Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: James Anderson takes 1,000th first-class wicket to help Lancashire get on top

  05-07-2021 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Anderson takes 7-19, including his 1,000th first-class wicket, as Lancashire skittle Kent inside a session for just 74, before wobbling on 108-5.
  
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• Cautious Lancashire welcome for Boris's virus rules lifting hope

  05-07-2021 20:00
  
  BORIS Johnson confirmation that he expects to lift the majority of the remaining Covid restrictions in England from July 19 has been cautiously welcomed in Lancashire.
  
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• Cautious Lancashire welcome for Boris' Covid rules lifting

  05-07-2021 20:00
  
  BORIS Johnson confirmation that he expects to lift the majority of the remaining Covid restrictions in England from July 19 has been cautiously welcomed in Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn man thrown from taxi roof celebrating England win

  05-07-2021 18:11
  
  A FOOTBALL fan has spoken out about his night out supporting England - which saw him thrown from the top of a taxi after he clambered on it to celebrate.
  
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• Revealed: The North West’s most popular pizza topping

  05-07-2021 18:06
  
  According to the Google data, the North West’s most popular pizza topping is also one of the most basic...
  
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• Accrington Market Hall says thank-you with rainbow steps

  05-07-2021 18:00
  
  ACCRINGTON Market hall installed rainbow steps to prepare for Sunday's ‘National Thank You Day’ for the staff and volunteers have spearheaded the battle against coronavirus.
  
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• July 19: Will you still be wearing a mask in East Lancashire?

  05-07-2021 17:40
  
  AS the Prime Minister gets ready to make another statement on the easing of all coronavirus lockdown restrictions on July 19, many people will be wanting to finally take their masks off.
  
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• Coronavirus: Live updates on Boris Johnson lockdown announcement

  05-07-2021 17:39
  
  Boris Johnson is set to reveal how restrictions will be eased on July 19 at a press conference held at 5pm on Monday evening.
  
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• Renovations begin on Nigel Haworth's The Three Fishes pub

  05-07-2021 17:30
  
  Nigel Haworth is also considering the science behind his soil to ensure a garden forest can thrive at The Three Fishes.
  
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• Warning to drivers as section of M65 remains closed

  05-07-2021 17:29
  
  A MAJOR Lancashire motorway is to remain closed throughout rush hour as road resurfacing work continues. The M65 at Bamber Bridge was closed this morning following a fuel spillage and has remain shut ever since. Police have now confirmed that while tailbacks have now been cleared, delays are to be expected in the area throughout rush hour as the section of carriageway remains closed. Closures are in place from M65 J1 to end Westbound and M65 North to M65 West. The M6 northbound exit slip road at
  
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• Four-year-old Harry Lee was killed by JCB after falling from footplate on farm

  05-07-2021 17:22
  
  A four-year-old-boy died from 'catastrophic traumatic brain injury' after falling from the footplate of a JCB - a court has heard.
  
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• Britain's biggest family The Radfords to return to our screens

  05-07-2021 17:05
  
  Britain’s biggest family will be returning for a new series of 22 Kids And Counting, Channel 5 has announced.
  
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• Blackburn employment and housing schemes provoke wave of protest

  05-07-2021 16:30
  
  DOZENS of residents have objected to a major job-creating development and a controversial housing scheme in a borough.
  
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• Liam Coyle: Accrington Stanley sign ex-Liverpool midfielder on one-year deal

  05-07-2021 16:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley complete the signing of former Liverpool midfielder Liam Coyle on a one-year deal.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents get free travel to their Covid jabs - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-07-2021 16:18
  
  Blackburn with Darwen residents get free travel to their Covid jabs  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents get free travel to Covid jabs

  05-07-2021 16:18
  
  ALL bus operators in Blackburn with Darwen are offering free travel to anyone going for a coronavirus jab.
  
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• Football fan who tried to punch match day steward banned from ground for three years

  05-07-2021 16:04
  
  A football fan has been handed a three-year banning order after being found guilty of a public order offence during a match between two rival teams.
  
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• WEATHER: Heavy rain and thunder predicted for Lancashire

  05-07-2021 15:59
  
  The bad weather is set to continue in Lancashire and the rain is expected to get “heavy and thundery” at times.
  
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• A comedy night is coming to Blackburn Rovers' Blues Bar

  05-07-2021 15:12
  
  Comedy At The Rovers is the first comedy night to come to Ewood Park's Blues Bar and it features a quality line-up.
  
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• Darwen: St Barnabas Primary Academy confirms positive coronavirus cases

  05-07-2021 14:50
  
  A PRIMARY school has confirmed that two of its classes have had to isolate after pupils tested positive for coronavirus.
  
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• How to tell if your child is faking their school Covid test amid TikTok trend

  05-07-2021 14:47
  
  Clips show youngsters mixing various liquids including apple sauce, Coca Cola, vinegar and kiwi fruit to trigger a positive reaction in the test.
  
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• Stalwarts of local politics resign after more than 20 years serving Ribble Valley community

  05-07-2021 14:25
  
  Two long-serving councillors have stood down from their positions on a town and borough council after moving away from the area they served for more than 20 years.
  
