Blackburn with Darwen news

• Aya Hachem: Businessman denies plotting fatal drive-by shooting

  08-07-2021 21:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Feroz Suleman denies planning to murder a business rival in a shooting which killed a passing student.
  
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• Rossendale amongst top ten of England's coronavirus list

  08-07-2021 21:01
  
  AN EAST Lancashire borough still has amongst highest rates of coronavirus infections in England.
  
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• South Yorkshire's Euro 2020 stars always 'destined for greatness'

  08-07-2021 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coaches praise stars' humble beginnings as England reach first major final since 1966.
  
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• Burnley MP in face-to-face GP appointments call

  08-07-2021 19:00
  
  EAST Lancashire MP Antony Higginbotham has called for more face-to-face appointments with family doctors as the nation returns to normal after the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Why Rossendale Labour councillor's defection to Greens matters

  08-07-2021 18:00
  
  THE defection of a councillor to the Green Party has left a council Labour group clinging or to power by its fingertips.
  
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• Preston: HMP Preston probation officer arrested

  08-07-2021 17:27
  
  A PROBATION officer has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct and drug offences.
  
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• Blackburn: Two cars involved in Accrington Road crash

  08-07-2021 17:04
  
  A CRASH involving two cars took place in Blackburn in the early hours of this morning.
  
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• Will England's success boost the UK economy?

  08-07-2021 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chancellor and others think the tournament could boost consumer confidence as the economy reopens.
  
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• Accrington dog sanctuary development targeted by vandals

  08-07-2021 16:50
  
  "We wanted to spend this money on the building and getting it ready for the dogs- not to prevent people breaking in."
  
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• Incredible scenes as the Queen visits Coronation Street

  08-07-2021 16:49
  
  Her Majesty enjoyed a 40-minute tour around the set and the studios of the famous ITV set.
  
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• Hapton: Waste fire breaks out on Accrington Road

  08-07-2021 16:48
  
  A FIRE involving waste at a commercial building broke out this morning.
  
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• Bury: Patient taken to hospital after air ambulances descend on Stubbins Lane

  08-07-2021 16:45
  
  A PATIENT was airlifted to hospital following a "medical incident" at a business address yesterday.
  
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• Nelson: Fire breaks out on Coulton Road, Brierfield

  08-07-2021 16:41
  
  A FIRE involving a laser cutting machine broke out this morning requiring four fire engines to tackle the blaze.
  
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• Nelson: Concerns grow for missing Lewis Trafford

  08-07-2021 16:18
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a teenager who has been missing for two days.
  
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• Joe Hardy: Accrington Stanley sign former Liverpool striker

  08-07-2021 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign striker Joe Hardy on a two-year-deal following his departure from Liverpool.
  
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• Euro 2020: How Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline became an accidental football anthem

  08-07-2021 15:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A song written by Neil Diamond 52 years ago has become the England team's unofficial Euro 2020 song.
  
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• Fleetwood among eight EFL clubs under transfer embargoes

  08-07-2021 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Derby, Reading and Hull are among eight EFL clubs under transfer embargoes a month before the start of the new season.
  
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• Manchester Airport's green and amber list destinations

  08-07-2021 14:40
  
  We have have rounded up all of the green and amber list destinations you can travel to from Manchester Airport.
  
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• Video shows Blackburn Islamic school students celebrating England Euro 2020 winner

  08-07-2021 14:34
  
  A video showing a group of Muslim students cheering England’s second goal against Denmark has been viewed thousands of times.
  
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• ‘Racists can do one’: Video shows Blackburn Islamic school students celebrating England winner

  08-07-2021 14:34
  
  A video showing a group of Muslim students cheering England’s second goal against Denmark has been viewed thousands of times.
  
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• Euro 2020 final: England focus turns to Italy

  08-07-2021 13:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England will face Italy in the Euro 2020 final on Sunday, but what is the latest ticket situation and how can you watch the game?
  
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• Police cordon off Barclays Bank Burnley following knife incident

  08-07-2021 13:52
  
  Police have closed a section of Burnley Town centre following a report a man had produced a knife.
  
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• Man arrested following knife incident at Barclays Bank Burnley

  08-07-2021 13:52
  
  Police have closed a section of Burnley Town centre following a report a man had produced a knife.
  
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• Euro 2020: Ecstatic England fans celebrate semi-final victory

  08-07-2021 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fans across the North West celebrate long into the night as England reach the Euro 2020 final.
  
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• Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood celebrate ex wedding weekend

  08-07-2021 13:00
  
  BRADLEY Dack and Olivia Atwood celebrated what would have been their wedding weekend by holidaying instead.
  
