Blackburn with Darwen news

• Wilko announces popular face mask change in UK stores

  03-08-2021 22:17
  
  This extension follows an initial three-month pilot and will see the service remain in place at the original 150 participating stores across the UK.
  
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• Ben Shephard left in 'tears' on ITV Good Morning Britain

  03-08-2021 22:12
  
  The Tipping Point and Ninja Warrior UK host was presenting the ITV breakfast show alongside Kate Garraway.
  
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• Aya Hachem: 'Life is hell after sister's shooting murder'

  03-08-2021 21:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The brother of a 19-year-old student mistakenly shot dead says her murder has destroyed his family.
  
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• Listen to harrowing 999 call made after Aya Hachem was shot

  03-08-2021 19:22
  
  POLICE have today released the harrowing 999 call which was made just seconds after law student Aya Hachem was shot.
  
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• ‘This could have been anyone’s sister or daughter’: A town shocked at the death of innocent Aya

  03-08-2021 19:05
  
  The death of Aya Hachem who was shot in broad daylight during the month of Ramadan shocked a whole town. Here local councillors and community groups have spoken of the courage of the family who finally saw ‘justice served’.
  
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• Tokyo Olympics: Where are Team GB’s English medallists from?

  03-08-2021 19:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With day 11 of the competition over, the North West currently leads the way when it comes to medals.
  
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• Aya Hachem's killers: Men guilty of murder and woman of manslaughter

  03-08-2021 18:48
  
  These are the faces of the eight people found guilty today of the killing of Blackburn law student Aya Hachem.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Seven men guilty of drive-by shooting murder

  03-08-2021 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Innocent passer-by Aya Hachem, 19, was shot dead in a feud between two Blackburn tyre firm owners.
  
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• Aya Hachem: The student passer-by caught up in a fatal feud

  03-08-2021 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Family and friends remember Aya Hachem, an innocent bystander shot dead in a drive-by shooting.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder: How bungling killers were brought to justice

  03-08-2021 18:11
  
  THE seven men found guilty of the murder of Aya Hachem, 19, in Blackburn, all had a distinct role in the plot.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder trial: Family tribute to 'beautiful angel'

  03-08-2021 18:04
  
  THE family of Aya Hachem paid tribute to their 'beautiful angel in heaven' as seven men were found guillty of murdering the teenage law student in a botched drive-by shooting.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder: Family tribute to 'beautiful angel'

  03-08-2021 18:04
  
  THE family of Aya Hachem paid tribute to their 'beautiful angel in heaven' as seven men were found guillty of murdering the teenage law student in a botched drive-by shooting.
  
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• Terrorist shot dead after knife rampage in UK had 'desire to kill the Queen'

  03-08-2021 17:40
  
  It emerged that police had decided against arresting Amman two days prior despite an urgent MI5 meeting.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen community centre volunteer drive - Lancashire Telegraph

  03-08-2021 17:32
  
  Blackburn with Darwen community centre volunteer drive  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen community centre volunteer drive

  03-08-2021 17:32
  
  A COUNCIL has launched a new recruitment drive for volunteers to help run community centres.
  
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• Seven men found guilty of murdering Blackburn student Aya Hachem

  03-08-2021 16:53
  
  SEVEN men have been found guilty of murdering Blackburn student Aya Hachem today at Preston Crown Court.
  
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• Greggs to open 100 new stores across the UK creating new jobs

  03-08-2021 16:26
  
  Roger Whiteside, chief executive of Greggs, said the group will focus on “anywhere you can get in a car” with its expansion plans.
  
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• ‘Is there need to close this lane off?’ Delay on Blackburn’s busiest junction

  03-08-2021 16:00
  
  Frustrated motorists are facing delays on a busy Blackburn road due to work being conducted on a pavement.
  
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• Darwen charity shop in appeal for donations after stock shortage

  03-08-2021 15:54
  
  A DARWEN charity shop is appealing for donations after suffering from a stock shortage.
  
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• PPE 'hood' for developed by BAE and Lancastle hailed as 'game-changer'

  03-08-2021 15:45
  
  A hospital consultant has hailed the development of new PPE hoods which will be rolled out in Lancashire hospitals as a “real game-changer”.
  
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• £250k Blackburn property to be given away by Derian House Children's Hospice

  03-08-2021 15:39
  
  A BLACKBURN property by a hometown designer is being given away to raise funds for a children's charity.
  
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• Former Burnley keeper Joe Hart set to sign for Celtic

  03-08-2021 15:36
  
  FORMER Burnley goalkeeper Joe Hart is expected to have a medical today as he edges closer to sealing a move to Celtic from Tottenham Hotspur.
  
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• Burnley pub to flats plan approved despite its music heritage

  03-08-2021 15:31
  
  A PROMINENT town centre pub and music venue it to be turned into flats.
  
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• 14-hour weather warning in place as thunderstorm set to hit Lancashire

  03-08-2021 15:27
  
  A 14-hour yellow weather warning for storms has been issued by the Met Office.
  
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• Former Lancashire priest declared a "dangerous" sex offender is jailed

  03-08-2021 15:15
  
  A DEFROCKED Church of England priest was declared a dangerous sex offender as he was jailed for four years.
  
