Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancashire man went to sleep every night 'not knowing if he'd wake up'

  29-04-2021 22:48
  
  A man who went to sleep every night not knowing if he would wake up due to a heart condition has been given a new lease of life thanks to the world’s smallest heart pump.
  
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• Hyndburn: Firefighters tackle Oswaldtwistle blaze

  29-04-2021 21:56
  
  A house fire broke out earlier today, requiring two crews to tackle the blaze.
  
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• County Championship: Sussex bat well on day one against Lancashire

  29-04-2021 19:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sussex start well against Lancashire as they finish day one of their County Championship fixture on 318-7 at Hove.
  
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• Blackburn: Kitchen fire breaks out on Lammack Road

  29-04-2021 19:46
  
  A KITCHEN fire broke out earlier today at a house in Blackburn.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Sir Keir admits Labour has 'mountain to climb'

  29-04-2021 18:00
  
  LABOUR leader Sir Keir Starmer came to East Lancashire today and admitted his party had ‘a mountain to climb’ to win back its voters.
  
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• Primary school asks parents to do their bit in light of Mount Carmel Covid spike

  29-04-2021 17:30
  
  A primary school is asking parents to 'do their bit' by keeping to the rules following a virus outbreak in a nearby high school school.
  
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• Local elections 2021: Politics in Burnley, where voters want to talk football

  29-04-2021 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People in Burnley are preparing to vote in three elections, but most would rather discuss football.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Sir Keir says Boris could clear up flat row 'in 30 seconds'

  29-04-2021 16:30
  
  SIR Keir Starmer said on visit to East Lancashire today that Boris Johnson could clear up questions over who initially paid for the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat in 30 seconds with a straight answer.
  
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• New Good Morning Britain ‘host’ declares ‘I am NOT the new Piers Morgan’

  29-04-2021 16:05
  
  Last week, it was reported the producers of the show had finally decided on a full-time replacement for Piers Morgan.
  
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• Smokers who attend A&E to be offered free e-cigarettes to help quit

  29-04-2021 16:04
  
  Growing evidence supports the use of e-cigarettes as an effective method of curbing real smoking.
  
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• Royal Family congratulate William and Kate on 10th anniversary

  29-04-2021 16:04
  
  The couple are seen cuddling each other in one shot while William stares intently at his beaming wife in the other.
  
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• Mums from BAME backgrounds urged to come forward in survey to improve maternity care

  29-04-2021 16:02
  
  Mums from BAME backgrounds who have given birth in the last two years are being asked to share their maternity care experiences to improve services in region.
  
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• Two lucky Lancashire neighbours scoop £30k each in Postcode Lottery

  29-04-2021 15:16
  
  Two lucky Lancashire neighbours are celebrating today after winning £30,000 each with People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Tories suspend council candidate over 'disgusting' Tommy Robinson comments - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 14:52
  
  Tories suspend council candidate over 'disgusting' Tommy Robinson comments  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Tories suspend council candidate over Tommy Robinson comments

  29-04-2021 14:52
  
  A CONSERVATIVE election candidate who appeared to endorse Tommy Robinson on social media has now been suspended by the party, pending an investigation.
  
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• Bank holiday weekend: 7 affordable days out in Lancashire

  29-04-2021 14:36
  
  The bank holiday weekend is coming up- here are some affordable family days out to consider.
  
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• Body found at the scene of Blackburn fire

  29-04-2021 13:51
  
  A body has been found at the scene of a fire, police have said.
  
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• Samurai swords and machetes recovered from Rossendale knife bin

  29-04-2021 13:18
  
  MORE than 151 bladed weapons have been recovered from the county's busiest knife bin during a week of national action.
  
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• Beat-Herder Festival postponed for second year running

  29-04-2021 12:05
  
  ORGANISERS of the Beat-Herder Festival which was due to bring 10,000 music lovers to the Ribble Valley in July have postponed this year's event.
  
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• The Met Office weather forecast for Lancashire

  29-04-2021 11:20
  
  The bank holiday weekend is coming up- here's the weather forecast for Lancashire according to the Met Office.
  
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• Man named and charged after serious assault in Blackburn

  29-04-2021 10:41
  
  A 30-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with intending to cause grievous bodily harm following a serious assault earlier this week.
  
