Blackburn with Darwen news

• Men sought after Ford Fiesta stolen from Turton driveway and dumped in Wigan

  28-07-2021 19:46
  
  Police are seeking to identify the men in the CCTV images after a white Ford Fiesta was stolen from a driveway.
  
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• Blackburn firm fined after forklift driver crushed to death

  28-07-2021 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The driver's forklift truck flipped over after its mast hit a beam at MK Illumination, Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents challenged to clean up oceans - Lancashire Telegraph

  28-07-2021 19:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen residents challenged to clean up oceans  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents challenged to clean up oceans

  28-07-2021 19:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been challenged to think about their use of plastic and pollution in the oceans.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen, Lancs and Hyndburn councils pay thousands in compensation - Lancashire Telegraph

  28-07-2021 18:42
  
  Blackburn with Darwen, Lancs and Hyndburn councils pay thousands in compensation  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen, Lancs and Hyndburn councils pay thousands in compensation

  28-07-2021 18:42
  
  THREE councils have been ordered to pay thousands of pounds between them in compensation by a Whitehall watchdog.
  
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• Black BMW crashes closing entry slip road of M65

  28-07-2021 18:19
  
  The entry slip road to a busy motorway had to be closed on Wednesday after a black BMW was involved in a crash.
  
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• Blackburn town centre coronavirus testing and support hub opens

  28-07-2021 18:00
  
  A NEW town centre community help hub has opened to provide free coronavirus testing and support.
  
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• Stones thrown at Chorley man by group of youths in alleged racial attack

  28-07-2021 17:37
  
  POLICE are seeking to identify the youths seen in the attached CCTV images after an alleged racially aggravated assault.
  
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• Chorley swimmer Anna Hopkin sets new British record in Tokyo

  28-07-2021 17:07
  
  Anna Hopkin set a new British record in the Women’s 100m Freestyle as Team GB’s swimmers continued their fine form in Wednesday’s heats session.
  
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• West Pennine Moors bid to build wooden shelter for alpaca herd

  28-07-2021 17:00
  
  A PLANNING application has been submitted for 'a modest timber field shelter' on the West Pennine Moors for a herd of alpacas.
  
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• Meet Margot - East Lancashire's loudest snoring puppy?

  28-07-2021 17:00
  
  CALLING all pooch people - could this be Lancashire's loudest snoring dog?
  
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• Zombie knives, knuckle dusters, cannabis and class A drugs found in Darwen house raid

  28-07-2021 16:57
  
  A zombie knife, knuckle dusters, class A drugs and several cannabis plants have been discovered at a house.
  
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• Aerial dancers enjoy striking Honister sunrise performance

  28-07-2021 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three aerial dancers suspend themselves from 1,000ft (305m) up for a routine in the Lake District.
  
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• Steps to perform in Manchester in August- how to get tickets

  28-07-2021 15:42
  
  Zoe Ball revealed that Steps will be performing in central Manchester on Tuesday 10th August.
  
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• Outdoor cinema event is coming to Blackpool and Burnley

  28-07-2021 14:36
  
  Mamma Mia and The Greatest Showman are being shown at Lancashire's outdoor cinema events.
  
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• Teenager thanks 'heroes' who rescued his family in Lake District

  28-07-2021 13:51
  
  A teenager has shared a picture of two people who he says helped to rescue his family in the Lake District.
  
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• Blackburn set for day of heavy rain as Met Office issue warning

  28-07-2021 13:48
  
  EAST LANCASHIRE is set for heavy rain and flooding from 1pm today (28 July), lasting until 6am on Thursday morning.
  
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• Blackburn’s AJ Odudu to present The Big Breakfast reboot

  28-07-2021 13:36
  
  Channel 4 has announced that The Big Breakfast is returning for a one-off episode- and Blackburn's AJ Odudu is hosting.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: 17 people fined for fly tipping outside homes - Lancashire Telegraph

  28-07-2021 13:11
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: 17 people fined for fly tipping outside homes  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: 17 people fined for fly tipping outside homes

  28-07-2021 13:11
  
  Seventeen people found guilty of fly tipping have been collectively fined more than £12,000.
  
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• Preston stabbing: Man guilty of murdering teenager in ambush killing

  28-07-2021 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jamie Dixon, 19, stabbed 16-year-old Sarmad Al-Saidi at a house in Preston in December.
  
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• Blackburn woman features on The One Show in Parkrun segment

  28-07-2021 12:25
  
  Nickie O’Hara said she is a “massive advocate” for Parkrun and says it’s the perfect time socialise while also getting some exercise in.
  
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• Blackburn woman features on BBC’s One Show in Parkrun segment

  28-07-2021 12:25
  
  Nickie O’Hara said she is a “massive advocate” for Parkrun and says it’s the perfect time socialise while also getting some exercise in.
  
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• Love is Churros shop suffers second fire in two weeks as police launch arson investigation

  28-07-2021 12:15
  
  A street food restaurant has suffered it’s second fire in as many weeks – with police dealing with the incident as an arson attack.
  
