Blackburn with Darwen news

• Covid vaccine: How many people in the UK have been vaccinated so far?

  04-06-2021 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The logistics of vaccinating millions of people across the country, as more than 38 million people receive at least one dose.
  
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• Blackpool's deckchairs set for promenade comeback

  04-06-2021 18:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council has earmarked a new pitch for the chairs on the promenade near Central Pier.
  
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• Five of East Lancashire's boroughs have highest Covid infection rates in England

  04-06-2021 18:36
  
  Five of East Lancashire's six boroughs are in the top ten areas with the highest Covid infection rates in the whole country.
  
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• Government Minister officially launches Blackburn’s ‘game changing’ Gigabit broadband network

  04-06-2021 18:30
  
  The gigabit broadband network across the Lancashire town of Blackburn has been officially launched.
  
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• Ben Garrity: Port Vale sign midfielder from Blackpool

  04-06-2021 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Port Vale sign 24-year-old midfielder Ben Garrity from Blackpool for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Coronavirus: How does the test-and-trace system work?

  04-06-2021 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Gove was contacted by NHS Test and Trace but is not required to self-isolate
  
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• VIDEO: Coffins signifying children killed in Gaza bombings placed at gates of defense contractor

  04-06-2021 17:50
  
  Protesters gathered at the gates of defense firm BAE Systems for the second week running.
  
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• VIDEO: Coffins signifying children killed in Gaza bombings placed at gates of BAE Systems

  04-06-2021 17:50
  
  Protesters gathered at the gates of defence firm BAE Systems for the second week running.
  
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• Dominic Harrison: 26 Covid cases in E Lancs hospitals - 7 in critical care

  04-06-2021 17:37
  
  The weekly coronavirus column from Blackburn with Darwen’s public health director
  
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• More pop-up vaccine clinics announced in East Lancs for next week

  04-06-2021 17:19
  
  More pop-up vaccination clinics will be available over the next week as Covid-19 continues to take hold in Pennine Lancashire.
  
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• Nelson: Specsavers unveils new hospital grade equipment

  04-06-2021 17:10
  
  A INVESTMENT of £180,000 has equipped an East Lancashire Specsavers branch with a dual purpose 'hearcare' and optical room.
  
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• National Fish and Chip Day 2021: Blackburn's best chippies

  04-06-2021 17:10
  
  It’s National Fish & Chip Day today and what better treat than to get yourself down to the best chippy in town?
  
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• Joe Rankin-Costello: Blackburn youngster signs new deal

  04-06-2021 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Rankin-Costello hopes to 'stay as long as possible' with Blackburn after signing a new three-year deal.
  
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• Successful young Burnley woman tragically took own life after marriage to conman exposed as sham

  04-06-2021 16:45
  
  A 28-year-old woman who entered into a sham marriage with a convicted conman took her own life after finding out she had been cheated, used and lied to, an inquest heard.
  
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• Brad Halliday: Fleetwood Town sign defender from Doncaster Rovers

  04-06-2021 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Brad Halliday signs a two-year deal with Fleetwood after leaving Doncaster Rovers.
  
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• Mother of boy who drowned in Chorley 'disappointed' by government response to petition

  04-06-2021 16:16
  
  A MOTHER has been left ‘fuming’ with the government’s response to her petition to increase curriculum content about swimming in open water.
  
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• National Volunteers Week: Meet the Accrington man who volunteers for Lancashire Police

  04-06-2021 16:00
  
  This Accrington man has been praised by Lancashire Police for his volunteer work this National Volunteers Week.
  
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• Art graduate's project on display in Blackburn town centre

  04-06-2021 16:00
  
  A BLACKBURN University art graduate is ‘proud’ to have his works on display in the town centre.
  
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• Covid: How is Europe lifting lockdown restrictions?

  04-06-2021 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A third Covid wave hit much of Europe hard but now gradually lockdowns are being eased.
  
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• Covid: Lancashire health chief wants vaccine walk-ins for all adults

  04-06-2021 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire's public health director wants permission to increase the vaccine rollout in the county.
  
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• "Great news" that Pfizer vaccine approved for 12-15 year olds – says public health director

  04-06-2021 15:17
  
  A local health director has said it is ‘great news’ that the Pfizer vaccine has been approved for use by 12-15 year olds.
  
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• Over £400,000 Government funding pledged to prevent crime and improve safety of borough

  04-06-2021 15:00
  
  Over £400,000 of funding has been secured by the council to help make the streets safer.
  
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• Burnley: Fire breaks out on Fraser Street

  04-06-2021 14:53
  
  A HOUSE fire broke out earlier today requiring three fire engines to tackle the blaze.
  
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• The most expensive Lancashire areas to buy a house right now

  04-06-2021 14:30
  
  The Lancashire areas where house prices have increased the most in the last 12 months, according to data from Rightmove:
  
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• Bradford appoint ex-Morecambe boss Adams

  04-06-2021 14:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bradford City appoint former Morecambe boss Derek Adams as their new manager on a three-year deal.
  
