Blackburn with Darwen news

• Road closed following incident off Grane Road

  16-06-2021 22:15
  
  Emergency services were at the scene of an incident in Helmshore.
  
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• Stones dislodged and thrown into reservoir in ‘mindless act of criminal damage’

  16-06-2021 22:06
  
  Police are investigating after vandals dislodged large stones causing thousands of pounds of damage.
  
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• Police release images of two men following theft from elderly shopper in Aldi store

  16-06-2021 20:36
  
  Police have released these pictures of two men they wish to identify following a theft from an elderly female shopper.
  
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• Road closed forcing some residents to take 2-mile detour to get home

  16-06-2021 20:11
  
  Residents in one Blackburn estate said they had to endure a long diversion just to access their homes. A journey made even more frustrating when it appeared there was no work was now going on in the road.
  
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• Cervical cancer: 'Waxes don't save your lives, smear tests do'

  16-06-2021 19:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mum who was diagnosed with cancer after a cervical screening urges women to keep their appointments.
  
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• Compulsory care home jabs rule welcomed in East Lancs

  16-06-2021 18:11
  
  REPORTS that the government is to require care home staff to be vaccinated against coronavirus have been broadly welcomed in East Lancashire.
  
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• Blackpool mum who killed baby daughter has jail term increased

  16-06-2021 18:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Caitlin Jones's sentence for killing her daughter is increased to eight years by the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss calls for teen Covid jabs

  16-06-2021 17:57
  
  A PUBLIC health director has called for coronavirus vaccinations for teenagers.
  
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• Call goes out for more Steward Volunteers at Lancashire vacccination sites

  16-06-2021 17:38
  
  Volunteers who can help at their local Covid Vaccination centre are being asked to register to fill growing demand for help.
  
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• Britain's largest family scrap holiday plans over pricey Covid tests

  16-06-2021 17:32
  
  The Morecambe family planned to visit Portugal- but scrapped the idea when they saw the PCR test price tag.
  
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• Lancashire woman who suffocated baby daughter to death has jail sentence increased

  16-06-2021 16:43
  
  A woman who killed her baby daughter has had her prison sentence increased to eight years by the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Delayed Darwen Tower repairs finally under way

  16-06-2021 16:29
  
  WORK has finally started on the restoration of Darwen Tower after a two-month delay to protect wildlife on surrounding moors.
  
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• Nigel Haworth’s hiring staff to work at The Three Fishes pub

  16-06-2021 15:43
  
  Nigel Haworth is looking for a head chef and a general manager to work at The Three Fishes pub.
  
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• Nigel Haworth hiring staff to work at The Three Fishes pub

  16-06-2021 15:43
  
  Nigel Haworth is looking for a head chef and a general manager to work at The Three Fishes pub.
  
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• Council 'looking into' shock demolition of Ribble Valley's Grade II listed Punch Bowl Inn

  16-06-2021 15:16
  
  Residents have been left saddened, confused and angry after an historic Grade II listed pub, which had been left to fester for years, was demolished.
  
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• Cannabis worth £1m found in Blackpool Central Club

  16-06-2021 15:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cannabis plants worth £1m are found in a derelict nightclub once made famous by singer Robbie Williams.
  
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• Accrington dog sanctuary approved despite barking noise fears

  16-06-2021 15:00
  
  A NEW countryside sanctuary for up to 80 rescue dogs on the outskirts of an East Lancashire town has been given the go-ahead by councillors.
  
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• Burnley teacher’s appeal for defibrillators in school

  16-06-2021 14:41
  
  A primary school teacher’s asking for money and defibrillator donations after Christian Eriksen’s ‘horrific’ cardiac arrest.
  
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• Competition watchdog approves Issa brothers' sale of 27 Asda petrol stations

  16-06-2021 14:38
  
  The UK competition regulator has accepted an offer from Asda’s prospective new owners to sell 27 petrol stations to satisfy concerns that the takeover could lead to higher prices.
  
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• Asda takeover: Competition watchdog approves Issa brothers' sale of 27 EG Group petrol stations

  16-06-2021 14:38
  
  The UK competition regulator has accepted an offer from Asda’s prospective new owners to sell 27 petrol stations to satisfy concerns that the takeover could lead to higher prices.
  
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• Accrington telecoms mast plan locked by councillors

  16-06-2021 14:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have vetoed a bid to site a 15 metre high telecommunications mast in a suburban road.
  
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• Accrington telecoms mast plan blocked by councillors

  16-06-2021 14:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have vetoed a bid to site a 15 metre high telecommunications mast in a suburban road.
  
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• Man sought by police following day time street stabbing

  16-06-2021 13:49
  
  Police are looking to speak to the man, pictured, following a stabbing.
  
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• Boris Johnson called Hancock 'totally f*****g hopeless', in WhatsApp leak

  16-06-2021 13:26
  
  The Prime Minister’s former aide has blamed Mr Hancock for failings during the Covid response.
  
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• Man arrested as police uncover cannabis farm worth more than £1million

  16-06-2021 13:25
  
  A major cannabis farm with a street value of more than £1m has been uncovered by police.
  