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• Covid: Barrow BAE and Lancastle create protective hoods

  03-08-2021 14:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The hood covers the whole head and delivers a stream of clean air to reduce "fogging".
  
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• Blackburn Issa brothers' new bid for M65 service station

  03-08-2021 14:33
  
  BLACKBURN’S billionaire Issa brothers’ EG Group have submitted a revised planning application to build a new service station for drivers coming on and off the end of M65.
  
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• Peter Kay gig tickets sold by touts for SIX times original price

  03-08-2021 14:25
  
  PROFITEERS are selling tickets for comedy legend Peter Kay's special shows in aid of an East Lancashire student for more than six times their original value.
  
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• Peter Kay charity gig tickets sold by touts for SIX times original price

  03-08-2021 14:25
  
  PROFITEERS are selling tickets for comedy legend Peter Kay's special shows in aid of an East Lancashire student for more than six times their original value.
  
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• Drug gang sentenced to more than 100 years in jail

  03-08-2021 13:29
  
  Eight men have been jailed for a total of more than 100 years for their involvement in a national drug dealing operation worth up to £44million.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Jury sent out to deliberate verdicts

  03-08-2021 13:18
  
  THE jury in the Aya Hachem murder trial has retired to consider verdicts.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers players get coronavirus vaccine at Cathedral

  03-08-2021 13:15
  
  FIVE Blackburn Rovers footballers scored their coronavirus jabs this week.
  
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• Person taken to hospital with 'severe injuries' after falling M65 bridge

  03-08-2021 13:09
  
  A person suffered 'serious injuries' after falling from a bridge on the M65 last night - police have confirmed.
  
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• Person suffered severe injuries falling from bridge on M65

  03-08-2021 13:09
  
  A person suffered 'serious injuries' after falling from a bridge on the M65 last night - police have confirmed.
  
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• Person suffered severe injuries after falling from bridge on M65

  03-08-2021 13:09
  
  A person suffered 'serious injuries' after falling from a bridge on the M65 last night - police have confirmed.
  
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• Clitheroe reacts to imminent closure of Piccolino restaurant

  03-08-2021 11:20
  
  THE imminent closure of an Italian restaurant and bar has been met with sadness from customers.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder trial: Jurors return verdicts

  03-08-2021 11:13
  
  Updates from court as the Aya Hachem murder trial continues.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder trial: Judge continues to address jury

  03-08-2021 11:13
  
  Updates from court as the Aya Hachem murder trial continues.
  
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• Vue, McDonald's, Deliveroo -firms to offer freebies to encourage Covid jab

  03-08-2021 10:25
  
  Services including Uber and Deliveroo will offer discounts to young people who take up their vaccine offer.
  
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• McDonald's 'trick' can save you 50 per cent on your order every time

  03-08-2021 10:22
  
  The offer is only open to people aged 16 and over.
  
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• 17 countries set to be added to travel green list ahead of government review

  03-08-2021 10:19
  
  The government will provide an update on the travel list this Thursday with a scheduled review of the traffic light system.
  
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• Teenager charged with murder of girl at Welsh holiday park

  03-08-2021 10:01
  
  A 19-year-old man from Greater Manchester has been charged with murder following the death of a teenage girl at a holiday park in north Wales, police have said.
  
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• "Amber watchlist" to be scrapped as Prime Minister vows to make travel rules more 'simple'

  03-08-2021 09:46
  
  Plans for an “amber watchlist” have been abandoned as ministers plan to make the traffic light system more ‘simple’.
  
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• Universal Credit payment to end for thousands next month - are you affected?

  03-08-2021 08:28
  
  On September 30 this year, millions will see their £20-a-week increase in Universal Credit end.
  
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• Pensioner 'mortified' after pay at pump fuel deposit payment leaves her with just £3

  03-08-2021 08:23
  
  A DISABLED grandmother has spoken of her distress after she said she was left with just £3 to spend when a £100 deposit taken for buying ‘fuel at the pump’ was not returned to her account for two days.
  
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• Some of East Lancashire's latest bouncing, beautiful babies

  03-08-2021 08:18
  
  THESE bundles of joy may be causing a few sleepless nights for new mums and dads in East Lancashire...but it is worth it ain’t it?
  
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• Success of Blackburn Firepit Restaurant fires chain expansion

  03-08-2021 08:15
  
  AN East Lancashire-based 'cook your own steak’ restaurant chain plans to build on the successful opening of its branch in Blackburn.
  
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• Dramatic photo shows car overtaking on East Lancs crossing

  03-08-2021 07:02
  
  A pedestrian appears to be about to take her life in her hands as she approaches the zebra crossing on Blackburn Road, Darwen in 1965 as a reckless Jaguar driver overtakes another car at the crossing. In the background is Hollins Grove Post Office.
  
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• Hotel stay is inspired by KFC and includes 'Fried chicken on demand'

  03-08-2021 06:21
  
  Anyone a little obsessed with KFC food can now spend a whole night surrounded by the the popular Fried chicken brand.
  
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• Man who lost friend to cancer raises £17k for East Lancs Hospice

  03-08-2021 06:15
  
  A man who lost his close friend to cancer has raised over £17,000 for East Lancashire Hospice by hosting charity football matches.
  
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