Blackburn with Darwen news

• M65 closed in Oswaldtwistle between Junction 5 to 6

  19-04-2021 22:33
  
  THE M65 has been closed from Junction 5 and Junction 6 both directions.
  
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• Blackpool Tower lit up in tribute to dad who died of cancer

  19-04-2021 22:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Friends ask for the landmark to be in lit tangerine in honour of Chris Peachey who died of cancer.
  
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• Police appeal for missing Rishton 22-year-old

  19-04-2021 21:22
  
  POLICE are appealing for information for a missing 22-year-old.
  
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• Fire crews spend an hour at Oswaldtwistle cardboard fire

  19-04-2021 19:55
  
  FIRE crews spent an hour putting out a fire on cardboard and rubber.
  
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  19-04-2021 19:55
  
  FIRE crews spent an hour putting out a fire on cardboard and rubber.
  
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• Facebook 'love rival' row murder: Fleetwood man jailed for life

  19-04-2021 19:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rhys Austin "exchanged abusive messages" with Danny Wise before attacking him at work, police say.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Indian coronavirus variant case found - Lancashire Telegraph

  19-04-2021 18:15
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Indian coronavirus variant case found  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Indian coronavirus variant case found

  19-04-2021 18:15
  
  A POTENTIALLY dangerous new Indian variant of coronavirus has been found in Blackburn with Darwen borough.
  
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• Darwen 'eco-house' given the go ahead

  19-04-2021 17:26
  
  A MODERN 'eco-house' has been given the green light by councillors.
  
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• Keir Starmer thrown out by pub landlord in furious Covid lockdown row

  19-04-2021 17:17
  
  “That man is not allowed in my pub,” Mr Humphries said as Keir Starmer was ushered back out onto the street.
  
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• India added to red list and travellers must quarantine from Friday

  19-04-2021 17:12
  
  India has been added to the coronavirus “red list” in response to mounting concern about the number of cases there and the emergence of a variant.
  
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• Rawtenstall crash: Tributes to man who died after being hit by van

  19-04-2021 17:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tributes are paid to "cheeky chappy" Fred Lynsky who died almost a month after he was knocked down.
  
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• Strictly's Tess Daly backs Squarea appeal to preserve Rivington Gardens

  19-04-2021 16:45
  
  STRICTLY Coming Dancing's Tess Daly has spoken about how Rivington will always hold a "special place" in her heart as she backed an appeal to preserve the beautiful terraced gardens.
  
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• Lancashire man jailed for life after murdering another man by stabbing him in the neck

  19-04-2021 16:34
  
  A man has been sentenced to life in prison after murdering another man by stabbing him in the neck.
  
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• Harassment and misogyny on the streets of Lancashire

  19-04-2021 16:34
  
  Two Preston city councillors have told a town hall debate on street harassment how their own daughters have recently been subjected to it.
  
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• Shadsworth school to get sensory room and security

  19-04-2021 16:30
  
  AN infant school can go-ahead with building a sensory room and instal a new higher mesh fence to deter trespassers and vandals.
  
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• 95 homes to be built in ‘green belt’ Darwen moorland

  19-04-2021 16:00
  
  PROPOSALS for 95 homes in ‘green belt’ moorland have been permitted with tight conditions to protect otters, barn owls, toads, bats and other wildlife.
  
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• Lancashire man jailed for 10 years as part of 170kg cocaine bust worth £6.4m

  19-04-2021 15:50
  
  Five men, including one from East Lancashire, have been jailed for a total of more than 55 years for their involvement in an £8m cocaine, cannabis and heroin conspiracy.
  
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• Darwen Live could be set to take place in September

  19-04-2021 15:00
  
  A SLIMMED-down Darwen Live weekend could take place in September if a councillor has his way.
  
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• Talented student Hinna delivers ad campaign for major retailer

  19-04-2021 14:57
  
  An Accrington student has helped to devise and deliver a promotional campaign for international retailer 'size?' .
  
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• Free Cuthbert: Burnley restaurant makes Karen the Caterpillar cake

  19-04-2021 14:45
  
  Burnley's 197 Bistro and Bar created ‘Karen the Caterpillar’ amid the M&S and Aldi row over Colin the Caterpillar.
  
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• Appeal for witnesses after crash between bike and van leaves motorcyclist in hospital

  19-04-2021 14:19
  
  Police are seeing witnesses after a crash between a motorbike and a van left a man in hospital.
  