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• Aya Hachem trial: Feroz Suleman gives evidence in court

  08-07-2021 12:50
  
  Live updates from court as Feroz Suleman expected to give evidence in Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Popular East Lancashire car boot to reopen this July

  08-07-2021 12:40
  
  Winfields Car Boot in Rossendale will return later this month.
  
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• Man appears in court charged with Nelson murder

  08-07-2021 12:30
  
  A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with murder and attempted murder.
  
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• A new look for return of Blackburn's King George's Hall

  08-07-2021 12:30
  
  STAFF at Blackburn's King George’s Hall are set to welcome audiences again next month as coronavirus restrictions ease.
  
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• Lancashire mum transforms garden into 'Love Island villa'

  08-07-2021 11:37
  
  The makeover included paint and accessories for under £100, a hot tub, and a pergola feature.
  
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• Caravan stolen in broad daylight outside Royton house

  08-07-2021 11:33
  
  A caravan was stolen from a property in broad daylight, and thieves were captured on CCTV forcing it out of the property.
  
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• Oldham father and son get 32 years for Ebay scam

  08-07-2021 10:56
  
  A father and a son from Oldham have been jailed for a combination of 32 years for their role in an Ebay scam which duped people and violently robbed them.
  
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• Coronavirus cases in Blackburn increase by 90

  08-07-2021 10:54
  
  The number of recorded coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen increased by 90 in the last 24 hours, official figures show.
  
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• Apologies for delay on Blackburn road where it appeared ‘no work was taking place’

  08-07-2021 10:54
  
  United Utilities say work on a busy Blackburn road will be completed this week following complaints 'no work was being done'.
  
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• Lancaster man jailed for sexually assaulting woman in home

  08-07-2021 10:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Aiden Moore snuck into his victim's house while she let her dog out and then attempted to rape her.
  
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• Sex attacker ignored shouts from shocked onlookers

  08-07-2021 08:36
  
  A MAN continued sexually assaulting a woman in a dark side street despite shouts from shocked members of the public.
  
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• Men more likely than women to test positive for coronavirus, study suggests

  08-07-2021 08:17
  
  Researchers speculate a difference in social mixing may be the reason they are seeing a difference for the first time.
  
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• Fans roar England to Euro 2020 final after Kane and Co seal famous semi victory

  08-07-2021 07:31
  
  England will return to Wembley on Sunday for the Euro 2020 final with Italy.
  
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• Wildlife Trusts habitat projects aim to tackle climate crisis

  08-07-2021 07:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Wildlife Trusts says its schemes will aid the fight against climate change and help nature.
  
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• Pop Up Entertainment launches Search for a Star singing contest

  08-07-2021 07:03
  
  THE search is on to find East Lancashire’s next young singing star.
  
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• Former Blackburn councillor claims Labour did not act on bullying

  08-07-2021 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saima Afzal claims she was sidelined by some Muslim men in the Labour party for being outspoken.
  
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• Was this the sign for the smallest car park in Blackburn?

  08-07-2021 07:00
  
  WHERE to park your van in Blackburn town centre has been a perennial problem.
  
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• Drink-driver slumped over the wheel was literally off the scale on breathalyser

  08-07-2021 06:53
  
  A DRINK driver who was found slumped over the wheel of his car later gave a breathalyser reading which was literally off the scale.
  
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• Pubs delight at 'Freedom Day' confirmation takes them back to normal

  08-07-2021 06:15
  
  Pubs are delighted that they will no longer have to follow Covid-19 guidelines after 'Freedom Day'.
  
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• New priests and deacons ordained into Church of England for Lancashire

  08-07-2021 06:15
  
  A new cohort of priests and deacons have been ordained in Blackburn Cathedral.
  
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• Letter: BBC's slap in the face for pensioners

  08-07-2021 06:04
  
  Although disgusted at the BBC for reneging on its promise to retain free TV licences for the over 75s, I wanted my twilight years to be hassle free and am not numbered among the 260.000 who have refused to pay.
  
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• These 10 'outstanding' Blackburn schools to face re-inspection

  08-07-2021 06:00
  
  ALMOST a dozen "outstanding" schools are set to face inspectors for the first time since controversial exemptions were axed.
  
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• Ribble Valley woman starts Barrow spiritual healing business

  08-07-2021 06:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE woman has told her story of how she went from a highly stressful corportate job to starting a new healing business.
  
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• Proudly working class law graduate wins prestigious barrister scholarship

  08-07-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN from East Lancashire has been awarded a prestigious Inns of Court scholarship that will allow her to train to become a barrister.
  
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• Padiham man was driving while under influence of cocaine

  08-07-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN has avoided a spell behind bars after pleading guilty to driving while under the influence of cannabis and cocaine.
  
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