Blackburn with Darwen news

• Air ambulance lands at Rhyddings Park

  12-06-2021 20:58
  
  AN air ambulance has landed at a park in an unknown incident.
  
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• Stolen DPD van tracked in Rivington

  12-06-2021 14:37
  
  A DPD van has been tracked and found 20 minutes after being stolen.
  
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• Nelson: Family pay tribute to Mohammed Ali Minhas, who died in cycling accident

  12-06-2021 14:21
  
  THE FAMILY of an 18-year-old who died in a bicycle accident have paid tribute to a much loved brother, son and friend.
  
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• Wonders of nature as seen in and around East Lancashire

  12-06-2021 13:29
  
  This week we've got a real treat for anyone who enjoys a great nature photograph.
  
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• Clitheroe: Appeal to identify man after woman's purse stolen

  12-06-2021 13:21
  
  POLICE are trying to identify a man after a woman's purse was stolen earlier this month.
  
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• Darwen: Search for tools owner after man arrested on Beaumont Way

  12-06-2021 13:16
  
  A SEARCH is underway to find the owner of a collection tools which may have been stolen.
  
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• Covid North West: Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford, and Wigan continue to see new cases surge - Wigan Today

  12-06-2021 09:53
  
  Covid North West: Blackburn with Darwen, Bolton, Lancashire, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford, and Wigan continue to see new cases surge  Wigan Today
  
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• When could social distancing end?

  12-06-2021 09:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Will we still need to be socially distanced through the summer? A social distancing review is advising the government.
  
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• Nelson: Concerns grow for missing Ian Dawes

  12-06-2021 09:27
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a man who has been missing since Wednesday.
  
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• Rivington Music Festival returns with three days of live acts

  12-06-2021 08:55
  
  HISTORIC Rivington Terraced Gardens are set to form the stunning backdrop to a three-day festival.
  
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• Burnley: Fire at Adelphi Pub on Station Road

  12-06-2021 08:32
  
  A FIRE broke out at a derelict pub last night.
  
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• Salute to the dying art of East Lancashire blacksmiths

  12-06-2021 07:01
  
  AT the turn of the last century every town and village in East Lancashire would have had at least one and - in larger towns - a number of blacksmiths and farriers.
  
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• Nigel Haworth’s tour of closedThe Three Fishes- and more about reopening plans

  12-06-2021 07:00
  
  The Three Fishes has been closed for more than two years. Chef, Nigel Haworth, took his social media followers on a tour before renovations begin.
  
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• Ben and Jerry's ice cream thief threatened to throw tin of rice pudding at shop worker

  12-06-2021 06:48
  
  A THIEF repeatedly took large quantities of ice cream and biscuits from Accrington stores to raise money to pay for drugs.
  
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• Recovering alcoholic fell off wagon, headbutted pub window

  12-06-2021 06:28
  
  A RECOVERING alcoholic who slipped off the wagon headbutted a window as he was escorted from a Haslingden pub.
  
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• Police chief co-ordinating Lancashire Covid response gets Queen's Birthday Honour

  12-06-2021 06:25
  
  A HIGH-ranking police officer who has masterminded the Lancashire force's response to the coronavirus crisis has been recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
  
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• Girlfriend locked herself in bathroom after man lost temper

  12-06-2021 06:20
  
  A WOMAN locked herself in the bathroom after her ex-partner damaged a table and then threw a bottle towards her.
  
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• Community group rallying to start Bacup 'Repair Shop' inspired by BBC show

  12-06-2021 06:15
  
  A community group is rallying for technicians and repair people as they look to open a ‘Repair Shop’ type facility.
  
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• This North West beauty spot voted one of best in whole world for mental health

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A brand new study has revealed the most mindful national parks in the world - with only one UK beauty stop making it onto the list.
  
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• Star Academies CEO knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours list

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A BLACKBURN man has been knighted for his outstanding services to education.
  
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• Solicitor one of three in East Lancs to be named medical negligence specialist

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A SOLICITOR has become one of three people across East Lancashire to be recognised as a prestigious medical negligence specialist
  
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• Should smoking be banned outside hospitality?

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  AS FIVE councils in England ban smoking outside bars, restaurants and cafes, Blackburn with Darwen bosses have discussed the possibility of a ban in their towns.
  
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• Pendle: School cleaner honoured with British Empire Medal

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A WELL-LOVED school cleaner has been awarded a British Empire Medal for her work during the pandemic.
  
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• Northern warns commuters on Euro 2021 travel

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  Rail users in the north are being warned to expect busier than usual trains during Euro 2020 which kicked off yesterday.
  
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• Leading GP honoured with MBE in Queen's Birthday Honours list

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A LEADING GP has been honoured for his many years of medical servies with an MBE in this year's Queen's Birthday Honours list.
  
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• Leaders of three neighbouring councils reaffirm commitment to form new unitary authority

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  The Leaders of three neighbouring councils have written to Government to reaffirm their commitment to proposals for a new unitary authority.
  
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• Lancashire: MBE for new Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  THE INCOMING Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner has been honoured with an MBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours list.
  
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• Housebuilder contributes to Barrow school library

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSEBUILDER is sponsoring the build of a primary school's new library.
  
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• 'Gross neglect' and delay in seeking medical help for injured Burnley man contributed to his death

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A CORONER has ruled the death of a 36-year-old man who was left at the bottom of a set of stairs for more than 26 hours following a fall was contributed to by gross neglect.
  
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• Fire-ravaged Blackburn plastics site could be cleared within weeks, paving way for 88 social housing units

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A former plastics site that has been torched numerous times in the last four years causing problem after problem for residents, could finally be cleared.
  
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• East Lancs institution Winfields celebrates 50th anniversary

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY business that grew from one man selling slippers into a Lancashire institution employing over 200 people celebrates is fiftieth anniversary this month.
  
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• Court case sparks debate on whether Lower Darwen is in Darwen or Blackburn

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A COURT case has sparked a geographical debate regarding the 'true' location of Lower Darwen.
  
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• Blackburn walking and cycling plan out for consultation

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council’s local cycling and walking plan is now online for residents to give their views on.
  
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• Blackburn mum-of-three overcomes health and money problems by opening new vape shop

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A mother-of-three who overcame numerous personal problems to set up an online vape company during lockdown has just opened her first store.
  
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• Blackburn headteacher knighted in Queen's Birthday Honours list

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A BLACKBURN man has been knighted for his outstanding services to education.
  
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• Blackburn: Ex-Councillor seeks answers on lack of investigation

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  A FORMER councillor who says she was deselected after speaking out against "racism, sexism and homophobia" has asked why an investigation has not yet taken place.
  
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• Blackburn: Didsbury Street substation set for makeover

  12-06-2021 06:00
  
  AN ELECTRICITY substation in Blackburn that has been damaged by persistent flytipping and vandalism is set for a makeover.
  
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