Blackburn with Darwen news

• Vaccine is '88% effective against Indian variant two weeks after the second dose'

  22-05-2021 23:32
  
  The Pfizer coronavirus vaccine is 88% effective against the Indian variant after two doses, a study by Public Health England (PHE) has found.
  
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• Huge crowds turn out at pro-Palestine rallies in Preston and Bolton

  22-05-2021 19:11
  
  Hundreds gathered in Bolton and Preston to highlight the plight of the Palestinians.
  
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• Sheep attacked by dogs as Bolton rescue team give warning

  22-05-2021 19:03
  
  BOLTON's Mountain Rescue Team managed to save two sheep who were stuck in a gully today.
  
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• Lancashire heading for draw after further rain at Wantage Road

  22-05-2021 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northamptonshire and Lancashire frustrated again as bad weather restricts them to just 11.2 overs on day three at Wantage Road.
  
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• Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery reopens with Turner exhibition

  22-05-2021 17:00
  
  BLACKBURN Museum and Art Gallery has re-opened following the easing of coronavirus lockdown restrictions
  
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• Bury man jailed for knife attack on mechanic in garage

  22-05-2021 16:58
  
  A MAN who attacked a mechanic while he was working on vehicles at a garage has been sentenced to nine years in prison.
  
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• Amir Khan's mum undergoes cancer operation

  22-05-2021 16:24
  
  BOLTON's Amir Khan has asked fans to pray for his mother as she undergoes an operation.
  
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• Morecambe fans can make 'difference' - Adams

  22-05-2021 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Dawes says his Tranmere side feel they can overturn a 2-1 deficit in their play-off semi-final second leg at Morecambe on Sunday
  
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• Police release image of man suspected of assaulting girl in Darwen

  22-05-2021 14:42
  
  Police have released an image of a man they would like to speak in relation to a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Darwen.
  
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• Arrest made over alleged sexual assault on girl in Darwen

  22-05-2021 14:42
  
  Police have today made an arrest in relation to a sexual assault on a teenage girl in Darwen.
  
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• ‘Hugely upsetting’: Vandals damage sign at football ground dedicated to club legend

  22-05-2021 14:21
  
  A football club has been left devastated after vandals damaged a sign dedicated to their late former chairman.
  
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• Coastguard called out to rescue person who got stuck in mud

  22-05-2021 14:04
  
  Coastguards were called out to rescue a person who had got stuck in the mud in the Lytham area.
  
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• Fantastic photos showcase best of East Lancashire and beyond

  22-05-2021 13:32
  
  JUST take a look at these magnificent images taken by members of the Lancashire Telegraph.
  
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• 20 potentially dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their cars immediately

  22-05-2021 13:27
  
  Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving
  
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• 20 dangerous items all drivers should clean out of their immediately

  22-05-2021 13:27
  
  Drivers are being warned of 20 items that could pose a serious risk when driving
  
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• Leading mosque imam appeals to fellow Muslims to get Covid test

  22-05-2021 13:09
  
  The imam of one Blackburn’s biggest mosques has urged people within the Muslim community to get a Covid test.
  
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• Eurovision 2021: Everything you need to know ahead of the grand final

  22-05-2021 12:37
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest has introduced some of the world’s biggest musical stars to the world including Celine Dion, Bonnie Tyler and ABBA.
  
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• Tinder, Hinge and Bumble could be allowing users to show their vaccine status

  22-05-2021 12:33
  
  Although it is not clear if dating apps will agree, officials believe it would encourage young Brits to get their Covid vaccine.
  
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• Blackburn Home Bargains theft 'team' member was too drunk to remember

  22-05-2021 11:38
  
  A MAN who took part in a "team" shoplifting offence was so drunk he couldn't remember it.
  
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• Council responds to claims taxi MOT checks are being failed for ‘ridiculous’ reasons

  22-05-2021 11:35
  
  A council has responded to accusations that cabbies are being ‘targeted’ after a taxi driver said a council-run MOT centre is failing drivers for ‘ridiculous’ indiscretions.
  
