Blackburn with Darwen news

• Pictures taken of Darwen train station seem to show controlled explosion

  09-08-2021 22:41
  
  Photos taken by a drone over Darwen train station seem to show evidence of a potential controlled explosion.
  
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• Wirral beach clean: Lottery winners team up to tackle litter

  09-08-2021 20:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A charity says plastic left on beaches has risen due to people choosing to holiday in the UK.
  
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• Police issue statement after protesters attempt to storm ITV's Loose Women set

  09-08-2021 19:25
  
  Videos on social media showed police forming a wall at the entrance while protesters can be heard shouting and chanting as ugly scenes unfolded.
  
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• How many medals did the North West won in Tokyo?

  09-08-2021 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  London had the most individual medallists, but the North West claimed the most medals.
  
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• Rolls-Royce Barnoldswick: Workers protest over factory's future

  09-08-2021 18:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The union Unite says Rolls-Royce bosses "refuse to provide tangible commitments" over production plans.
  
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• 'The hatred we felt for him was unbelievable' - Lindsay Birbeck's family say they'll never be able to rebuild their lives

  09-08-2021 18:16
  
  Almost two years on from the disappearance and murder of Lindsay Birbeck, her family say they don't think they will ever be able to rebuild their lives.
  
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• Darwen train station evacuated: Suspicious package found, man arrested

  09-08-2021 18:15
  
  A man has been arrested and a train station evacuated after a suspicious package was found in Darwen.
  
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• Burnley cinema set for new role as food store

  09-08-2021 18:03
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve plans to convert the current Reel Cinema in Burnley into a discount food store when the film complex moves to the town's new flagship Pioneer Place development.
  
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• Man arrested at Darwen railway station over 'suspicious package'

  09-08-2021 17:47
  
  A ‘suspicious package’ has been found at Darwen train station, sparking multiple road closures.
  
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• Car driven directly at man in late night crash - police seek pair in CCTV

  09-08-2021 17:36
  
  Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to question after an incident in which a car was driven at another man.
  
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• Padiham visit for Tokyo Olympic gold medal

  09-08-2021 17:19
  
  ONE of Great Britain's Olympic champions and his gold medal has visited East Lancashire.
  
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• Five notable authors with links to Lancashire

  09-08-2021 17:04
  
  To celebrate National Book Lovers Day, we have a compiled a list of five notable authors with ties to Lancashire.
  
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• Greece wildfires: British firefighters help tackle 'unprecedented' blazes

  09-08-2021 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A team helping to tackle Greek wildfires face an "explosive mixture" of conditions, an officer says.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Covid rates fall dramatically in 12 months - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-08-2021 17:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Covid rates fall dramatically in 12 months  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Covid rates fall dramatically in 12 months

  09-08-2021 17:00
  
  A BOROUGH has dropped from the worst coronavirus hotspot in England to the local authority with the third lowest infection rate in the country in just 12 months.
  
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• Blackburn: School lane crash caused by speeding drink driver

  09-08-2021 16:44
  
  A man crashed his car after using excess speed while over the drink driving limit.
  
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• Ex-footballer admits causing deaths by dangerous driving on M56

  09-08-2021 16:32
  
  A FORMER footballer has admitted causing the deaths of a married couple by driving dangerously during a horror motorway crash.
  
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• Probe after officer appears to push woman and drag man in road outside Sainsbury's

  09-08-2021 16:28
  
  AN internal police probe has been launched after an officer appeared to push a woman to the ground and drag a man on the floor during an arrest outside a shop in Oldham town centre.
  
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• BTec results 2021: What are they and when are results out?

  09-08-2021 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  When will BTec results be out and how will the grades be reached?
  
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• Family's anger at inquest into drugs death of 31-year-old father of three

  09-08-2021 16:16
  
  A 31-year-old father of three died after taking a combination of drugs just two days after being discharged from hospital.
  
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• Family of Accrington dad-of-three blame friend for his death as coroner records misadventure conclusion

  09-08-2021 16:16
  
  A 31-year-old father of three died after taking a combination of drugs just two days after being discharged from hospital.
  
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• Mother of Laura Nuttall, who sparked Peter Kay's return to stage, says fight against disease must continue

  09-08-2021 16:15
  
  The mother of a cancer patient who sparked Peter Kay's return to the stage has said their fight against the disease must continue.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: government millions help council finances - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-08-2021 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: government millions help council finances  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: government millions help council finances

  09-08-2021 16:00
  
  A LOCAL authority’s financial position has improved over the coronavirus pandemic - thanks to more than £100 million in government grants.
  
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• Met Office issue UK weather warning ahead of mini heatwave in August

  09-08-2021 15:48
  
  The dreary weather will pass later in the month and some late-Summer sunshine could be welcomed at the end of August.
  
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• Lottery winners, including woman from Chorley, team up to clear beach of plastic

  09-08-2021 15:38
  
  A group of lottery winners have teamed up to clear up plastic on a beach.
  
