Blackburn with Darwen news

• Northampton relegated after loss to Blackpool

  01-05-2021 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northampton Town are relegated from League One after just one season following their home defeat by Blackpool, who close in on a play-off spot.
  
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• Morris dancers change face paint from black to blue after racism concerns

  01-05-2021 21:14
  
  A group of Morris dancers have changed their face paint from black to blue following concerns over racism – in what they describe as “by far and away the biggest change” in their 30-year history.
  
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• Preston North End 2-0 Barnsley: Jordan Storey and Ched Evans help Lilywhites sink Tykes

  01-05-2021 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston continue their resurgence under interim manager Frankie McAvoy as they beat play-off-bound Barnsley.
  
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• Championship: Rotherham United 1-1 Blackburn Rovers - Millers maintain survival hopes

  01-05-2021 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Wing's equaliser gives Rotherham United's hopes of avoiding relegation a huge lift in a tense draw against Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Police called to 'incident' in Blackburn town centre as woman falls from car park

  01-05-2021 16:16
  
  Police and emergency services were called to the scene of an incident in Blackburn town centre on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• ‘Your positive energy and beautiful smile touched everyone’: Tributes to inter-faith worker

  01-05-2021 14:49
  
  A family have paid a heartfelt tribute to a much-loved Lancashire inter-faith worker who has died aged 65.
  
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• LIVE UPDATES: Multi-vehicle crash closes main road through town

  01-05-2021 13:49
  
  Emergency services are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash on Colne Road in Brierfield. Officers are advising motorists that there will be disruptions to traffic and if possible they should use alternative routes.
  
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• No masks and no social distancing - 3,000 clubbers return to dancefloor this weekend

  01-05-2021 13:38
  
  A pilot event which saw around 3,000 clubbers return to the dancefloor has been hailed as a glimpse of what the future might hold by public health leaders.
  
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• Delights around East Lancashire are revealed in pictures

  01-05-2021 13:31
  
  It's that time of the week when we get the chance to treat you to some of the great images produced by members of our camera club.
  
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• Hyndburn now has the second highest coronavirus infection rate in England

  01-05-2021 12:36
  
  Coronavirus infection rates have risen in four out of East Lancashire's six boroughs.
  
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• Stolen Audi crashes into lamp post in Blackburn, while police dog catches four thieves in Colne

  01-05-2021 11:55
  
  It was a busy night for the police's Tac Ops teams on Friday as they dealt with a number of stolen vehicle related incidents.
  
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• Masked burglars with Irish accents threaten Lancashire homeowners with metal bar before stealing safe

  01-05-2021 11:15
  
  Detectives are appealing for information, CCTV and dashcam footage following an aggravated burglary in which three masked men threatened homeowners with a metal bar.
  
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• Is this the largest Union Jack in Darwen? Town's graffiti artist gives pub royal seal of approval

  01-05-2021 10:45
  
  A pub whose namesake is derived from royalty has had a lick of paint in blue, white and red, just in time for re-opening on May 17.
  
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• Machete, samurai sword and metal spoon among items deposited in Burnley's knife bin

  01-05-2021 10:22
  
  Sixty three knives have been recovered from a knife amnesty box.
  
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• Police appeal to trace two witnesses in Preston rape investigation

  01-05-2021 09:51
  
  Police are appealing for information to help identify two people they want to trace as witnesses in a rape investigation.
  
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• Police and council investigate illegal use of properties in Burnley as Airbnbs and hotels

  01-05-2021 09:41
  
  Properties being used as hotels and Airbnbs are being investigated by the police and council after a number of reports of anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Police searching for poachers arrest two men over robbery, weapons and drugs offences

  01-05-2021 09:21
  
  Two men have been arrested over robbery, weapons and drugs offences by police searching for poachers.
  
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• Dispersal order put in place in Bacup after multiple incidents of youth anti-social behaviour

  01-05-2021 09:05
  
  A dispersal order has been put in place until Saturday evening after repeated incidents of anti-social behaviour in a town centre.
  
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• 10 fire engines, including Blackburn's stinger and command unit sent to tackle commercial building blaze

  01-05-2021 08:44
  
  Ten fire crews have been sent to tackle a huge blaze at a commercial unit.
  
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• Diabetes patient discharged with cannulas still in both his arms

  01-05-2021 07:17
  
  A 38-year-old hospital patient was sent home with plastic tubes still attached to both his arms.
  
