Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police searching for missing blonde woman from Accrington

  08-06-2021 20:46
  
  POLICE are searching for a woman who hasn’t been seen in a week.
  
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• New East Lancs test and jab surge to combat Covid variant

  08-06-2021 19:00
  
  A MAJOR boost to coronavirus testing and vaccination has been announced for East Lancashire by the government.
  
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• Covid: Greater Manchester and Lancashire to get extra help

  08-06-2021 18:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The measures include military support and in-school testing in areas hardest hit by the Delta variant.
  
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• Interactive map of vaccination centres available in East Lancs

  08-06-2021 18:30
  
  A number of pop-up vaccination centres have opened in East Lancashire as Blackburn with Darwen remains to have the highest infection rate in the country.
  
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• Blackpool sign defender Reece James, goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw & striker Shayne Lavery

  08-06-2021 18:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Doncaster's Reece James, Manchester City goalkeeper Daniel Grimshaw and Linfield striker Shayne Lavery.
  
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• Police urge people to be aware of Facebook gift card scam

  08-06-2021 17:40
  
  Scammers are hacking Facebook accounts and asking people to send them Google Play vouchers.
  
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• Royal Arms closes after staff member tests positive for coronavirus

  08-06-2021 17:30
  
  A PUB has closed for several days after a staff member tested positive for Covid.
  
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• Pub closes after kitchen staff member test positive for coronavirus

  08-06-2021 17:30
  
  A pub has closed its doors for a several days after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Jury discharged in Joey Barton assault trial

  08-06-2021 17:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Judge Jeremy Richardson QC discharges the jury after issues with a video-link from Germany.
  
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• Burnley: Man jailed for trafficking woman

  08-06-2021 17:30
  
  A MAN who trafficked a woman to the UK to work as a prostitute has been jailed for 12 years.
  
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• T20 Blast: Nottinghamshire aim to become first team to defend the trophy

  08-06-2021 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the launch of The Hundred on the horizon, the T20 Blast begins on Wednesday with the aim of providing fireworks of its own.
  
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• Election shake-up set to ‘carve up’ Ribble Valley to Hyndburn

  08-06-2021 17:00
  
  PROPOSALS to redraw the political map for General Elections have been published which see a shake-up of East Lancashire’s constituencies.
  
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• Boundary review: Election shake-up set to ‘carve up’ Ribble Valley to Hyndburn

  08-06-2021 17:00
  
  PROPOSALS to redraw the political map for General Elections have been published which see a shake-up of East Lancashire’s constituencies.
  
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• Burnley restaurant owner on abuse from customers since reopening

  08-06-2021 16:30
  
  Staff at The New Waggoners have been 'left in tears' after facing abuse from customers who disagree with social distancing rules.
  
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• Monster subjected boy, 13, to horrific sexual assault on Christmas Day

  08-06-2021 15:55
  
  A MAN who sexually assaulted a 13-year-old boy on Christmas Day has been jailed for four years.
  
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• NHS data grab: What is it and how can I opt out?

  08-06-2021 14:30
  
  NHS data opt-out: Here's everything you need to know about The General Practice Data for Planning and Research scheme launching this year.
  
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• Cocaine dealers shipped £3m worth of drugs in moisturising cream

  08-06-2021 14:27
  
  A JUDGE has jailed two cocaine dealers who shipped up to £3m worth of the drug in moisturising cream - via ports across the UK.
  
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• Most of Lancashire declared a Covid ‘enhanced response area’ – what it means

  08-06-2021 14:23
  
  NEW guidance has been released by the Government today to fight the spread of the Indian variant of coronavirus ­— with most of Lancashire being declared an ‘enhanced response area'.
  
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• England's James Anderson poised to break Alastair Cook's Test appearance record

  08-06-2021 14:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Anderson is poised to become England's most capped Test player but says he did not think he was "good enough" when he made his debut.
  
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• Ambulance unions set to ballot for strike amid 'exhausted' staff claims

  08-06-2021 13:51
  
  UNION leaders say they are considering strike action against the North West Ambulance Service amid claims of 'excessive mileage'.
  
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• Year group told to self isolate following positive Covid case

  08-06-2021 13:30
  
  A year group has been told to stay home after a positive case of Covid-19.
  
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• Blackburn primary school year group self-isolating after positive Covid case

  08-06-2021 13:30
  
  A year group has been told to stay home after a positive case of Covid-19.
  
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• Covid: People across Lancashire urged to minimise travel

  08-06-2021 13:28
  
  People across Lancashire are being urged to minimise travel in and out of the county under new guidance released by the Government today
  
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• Covid: Burnley plumber turns garden into public memorial

  08-06-2021 13:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A fundraising plumber opens up his front garden as a space for people to remember loved ones.
  
