Blackburn with Darwen news

• Liverpool prepare for clash against Man Utd in Jordan Banks shirts in memory of 9-year-old

  13-05-2021 21:14
  
  Liverpool football players have been preparing for tonight's clash with Manchester United by wearing special shirts in memory of a nine-year-old boy who died after he was struck by lightning.
  
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• Two missing boys last seen five days ago have links to Lancashire

  13-05-2021 20:02
  
  Police are continuing to appeal to the public for help in finding two teenage boys who have been missing for more than five days.
  
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• Police tribute to 'true angel' Jordan Banks, who 'touched hearts of officers' during lockdown

  13-05-2021 19:09
  
  Neighbourhood police in Blackpool have provided a personal tribute to 'true angel' Jordan Banks, 9, who was tragically killed after being struck by lightning on Tuesday.
  
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• Pendle Council call for action on 'highly dangerous' hippy crack

  13-05-2021 18:30
  
  COUNCILLORS will debate a call for government action on 'highly dangerous' nitrous oxide canisters.
  
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• Preston North End: Louis Moult and David Nugent released by Championship club

  13-05-2021 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End release five players, including strikers Louis Moult and David Nugent.
  
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• Heartbroken daughter of Nelson murder victim speaks out as killer detained under mental health act

  13-05-2021 17:58
  
  The daughter of 58-year-old Mandy Houghton who was killed by her neighbour, Alan Fare, in an unprovoked, unlawful attack, has spoken of her family's devastation.
  
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• People praised for helping officer arrest 'aggressive' men

  13-05-2021 17:30
  
  Members of the public have been praised for helping an officer arrest two 'aggressive' men.
  
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• Burnley MP calls for UK action on Israeli/Palestinian violence

  13-05-2021 17:30
  
  AN East Lancashire MP has called on the government to act to reduce violence and tension in Israel and Palestine.
  
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• Vaccine NOT being offered to all over-18s in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  13-05-2021 17:15
  
  Vaccine NOT being offered to all over-18s in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Vaccine NOT being offered to all over-18s in Blackburn with Darwen

  13-05-2021 17:15
  
  ALL adults are to be offered the coronavirus vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen amid rising cases of the Indian variant.
  
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• All over-18s to be offered coronavirus vaccine from Monday

  13-05-2021 17:15
  
  ALL adults are to be offered the coronavirus vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen amid rising cases of the Indian variant.
  
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• Kate Hollern told to consider quitting as MP over claims

  13-05-2021 16:48
  
  KATE Hollern faces a call to consider resignation as an MP after she quit the Labour front bench following allegations made about her in an employment tribunal.
  
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• Fire crews rush to road sweeper fire on Grane Road

  13-05-2021 15:23
  
  Fire crews were called to a road sweeper which set on fire this morning on the Grane Road.
  
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• Nelson man suffering with dementia found guilty of killing neighbour in sustained claw hammer attack

  13-05-2021 15:07
  
  A pensioner suffering with dementia has been found guilty of committing the act of killing his neighbour.
  
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• Police appeal for missing man with links to Bolton

  13-05-2021 14:31
  
  POLICE are appealing for help to find a missing man with links to Bolton.
  
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• Search for 28-year-old man who has been missing for three days continues after his car was seen early this morning

  13-05-2021 14:21
  
  A 28-year-old man from Blackburn has been missing for three days - however his car was spotted this morning.
  
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• Eid 2021: Social distancing, own prayer mats and no hugs

  13-05-2021 14:09
  
  Mosques across the region hosted their first Eid al-Fitr prayers in two years.
  
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• NHS to accelerate return of normal services in Lancashire

  13-05-2021 14:00
  
  LANCASHIRE will see an accelerated restoration of normal services over the next three months, according to East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers help deliver 300 Eid gift bags with last minute £3,000 donation

  13-05-2021 14:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers and the Rovers Community trust helped Secret Santa meet their goal of delivering several hundred 'Eid gift bags' to disadvantaged children.
  
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• Government 'not ruling out' local lockdown in Blackburn

  13-05-2021 13:40
  
  THE Government have said they are not ruling out the possibility of locking down individual towns and boroughs as a new coronavirus variant spreads through the North West.
  
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• Colne cage fighter arranged to meet with girl, 13, in Bury

  13-05-2021 13:11
  
  A CAGE fighter who arranged to meet with a 13-year-old girl for sex told her to wear her school uniform for their encounter.
  
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• Bulgarian Eurovision hopeful calls Blackburn Rovers fans for support

  13-05-2021 11:50
  
  A EUROVISION Song Contest hopeful is calling on Rovers supporters to help her reach next week’s Rotterdam final.
  
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• Labour MP quits front bench over interfering in sexual harassment case

  13-05-2021 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour's Kate Hollern was accused of trying to "scare" Tory MP Andrew Bridgen away from helping complainant.
  
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• England football team pay tribute to nine-year-old Jordan Banks who died after being struck by lightning

  13-05-2021 11:25
  
  The England football team have offered their condolences to the family of a nine-year-old boy who died after being struck by lightning.
  