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• Search is on for relatives as Darwen soldier gets memorial

  01-05-2021 07:00
  
  The Commonwealth War Grave Commission is hoping that relatives of Darwen solider from the First World War can be found.
  
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• Blackburn’s pubs of the past - how many do you remember?

  01-05-2021 07:00
  
  ONE of the most popular features with readers has been our occasional look back at pubs in East Lancashire which have sadly disappeared.
  
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• Man and therapy dog 'lifeline' showcased to influence other hospitals wellbeing

  01-05-2021 06:45
  
  A HOSPITAL chaplain and his therapy dog who help to ease staff stress have been showcased as the way forward for health trusts.
  
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• Chaplain and therapy dog 'lifeline' showcased to influence other hospitals wellbeing

  01-05-2021 06:45
  
  A HOSPITAL chaplain and his therapy dog who help to ease staff stress have been showcased as the way forward for health trusts.
  
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• Beauty salon gives out free treatment vouchers to parents in act of kindness

  01-05-2021 06:15
  
  A beauty salon is giving out free vouchers to parents at pick up time to thank them for the efforts while home-schooling during lockdown.
  
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• Troubled teenager headbutted stepdad in front of girl aged 9

  01-05-2021 06:14
  
  A MAN who believed he had been "done" out of £20 ended up assaulting his step-father after going round to the family home to complain.
  
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• Video shows Blackburn binman contaminate bin himself

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY have not had their rubbish collected after a binman contaminated their grey bin.
  
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• UCL student from Preston receives letter from Sir David Attenborough

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A UNIVERSITY student has received a letter from Sir David Attenborough after writing a dissertation on deforestation.
  
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• Slimfast: Lancashire woman shares weight loss story

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN from Lancashire has shared her incredible weight loss story after losing eight stone in a year.
  
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• Rossendale has become a property hotspot after house prices soared in last 12 months

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire borough has been identified as a property price hotspot, with sellers increasing their asking prices by 11.4 per cent in the last 12 months.
  
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• Ribble Country: New Lancashire bus network launches

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW bus network launches across Lancashire from this Sunday.
  
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• Planning application submitted to build 14 new homes on Green Belt land in Rossendale

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  Proposals to build 14 homes, some of which would be on Green Belt land, have been submitted to the council.
  
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• Hyndburn: Concerns over second coronavirus vaccine delays

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  RESIDENTS of an East Lancashire borough have raised concerns about possible delays receiving their second doses of coronavirus vaccine.
  
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• Drunk Accrington man was invading people's space

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A DRUNK who was following people around Accrington town centre, invading their space and shouting abuse was arrested when he failed to heed warnings from the police.
  
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• Disruption on Lancashire's railways this bank holiday weekend

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  People embarking on bank holiday getaways are being warned to expect disruption due to rail engineering work and congestion on the roads.
  
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• Burnley man jailed for cocaine and heroin Kinder Egg bust after co-defendant, 22, dies in bike crash

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A man who was caught by police with a Kinder Egg full of crack cocaine and heroin has been jailed.
  
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• Burnley and Nelson firms partners to launch video wall technology

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  TWO EAST Lancashire companies have come together to help other firms control their energy use and prevent waste.
  
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• Briercliffe care home plan approved

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  CONTROVERSIAL plans to turn a six-bedroomed suburban house into a care home for our vulnerable young people have been approved by councillors.
  
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• Blackburn supermarket opening hours for May bank holiday 2021

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  Here are the Blackburn May bank holiday supermarket opening hours for Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury, Aldi, Morrisons and Lidl
  
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• Blackburn school awarded for eco work in largest education programme

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A SCHOOL has received a special award in recognition of work to help protect the environment.
  
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• Blackburn parish to hold an accidental election

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  LIVESEY Parish Council in Blackburn is to have a rare contested election after the late nomination of an Independent candidate.
  
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• Blackburn magistrates court round-up for April

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  OVER the last two weeks, dozens of defendants appeared in docks across Lancashire to face justice for the crimes they had committed.
  
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• BAE Systems: Lancashire firm leads Eurofighter bid

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE aerospace company is leading a multi-billion pound bid to build fighter jets for Finland.
  
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• Accrington school children celebrate new classroom and playground

  01-05-2021 06:00
  
  Children at Altham St James are looking forward to welcoming new classmates on board following recent developments at the village school.
  
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