Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Josh Bohannon ton helps Lancashire all but match Bears

  01-09-2021 20:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire take an 82-run lead into day four despite Josh Bohannon hitting 170 for Lancashire.
  
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• 24-year-old wanted after several people attacked on tram and man robbed of moped

  01-09-2021 17:30
  
  A man is wanted after several people were attacked on a tram and a moped stolen.
  
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• Heartbroken friends pay tribute to leading music and arts figure Matt Evans

  01-09-2021 17:26
  
  THEATRE bosses have paid tribute to a colleague and leading light of the Lancashire music and arts scene after his ‘untimely’ death.
  
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• Police issue footage of Accrington victim's final known movements

  01-09-2021 17:12
  
  Police have released footage of the last known movements of an Accrington murder victim.
  
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• Blackburn's protected falcons back in town centre

  01-09-2021 17:00
  
  A TOWN centres Peregrine Falcons are back despite the demolition of the high building on which they were nesting.
  
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• Chinook helicopters spotted above Rossendale – this is why

  01-09-2021 16:09
  
  People have been posting pictures of the Boeing Chinook helicopters circling Lancashire.
  
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• Teen spared jail following homophobic attack on gay man in Accrington

  01-09-2021 15:41
  
  A drunk teenager who launched a homophobic attack on a gay couple as they walked down the street has been spared jail.
  
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• Emirates A380 returns to Manchester Airport: What it means for your travel plans

  01-09-2021 15:36
  
  The Emirates A380 reintroduction to Manchester Airport coincides with the 11th anniversary of the aircraft serving the North West.
  
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• Instagram announce major change for all users amid NSPCC's child grooming fears

  01-09-2021 15:16
  
  The social media platform does not allow anyone under the age of 13 to join.
  
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• Blackburn slaughterhouse can stay as car breakers decides council

  01-09-2021 15:00
  
  A LOCAL authority has given backdated approval for the transformation of a former slaughterhouse into a car breakers.
  
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• Universal credit cut will be ‘devastating’ to Blackburn with Darwen people - says council leader

  01-09-2021 14:21
  
  A council leader has asked the government to review their decision to cancel the universal credit uplift after residents have deemed the cut ‘devastating’.
  
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• Council leader says universal credit cut will be 'devastating' to over 15000 - Lancashire Telegraph

  01-09-2021 14:21
  
  Council leader says universal credit cut will be 'devastating' to over 15000  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• PICTURES: The Flying Scotsman visits Lancashire

  01-09-2021 14:02
  
  The East Lancashire Railway is hosting the return of Flying Scotsman which is under the ownership of the National Railway Museum.
  
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• Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen has launched a study into the long-term effects of Covid-19 | - blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk

  01-09-2021 14:02
  Healthwatch Blackburn with Darwen has launched a study into the long-term effects of Covid-19 |  blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk
  
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• Applications open for primary and secondary school in Lancashire

  01-09-2021 13:32
  
  Applications for primary school and secondary school spaces for 2022 have gone live.
  
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• Disused former allotment in Higher Croft converted into church in bid to reach wider community

  01-09-2021 13:07
  
  A disused former allotment is being used as a church in a bid to connect with more people who have never been to church.
  
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• Owen Dale: Blackpool sign Crewe forward on loan with view to permanent deal

  01-09-2021 12:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Crewe forward Owen Dale on loan until January, with a view to making the deal permanent then.
  
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• Cast of new Sky drama, Wolfe, get to grips with forensics at Lancashire uni police lab

  01-09-2021 11:56
  
  Cast members of a new Sky series recently paid a visit to Lancashire police's forensics lab, to help get a feel for real-life scientific investigations.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of abducting Lancaster toddler

  01-09-2021 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two-year-old girl was allegedly abducted from Lancaster and flown to Spain on 25 August.
  
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• Blackburn cake maker BBF snaps up baker to create £200m turnover company

  01-09-2021 11:44
  
  A Blackburn-based cake company has bought out a Yorkshire baker for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• Aya Hachem: Blackburn award to honour woman shot in drive-by

  01-09-2021 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An award honouring Blackburn's young person of the year is renamed as a "lasting tribute" to Aya Hachem.
  
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• COVID-19 vaccine passports will be required for nightclubs in England

  01-09-2021 11:38
  
  The proposed vaccine passport had previously been met with criticism from politicians on both sides, as well as leaders in the night-time hospitality industry.
  
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• Met Office reveals storm names for the next year

  01-09-2021 11:29
  
  These storm names were decided by the UK public who recognised friends, families and pets in their choices.
  
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• Brave officers who had ammonia thrown on them nominated in delayed awards

  01-09-2021 11:27
  
  Four police officers who detained an abuser despite falling victim to an ammonia attack have been nominated in a delayed award for bravery.
  
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• Brave officers who had ammonia thrown on them nominated for award

  01-09-2021 11:27
  
  Four police officers who detained an abuser despite falling victim to an ammonia attack have been nominated in a delayed award for bravery.
  
