Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancashire beat Worcestershire - T20 Blast round-up

  01-07-2021 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Devon Conway's unbeaten 81 steers Somerset to victory over Gloucestershire, while Notts win again against Leicestershire.
  
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• Fire crews called to blaze at abandoned Burnley care home

  01-07-2021 21:32
  
  Two fire engines were called to afire which had been started at a derelict care home.
  
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• Survey launched to see how safe residents feel on cycle path between Lancaster and Morecambe

  01-07-2021 21:18
  
  A survey has been launched to ask people how safe they feel on a Lancashire cycle path.
  
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• Two taken to hospital following crash on Southfield Lane, Colne

  01-07-2021 20:44
  
  Two people have been taken to hospital following a crash in Colne.
  
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• Archie Procter: Accrington pay undisclosed fee for AFC Wimbledon teenager

  01-07-2021 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign AFC Wimbledon defender Archie Procter for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Burnley doctor and daughter murderer's wife guilty over false alibi

  01-07-2021 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rabia Shahbaz told police her husband was at home when a doctor and her daughter were murdered.
  
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• Aya Hachem: 'Hired hitman' to be paid £1500 to fire warning shot

  01-07-2021 19:00
  
  THE hitman who killed a teenage girl in broad daylight was to be paid £1500 to fire a warning shot outside of a rival business, a jury has been told.
  
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• Josh McPake: Morecambe sign winger on season-long loan from Rangers

  01-07-2021 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe sign winger Josh McPake on a season-long loan from Scottish Premiership champions Rangers.
  
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• The EU’s 'vaccine passport' and what it means for travel

  01-07-2021 18:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The EU's Digital Covid Certificate is being rolled out across all 27 nations.
  
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• Wife of handyman who killed Reedley doctor and daughter guilty over false alibi

  01-07-2021 17:46
  
  The wife of a handyman who murdered a doctor and her teenage daughter has been convicted of giving him a false alibi – after less than two hours deliberation.
  
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• Nelson: Santander branch set to close

  01-07-2021 17:46
  
  SANTANDER will be closing one of its East Lancashire banks as part of a closure of 75 branches across the UK.
  
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• Burnley's fight against yobbish behaviour after 700 incidents

  01-07-2021 17:00
  
  MORE than 700 incidents of anti-social behaviour in 12 months, including several in a town centre, have prompted a borough to toughen up its policy on the issue.
  
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• Burnley borough steps up fight against yobbish behaviour

  01-07-2021 17:00
  
  MORE than 700 incidents of anti-social behaviour in 12 months, including several in a town centre, have prompted a borough to toughen up its policy on the issue.
  
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• Witness appeal launched into death in M6 crash between Standish and Leyland

  01-07-2021 16:01
  
  Police have launched a witness appeal after a man died in a crash on the M6 this morning (July 1).
  
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• Roads reopened in Blackburn and incident resolved after woman seen on car park roof

  01-07-2021 15:50
  
  ROAD closures are in place in Blackburn as police officers deal with a woman on the roof of a carpark.
  
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• Roads closed in Blackburn as officers deal with woman on roof of carpark

  01-07-2021 15:50
  
  ROAD closures are in place in Blackburn as police officers deal with a woman on the roof of a carpark.
  
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• Roads closed in Blackburn as officers deal with woman on roof of car park

  01-07-2021 15:50
  
  ROAD closures are in place in Blackburn as police officers deal with a woman on the roof of a carpark.
  
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• Five charged in connection with £3.5million cannabis farm discovered in Oswaldtwistle

  01-07-2021 15:46
  
  Five people have been charged following the discovery of a £3.5 million cannabis farm in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Euxton stolen puppies retrieved after police stop car

  01-07-2021 14:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eight puppies stolen in a burglary were returned within hours after police stopped a suspicious car.
  
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• Joel Mumbongo and James Trafford: Accrington Stanley sign duo on loan

  01-07-2021 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign Burnley striker Joel Mumbongo and Manchester City goalkeeper James Trafford on season-long loan deals.
  
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• Blackburn man jailed at Manchester Crown Court for child sex offences

  01-07-2021 14:24
  
  A MAN from Blackburn has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for a series of child sex offences.
  
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• Burnley to stream women's home games on TikTok

  01-07-2021 13:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley announce a partnership with the social media platform TikTok to livestream every home game of their women's team.
  
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• Ayaz Hussain called to give evidence in Aya Hachem murder trial

  01-07-2021 11:34
  
  Updates from court as Ayaz Hussain called to give evidence.
  
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• Concern is growing over Leyland teenager missing since Tuesday

  01-07-2021 10:14
  
  POLICE are appealing for information regarding the whereabouts of a teenage boy missing since Tuesday.
  
