Blackburn with Darwen news

• Appeal for CCTV after man in his 60s threatened with a knife

  30-07-2021 18:47
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after a man in his 60s was threatened with a knife.
  
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• Hyndburn summer schools welcomed by MP

  30-07-2021 18:00
  
  NINE Hyndburn and Haslingden schools will host summer education programmes over the forthcoming holidays.
  
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• Pregnant women urged to get Covid jab as critical care cases rise

  30-07-2021 17:44
  
  NHS bosses are urging pregnant women to get coronavirus jabs after a number of unvaccinated mums-to-be ended up in critical care with Covid-19 at the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
  
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• Darwen fly-tipping hotspot house to be bought by council

  30-07-2021 17:24
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has started the process of buying an empty home subject to anti-social behaviour and fly-tipping in the yard,
  
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• New Accrington nightclub owners seek to sort out planning glitch

  30-07-2021 15:47
  
  THE owners of a town centre night club have applied to a council to revive its out of date approval to operate.
  
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• Jonathan Obika: Morecambe striker out for five months with hamstring injury

  30-07-2021 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe striker Jonathan Obika is ruled out for five months with a hamstring injury.
  
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• Blackburn: Your views on safety bar releasing on fairground ride

  30-07-2021 15:38
  
  A father spoke of his worry after a safety bar released on a fairground ride his children were on – with many people having shared their concerns about the incident.
  
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• Rather than moaning about Blackburn all the time - make it better

  30-07-2021 15:27
  
  The past 18 months has been tough for people living in some northern towns. It has been even difficult for places like Blackburn and Darwen who have been classed as being ‘Covid hotspots’.
  
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• Dumped scooter being driven 'anti-socially' in Bacup recovered by police

  30-07-2021 14:52
  
  A dumped scooter which was being used in an ‘anti-social’ manner has been recovered.
  
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• Jordan Lee: Blackpool man who murdered baby daughter jailed

  30-07-2021 14:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Lee was heard shouting at the four-month-old to "shut-up" before severely beating her.
  
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• Police release image after man seen hitting child on-board train

  30-07-2021 14:37
  
  Police have released an image of a person they want to speak with after a man was seen hitting a child on-board a train.
  
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• Peter Kay Q&A at Manchester Apollo sells out in 30 minutes

  30-07-2021 14:14
  
  TICKETS to Peter Kay’s highly anticipated return to the stage have sold out in less than 30 minutes.
  
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• Blackburn artist's tribute to Covid pandemic's unsung heroes

  30-07-2021 13:46
  
  CLEANERS, farmers, truckers and children's centre bosses all feature in a new collection of artwork featuring the pandemic's unsung heroes ­— created by a Blackburn cook.
  
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• Work colleague donates kidney to save surgeon's life

  30-07-2021 13:39
  
  A SURGEON has got a new lease of life after his colleague donated her kidney to him.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Leader's Award seeks coronavirus heroes - Lancashire Telegraph

  30-07-2021 13:14
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Leader's Award seeks coronavirus heroes  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Leader's Award seeks coronavirus heroes

  30-07-2021 13:14
  
  THE search is one for Blackburn with Darwen's Covid heroes.
  
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• A weekend of free live music in Blackburn town centre begins TODAY

  30-07-2021 13:13
  
  Blackburn town centre will come alive this weekend as families across Lancashire are invited to enjoy three days of feel-good music.
  
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• Blackburn: Death of Lawrence Creaney ruled as drug related

  30-07-2021 12:46
  
  THE brother of a man who died from an accidental drug overdose has urged anyone struggling with addiction to learn from the tragedy and quit.
  
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• Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell celebrates birthday in Rossendale

  30-07-2021 12:17
  
  A CORONATION STREET actress has celebrated her birthday at a relaxing Rossendale retreat.
  
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• Blackpool dad jailed for life for killing four-month-old daughter in horrific assault

  30-07-2021 12:16
  
  A father has been jailed after killing his baby daughter by subjecting her to a horrific assault.
  
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• Cyclists and walkers to get priority over drivers in Highway Code changes

  30-07-2021 12:02
  
  The Department for Transport said the changes will include a “hierarchy of road users”.
  
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• Police condemn criminal activity at Rivington Terraced Gardens

  30-07-2021 11:30
  
  RIVINGTON Terraced Gardens continues to experience incidents of vandalism and criminal offences, Chorley Police were told during a tour of the heritage site.
  
