Blackburn with Darwen news

• Ex-Blackpool defender targets The Open

  25-06-2021 23:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Trego is taking part in regional qualifying to secure a place at The Open major golf tournament.
  
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• 'Condoms and alcohol bottles' left at damaged children's play area

  25-06-2021 19:37
  
  Officers in Blackburn are appealing for information following damage to a popular children's play centre.
  
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• Latest: Covid case numbers fall in Blackburn and Darwen

  25-06-2021 19:27
  
  The latest Covid-19 case rates for every local authority area in England show numbers in Blackburn and Darwen continuing to fall.
  
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• All lanes reopened but delays after Audi overturns on M6

  25-06-2021 19:09
  
  Emergency services were at the scene of an accident on the M6.
  
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• Emma Willis and AJ Odudu get to work for new TV show

  25-06-2021 18:22
  
  PRESENTER AJ Odudu will soon be back on television screens, in a series helping businesses get back on track.
  
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• Sonny Carey: Blackpool sign midfielder from King's Lynn Town for undisclosed fee

  25-06-2021 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign midfielder Sonny Carey from King's Lynn Town on a three-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Burnley murder accused accepts spirit did not kill doctor and daughter

  25-06-2021 16:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man who said a "jinn" killed a doctor and her daughter now accepts another person was responsible.
  
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• Reedley: Supernatural spirits not to blame for killings, agrees murder accused

  25-06-2021 15:52
  
  A man accused of murdering a doctor and her daughter says he now realises another human being killed the pair rather than supernatural spirits, a court has heard.
  
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• Man accused of murder of doctor and daughter agrees supernatural spirits not responsible for killing

  25-06-2021 15:52
  
  A man accused of murdering a doctor and her daughter says he now realises another human being killed the pair rather than supernatural spirits, a court has heard.
  
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• Boris Johnson accepts Matt Hancock's apology for 'affair' - full statement

  25-06-2021 15:15
  
  It comes after images were published appearing to show Matt Hancock kissing his aide, Gina Coladangelo.
  
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• Blackburn: Corporation Park entrance wrecked after horror crash

  25-06-2021 15:15
  
  A councillor has spoken out after another major crash at an accident blackspot.
  
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• Over 18s urged to get vaccinated in Darwen Market Square

  25-06-2021 14:24
  
  The NHS vaccination bus will be in Darwen Market Square this weekend.
  
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• England v Sri Lanka: Jos Buttler to miss rest of series

  25-06-2021 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wicketkeeper Jos Buttler will miss the remainder of England men's white-ball series against Sri Lanka with a right calf injury.
  
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• Love Island: Matt Hancock 'affair' with Gina Coladangelo sees odds slashed

  25-06-2021 13:50
  
  AFTER his alleged affair with Gina Coladangelo was exposed by The Sun today, Matt Hancock is now a 100/1 longshot to strut his way into the Love Island villa. Yes, really.
  
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• Chorley: Police hunt wanted man Oliver Bland

  25-06-2021 13:49
  
  A HUNT is underway to find a man wanted for offences including assault, criminal damage, harassment and burglary.
  
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• Blackburn: Witton Park play equipment set on fire

  25-06-2021 13:28
  
  AN APPEAL is underway after suspected vandals set play park equipment on fire causing around £2,000 worth of damage.
  
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• Bacup: Child injured in hit-and-run incident on Newchurch Road

  25-06-2021 12:32
  
  A CHILD was seriously injured yesterday after a hit-and-run incident.
  
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• Bacup: Boy, 8, injured in hit-and-run on Newchurch Road

  25-06-2021 12:32
  
  A CHILD was seriously injured yesterday after a hit-and-run incident.
  
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• Matt Hancock 'affair' with Gina Coladangelo exposed

  25-06-2021 12:09
  
  Gina was appointed last September, her appointment drew criticism as there was of public record of the appointment.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Kashif Manzoor gives evidence in teen's trial

  25-06-2021 12:07
  
  Live updates from the Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Blackburn father-of-3 took his own life, inquest concludes

  25-06-2021 12:00
  
  AN INQUEST has ruled that a 39-year-old father-of-three took his own life.
  