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• Stamp duty holiday: How much do I have to pay now?

  01-07-2021 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stamp duty rules are changing in England and Northern Ireland from 1 July.
  
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• ZAK BENNETT-EKO: Several failings found in care of dad who killed baby son in river drowning

  01-07-2021 09:58
  
  THE father of a baby thrown from a bridge to his death in Radcliffe had begged to be sectioned three days before the tragedy, a review has found.
  
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• Chorley high school closes as 23 teachers forced to self-isolate

  01-07-2021 09:32
  
  SCHOOL bosses have made the decision to switch back to online learning after 26 members of staff either tested positive for or came into contact with someone who has coronavirus.
  
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• The latest coronavirus cases in Blackburn

  01-07-2021 09:24
  
  The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen increased by 124 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.
  
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• One person killed in M6 crash between Standish and Leyland

  01-07-2021 09:12
  
  A SECTION of the M6 remains closed this morning after a serious collision saw one person die.
  
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• M6 closed between Standish and Leyland after 'serious collision'

  01-07-2021 09:12
  
  THE M6 is expected to be closed for several hours this morning after a serious collision.
  
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• Eight puppies stolen from Euxton have been reunited with their owner

  01-07-2021 08:50
  
  EIGHT dogs stolen in a single incident on Wednesday night have all now been reunited with their rightful owner.
  
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• RSPB's Emily Williamson: The woman who saved a million birds

  01-07-2021 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  RSPB founder Emily Williamson is "proof that one person can make a difference", a historian says.
  
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• Scaffolding went up as Huncoat flats got a makeover

  01-07-2021 07:02
  
  THE year was 1989 and a major renovation project was underway on Seedall Grove in Huncoat.
  
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• Pub is getting a right Royal reputation for its top chips

  01-07-2021 06:22
  
  WHEN it comes to picking the best watering hole in East Lancashire, we wanted to find out if there was a King or Queen or a pretender to the crown.
  
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• Doorbell video evidence helps put abusive ex-partner back in prison

  01-07-2021 06:17
  
  A WEEK after he was released from a prison sentence for offences against his former partner a man turned up at her address in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Warning issued as Covid-19 vaccine passport scam email circulating

  01-07-2021 06:15
  
  People are being warned about a Covid-19 Vaccine passport email scam.
  
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• Official Covid-19 symptom list ‘may miss many cases’ - experts argue

  01-07-2021 06:15
  
  The official list of Covid-19 symptoms should be expanded as the existing one could “miss many Covid-19 cases”, experts have argued.
  
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• Newlywed couple heartbroken at suspected poisoning and attacks on animals

  01-07-2021 06:15
  
  A newlywed couple are heartbroken after a series of 'attacks' on their animals over the past two months.
  
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• Man fined over £1,000 and banned from driving for 6 months after going nearly twice the speed limit

  01-07-2021 06:15
  
  A man has been disqualified from driving and fined over £1000 after driving nearly double the speed limit in a 30mph zone.
  
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• Letter: So sad to see the decline of Blackburn, my home town

  01-07-2021 06:01
  
  As a Blackburn lad who visits regularly to see family, this is a snapshot of how I now see my home town.
  
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• Ribble Rivers Trust: Charity partners with No.1 Fairham Gin

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  THE ENVIRONMENTAL trust that works to preserve the River Ribble has announced a partnership with two of the UK's youngest gin distillers.
  
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• Record numbers get flu vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  Record numbers get flu vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Record numbers get flu vaccine in Blackburn with Darwen

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  A RECORD proportion of over-65s got a flu jab over the winter.
  
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• Lower Darwen: The Muttley Club opens for business online

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  TWO sisters have started a new business to cater to fashion conscious dog owners.
  
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• 'Get into the festival spirit' with sponsorship opportunities for local firms

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  SUMMER festival organisers are appealing to local businesses to sponsor three days of music and broadcasting events next month.
  
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• From Cheshire to Clitheroe in family camping trip

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY are spending every weekend travelling within England in their motorhome.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen is asked to say virus Thank You - Lancashire Telegraph

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen is asked to say virus Thank You  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen is asked to say virus Thank You

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  CIVIC leaders are urging residents to express their gratitude to the NHS workers, local authority staff and volunteers who have spearheaded the battle against coronavirus this weekend.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council bosses in second jabs drive plea

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  THE leaders of a local authority have urged people to follow their example and get jabbed twice to prevent a new spike in coronavirus infection.
  
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• Blackburn author gets Mayor's award for online literary festival

  01-07-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN-born author Christina Gabbitas has been recognised for her organisation of a virtual literary festival in her home borough during the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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