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• Rossendale: Rawtenstall great-grandfather named as Newchurch Road crash victim

  19-04-2021 14:01
  
  THE FAMILY of a 92-year-old who died after being hit by a van have paid tribute to their father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
  
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• East Lancs leads the way for private investors as two Blackburn firms identified in new report

  19-04-2021 14:01
  
  Two East Lancashire businesses have been identified in a new report that delves into the top places in the country for private companies to invest.
  
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• ‘It is things like this that annoy drivers the most’: Temporary traffic lights left in place all weekend

  19-04-2021 13:32
  
  Temporary traffic lights caused 'unnecessary delays' to motorists all weekend when no work appeared to be taking place on the pavement.
  
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• Rossendale group rescue dog that animal charities turned away

  19-04-2021 13:00
  
  Rossendale Responsible Animal Rescue saved an abandoned dog after other animal charities turned it away based on its breed.
  
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• Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team: Volunteers provide first aid in Rossendale

  19-04-2021 12:42
  
  MOUNTAIN rescue volunteers have attended their first organised event in over a year.
  
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• Sadness as the Corporation Arms closes for good due to rent hikes and Covid restrictions

  19-04-2021 11:33
  
  A family-run pub has become the latest in a long line of Covid casualties.
  
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• Line of Duty star says fans given 'massive scoop' - but you probably missed it

  19-04-2021 11:17
  
  The Northern Irish actor, who plays Ted Hastings in the show, appeared on Good Morning Britain on Monday.
  
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• Netflix reveal new TV series and films coming this week

  19-04-2021 11:16
  
  The streaming giant has released a whole host of new shows and movies coming to the platform this week.
  
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• Helen McCrory’s final words as husband Damian Lewis pens emotional tribute

  19-04-2021 11:15
  
  Lewis said his wife had "lived by the principle of kindness and generosity" and always took an interest in others and "made them feel special".
  
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• 'Greed personified' - Leaders slam European Super League

  19-04-2021 11:13
  
  Manchester United, Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Tottenham are the English clubs involved.
  
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• Wagon overturns on M6 closing motorway for several hours

  19-04-2021 10:36
  
  Anyone wondering why a section of the M6 was closed last night, this is the reason.
  
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• Emmerdale: Samantha Giles to return after writing Rosemary and the Witches of Pendle Hill

  19-04-2021 09:39
  
  AN EMMERDALE star is set to make a surprise return after taking time out to write a children's book set on Pendle Hill.
  
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• Pendle: Disqualified driver arrested for intent to supply cocaine

  19-04-2021 09:14
  
  A DISQUALIFIED driver who crashed into another car has been arrested for intent to supply Class A drugs.
  
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• Football on the cobbles was common for East Lancs youngsters

  19-04-2021 07:02
  
  Forget computer games, this was how generations of youngsters in East Lancashire spent all their spare time - playing football in the street.
  
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• 4 East Lancs areas where ONE THIRD of children living in poverty

  19-04-2021 06:17
  
  A SENIOR politician is calling for ‘urgent action’ to address a ‘critical situation’ as latest figures reveal a third of children in four areas of East Lancashire are living in poverty.
  
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• Primary school fundraising to develop outdoor area for pupils and public

  19-04-2021 06:10
  
  A Barnoldswick school is fundraising to make-over a playing field behind the school for pupils and the public.
  
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• 'Loving' dad died from hypothermia after being left by pals in cold home

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who died in his home from hypothermia could have been saved if he hadn’t been neglected by friends, a coroner concluded.
  
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• Jail for Brierfield man who breached restraining order after punching partner

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who miss-called the mother of his child more than 40 times less than a month after receiving a restraining order for assaulting her on Christmas Day, has been jailed.
  
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• Five new East Lancashire venues we're looking forward to visiting from May 17

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  While step two of the roadmap out of lockdown has meant we are now able to visit our favourite cafes, restaurants and pubs outdoors, we are still waiting for the go ahead to enjoy an indoor dining or drinking experience.
  
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• Drunk Rawtenstall man seen banging on door and shouting threats

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  POLICE were called after a drunken male was seen banging on a door and shouting threats.
  
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• Deadline to apply to vote in East Lancashire's local elections is today

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  THE deadline to apply to vote in this year’s local elections is today.
  
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• BMW driver caught on M6 travelling at ridiculous speeds of up to 140mph

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  The driver of a BMW has been summonsed to court after being caught driving at excessively high speeds on a busy stretch of motorway.
  
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• Black and Asian men from Lancashire sought for genetic study into Covid-19

  19-04-2021 06:00
  
  Scientists working on a ground-breaking Covid-19 medical study have issued an urgent call to people in Lancashire who caught the virus to donate blood at a special ‘pop up’ centre.
  
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