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• Morrisons announce important change to 600 items across UK stores

  25-06-2021 10:34
  
  The new model is inspired by the UK’s 2004/05 nutrient profile system, the French Nutriscore system and the Australian Health Star Rating serve.
  
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• OnlyFans cited in 1,500 mortgage applications - apply with untraditional jobs

  25-06-2021 10:33
  
  Anyone applying for a mortgage while self-employed within in the UK are typically required to have two years’ worth of accounts.
  
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• Parents can claim £150 payment towards school uniform costs - how to apply

  25-06-2021 10:32
  
  Parents spend on average between £337 and £315for each child, according to The Children’s Society.
  
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• Accrington: Nuttall Street reopened after collision

  25-06-2021 09:59
  
  A ROAD has been closed off after a collision this morning.
  
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• Accrington: Nuttall Street closed after collision

  25-06-2021 09:59
  
  A ROAD has been closed off after a collision this morning.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Appeal to find man who was in Whalley Abbey area

  25-06-2021 09:25
  
  AN APPEAL is underway to find a man shown in a police photograph.
  
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• Chorley: Police find body in search for missing 41-year-old

  25-06-2021 09:15
  
  POLICE searching for a missing man have said that they have found a body.
  
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• Chorley: Concerns grow for missing Ethan Johnson

  25-06-2021 09:15
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a man who has been missing since last night.
  
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• Soaking up the atmosphere of a damp Blackburn Easter fair

  25-06-2021 07:01
  
  There doesn’t appear to have been much fun at the Easter Fair in Blackburn if this wonderfully atmospheric photo from 1965 is anything to go by. A young boy and his mum try to avoid getting soaked as they trudge past some of the stalls during a downpour
  
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• Rawtenstall boxing club receive grant to provide free classes in pandemic recovery

  25-06-2021 06:15
  
  A boxing club has received a grant to train young members for free in the recovery of the pandemic.
  
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• Consultation launched for Ribblesdale High School to become 'all-through' school

  25-06-2021 06:15
  
  People are being asked to have their say on a proposed expansion and change of age range at a Clitheroe school.
  
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• Clitheroe: Consultation for Ribblesdale High School to expand pupil age range

  25-06-2021 06:15
  
  People are being asked to have their say on a proposed expansion and change of age range at a Clitheroe school.
  
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• Nelson: Jealous spurned lover grabbed ex's throat and spat in her face

  25-06-2021 06:08
  
  A MAN who struggled to accept the end of his relationship with “the girl next door” could not cope with just being friends.
  
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• Mill Hill businessman played key role in local theatre scene

  25-06-2021 06:01
  
  A LEADING Blackburn business owner who supplied hundreds of families with the latest domestic appliances over the years including, for many, their first colour TV sets, has died aged 77.
  
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• Roller-skater launches clothing brand for quad skaters

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  A ROLLER-SKATER has started a clothing brand to give fellow skaters the perfect attire.
  
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• Man jailed for causing death of former Lancashire police officer

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  A Royal Mail postman whose careless driving forced an off-duty police officer to brake hard and come off his bike, killing him instantly, has been jailed.
  
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• Hundreds of Blackburn with Darwen children miss out on preferred high school - Lancashire Telegraph

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  Hundreds of Blackburn with Darwen children miss out on preferred high school  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Hundreds of Blackburn with Darwen children miss out on preferred high school

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen children have been offered places at secondary schools, though 22 per cent missed out on their first choice.
  
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• Colne: Little Savoy Community Picture House plans reopening

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  A COMMUNITY cinema has announced its plans for a grand reopening.
  
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• Champion jockey wears silks to represent hometown of Burnley

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  THE claret and blue colours of Burnley were quick across the ‘turf’ as the granddaughter of a former club legend rode to victory – claiming a national title along the way.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Openreach announce broadband boost - Lancashire Telegraph

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Openreach announce broadband boost  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Openreach announce broadband boost

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen is set to be amongst the boroughs that will benefit from £86 million worth of full fibre broadband investment.
  
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• Blackburn: Stevenson Memorials mason become UK's first 'advanced fixers'

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  THREE employees at a Blackburn company that makes headstones, gravestones and monuments have become the UK's first advanced fixer masons.
  
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• Blackburn: Areas with lowest coronavirus vaccine uptake

  25-06-2021 06:00
  
  MORE than half of people have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.
  
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