Blackburn with Darwen news

• ‘I did not notice rude graffiti,’ says election candidate Tiger Patel

  05-05-2021 19:56
  
  An election candidate renowned for producing some ‘entertaining’ election campaign videos said he did not realise the rude graffiti at the end of his latest release.
  
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• ‘I did not notice rude graffiti,’ says election candidate

  05-05-2021 19:56
  
  An election candidate renowned for producing some ‘entertaining’ election campaign videos said he did not realise the rude graffiti at the end of his latest release.
  
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• Man convicted of murder after punching neighbour and stamping on his head

  05-05-2021 17:38
  
  A man who killed his neighbour by punching him to the floor and stamping on his head has been convicted of murder.
  
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• Lancashire man wanted after 20-year-old hit over head with metal bar

  05-05-2021 17:27
  
  A man is wanted after another man was hit over the head with a metal bar.
  
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• Peloton recalls all Tread and Tread+ treadmills in US following death of child

  05-05-2021 17:04
  
  On Wednesday, the US consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a statement urging people to immediately stop using it.
  
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• Mangiamo restaurant in Darwen to re-open as 'all you can eat' tapas bar

  05-05-2021 16:52
  
  A RESTAURANT has announced the date it will open ­— serving a new cuisine.
  
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• Snow White 'non-consensual' true love's kiss debate sparks fierce backlash

  05-05-2021 16:41
  
  The Snow White “true love’s kiss” scene has sparked debate on whether this may give children the wrong idea about consent.
  
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• Runshaw college: Gang who went on machete rampage jailed

  05-05-2021 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Six men are jailed for their part in an armed clash between rival groups at a college in Lancashire.
  
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• Why junction 10 of the M65 was closed on Sunday night

  05-05-2021 16:19
  
  The M65 eastbound was closed on Sunday night.
  
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• Lancashire Police officer on trial for sexual assaults on colleagues

  05-05-2021 16:18
  
  A “touchy feely” Lancashire police officer allegedly sexually molested five female colleagues, a court has heard.
  
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• Lancashire man charged over £10m heroin and cocaine conspiracy  

  05-05-2021 15:50
  
  Three men, including one from Lancashire, have been charged in relation to a £10m cocaine and heroin conspiracy.
  
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• Corrie hate crime storyline based on murder of Bacup's Sophie Lancaster to begin this evening

  05-05-2021 15:34
  
  The mother of murdered 20-year-old, Sophie Lancaster, has appeared on This Morning ahead of tonight's episode of Coronation Street.
  
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• Coronavirus: Vaccination appointments available in Preston

  05-05-2021 15:27
  
  ADDITIONAL appointments for vaccinations have been made available by a local health trust.
  
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• Time capsule from 1876 unearthed at Clitheroe primary school

  05-05-2021 15:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 145-year-old jar, containing ten coins and a newspaper, was dug up during building work.
  
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• Veterans group host stand featuring military vehicles in the Mall

  05-05-2021 15:00
  
  A group of veterans are showcasing some old military vehicles in the Mall in the build up to VE Day.
  
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• Hooded man threatened Bargain Booze shopworkers with screwdriver

  05-05-2021 14:26
  
  A HOODED man threatened two female shop workers with a screwdriver before stealing a bag full of cash from the till.
  
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• Preston man jailed for dragging woman from taxi and raping her

  05-05-2021 13:17
  
  A man who dragged a woman into his flat and raped her has been sentenced to more than eight years in prison.
  
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• Top DJ Judge Jules heading to Blackburn - with 10-piece band

  05-05-2021 13:12
  
  DANCE music pioneer and DJ Judge Jules is heading to East Lancashire in October complete with a full band.
  
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• Top DJ Judge Jules heading Blackburn - with a 10-piece band

  05-05-2021 13:12
  
  DANCE music pioneer and DJ Judge Jules is heading to East Lancashire in October complete with a full band.
  
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• Leyland: Men jailed for machete attack on student near Runshaw College

  05-05-2021 13:10
  
  SIX men have been jailed for their part in disorder close to Runshaw College which left a student with arm injuries after a machete attack.
  
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• Lancashire drive to get siblings adopted

  05-05-2021 13:00
  
  A NEW campaign has been launched to encourage more people to consider adopting groups of brothers and sisters.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to launch wellbeing campaign - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-05-2021 13:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council to launch wellbeing campaign  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to launch wellbeing campaign

  05-05-2021 13:00
  
  A BOROUGH is to launch a five-week '5 Ways to Wellbeing' campaign launching on Monday, May 17.
  
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• Lancashire: Old Trafford side report small profit for 2020

  05-05-2021 12:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire report a small operating profit of £106,000 for 2020, despite the impact of Covid-19.
  
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• Issa brothers' plan to sell forecourts to seal Asda deal approved

  05-05-2021 12:52
  
  THE Issa brothers' proposal to sell some of their forecourts in order to complete their takeover of Asda has been deemed 'acceptable.'
  