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• If you use Google Play Store on Android you could be owed compensation

  30-07-2021 11:18
  
  People who downloaded popular apps including Tinder, Roblox and Candy Crush Saga on the store are likely to be eligible for a payout.
  
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• Nationwide, Santander and Barclays issue urgent scam warning over cash machines

  30-07-2021 11:16
  
  The viral clip features a Nationwide Building Society cash point although any ATM could be affected including major banks and supermarkets.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Jury hear closing statements in Blackburn teen's trial

  30-07-2021 11:15
  
  Updates from the Aya Hachem murder trial.
  
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• Man with links to Burnley on list of most wanted offenders

  30-07-2021 11:08
  
  A 31-year-old with links to Burnley is on the police's most wanted offenders list.
  
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• Brits told to prepare for 40C summer temperatures across the UK

  30-07-2021 09:33
  
  The UK is starting to see increasingly extreme temperatures and it is unlikely to change.
  
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• RNLI receive £200k in one day amid abuse for rescuing migrants

  30-07-2021 09:26
  
  Mark Dowie, RNLI chief executive, said he felt compelled to comment after volunteers reported being abused for bringing migrants to safety.
  
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• Blackburn 'iron man’s' portrait was on move to new home

  30-07-2021 07:02
  
  AUGUST 1987 and one of Blackburn’s most famous sons was heading to his new home.
  
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• Northcote head chef, Danny Young, wins Acorn award

  30-07-2021 06:15
  
  A 27-year-old Michelin star head chef has won a prestigious hospitality award.
  
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• Mother and paramedic struggled with post natal depression in lockdown

  30-07-2021 06:15
  
  A paramedic and mother has said her 'quarantine crew' helped her cope with post-natal depression during lockdown.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire celebrates opening of student centre

  30-07-2021 06:12
  
  The university has been given the keys to its £60million student centre and university square.
  
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• Rossendale Interiors - your first choice when choosing a new kitchen

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  With the pandemic causing us to spend more time at home, people have been focusing on how to get the best out of their living space, with the kitchen area becoming central to modern living.
  
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• Reeves Coach Holidays – the best in the business

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  With summer in full swing and restrictions continuing to ease due to the improvement of the covid-19 situation, we can all start thinking about planning our holidays, and when it comes to arranging coach travel, there is no better company out there than Reeves.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Slingco to recruit for 20 new jobs

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  TWENTY new jobs have been created, thanks to a Lancashire manufacturer's plans to double in size.
  
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• Police survey shows how safe East Lancashire residents feel

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  SIXTY per cent of people in Blackburn with Darwen feel safe where they live, according to Lancashire Police's crime and confidence survey for 2020.
  
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• Hyndburn: Accrington Asda says it has taken action after substandard hygiene rating

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  ASDA says it has "taken action" after inspectors awarded an East Lancashire store just two stars out of five deeming improvements necessary.
  
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• Great Harwood Transport Festival to showcase refurbished buses and trucks

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  A REFURBISHED vintage bus that has carried passengers all across East Lancashire over several decades will be showcased at an East Lancashire transport event in September.
  
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• Blackburn woman, 30, fined for hitting speeds of 92mph on M62

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN has appeared in court after she was clocked driving at 92mph.
  
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• Blackburn: Queen Victoria statue will be cleaned once vaccine site is gone

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  A STATUE in the town centre is still covered in bird droppings - though the council have vowed to clean it once the need for a nearby vaccination centre has ceased.
  
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• Blackburn: PM+M promote staff across business

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  ONE of Blackburn's most prominent accountancy firms has announced a major shake up to its top team with eight promotions across the company.
  
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• Blackburn: Mother and son 'desperate to move' furious with housing association

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN and her son have been left 'desperate to move' and 'pleading for help' as loud partying and racist abuse from neighbours is having an intolerable impact on their mental health.
  
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• Accrington charity forced to close doors on Blackburn with Darwen - Lancs Live

  30-07-2021 06:00
  
  Accrington charity forced to close doors on Blackburn with Darwen  Lancs Live
  
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• 'I was asked how often I use the toilet'

  30-07-2021 01:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Disabled jobseekers have to overcome too many barriers, MPs say.
  
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