Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley: Disqualified driver caught in Surrey sentenced in court

  31-07-2021 21:48
  
  A MAN has been prosecuted after being caught driving while disqualified and without third party insurance.
  
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• Boris Johnson and wife expecting second child after ‘heartbreaking’ miscarriage

  31-07-2021 18:42
  
  The Prime Minister and his wife are expecting a second child after Carrie Johnson revealed the heartbreak of a miscarriage at the start of the year.
  
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• Thousands refusing to test for Covid to avoid self-isolation, expert suggests

  31-07-2021 18:36
  
  People could be refusing to get tested for coronavirus in a bid to avoid having to self-isolate, a Government adviser has said.
  
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• The Hundred: Manchester Originals men beat Welsh Fire to avenge women's defeat

  31-07-2021 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester Originals men avenge Welsh Fire's victory over their women earlier in the day with a dominant seven-wicket win in Cardiff.
  
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• Hyndburn litter lout forced to spend night in cells after police catch him drink driving

  31-07-2021 15:49
  
  A man went from being caught littering by police to spending a night in the cells for drink driving.
  
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• Two more of Lancashire's most wanted men finally captured

  31-07-2021 13:38
  
  Two more of Lancashire's most wanted men have been arrested.
  
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• Spectacular sunsets and natural wonders around East Lancs

  31-07-2021 13:30
  
  Members of the Lancashire Telegraph Camera Club have been out and about capturing some of the best views of East Lancashire.
  
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• 'Erratic' Bacup motorist arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of class A drugs

  31-07-2021 09:55
  
  A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of drink driving and possession of class A drugs after driving 'erratically' through a town.
  
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• Thousands face £1,000 fine over controversial TV licence change

  31-07-2021 09:31
  
  The licence fees existence is guaranteed until at least 31 December 2027 by the BBC's Royal Charter.
  
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• McDonald's, Burger King, Nando's - 13 money-saving tips for your next takeaway

  31-07-2021 09:30
  
  According to research, Brits spend £1,000 per year on takeaways averaging at £80 per month. (PA)
  
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• Stash of weapons including knuckle dusters, knives and CS spray seized in Pendle raid

  31-07-2021 09:01
  
  ACTING on information that numerous suspicious parcels had been intercepted by border force officers, police raided an address in Pendle on Friday night.
  
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• Hundreds more Blackburn with Darwen workers came off furlough in June - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-07-2021 09:00
  
  Hundreds more Blackburn with Darwen workers came off furlough in June  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Police close part of Bolton Road in Darwen following crash

  31-07-2021 08:42
  
  Police have closed off a busy main road in Blackburn following a crash.
  
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• Police close part of Bolton Road in Blackburn following crash

  31-07-2021 08:42
  
  Police have closed off a busy main road in Blackburn following a crash.
  
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• Chorley's Anna Hopkin wins her first gold medal as Team GB take Olympic swimming relay by storm

  31-07-2021 08:35
  
  Great Britain equalled their best swimming medal haul at an Olympics after winning the inaugural mixed 4×100 metres medley relay final in a new world record time at the Tokyo Aquatics Centre.
  
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• Young community champs aiming to challenge myths about Diabetes

  31-07-2021 07:07
  
  Two local charities have joined forces to raise awareness of diabetes in the local south Asian heritage communities.
  
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• Remembering police vehicles in East Lancs over the years

  31-07-2021 07:00
  
  THERE’S a common held belief that it’s a sign you are getting older when police officers start to look younger.
  
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• Darwen Music School showcase dedicated to former student

  31-07-2021 07:00
  
  EMOTIONS will be running high when Darwen School of Music holds its student showcase on Sunday.
  
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• Whalley Wine Bar finally opens after owner's 'sleepless nights'

  31-07-2021 06:17
  
  AN independent fine wine merchant is extending its ‘wine experience’ for customers by opening a dedicated bar next door.
  
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• Waddington father attempting to break two racing scooter world records

  31-07-2021 06:15
  
  A father of twins is attempting to break two world records on his racing scooter.
  
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• Railway Tavern pub in Rawtenstall re-opens - with locals elated about return

  31-07-2021 06:15
  
  A traditional pub has been taken back to its former 'name and glory' after a refurbishment - with locals delighted to see the pub back open.
  
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• Friends raise over £3000 for sports charity after 75km walk

  31-07-2021 06:07
  
  A group of friends who walked 75km have raised over £3000 for a Colne sports charity.
  
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• Letter: Whining holidaymakers have only themselves to blame

  31-07-2021 06:02
  
  Until recently we heard endless criticism of the NHS Covid tracking app because it was not doing the job it was designed to do.
  
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• Transdev: Bus firm offers free travel to coronavirus jab appointments

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  A TRAVEL firm is offering free trips to and from coronavirus vaccination appointments.
  
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• The off-licence boss who fiddled his taxes to the tune of £250,000

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  The director of an off-licence has been banned from holding a senior role at any company for the next eight years after fiddling his taxes.
  
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• Rossendale: Toffalis, based in Crawshawbooth up for sale

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  A HISTORIC fish and chip shop which can trace its heritage to the year Queen Victoria died is up for sale.
  
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• Rossendale: Toffalis, based in Cranshawbooth up for sale

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  A HISTORIC fish and chip shop which can trace its heritage to the year Queen Victoria died is up for sale.
  
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• Major funding boost to help transform Bacup's Grade II listed bank into four apartments

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  New funding has been awarded to help transform a Grade II listed bank into four apartments.
  
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• Hundreds more Blackburn workers came off furlough in June - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  Hundreds more Blackburn workers came off furlough in June  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Hundreds more Blackburn with Darwen workers came off furlough in June

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  HUNDREDS more workers in Blackburn with Darwen came off furlough in June,ahead of a reduction in Government support for employees' wages.
  
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• East Lancashire's hospitals caring for 45 coronavirus patients

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust was caring for 45 coronavirus patients in hospital as of Tuesday, figures show.
  
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• Dolly's Tearoom in Darwen wins TripAdvisor travellers' choice award

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire tearoom that showed resilience and determination when it adapted to the Covid pandemic has won a TripAdvisor travellers' choice award for best restaurant.
  
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• Burnley: Bank Hall care home team awarded Mayor's Medal

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  TWO members of a care home team have been congratulated and awarded a medal at an exclusive lunch event hosted by the Mayor and Mayoress of Burnley.
  
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• Brand new £200,000 flooring store opens today - with a £1,000 giveaway

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  One of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers will open its first store in Lancashire this weekend.
  
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• 16-year-old Blackburn busker to play 51 cities in 22 days raising money for Derian House

  31-07-2021 06:00
  
  A 16-year-old busker is getting ready to tour the country with his guitar to raise money for the children’s hospice where his brother was cared for.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics: Great Britain win 4x100m mixed medley relay gold

  31-07-2021 05:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Great Britain secure a fourth swimming gold at an Olympics for the first time in 113 years by winning the inaugural 4x100m mixed medley relay in a world-record time.
  
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• Calls for motorway speed limits to be cut in certain weather

  31-07-2021 01:01
  
  Of the UK drivers surveyed, 17% wanted the maximum legal speed in wet conditions cut to 65mph.
  
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• The UK's top 20 friendliest cities revealed - do you agree?

  31-07-2021 01:00
  
  The study involving 3,000 adults across the UK ranked the top 20 friendliest cities.
  
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