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• Figures show percentage of vaccinated care home staff in Lancashire - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-06-2021 13:21
  
  Figures show percentage of vaccinated care home staff in Lancashire  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Figures show percentage of vaccinated care home staff in Blackburn with Darwen

  16-06-2021 13:21
  
  MORE than 83 per cent of Lancashire care home staff have been vaccinated against Covid-19, new figures show.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Figures show percentage of vaccinated care home staff

  16-06-2021 13:21
  
  MORE than 83 per cent of Lancashire care home staff have been vaccinated against Covid-19, new figures show.
  
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• 'Disgraceful' Burnley Jaguar driver blew almost FIVE times drink drive limit at 10am

  16-06-2021 13:13
  
  A Jaguar driver has been arrested after blowing almost FIVE times the legal drink drive limit.
  
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• Summer Solstice 2021: When is the longest day of the year?

  16-06-2021 12:53
  
  Here’s everything you need to know about the 2021 Summer Solstice- including when it starts and more about why it is important.
  
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• Hundreds of intoxicated teens putting lives at risk by jumping into quarry

  16-06-2021 12:18
  
  Hundreds of intoxicated youngsters put their lives at risk by jumping into a quarry over the weekend.
  
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• Men who helped to run East Lancashire cannabis farms jailed

  16-06-2021 11:38
  
  Two men who helped to operate a large cannabis and human trafficking operation across Bolton and East Lancashire have been jailed for a total of 10 years.
  
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• Defendants called to give evidence in Aya Hachem murder trial

  16-06-2021 11:20
  
  Live updates as defendants called to give evidence in Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Reedley murders: 'Spirit' lived in home of murdered doctor and daughter

  16-06-2021 11:08
  
  A handyman told detectives that an ancient supernatural spirit named Robert lived at the home of a murdered psychiatrist and her 14-year-daughter, a court has heard.
  
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• Ponden Reservoir death: Man's body recovered from water

  16-06-2021 10:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 27-year-old's body was recovered after a major operation at Ponden Reservoir, say police.
  
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• Art and photography exhibition being held in Mall

  16-06-2021 10:41
  
  An art and photography exhibition is being held in the Mall over the next two weeks.
  
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• B&M shoppers left 'furious' over new 49p item

  16-06-2021 09:55
  
  B&M has built a reputation for being the go-to store for customers trying to find new chocolate bars, including those that are often hard to find.
  
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• McDonald’s has a brand new menu from today as popular items return

  16-06-2021 09:53
  
  The menu shake-up will last six week, with more changes expected at the beginning of August.
  
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• East Lancashire police seize severely injured dogs from house of man banned from keeping animals

  16-06-2021 09:33
  
  A man who was banned from owning animals is thought to have bought new dogs so he can partake in badger baiting and fighting.
  
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• Over-21s in East Lancashire have been invited to book their Covid-19 vaccination

  16-06-2021 09:00
  
  Over-21s across East Lancashire and the rest of England have been invited to book their Covid-19 vaccination.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss calls for teen Covid jabs - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-06-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss calls for teen Covid jabs  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Covid vaccinations to become mandatory for care home staff in East Lancashire

  16-06-2021 08:55
  
  The Government is to announce that care home workers across the country will be required to have mandatory coronavirus vaccinations.
  
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• Blackpool, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley see Covid surges but Blackburn with Darwen peak may have passed - Lancs Live

  16-06-2021 08:51
  
  Blackpool, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley see Covid surges but Blackburn with Darwen peak may have passed  Lancs Live
  
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• Blackpool, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley see Covid surges but Blackburn with Darwen peak may have passed - Accrington Observer

  16-06-2021 08:51
  
  Blackpool, Hyndburn and Ribble Valley see Covid surges but Blackburn with Darwen peak may have passed  Accrington Observer
  
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• Wannabe motorist has vehicle seized for speeding...just TWO days before his driving test

  16-06-2021 08:48
  
  A would-be driver who was on the brink of sitting his test had his car seized by police after he was caught speeding.
  
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• Police seek assault suspects as man dies less than 24 hours after being punched in face

  16-06-2021 08:41
  
  Police are seeking two people in connection with an assault following the death of a man.
  
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• 'Are people really going to listen and social distance?' Asian wedding venues prepare to host more guests

  16-06-2021 07:36
  
  Wedding venue owners have spoken of their concerns of ‘policing social distancing’ after the government delayed the easing of coronavirus restrictions One Accrington venue did however insist they would be ‘shutting the doors’ once their capacity had been reached.
  
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• Man who downed six pints and nearly hit police car disqualified from driving

  16-06-2021 07:15
  
  A man who narrowly missed a police car whilst over the legal alcohol limit has been disqualified from driving for 21 months.
  
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• Do you remember model ship on platform at Blackburn Station?

  16-06-2021 07:01
  
  FOR regular users of Blackburn Station, one feature would always attract your attention - the ship in the glass case.
  
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• 'Simple and mundane' crate donation helps revamp primary school playground

  16-06-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire baker has donated 200 pie crates to a primary school for use in their playground.
  
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