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• BBC, Amazon, Gov.uk among websites affected by global internet outage

  08-06-2021 12:43
  
  BBC news, the New York Times and The Guardian also seem to be affected by the connection issues.
  
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• Ribble Valley pub staff told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace

  08-06-2021 12:00
  
  Several members of staff at The Aspinall Arms in Clitheroe have been told to self-isolate for the next 10 days.
  
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• Clitheroe pub staff told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace

  08-06-2021 12:00
  
  Several members of staff at The Aspinall Arms in Clitheroe have been told to self-isolate for the next 10 days.
  
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• Accrington 'Asda cat' ­— owner's plea after Jerry falls ill

  08-06-2021 11:42
  
  A POPULAR cat who is known for hanging out at a supermarket has become ill ­— and his owner has asked people to stop feeding him.
  
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• 394 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-06-2021 11:41
  
  394 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• 394 more coronavirus cases diagnosed in Blackburn with Darwen

  08-06-2021 11:41
  
  The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen increased by 394 over the weekend, official figures show.
  
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• Forensic pathologist explains details of injury which killed Aya Hachem

  08-06-2021 11:40
  
  A LAW student who was fatally shot in the street went into cardiac arrest just moments after she was struck, a court has heard.
  
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• Kate Middleton and Prince William send gift to Meghan Markle and Prince Harry

  08-06-2021 11:18
  
  The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were the first to congratulate Harry and Meghan on the arrival of baby Lilibet.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Blackburn teen's murder trial continues

  08-06-2021 11:13
  
  Live updates from week four in the Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Parliament: Shake-up of England's electoral map outlined

  08-06-2021 10:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wales and Scotland lose out as details of a major revamp of England's constituencies is unveiled.
  
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• Allott to leave Lancashire director of cricket role

  08-06-2021 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Lancashire and England bowler Paul Allott is to step down as the county's director of cricket.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen 'double the safety threshold for lifting lockdown' - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-06-2021 09:18
  
  Blackburn with Darwen 'double the safety threshold for lifting lockdown'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen 'double the safety threshold for lifting lockdown'

  08-06-2021 09:18
  
  The latest government data shows 13 councils in England had a positivity rate of more than 5% in the week to 2 June.
  
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• Lancashire camping and outdoor furniture suppliers face shortages

  08-06-2021 09:00
  
  Some Lancashire companies are facing delays and massive shipment price increases on their summer stock.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Residents urged to give views on environmental plans - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  08-06-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Residents urged to give views on environmental plans  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Friends reunion: David Schwimmer’s ‘last hug of the night’ with Jennifer Aniston

  08-06-2021 08:32
  
  The beloved comedy’s long-awaited special arrived last month.
  
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• Piano playing elephant and Tarby were wakes weeks attraction

  08-06-2021 07:03
  
  WITH the wakes weeks on the horizon, East Lancashire families were desperate to find out what the big shows would be coming to Blackpool over the annual summer break.
  
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• Letter: How did Boris get married in a Catholic church?

  08-06-2021 06:03
  
  Being a fully paid up member of the Catholic Church I was intrigued by Boris Johnson’s recent marriage to Carrie Symonds (a practising Catholic) in that bastion of English Roman Catholicism, the iconic Westminster Cathedral.
  
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• What would the Lake District look like in a world without bees?

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  Shocking images have revealed what some of the most beautiful parts of the North West would look like in a world without bees.
  
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• Speeds checks will be carried out on these Lancashire roads

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  A LIST of dozens of roads where speed checks will be conducted over the coming weeks has been released.
  
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• £1million fundraiser launched to preserve town's fleet of iconic vintage trams

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  A heritage company has launched a £1million fundraiser to preserve a town's fleet of iconic vintage trams.
  
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• Multi-million pound Lower Darwen land deal to boost regeneration

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  A MULTI-million pound land deal is set to bring a major regeneration project nearer to reality.
  
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• Man who failed to return to prison was visiting his kids

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN allowed out of Kirkham open prison on a day release failed to return by the allotted time.
  
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• Land Rover driver dealt with in court for 100mph M1 dash

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  THE driver of a Land Rover has been fined more than £400 and given six penalty points after they were captured reaching speeds of 100mph on a motorway.
  
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• Blackpool Council has no immediate plans to ban smoking in pavement pubs

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  Blackpool Council has no immediate plans to follow other local authorities in banning smoking in pavement pubs and eateries – but the resort’s health chief says he will looks at steps being taken elsewhere to control tobacco use.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Venues with one-star hygiene ratings revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-06-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Venues with one-star hygiene ratings revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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