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• Lancashire search starts for Royal award for voluntary groups

  05-05-2021 12:29
  
  THE search is on for Lancashire voluntary groups suitable for a Royal seal of approval.
  
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• Police hunt two men in Pakistan after British woman found dead

  05-05-2021 12:26
  
  Mahira Zulfiquar, who moved to Pakistan to month ago was reportedly killed after the two men had each pressured her to marry them.
  
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• Heartache as 15-year-old Reece Tansey dies in stabbing

  05-05-2021 12:22
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a 15-year-old who was stabbed to death in Bolton in the early hours of yesterday.
  
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• Prince Philip's cause of death has been confirmed

  05-05-2021 12:13
  
  Two occupations are listed, his first being Naval Officer, while his second is "husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Sovereign."
  
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• Blackburn's Debenhams closing date revealed

  05-05-2021 11:11
  
  THE date a landmark department store will open its doors for the last time in East Lancashire has been revealed.
  
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• Warning to anyone in Lancashire who made Universal Credit claim at start of pandemic

  05-05-2021 11:07
  
  LANCASHIRE residents who made a Universal Credit claim at the onset of the pandemic are being warned that they might now have to provide proof that they were entitled to it – and urged to watch out for attempts by benefits assessors to contact them.
  
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• Helmshore man says he's been waiting 35 years for council to fix road

  05-05-2021 11:03
  
  A Rossendale resident has issued a challenge to the Lancashire County Council candidates vying to represent the area in which he lives – telling them that he will vote for whoever convinces him they will get his road repaired.
  
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• Coronavirus spreading in Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-05-2021 10:51
  
  Coronavirus spreading in Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Coronavirus spreading in Blackburn with Darwen and Hyndburn

  05-05-2021 10:51
  
  AN East Lancashire borough has the highest coronavirus infection rate in the country – with cases rapidly growing in another part of the county.
  
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• Visitors to Blackpool could be Covid tested at hotels ­— or before boarding their coach

  05-05-2021 10:30
  
  HOLIDAYMAKERS could be tested for Covid-19 at their hotels as part of measures to protect Blackpool from an increase in coronavirus cases once the tourism season is in full swing.
  
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• Leyland micropub given the go-ahead to expand

  05-05-2021 10:23
  
  A micropub in Leyland has been given the go-ahead to expand after councillors said they were not concerned about the proposal generating additional noise in the area.
  
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• New cocktail and coffee bar for the centre of Bamber Bridge

  05-05-2021 10:19
  
  A new cocktail and coffee bar is set for the centre of Bamber Bridge after plans were approved by councillors.
  
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• Boohoo: Burnley company reports surge in profits

  05-05-2021 09:47
  
  AN ONLINE fashion company and major Lancashire employer has report a large rise in profits.
  
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• Election results 2021: Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley - This Is Lancashire

  05-05-2021 09:41
  
  Election results 2021: Blackburn with Darwen, Hyndburn, Burnley  This Is Lancashire
  
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• Chorley: Concerns grow for missing Denis Bogdanovic

  05-05-2021 09:17
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing for the last four days.
  
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• Darwen: youths caught on CCTV damaging vehicles

  05-05-2021 09:08
  
  A NUMBER of vehicles have been damaged around Darwen, according to police reports
  
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• Most popular working from home songs on Spotify revealed

  05-05-2021 08:33
  
  Ed Sheeran, James Arthur and Billie Eilish are among the artists boosting productivity among Bits working from home.
  
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• PureGym share 5 tips for returning to the gym as joining fee scrapped

  05-05-2021 08:32
  
  To celebrate and help anyone looking to get back into fitness, PureGym is offering members 50% off their first month, with £0 joining fees.
  
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• Boris Johnson set to announce next lockdown update - including holiday rules

  05-05-2021 08:30
  
  The Prime Minister said he expects there to be “some openings up” on 17 May
  
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• REVEALED: Abuse and boycotts for 'illegal wedding' venue

  05-05-2021 07:51
  
  THE owner of an Indian restaurant which played host to an illegal wedding in February says he has already been punished by way of boycotts and social media abuse.
  
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• Tina the elephant was a jumbo attraction in Ribble Valley

  05-05-2021 07:00
  
  HERE’S a photograph which shows how times have changed.
  
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• From couch potato to marathon man: Aftab is running 500 miles in 50 days

  05-05-2021 06:22
  
  A Blackburn man is walking and jogging an astonishing 500 miles in 50 days to raise money for charity.
  
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• Blackburn man Aftab Hussain does mammoth running challenge for vulnerable families

  05-05-2021 06:22
  
  A Blackburn man is walking and jogging an astonishing 500 miles in 50 days to raise money for charity.
  
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• Rossendale council management receive training from Burnley College tutors

  05-05-2021 06:15
  
  Rossendale Borough council staff have received management training from 'expert tutors' of Burnley College.
  
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• Whalley bar to provide outdoor terrace in time for summer

  05-05-2021 06:00
  
  PUNTERS planning to visit a popular bar and kitchen will be able to sit outdoors when they re-open later this month.
  
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