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• Harry Potter Back to Hogwarts livestream: How to watch, celebration details

  01-09-2021 11:22
  
  Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone will mark its 20th anniversary in November this year. The film smashed box office records for highest-opening weekend ever.
  
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• Tesco Clubcard members issued warning over change to vouchers in September

  01-09-2021 11:16
  
  The supermarket loyalty programme was first launched in 1995 and attracted nearly five million customers in the first year.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of abduction after two-year-old taken on flight to Spain

  01-09-2021 11:07
  
  A man who flew with a woman and a small child to Spain has been arrested on suspicion of abduction.
  
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• Dad's ashes fired out of confetti gun at Creamfields by Tiesto

  01-09-2021 11:05
  
  A DAD’s ashes were fired out of a confetti cannon at Creamfields 2021 by headliner Tiesto.
  
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• Shopping centre set for major development bringing largest IMAX in North West to this town

  01-09-2021 10:58
  
  The second phase of a major development to a town's shopping centre, which will see the largest IMAX in the North West being built, is to begin this month as the council’s plans for town centre regeneration move forward.
  
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• 3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in September

  01-09-2021 10:56
  
  Motorist heading out on the road will need to be aware of a number of changes coming this month.
  
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• Spider mating season: How to keep spiders out of your home

  01-09-2021 10:54
  
  Spiders usually start to come out in early September, with their presence noticeable in homes until around mid-October.
  
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• Josh Murphy and Ali McCann: Preston North End sign Cardiff City forward and St Johnstone midfielder

  01-09-2021 10:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End sign striker Josh Murphy on a season-long loan from Cardiff City and midfielder Ali McCann from St Johnstone.
  
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• Good Morning Britain under fire from ITV viewers over Covid lockdown segment

  01-09-2021 10:53
  
  Susanna Reid returned to the studio in Wednesday’s instalment of the ITV breakfast show after her annual summer break.
  
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• Tesco, Asda and Sainsbury's issue E10 fuel warning to UK drivers

  01-09-2021 10:48
  
  As of September 1, E10 fuel will replace E5 as the standard petrol sold in the UK.
  
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• Driver spotted speeding at nearly 130mph on motorway past Bury

  01-09-2021 10:39
  
  A driver is 'awaiting a ban' after they were spotted going at nearly 130mph on a busy motorway yesterday evening.
  
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• Driver spotted speeding at nearly 130mph on M66

  01-09-2021 10:39
  
  A driver is 'awaiting a ban' after they were spotted going at nearly 130mph on a busy motorway yesterday evening.
  
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• Disqualified driver arrested after late night police chase through Blackburn

  01-09-2021 10:33
  
  The driver of a Renault Clio was arrested after he was chased by police in a late night pursuit.
  
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• 'Serious concerns' over use of Tasers by police in Lancashire

  01-09-2021 10:22
  
  Serious concerns have been raised around the unnecessary or unsafe use of Tasers after police in Lancashire were found to have drawn the devices more than 400 times in a single year.
  
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• Chief executive of East Lancashire Hospital Trust leaves to take up same role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals

  01-09-2021 10:13
  
  The chief executive of the East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust is leaving his role to run another Lancashire trust.
  
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• Send us your photos of your East Lancashire kids in their new school uniforms

  01-09-2021 09:16
  
  IT'S that time of year again when proud parents like to take a photo of their little cherubs (or big) going back to school.
  
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• Universal credit cut will be 'devastating' to Blackburn with Darwen people - says council leader - Lancashire Telegraph

  01-09-2021 09:00
  
  Universal credit cut will be 'devastating' to Blackburn with Darwen people - says council leader  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen study into Long Covid launched - Bury Times

  01-09-2021 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen study into Long Covid launched  Bury Times
  
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• 7 North West Christmas events to book right now

  01-09-2021 09:00
  
  Here are some Christmas events taking place in the North West – and you can book them right now.
  
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• Disqualified driver involved in pursuit

  01-09-2021 08:21
  
  A disqualified driver was involved in a pursuit.
  
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• Disqualified driver involved in late night pursuit

  01-09-2021 08:21
  
  A disqualified driver was involved in a pursuit.
  
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• Self-defence trainer Zee to take on record-breaking challenge

  01-09-2021 07:27
  
  A SELF-defence trainer is set to take on one of her most ambitious challenges yet.
  
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• Revealed: How Sudell Cross in Blackburn got its name

  01-09-2021 07:01
  
  Local historian Barbara Riding looks at how a well-known East Lancashire junction got its name
  
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• Community youth award to be renamed in memory of Aya Hachem

  01-09-2021 06:43
  
  The life of teenager Aya Hachem, murdered in a drive-by shooting, will be remembered at a Blackburn awards ceremony.
  
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• Longridge: Palace Cinema set to close following Covid hardships

  01-09-2021 06:15
  
  A cinema, theatre and community hub has officially closed its doors because of the effects of the pandemic.
  
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