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• Tories urged to expel candidate over 'unacceptable' Tommy Robinson comments - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 09:00
  
  Tories urged to expel candidate over 'unacceptable' Tommy Robinson comments  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Have you spotted the huge white words painted around Blackburn with Darwen this week? - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 09:00
  
  Have you spotted the huge white words painted around Blackburn with Darwen this week?  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Tories suspend council candidate over Tommy Robinson comments - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Tories suspend council candidate over Tommy Robinson comments  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Nearly 200 Blackburn with Darwen households homeless or at risk - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 08:35
  
  Nearly 200 Blackburn with Darwen households homeless or at risk  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Nearly 200 Blackburn with Darwen households homeless or at risk

  29-04-2021 08:35
  
  NEARLY 200 households in Blackburn with Darwen were assessed as homeless or threatened with homelessness last winter, figures show.
  
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• Burnley road closed for several hours as man stabbed

  29-04-2021 08:22
  
  A MAN was taken to hospital after being stabbed.
  
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• Care worker stole to fund cocaine addiction she began aged 35

  29-04-2021 07:21
  
  A CARE worker has been jailed after helping herself to thousands of pounds belonging to vulnerable adults in order to fund her cocaine addiction.
  
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• Quarrying at Whinney Hill left huge scar on the landscape

  29-04-2021 07:02
  
  THIS giant hole in the ground has had a dual life.
  
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• Youths climbing on Blackburn school roof 'risking serious injury'

  29-04-2021 06:42
  
  TEENAGERS climbing onto a primary school roof are causing damage to the building.
  
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• Lancashire voice actor behind Miss Rabbit in Peppa Pig tells of delight at new episodes

  29-04-2021 06:15
  
  The voice actor of Miss Rabbit in Peppa Pig is excited to get back in the studio after a new company has taken over the show.
  
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• Energy hub to finally open doors after using lockdown delay to help community

  29-04-2021 06:15
  
  An energy hub will be opening to customers today (April 29) after using the lockdown delay to help the community.
  
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• Children awarded for artistic efforts in online safety campaign competition

  29-04-2021 06:15
  
  Children who took part in an online safety campaign have been rewarded for their artistic efforts.
  
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• Child abuse referrals increase by over 40 per cent in pandemic year, NSPCC say

  29-04-2021 06:15
  
  Child abuse referrals by the NSPCC increased by 42 per cent last year across the North West.
  
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• Blackburn mechanic can't work after £20,000 of tools stolen

  29-04-2021 06:15
  
  A mechanic has launched a fundraiser after all of his tools were stolen from his van at the weekend.
  
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• The reason you might have spotted huge white words painted around Blackburn with Darwen this week - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  The reason you might have spotted huge white words painted around Blackburn with Darwen this week  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• More residents join battle to stop council's Blackburn school pitch sale

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW group of residents has joined protests against the potential sale of a former school all-weather pitch to a developer.
  
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• Loud Blackburn man was shouting in the street about the Queen

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  POLICE were called to a man shouting and swearing at people and making derogatory comments about the Queen.
  
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• Letter: Taking the knee is valid but please stop diving

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  Whilst I support the footballers’ boycott of social media and taking the knee in order to hopefully end discrimination I ask myself if they really believe they are sending a powerful message what other messages do they send?
  
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• IN4.0 Group: Blackburn entrepreneur's training scheme launches dad-of-two's new digital career

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  A FATHER of two has credited a digital skills programme founded by a Blackburn entrepreneur with launching his new career.
  
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• Have you spotted the huge white words painted around Blackburn with Darwen this week?

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  People in Blackburn may be forgiven for thinking they've been seeing things recently but they can rest assured their eyes are not playing tricks on them.
  
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• Drunk Burnley man who stabbed his son in head with a hairbrush avoids jail

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  A man who battered his wife and stabbed his son in the head with a hairbrush while drunk has avoided a jail sentence.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Tories urged to expel candidate over 'unacceptable' Tommy Robinson comments

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  THE CONSERVATIVE Party has been urged to expel a Blackburn with Darwen election candidate over social media posts appearing to endorse Tommy Robinson.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'We need cash to recover' - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'We need cash to recover'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss: 'We need cash to recover'

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  By Dominic Harrison: director of public health, Blackburn with Darwen Council
  
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• Accrington eco-homes for veterans plan passed at second attempt

  29-04-2021 06:00
  
  PROPOSALS for a £3million eco-housing estate for military veterans and the homeless have been approved by councillors at the second attempt.
  
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