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• Issa brothers fortunes up by £1.1bn according to new Rich List

  22-05-2021 10:43
  
  UK billionaires have seen their fortunes soar by more than a fifth as they shook off the financial toll of the pandemic, according to the latest Sunday Times Rich List.
  
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• 'I don’t believe anyone can do it': Could you finish this giant chocolate eclair?

  22-05-2021 09:11
  
  DO you think you could conquer an eating challenge featuring a two-foot long sweet treat and more than 5,000 calories at Heathfield Farm, Birkenshaw?
  
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• You could face a £1,000 fine if you don't act this weekend

  22-05-2021 09:06
  
  Although Census Day took place on 21 March, the official closing date for the online form is Monday 24 May.
  
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• M&S, Asda and Morrisons issue urgent warning over food items sold in store

  22-05-2021 09:05
  
  Food allergies, salmonella poisoning and Hepatitis A are just some of the reasons behind a number of urgent product recalls across the UK.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl announce the biggest bargains coming to store this weekend

  22-05-2021 09:04
  
  We've rounded-up some of the highlights to look out for in each supermarket.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places in the whole country to get a pint - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  22-05-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places in the whole country to get a pint  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Are these the strangest street names in Blackburn and Darwen?

  22-05-2021 08:37
  
  From Lower Cockcroft to Bent Gap Lane here’s a look at where you might find the strangest street names in Blackburn and Darwen.
  
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• Restaurant doubles in capacity after £60,000 renovations

  22-05-2021 08:03
  
  A Blackburn restaurant has undergone £60,000 of renovations which will see it more than double in size.
  
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• Clitheroe Grand to welcome back audiences with special party

  22-05-2021 07:05
  
  CLITHEROE Grand is set to re-open with a special party next month.
  
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• Great memories for East Lancashire Cubs and Scouts in photos

  22-05-2021 07:02
  
  FOR thousands of youngsters across East Lancashire, being in the Cubs or Scouts will remain a long-lasting memory.
  
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• Working men's club game room renovated in memory of snooker lover

  22-05-2021 06:15
  
  A working men’s club has spent lockdown refurbishing their games room, dedicating it to a snooker loving late member.
  
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• Worried residents spotted man carrying knife and hammer in street

  22-05-2021 06:07
  
  POLICE were called to Whalley New Road in Blackburn after reports of a man walking down the street carrying a hammer and a large kitchen knife.
  
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• Student accommodation plan for former courthouse approved

  22-05-2021 06:04
  
  A FORMER courthouse is set to be transformed into student accommodation after plans were approved.
  
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• The 11 litter louts fined more than £4,500 by the courts for failing to move rubbish from Blackburn homes

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  Over the last month and a half, 11 people from Blackburn with Darwen have been taken to court and fined for environmental damage, fly-tipping and pest control offences.
  
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• Rural Business Awards: Lancashire firms urged to take part

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  AN AWARD winning entrepreneur is encouraging other Lancashire business people to showcase their work.
  
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• Lancashire is the number one spot for a dog-friendly staycation

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  Lancashire has been named the top place for dog-friendly staycations after new research showed a 420 per cent increase in online searches for 'dog friendly holidays'.
  
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• Full £30million fibre broadband roll-out begins in this Lancashire town

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  Work to bring full fibre connectivity within reach of almost every home and business in a Lancashire town has begun.
  
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• East Lancashire employment project wins top prize after helping 1,000 people back to work

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  A Lancashire employment project has won a top prize at the Northern Housing Awards after helping people in a borough access training and employment opportunities.
  
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• Developer unveils Clitheroe show homes

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSEBUILDER is unveiling two show homes at one of its newest Lancashire developments.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places in the whole country to get a pint - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places in the whole country to get a pint  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen is one of the cheapest places in the whole country to get a pint

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  With the reopening of indoor hospitality this week, it might be worth looking at which areas you can get more bang for your buck in terms of the price of a pint.
  
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• Blackburn filmmaker to launch Wear Tae modest gym wear range

  22-05-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW clothing brand will be bringing out modest gym wear for female Asian customers ­— alongside its catchy slogan T-shirts.
  
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