Blackburn with Darwen news

• Accrington: North West Air Ambulance called to Paxton Street

  26-04-2021 21:05
  
  AN air ambulance was in action earlier today to help assist a patient.
  
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• Appeal to find family of Burnley man Paul Anthony Clough injured in Birmingham

  26-04-2021 20:37
  
  A MAN is in a critical condition in hospital after a collision, with police launching an urgent appeal to find his family.
  
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• Alan Shearer & Thierry Henry inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame

  26-04-2021 20:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England striker Alan Shearer and ex-France forward Thierry Henry become the first players to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame.
  
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• Extension plan for former Burnley pub angers neighbour

  26-04-2021 19:00
  
  NEIGHBOURS have objected to proposals to build a one-bedroomed cottage onto a former suburban pub.
  
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• Darwen: Tockholes Road closed after crash

  26-04-2021 18:51
  
  A ROAD has been after a crash this afternoon.
  
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• Kirkham crash: Driver jailed for killing man after altercation

  26-04-2021 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jorden Rowbottom knocked down Andrew Dean, 46, after they had an altercation in the road.
  
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• Two million UK drivers could face £1,000 fine as lockdown ends

  26-04-2021 18:26
  
  According to research undertaken by one of the most popular UK test centres, nearly two million drivers could be at risk.
  
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• Facebook and Google slammed for ‘failing to take down scam adverts’

  26-04-2021 18:23
  
  A new study from Which? claims fraudulent adverts remained online after being reported by users.
  
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• Boris Johnson breaks silence over alleged 'let bodies pile high’ comment

  26-04-2021 18:22
  
  Downing Street said reports that Boris Johnson spoke of preferring further deaths to a third Covid-19 lockdown were “untrue”.
  
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• Burnley family house to care home plan sparks objections

  26-04-2021 18:15
  
  CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a six-bedroomed suburban house into a care home for our vulnerable young people are to be considered by councillors.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council increases support payments - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-04-2021 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council increases support payments  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Top 10 best East Lancashire pubs with beer gardens

  26-04-2021 17:01
  
  Here are 10 with the highest ratings and reviews- and what commenters have been saying about them.
  
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• Colne FC seeks to score with new stadium scheme

  26-04-2021 16:32
  
  AN East Lancashire football club has released the first images of how its £1million new stadium might look.
  
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• Accrington dog theft: Woman tells of knifepoint burglary ordeal

  26-04-2021 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman describes the moment machete-wielding raiders broke into her home and snatched her pet.
  
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• Mr Motivator to lead live Zoom fitness session for Chorley Youth Zone

  26-04-2021 16:16
  
  The one and only Mr Motivator is to hold a live Zoom fitness session this week as part of the Captain Tom 100 Challenge.
  
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• ‘Utter devastation’: Fire causes extensive damage to row of houses

  26-04-2021 15:51
  
  DEVASTATED families were forced to evacuate their homes after a ferocious fire engulfed their back gardens and properties.Eight fire engines were called to the fire at the back of homes in Worcester Road, Blackburn, on Sunday evening.The plumes of smoke could be seen across town in Pleasington.Surrounding streets were cordoned off as police and fire fighters aimed to make the area safe. No-one was injured.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it was now undertaking a detailed investigation as
  
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• ‘Utter devastation’: Aftermath of fire which caused extensive damage to row of houses

  26-04-2021 15:51
  
  DEVASTATED families were forced to evacuate their homes after a ferocious fire engulfed their back gardens and properties.Eight fire engines were called to the fire at the back of homes in Worcester Road, Blackburn, on Sunday evening.The plumes of smoke could be seen across town in Pleasington.Surrounding streets were cordoned off as police and fire fighters aimed to make the area safe. No-one was injured.Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service said it was now undertaking a detailed investigation as
  
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• Man jailed for driving car at another man in 'selfish and irresponsible' incident which ended in death

  26-04-2021 15:39
  
  A motorist who killed a man in a fatal collision has been jailed.
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria: 44-year-olds to receive coronavirus jab

  26-04-2021 15:32
  
  FORTY four-year-olds in Lancashire are being invited to book their coronavirus vaccinations.
  
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• Greg Cunningham: Preston North End defender signs new two-year deal

  26-04-2021 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Greg Cunningham signs a new two-year contract with Preston North End to run to the summer of 2023.
  
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• Burnley thief targeted Ribble Valley businesses and hospital

  26-04-2021 15:00
  
  A BURGLAR who embarked on a spree of offending caused over £11,000 in damage to a dental surgery.
  
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• How you can see the pink supermoon this week

  26-04-2021 14:57
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the pink supermoon- including the best time and places to see it in Lancashire
  
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• 'Acrid smell' from blaze at landfill site in Bury affecting people in Lancashire

  26-04-2021 14:26
  
  People across Lancashire are being told not to worry if they can smell something disgusting when they step outside their doors.
  
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• Five things we can't wait to do from Monday May 17

  26-04-2021 14:00
  
  It's exactly three weeks until further coronavirus restrictions are to be lifted.
  
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• Community rallies together to help families left homeless after huge blaze

  26-04-2021 14:00
  
  The community has rallied around to support the families who were devastated by a huge fire on Sunday.
  