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• HSBC Blackburn branch closed for renovations

  09-08-2021 15:25
  
  A town centre branch of HSBC has closed for renovations.
  
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• Burnley: Owner of Kenank's takeaway and restaurant dies

  09-08-2021 15:00
  
  A BURNLEY businessman affectionately known as the 'Burger King' has died.
  
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• Sharks, whales and other sea animals spotted near Lancashire

  09-08-2021 14:56
  
  While the Irish sea isn’t home to a Loch Ness monster, other intimidating sea creatures have been spotted- including sharks and whales.
  
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• Peter Kay: Cancer patient 'honoured' to inspire comic's comeback gig

  09-08-2021 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The comedian returned to the stage to raise money to help pay for student Laura Nuttall's treatment.
  
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• New Blackburn video champions coronavirus safety message to all

  09-08-2021 14:31
  
  A GROUP of Covid Community Champions with learning difficulties and disabilities have starred in a video to promote Coronavirus safety messages.
  
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• Man wanted on child sex charges after failing to appear at court

  09-08-2021 13:40
  
  A man is wanted by police after he failed to attend court on child sex charges.
  
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• Former Michelin-starred chef, Paul Heathcote, to return with new venue

  09-08-2021 13:13
  
  A former Michelin-starred chef who ran restaurants across the North West is set to return to one of his old venues with a brand new venture.
  
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• Bookies reveal odds for Strictly Come Dancing contestants

  09-08-2021 13:02
  
  Betfair has unveiled some early Strictly Come Dancing odds- but is AJ Odudu the current favourite?
  
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• British holidaymakers hit by strict new rules when travelling to France

  09-08-2021 12:24
  
  The French health pass has already been required since 21 July, but has now been extended to include a wider range of venues.
  
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• Aldi to create more than 2,000 UK jobs ahead of Christmas - how to apply

  09-08-2021 12:24
  
  Store Assistants at Aldi can earn up to £10.57 nationally, and £11.32 inside the M25, with the supermarket also paying for breaks.
  
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• You can get paid £3,500 to watch Love Island - how to apply

  09-08-2021 12:22
  
  The ‘Love Island Investigator and Editor’ will be paid £3,500 to create content about the popular ITV2 show - and you don't need experience.
  
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• Sajid Javid calls for review into Covid test costs for British holidaymakers

  09-08-2021 12:16
  
  The probe comes after a letter from Health Secretary complained of ‘unfair practices’ and ‘exploitative behaviour’ in the market.
  
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• The UK's favourite family friendly destinations for 2021 revealed

  09-08-2021 12:14
  
  Over 4,000 votes from members of the British public were gathered to identify the top destinations for a family staycation.
  
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• North West National Trust site one of UK's most ‘Instagrammable'

  09-08-2021 12:08
  
  According to new research, Duham Massey in Altrincham is the second most 'Instagrammable' National Trust site in the UK.
  
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• Kayakers rescued from Lancashire river as they struggle in fast-flowing water

  09-08-2021 11:41
  
  The fire service took to the water on Sunday evening to rescue two kayakers who had gotten into difficulty in a Lancashire river.
  
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• Shelters smashed on two-mile Burnley to Padiham bus route

  09-08-2021 11:34
  
  ALMOST every bus shelter along the Padiham to Burnley route has been smashed overnight.
  
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• BMW driver clocked doing more than 100mph on motorway before slowing for cameras

  09-08-2021 11:19
  
  A BMW driver was clocked speeding at more than 100mph on a wet motorway before slowing down for traffic cameras and then speeding back up again.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing announces BBC star is sixth contestant for 2021

  09-08-2021 11:13
  
  The first celebrities were announced last week as McFly star Tom Feltcher, Peep Show’s Robert Webb and TV presenter AJ Odudu were unveiled.
  
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• Recently banned drink-driver caught behind wheel again while twice over limit

  09-08-2021 10:59
  
  A drink-driver who had recently lost his licence for that very offence, was caught drunk behind the wheel by police.
  
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• Burnley: Woman caught urinating in public later damaged police car

  09-08-2021 10:56
  
  A WOMAN who was caught urinating in public yesterday (August 8) went on to damage a police car and subsequently spent the night in a cell.
  
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• New road layout in Blackburn as Church Street widened

  09-08-2021 07:02
  
  Drivers were having to get used to a new road layout around Church Street, Blackburn in 1962 after the road had been widened. This photo has some really interesting features including the roundabout at Salford and the two pubs the Bay Horse and the Lord Nelson.
  
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• Gisburn Gathering offers four day folk festival in forest

  09-08-2021 07:02
  
  A NEW music festival - Gisburn Gathering - starting on Thursday promises a four-day jamboree of folk music, song and dance.
  
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• The Burger bar based at historic stables in Blackburn

  09-08-2021 06:57
  
  A ‘SMASHED burger bar’ has found its home in a former stables in Blackburn.
  
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• Wonderful Accrington barn conversion with lots of potential and views of countryside

  09-08-2021 06:54
  
  IF you want to escape to the country then perhaps our property of the week will be the perfect option for you.
  
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