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• Lane closed on Blackburn road following collision

  05-07-2021 13:25
  
  Emergency vehicles are at the scene of a road traffic collision in Blackburn.
  
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• Lane closed on Blackburn road following accident

  05-07-2021 13:25
  
  Emergency vehicles are at the scene of a road traffic collision in Blackburn.
  
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• All lanes reopened following collision on Blackburn road

  05-07-2021 13:25
  
  Emergency vehicles are at the scene of a road traffic collision in Blackburn.
  
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• Man and woman in 'very serious condition' after being attacked in Nelson home

  05-07-2021 13:13
  
  A man and a woman are in a 'very serious condition' in hospital after being attacked in their home on Sunday evening.
  
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• Should schools close earlier this summer after an increase in children being sent home due to Covid?

  05-07-2021 13:00
  
  THE school summer holidays are around the corner but with coronavirus cases still lurking, the question arises, should schools break up earlier?
  
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• Covid: Should E Lancashire schools shut early for summer holidays?

  05-07-2021 13:00
  
  THE school summer holidays are around the corner but with coronavirus cases still causing issues, the question arises - should schools break up earlier?
  
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• Map shows Alabama rot hotspots across Lancashire

  05-07-2021 12:42
  
  30 cases of Alabama rot have been reported within a 20 mile radius of Blackburn.
  
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• Rural Oscar commendation for community-led Trawden village

  05-07-2021 12:41
  
  Volunteers who run a shop and library have be commended at an awards ceremony for their commitment to community life.
  
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• East Lancashire GP practices still open - medical director

  05-07-2021 12:15
  
  EAST Lancashire residents have been reminded their family doctors' surgeries are open for non-coronavirus consulations.
  
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• South Ribble residents struggling financially to get credit union access

  05-07-2021 12:08
  
  South Ribble residents who struggle to access financial services such as loans and bank accounts will soon have access to a credit union.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £625,000 on IT licences - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-07-2021 12:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £625,000 on IT licences  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council to spend £625,000 on IT licences

  05-07-2021 12:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority is to spend £625,000 upgrading its Microsoft licences.
  
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• Chorley: Sir Lindsay Hoyle orders lessons in parliamentary etiquette

  05-07-2021 11:50
  
  Chorley MP and Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is sending fellow parliamentarians back to school to remind them of the rules of the House ahead of its return to normal operation.
  
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• 79 new homes in Colne will be run solely on renewable energy

  05-07-2021 11:10
  
  Work has started to create an affordable housing development where every new home will be powered by renewable energy.
  
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• Cross-examination of Ayaz Hussain continues in Aya Hachem trial

  05-07-2021 10:53
  
  Updates from court as Aya Hachem murder trial continues.
  
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• Reverend incensed as youths abuse clergy and cause damage to Whalley Abbey

  05-07-2021 10:33
  
  The newly appointed director for one of East Lancashire's most revered historical sites is calling upon parents and police to help curb continuous youth anti-social behaviour after the grounds of Whalley Abbey were trashed.
  
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• Speed checks on these Lancashire roads throughout July

  05-07-2021 10:25
  
  A LIST of dozens of roads where speed checks will be conducted over the coming weeks has been released.
  
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• Aldi announce the Specialbuys arriving in-store after long delays

  05-07-2021 10:24
  
  The supermarket chain has released an updated list of Specialbuys that are set to arrive in stores in July and August.
  
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• Royal Mint launches new coins to celebrate Alice in Wonderland

  05-07-2021 10:20
  
  The commemorative £5 crown is based on Sir John Tenniel’s original illustrations of the book.
  
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• M65: Delays expected to last several hours following fuel spillage

  05-07-2021 10:17
  
  Police closed the M65 at Bamber Bridge following a fuel spillage on the carriageway.
  
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• Delays after M65 closed in both directions due to fuel spillage

  05-07-2021 10:17
  
  Police closed the M65 at Bamber Bridge following a fuel spillage on the carriageway.
  
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• England v Denmark: Kick off time, TV channel and odds to win

  05-07-2021 10:16
  
  Both semi-finals will be held at Wembley, where up to 60,000 fans could be cheering on their nations. 
  
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• Coronavirus vaccine rates in Blackburn revealed

  05-07-2021 10:16
  
  More than half of people in Blackburn with Darwen have received two doses of a Covid-19 vaccine, figures reveal.
  
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• Lancashire homeowner threatened with knife and robbed of jewellery during daytime break-in

  05-07-2021 09:47
  
  Two men broke into a house and threatened the occupant with a knife before stealing gold jewellery and cash.
  
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• UK green list: France and Italy among 20 countries set to be added in July

  05-07-2021 09:43
  
  Following the last review on June 24 the next look into the UK's travel list is expected in the week commencing July 12.
  
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• Man seriously injured in bike crash at Rivington Gardens

  05-07-2021 09:33
  
  A MAN has been taken to hospital with "serious injuries" which he suffered during a mountain bike accident.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents get free travel to Covid jabs - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-07-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen residents get free travel to Covid jabs  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Motorcyclist suffered serious injuries following collision in Burnley

  05-07-2021 08:50
  
  Police are appealing for information after a collision in Burnley which left a man with serious injuries.
  
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