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• Pharmacy inviting all over 18s to walk-in vaccine clinic

  13-05-2021 10:32
  
  A pharmacy is inviting all adults for a walk-in Covid vaccine.
  
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• Full list of Covid-19 rates

  13-05-2021 10:32
  
  Here is Wednesday’s update of Covid-19 case rates for every local authority area in England.
  
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• Blackburn MP Kate Hollern resigns from shadow minister position following tribunal allegations

  13-05-2021 10:09
  
  Kate Hollern has resigned from her shadow minister position after allegations were raised against her in an employment tribunal.
  
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• Blackburn MP Kate Hollern resigns from Labour frontbench following tribunal allegations

  13-05-2021 10:09
  
  Kate Hollern has resigned on the front bench after allegations raised in an employment tribunal.
  
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• UK drivers warned over new scams costing motorists £8,500

  13-05-2021 09:17
  
  Criminals are continuing to capitalise on the pandemic but looking out for so many convincing scams can be incredibly daunting for motorists.
  
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• Next calls on shoppers to 'immediately dispose' of 3 items amid fire risk

  13-05-2021 09:17
  
  Next has called on shoppers to immediately dispose of the items and contact the retailer for a full refund on the item.
  
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• Paypal warns every user over changes to 'legal agreements'

  13-05-2021 09:16
  
  The online transaction service has issued emails to users warning them of the changes coming to their accounts.
  
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• You can pre-order new Royal Mail stamps in memory of Prince Philip

  13-05-2021 09:15
  
  Prince Philip was the longest-serving consort in British history after marrying Queen Elizabeth II in July 1947.
  
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• Mcvitie's reveal Jaffa Cake doughnut will be available in Tesco next week

  13-05-2021 09:14
  
  The Jonut will be available at Tesco from May 16 and other retailers from the end of June.
  
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• The shopping rules that will change in England from Monday

  13-05-2021 09:06
  
  Here’s what a trip for a spot of retail therapy in England might look like from 17 May.
  
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• Indian Covid: Over 18s in Blackburn with Darwen being offered vaccine - Metro.co.uk

  13-05-2021 09:00
  
  Indian Covid: Over 18s in Blackburn with Darwen being offered vaccine  Metro.co.uk
  
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• M6 came to a standstill due to overturned vehicle

  13-05-2021 08:51
  
  A vehicle has overturned on the M6 saw traffic come to a standstill.
  
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• M6 came to a standstill due to four car crash

  13-05-2021 08:51
  
  A four car crash on the M6 has seen traffic come to a standstill.
  
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• Police find imitation firearm, cannabis and weapons searching suspect's home

  13-05-2021 08:36
  
  A man who was arrested after police a large amount of cash on him in a vehicle saw police find an imitation firearm, weapons and over 60 cannabis plants while searching his house.
  
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• Man arrested in vehicle saw police find imitation firearm, cannabis and weapons searching his home

  13-05-2021 08:36
  
  A man who was arrested after police a large amount of cash on him in a vehicle saw police find an imitation firearm, weapons and over 60 cannabis plants while searching his house.
  
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• Amazing camera club photo reveals woman's face in the clouds

  13-05-2021 07:03
  
  BURY Times Camera Club member Naomi Sharples got an added bonus when she took this great landscape photograph.
  
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• Photo leaves you seeing Blackburn's Sun and Star paper mills

  13-05-2021 07:00
  
  This aerial photograph records a piece of Blackburn’s industrial heritage.
  
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• Care home worker stole cash from residents' spending money pot

  13-05-2021 06:58
  
  A WORKER at a home for the elderly stole cash from the residents' spending money and falsified records to try to cover her tracks.
  
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• Belthorn school pays tribute to hard work of family members on International Nurses Day

  13-05-2021 06:20
  
  A PRIMARY school shared a poignant photograph of some of their pupils with their caring parents to celebrate International Nurse Day.
  
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• Deprived children have fallen a month behind in maths during pandemic - a study suggest

  13-05-2021 06:15
  
  Disadvantaged children have fallen behind in maths by an extra month since the start of the pandemic, a study suggests.
  
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• Woman banned from keeping animals for life after leaving dog to die in cupboard under stairs

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  A pregnant woman has been banned from keeping animals for life after she left her dog to die in a cupboard under the stairs when she moved out of her flat.
  
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• Former Blackburn boxer opens new fried chicken takeaway

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  A FORMER boxer turned chicken franchise owner has opened a second KFC style takeaway.
  
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• Darwen Scout leader joins borough Covid-19 task force

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  A SCOUT leader has told how his new role as a Covid Community Champion has helped spread the vaccination message.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss backs ways to wellbeing - Lancashire Telegraph

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss backs ways to wellbeing  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss backs ways to wellbeing

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen’s public health director has urged residents to make the most of a new campaign to improve their mental wellbeing as coronavirus restrictions ease.
  
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• Accrington: NORI HR welcomes Kickstart recruits

  13-05-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY business has taken on the first batch of up to 30 new young recruits as part of its expansion plans.
  
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