Blackburn with Darwen news

• Nine-year-old boy tragically dies after being struck by lightning in Blackpool

  11-05-2021 22:14
  
  A nine-year-old boy has sadly died after being hit by lightning.
  
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• Hundreds turn out at pro-Palestine demo in Blackburn

  11-05-2021 21:21
  
  Hundreds of demonstrators turned out at a hastily arranged Pro-Palestine rally in Blackburn Town Centre tonight.
  
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• Alexander O'Neal and Shalamar bringing soul show to Blackburn

  11-05-2021 18:33
  
  A SPECTACULAR soul show is heading to Blackburn over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
  
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• Lancashire PCC to focus on being tough on crime

  11-05-2021 18:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire's new police and crime commissioner promises to "rip up" his predecessor's plans.
  
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• First day of Eid will be Thursday days before lockdown restrictions end

  11-05-2021 18:07
  
  The festival of Eid to celebrate the end of the month of Ramadan will take place from Thursday.
  
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• New Rossendale Tory bosses lose two councillors

  11-05-2021 18:05
  
  ROSSENDALE Council's Conservatives have elected a new leadership as two of its councillors moved to sit as Independents.
  
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• Blackburn man convicted over £19million cocaine smuggling plot

  11-05-2021 18:04
  
  A man from Blackburn has been convicted for his part in a multi-million pound cocaine smuggling plot.
  
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• Outgoing councillor: ‘Broken playground swings and litter are a result of Tory austerity’

  11-05-2021 17:53
  
  An outgoing councillor has spoken out at accusations that local councils were responsible for funding cuts in neighbourhoods.
  
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• Lancashire woman dies following crash between Transit van and Nissan Micra

  11-05-2021 16:48
  
  A woman has died following a crash between a Transit van and a Nissan Micra.
  
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• New Blackburn town centre cinema to FINALLY open

  11-05-2021 16:19
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL new £6.5million town centre cinema will open on Monday - the first date it can admit audiences.
  
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• Blackburn town centre Reel Cinema to FINALLY open on Monday

  11-05-2021 16:19
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL new £6.5million town centre cinema will open on Monday - the first date it can admit audiences.
  
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• Off-duty police officer detains man in Helmshore violent struggle

  11-05-2021 16:11
  
  A man was detained by an off-duty police officer following a violent struggle.
  
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• Evidence of suspected Fred West victim Mary Bastholm discovered by police

  11-05-2021 15:55
  
  Mary was reported missing on January 6 1968 and has never been found.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss faces a female challenge

  11-05-2021 15:45
  
  A LONG-SERVING borough leader is facing a post-election challenge to his job.
  
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• Nelson pensioner killed neighbour in claw hammer attack

  11-05-2021 15:32
  
  A 72-year-old man is on trial for murdering his neighbour by inflicting a sustained and forceful attack on her using a claw hammer.
  
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• Nelson pensioner killed neighbour by inflicting 'sustained and forceful attack on her using a claw hammer'

  11-05-2021 15:32
  
  A 72-year-old man is on trial for murdering his neighbour by inflicting a sustained and forceful attack on her using a claw hammer.
  
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• Man arrested in Accrington machete attack

  11-05-2021 14:33
  
  A MAN has been arrested after a machete attack
  
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• Man arrested after incident involving machete in Accrington

  11-05-2021 14:33
  
  A MAN has been arrested after a machete attack
  
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• Holidaymakers can use NHS app as ‘vaccine passport’ from Monday

  11-05-2021 13:59
  
  The app is currently used to book medical appointments or order prescriptions, and is used differently to the Covid-19 app.
  
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• Lancashire police officer who sent sex texts to crime victims jailed

  11-05-2021 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A detective constable is jailed over inappropriate contact with five female crime victims.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council wins £4,501 in waste dump penalties

  11-05-2021 13:30
  
  FIVE residents who have failed to properly dispose of unsightly and unhealthy rubbish have been ordered to pay £4,501 in court fines and charges.
  
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• 5 Blackburn residents named and shamed for dumping rubbish

  11-05-2021 13:30
  
  FIVE residents who have failed to properly dispose of unsightly and unhealthy rubbish have been ordered to pay £4,501 in court fines and charges.
  
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• Friends share poignant video of James Dean 'who loved a laugh'

  11-05-2021 13:02
  
  FRIENDS have shared a poignant video of James Dean 'who loved a laugh'.
  
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• Quad bike vandals cause thousands of pounds worth of damage to Mill Hill Juniors football pitch

  11-05-2021 12:59
  
  Mindless vandals riding a quad bike have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a children's football pitch.
  
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• Man fined more than £2,000 after refusing to close his tattoo studio during lockdown

  11-05-2021 12:42
  
  A man who continued to operate as a tattooist by keeping his studio open during the height of the coronavirus pandemic has been fined more than £2,000.
  