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• Community rallies for Blackburn fire families whose homes were wrecked

  26-04-2021 14:00
  
  The community has rallied around to support the families who were devastated by a huge fire on Sunday.
  
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• Joy and excitement as Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary to re-open for visitors

  26-04-2021 13:22
  
  East Lancashire's biggest and best animal sanctuary is re-opening to the public from May 1.
  
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• Accrington eco-homes for veterans plan set for green light

  26-04-2021 13:00
  
  PROPOSALS for a £3million eco-housing estate for military veterans and the homeless are back before councillors this week.
  
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• Riders forced to climb down from Blackpool's Big One as it breaks down at crest of biggest drop

  26-04-2021 12:13
  
  Thrillseekers were forced to climb down from the top of a rollercoaster at the weekend after it broke down.
  
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• Coronation Street: New storyline inspired by murdered woman

  26-04-2021 11:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sophie Lancaster, 20, died in hospital 13 days after she was attacked for the way she looked.
  
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• Blackburn booming as people flock back to town's shops and bars

  26-04-2021 11:56
  
  PEOPLE in Blackburn with Darwen flocked back to shops, pubs and cafes last weekend as lockdown restrictions eased in England, figures show.
  
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• Two Lancashire men caught with 126g of heroin onboard train jailed for more than eight years

  26-04-2021 11:48
  
  Two men caught in possession of 126g of heroin and one gram of crack cocaine on-board a train in Lancashire have been jailed for a combined eight years and 10 months.
  
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• Police see 'relatively low' number of alcohol-related incidents over the weekend

  26-04-2021 11:26
  
  Police in the Ribble Valley say they have noted an increase in visitors to the area as people continue to enjoy the night-time economy.
  
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• Man arrested on drink drive rap after crashing car with wife and 6-year-old son inside

  26-04-2021 10:35
  
  A man was arrested for being drunk at the wheel after crashing his car into another vehicle while his wife and six-year-old son were in the car.
  
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• Motorist arrested on drugs rap after police stop him for dangerous driving

  26-04-2021 10:10
  
  A man has been arrested on drugs charges after police stopped him for dangerous driving.
  
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• Coronavirus infection rates across Blackburn with Darwen plummet to new lows

  26-04-2021 09:47
  
  Coronavirus infection rates across Blackburn with Darwen have plummeted.
  
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• Man to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court on production of class B drugs charges

  26-04-2021 09:32
  
  A man is to appear in court on Monday chared with the production of a class B drug.
  
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• Bacup: Coronation Street works with Sophie Lancaster Foundation in hate crime storyline

  26-04-2021 09:11
  
  Coronation Street has worked with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation for an upcoming hate crime storyline.
  
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• Burglary, stalking, domestic abuse and breaches of Covid rules - just some of the crimes dealt with this weekend

  26-04-2021 09:00
  
  Assaults and arrests for stalking were just some of the incidents dealt with by police over the weekend.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council increases support payments - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  26-04-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council increases support payments  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
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• 'Disgraceful crime of vandalism'- broken glass found in kids soft play area

  26-04-2021 08:50
  
  'Disgraceful crimes of vandalism' to a town's playground have been reported to the council.
  
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• You can support vulnerable kids

  26-04-2021 08:38
  
  Barnardo’s supports some of the most vulnerable children, young people and families across the UK and we couldn’t do it without the customers, colleagues and volunteers who support our stores.
  
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• Man arrested in Rossendale on recall to prison during illegal off-road bike checks

  26-04-2021 08:33
  
  It was a busy weekend for the police task force who were out and about tackling off-road biking issues.
  
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• Rossendale Golf Club toilets smashed to smithereens causing entire block to flood

  26-04-2021 08:20
  
  Mindless vandals have smashed up a toilet at a golf course causing the whole block to flood.
  
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• More than ten fire crews tackle ferocious blaze with mile long flame front

  26-04-2021 08:09
  
  Ten fire engines and several specialist units are currently battling a ferocious blaze on the moors.
  
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• Headteacher hopes to provide 'range of opportunities' for pupils in new role

  26-04-2021 06:15
  
  The new headteacher at Belmont Primary school is hoping to build on the work of his predecessor to provide a 'range of opportunities' to pupils.
  
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• Pendle's new electoral map makes polling day a political mystery

  26-04-2021 06:00
  
  EVERYTHING is up for grabs in Pendle as all its 12 new wards are up for election in May 6.
  
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• Burnley political dogfight as divided borough goes to the polls

  26-04-2021 06:00
  
  Only one thing is certain in Burnley's knife-edge local elections - the council will have a new leader soon after May 6.
  
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• Blackburn's Moonira looks forward to Eid with family and friends

  26-04-2021 06:00
  
  A MASTERCHEF contestant is looking forward to cooking for people and entertaining family and friends again once restrictions ease.
  
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• All women should learn self defence so they can 'walk the streets at 12am and not worry'

  26-04-2021 06:00
  
  A SOUTH-ASIAN boxer and self-defence instructor thinks all women should learn self-defence irrespective of culture or religion.
  
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