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• Accrington: Concerns grow for missing 16-year-old

  04-06-2021 13:22
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a 16-year-old who has been missing since yesterday.
  
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• These East Lancashire pubs are offering a free pint to every punter on first day of Euros

  04-06-2021 12:35
  
  To celebrate the re-opening of pubs and the impending summer of sport (the Euros), Greene King pubs is offering a FREE pint to every customer.
  
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• UK approves use of Covid-19 Pfizer vaccine for children aged 12-15

  04-06-2021 12:26
  
  The MHRA said the decision follows a “rigorous review” of safety and effectiveness in that age group.
  
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• Where can I get a PCR Covid test for travel- and how much will it cost?

  04-06-2021 12:05
  
  Here’s everything you need to know about PCR tests- including where you can get a one in the North West:
  
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• Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination sites to open in Rawtenstall and Haslingden

  04-06-2021 11:35
  
  ALL eligible adults will be able to get a Covid-19 vaccine in Rossendale this weekend.
  
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• Coroner records death of two-month old baby boy from Blackburn as 'unexplained'

  04-06-2021 11:33
  
  The death of a two-month-old baby boy was recorded as unexplained, after he was found unresponsive on his mother's bed having not long been fed.
  
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• Blackburn: Fire extinguished at Cygnet Fountains hospital

  04-06-2021 11:04
  
  A KITCHEN fire broke out at a private hospital in Blackburn last night.
  
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• Prince Charles has a secret nickname for Meghan Markle

  04-06-2021 10:53
  
  According to royal commentator Christine-Marie Liwag Dixon, the name shows that Charles has a “lot of respect” for Prince Harry's wife.
  
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• Jet2 cancels all flights and holidays until 1 July

  04-06-2021 10:52
  
  Jet2 has now called for “openness and transparency” on Covid-19 data in the wake of the changes.
  
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• People who have had the Pfizer vaccine issued Indian variant update

  04-06-2021 10:51
  
  The Indian variant is now believed to be dominant in the UK.
  
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• Google rule change could see your Gmail account deleted without permission

  04-06-2021 10:49
  
  The new storage policy will affect anyone with a Google account who is signed up to Gmail, Drive - including Google Docs and Sheets - and Photos.
  
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• Ex Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Alan Miller dies aged 51

  04-06-2021 10:13
  
  Former Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper Alan Miller has died aged 51.
  
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• Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, Wigan and Bolton see cases surge in the last 24 hours - Blackpool Gazette

  04-06-2021 08:51
  
  Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, Wigan and Bolton see cases surge in the last 24 hours  Blackpool Gazette
  
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• Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, Wigan and Bolton see cases surge in the last 24 hours - Burnley Express

  04-06-2021 08:50
  
  Stockport, Manchester, Lancashire, Blackburn with Darwen, Wigan and Bolton see cases surge in the last 24 hours  Burnley Express
  
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• Ribble Valley marketing firm Digital 22 helping homeless

  04-06-2021 07:05
  
  Clitheroe-based inbound marketing agency Digital 22 has selected homelessness charity Emmaus Burnley as its charity of the year.
  
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• Blackburn show home from 1970 is fascinating time capsule

  04-06-2021 07:02
  
  THE majority of pictures we feature in Looking Back show events or well-known areas of East Lancashire.
  
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• Care assistant Mary Martin will be 'missed by friends in England and Ireland'

  04-06-2021 06:22
  
  Mary Martin passed away peacefully in the Royal Blackburn Hospital on May 24, aged 65 years.
  
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• Tributes paid to popular dedicated golf captain Margaret Ashworth

  04-06-2021 06:07
  
  Margaret Ashworth, formerly of Waddington Road, Accrington, passed away peacefully in hospital, on May 26.
  
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• Public consultation to be launched on future of special school after academy status revoked

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council has announced a proposed public consultation on the future of a special school, after no private provider could be found before the Government revoked its academy status.
  
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• Plan to transform Clitheroe chocolate shop into bookies

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  A FORMER high street chocolate shop could be transformed into a bookies if planning permission is granted.
  
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• Napthens: Blackburn law firm launches charity foundation

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  A LEADING law firm has announced the launch of a new charity foundation.
  
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• Latest vaccination figures from Blackburn with Darwen revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  Latest vaccination figures from Blackburn with Darwen revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Latest vaccination figures from Blackburn with Darwen revealed

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  More than two in five people in Blackburn with Darwen have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.
  
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• Hotter Shoes: Lancashire firm releases augmented reality shoes

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE based shoe company has released the UK's first shoe range to incorporates augmented reality technology.
  
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• Darwen: Shock as innocent residents receive 'threatening' council fly-tipping letters

  04-06-2021 06:00
  
  INNOCENT residents have been shocked, angered and upset to receive 'personally threatening' letters from the council which appear to accuse them of fly tipping.
  
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