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• Man jailed after sub-machine guns found hidden behind wall

  11-05-2021 11:53
  
  A BOLTON man has been jailed after police discovered a hidden cache of sub machine guns and ammunition as well as cocaine and more than £140,000 at a property in London.
  
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• 'Sit down and shut up' - Queen's cousin takes aim at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle

  11-05-2021 11:31
  
  Princess Olga Romanoff made the remark when appearing on Monday morning’s instalment of Lorraine.
  
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• More than £12,000 raised for family of footballer James Dean

  11-05-2021 11:09
  
  OVER £12,000 has been raised to help the family of James Dean following his tragic death.
  
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• Parts of Pendle in top 10 for 'crash for cash' scams

  11-05-2021 11:00
  
  Parts of Pendle are among the top “crash for cash” hotspots in the UK, analysis of the scams has found.
  
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• Two men charged after vicious street fight involving knives caught on camera

  11-05-2021 10:50
  
  Two men have been charged following a vicious street fight in which weapons, thought to be huge knives, were used.
  
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• LIVE: Trial of man accused of murdering Nelson mum-of-two begins today

  11-05-2021 10:00
  
  The murder trial of a man accused of killing his neighbour is due to start today (Tuesday May 11). Alan Fare, 72, of Victory Close, Nelson, was charged with murder following the death of 58-year-old Mandy Houghton on June 3 2020. A post-mortem examination confirmed that the mother-of-two died as a result of head injuries. Fare, who suffers with dementia and psychosis has been rendered unfit to be tried and is appearing at court via video-link from Guild Lodge, where he has been since October 202
  
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• Classroom rule change for school and college pupils from next week

  11-05-2021 09:21
  
  Boris Johnson thanked the public for their sacrifices amid the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Wendy's to make UK comeback to rival McDonald's and Burger King

  11-05-2021 09:17
  
  The fast-food giant has plans to return to the UK, aiming to create around 12,000 jobs at up to 400 sites.
  
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• Nelson police arrest driver in stolen car

  11-05-2021 09:00
  
  A DRIVER has been arrested for failing a drug wipe in a stolen car.
  
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• Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West - Wigan Today

  11-05-2021 08:48
  
  Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West  Wigan Today
  
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• Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West - Lancaster Guardian

  11-05-2021 08:46
  
  Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West  Lancaster Guardian
  
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• Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West - Burnley Express

  11-05-2021 08:46
  
  Bolton, Blackburn with Darwen, Lancashire and Manchester record double digit Covid case increases as another 410 infections confirmed across the North West  Burnley Express
  
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• Susan Waring: Family raise funds for murdered mum's tribute

  11-05-2021 08:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relatives of Susan Waring, whose body has never been found, say a memorial will help give "closure".
  
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• Drinkers left seeing double at Blackburn pub with two names

  11-05-2021 07:02
  
  REGULARS heading to this Blackburn pub could have been forgiven for seeing double - even before they had enjoyed a beer or two
  
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• Convicted sex offender set up Grindr account in name 'Mr Grumpy Socks'

  11-05-2021 06:34
  
  A CONVICTED sex offender breached notification requirements by opening an account on the dating app Grindr under the name "Mr Grumpy Socks" which he hadn't registered with the police.
  
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• Five of our latest readers cute and adorable babies in East Lancashire

  11-05-2021 06:31
  
  CALL us biased, but we think that East Lancashire’s babies are the cutest around.
  
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• Letter: Yes I walk with a stick but why would you bully me?

  11-05-2021 06:01
  
  I was very sad but not surprised to read the story about the disabled person who was told off by another member of the public for not walking fast enough.
  
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• Susan Waring murder: Family launches memorial fundraiser

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  A FUNDRAISER has been launched in a bid to erect a memorial for a murdered woman whose body has never been found.
  
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• Rovers' Ewood pitch improvement plan and home friendly prospect

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  Improvement works to the Ewood Park surface and at Rovers’ training base are set to get under way at a six-figure expense.
  
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• Rossendale: Tributes as renowned scientist Brian Harley dies

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid after the death last week of a leading scientist who's talents took him from Lancashire to Cambridge University.
  
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• Rossendale: Tributes as 'brilliant' scientist Brian Hartley dies

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid after the death last week of a leading scientist who's talents took him from Lancashire to Cambridge University.
  
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• Lancashire's most wanted men in May

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  POLICE in East Lancashire are on the hunt for these four men this May.
  
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• Hyndburn scrapyard owner in court over unsafe state of business

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who failed to improve conditions at his scrapyard despite two major fires has been prosecuted.
  
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• Blackburn: Tech boost for Patrick Grant run Cookson & Clegg

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  A HISTORIC textile firm run by Great British Sewing Bee star Patrick Grant has been boosted with a major investment in new technology.
  
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• Blackburn mum launches new eco-friendly children's magazine to fight war on plastic

  11-05-2021 06:00
  
  A woman determined to make a difference to the environment for future generations has created a completely eco-friendly children's magazine.
  
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