three-day market, it was demolished in 2017
  
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• PROPERTY OF THE WEEK: Mereclough Cliviger home could help you land yourself a piece of history

  18-04-2021 06:36
  
  HAVE you ever fancied owning a little piece of local history well you could do that with this stunning cottage oozing with rustic charm.
  
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• Primary pupils take part in 'fin'tastic Trout river project

  18-04-2021 06:15
  
  Children have been given a 'fin'tastic way to learn about their environment in nine schools across the county.
  
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• £10k raised for Blackburn Youth Zone cause to feed families at Easter

  18-04-2021 06:15
  
  A PROJECT to tackle food poverty in Blackburn with Darwen during the holidays raised more than £10k.
  
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• Gas addict who spat at police avoids prison over 'glimmer of positivity'

  18-04-2021 06:08
  
  A WOMAN spat at two police officers who were trying to help her after she had tied a suicide suit around her neck in the cells.
  
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• Tributes to Lancashire man whose job took him all over the world

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a Lancashire educator and businessman who survived a tragic accident 15 years ago.
  
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• These were the most iconic toys of the 90s - do you remember them?

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  Did you grow up in the 90s? If so, these iconic toys of the past will make you ridiculously nostalgic.
  
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• Ribble: Pearson Web Services becomes river trust sponsor

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  A TRUST dedicated to protecting the environment on and around the River Ribble has been boosted by a new corporate sponsor.
  
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• New vision for Rossendale high school - council to receive plans by end of April

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  A planning application to redevelop a high school is to be submitted before the end of the month.
  
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• Gig with NO social distancing announced for May 2 as part of government trial

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  Music lovers will get the chance to enjoy the uninhibited intimacy of a gig once again, after the Government announced a pilot event without social distancing.
  
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• Full list of election candidates for every East Lancashire borough

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  A full list of candidates standing in the upcoming Borough Council elections has now been published.
  
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• East Lancashire's hospitals caring for 14 coronavirus patients

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was caring for 14 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.
  
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• Clitheroe businessman introduces Covid-19 air-purifier to workplaces

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  AN Eco industry solutions company has introduced innovative air-purification to eliminate the risk of coronavirus being spread through the air in workplaces.
  
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• Blackburn rock band, Novustory, could feature on Netflix and HBO after signing major record deal

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  A Blackburn-based rock band who have spent the last six years plugging away at the music industry have landed themselves a deal with a major record label.
  
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• Accrington: Cafe88 owner wins business coaching from Apprentice star Lord Sugar

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  A CAFE owner has won £2000 worth of coaching advice, including from experts like Lord Alan Sugar.
  
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• 5 Blackburn homes that have reduced their asking prices

  18-04-2021 06:00
  
  Here are five Blackburn homes that have recently reduced their asking price.
  
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