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• Greggs is adding a brand new item to its menu from tomorrow

  28-07-2021 12:11
  
  The leading food-on-the-go retailer has been treating the tastebuds of the UK’s vegans, flexitarians and pasty fans since 2019.
  
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• Greggs is adding a brand new item to its menu from next week

  28-07-2021 12:11
  
  The leading food-on-the-go retailer has been treating the tastebuds of the UK’s vegans, flexitarians and pasty fans since 2019.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Jury hear closing statements

  28-07-2021 11:14
  
  Updates from court as jury to continue hearing closing statements in Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' Bradley Dack gets crushed in ITV advert

  28-07-2021 10:59
  
  Bradley Dack, Olivia Atwood and Anna Friel feature in ITV’s ‘Drama vs Reality' advert.
  
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• ‘It’s disgusting and attracts rats’: No-one wants to take responsibility for pile of rubbish dumped in back alley

  28-07-2021 10:39
  
  A TAKEAWAY owner says a pile of rubbish dumped behind a row of Blackburn businesses has been left to rot for months.
  
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• Live updates as main road closed between Bolton and Darwen

  28-07-2021 10:37
  
  Live updates as the A666 is closed both ways at Dunscar Bridge due to a serious collision between two vehicles.
  
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• McDonald's reveal five new items being added to the menu today

  28-07-2021 10:32
  
  Fast-food fans will have to be quick with the new mouth-watering items only available for the next four weeks.
  
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• Morrisons announce major expansion to service for shoppers who drive to stores

  28-07-2021 10:23
  
  Recent figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that there are more than 450,000 EVs on UK roads.
  
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• Sky announce major TV shake-up with Sky One axed

  28-07-2021 10:21
  
  The channels will be available to Sky customers at no extra charge. They will also launch on streaming service NOW and on Virgin and BT.
  
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• Joey Jordison: Slipknot's legendary drummer dies aged 46

  28-07-2021 09:33
  
  He stablished the group with percussionist Shawn Crahan and bassist Paul Gray in 1995 and they went on to global and chart success.
  
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• Driver to 'hear from police' after going 72mph in 30mph zone

  28-07-2021 09:25
  
  A driver is set to ‘hear from police’ after travelling motorway speeds in a 30mph zone.
  
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• Olympics 2021: Who is Lancashire’s female swimmer?

  28-07-2021 09:23
  
  Here’s all you need to know about Anna Hopkin and her surprising journey to the Tokyo Olympics- including when you can watch her swim:
  
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• Tokyo 2020: James Guy wins Olympic gold in men’s 4x200m freestyle relay

  28-07-2021 09:13
  
  AN emotional James Guy could not hold back the tears as he won Olympic gold in Tokyo.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Court orders over non-payment of council tax soars - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  28-07-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Court orders over non-payment of council tax soars  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Serious crash closes main road between Bolton and Darwen

  28-07-2021 08:06
  
  A HEAD-on crash has closed the main road between Bolton and Darwen.
  
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• Passengers had to get off so bus could cross Blackburn bridge

  28-07-2021 07:02
  
  BUS journeys were not exactly straightforward for passengers travelling through Cherry Tree in 1967.
  
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• Accrington farming company supplies Jeremy Clarkson with 'tunnels' for Diddly Squat Farm

  28-07-2021 06:15
  
  A farming company is supplying Jeremy Clarkson's farm with 'farming tents' for his new series.
  
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• Which? recommended wardrobes and designer doors to refresh your home storage

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  Creative Joinery Chorley LTD combines quality craft with locally sourced materials and the family-run spirit to ensure that you receive the best in home organisation and storage solutions.
  
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• Two women arrested after officers catch them fighting in town centre

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  Four people were arrested after a dispersal was put in place in a town centre over the weekend.
  
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• Tributes to 'formidable' Blackburn councillor, Gail Barton, who has died aged 66

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  Tributes have poured in for a longstanding 'formidable' councillor who was 'larger than life', following her death aged just 66.
  
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• Ribble Valley: School pupils learn to fish with rivers trust

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  PUPILS at two different schools are being introduced to fishing on the River Ribble thanks to a charity campaign.
  
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• Revealed: Official reopening date for Turtle Bay Blackburn

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire restaurant that has been closed for 18 months has announced its official re-opening date.
  
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• Joe McArdle - 'Don’t be fooled by this bumbling Prime Minister'

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  Actor, writer and comedian taking a wry look at Lancashire life...
  
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• Investigation launched into Shadsworth fence blaze as residents asked not to speculate over cause

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  An investigation is being carried out following a fire which ravaged more than 20m of fencing at the back of several properties.
  
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• Ex-prisoners offered training with new Bolton opticians

  28-07-2021 06:00
  
  AN experienced optician has realised a lifetime ambition by opening a new outlet offering affordable eyecare with free parking nearby and a chance for ex inmates to change their lives.
  
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