Blackburn with Darwen news

• Almost 500 cannabis plants discovered by police at house in Accrington

  05-09-2021 20:48
  
  A huge cannabis farm containing almost 500 plants has been uncovered by police.
  
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• Man arrested after suspected guns found inside house

  05-09-2021 18:46
  
  A man has been arrested after two suspected guns were found inside a house.
  
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• Boy, 15, arrested in connection with the supply of cocaine

  05-09-2021 16:28
  
  A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A and B drugs.
  
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• Help needed to identify man following 'incident' at Morrisons

  05-09-2021 16:14
  
  Police are seeking information about the man seen in this CCTV footage.
  
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• Skipton Road closed in both directions following two-car smash - one taken to hospital

  05-09-2021 15:59
  
  Both carriageways between two East Lancashire towns have been closed this afternoon following a crash.
  
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• Skipton Road closed in both directions following smash

  05-09-2021 15:59
  
  Both carriageways between two East Lancashire towns have been closed this afternoon following a crash.
  
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• Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39

  05-09-2021 15:30
  
  Girls Aloud star Sarah Harding has died at the age of 39 after suffering from cancer.
  
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• Soccer Aid: Lee Mack scores late goal and reason behind his World XI appearance explained

  05-09-2021 12:24
  
  LEE MACK finally managed to get the ball in the back of the net in the last few minutes of Soccer Aid last night.
  
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• Morrisons announce limited edition Dirty Burger Pizza

  05-09-2021 12:00
  
  Morrisons has combined two of the nation’s favourite takeaway foods in an ultimate pizza mashup.
  
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• Blackburn: Teacher wins wrongful dismissal claim after sacking

  05-09-2021 11:23
  
  A TEACHER who was sacked after telling a disruptive pupil to go into a cupboard has won his claim for unfair and wrongful dismissal.
  
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• Arson-bid man left crude petrol bomb outside arts centre

  05-09-2021 06:37
  
  A MAN who had left a crude home made "petrol bomb" outside a Pendle Leisure property was caught by police peering into the same building later that night.
  
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• Range Rover drink-driver called police on himself after blacking out and crashing

  05-09-2021 06:31
  
  A MAN who crashed his Range Rover after drinking called the police and told them what he had done.
  
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• Five bedroom Rawtenstall house has swimming pool, cinema and a Koi fish pond

  05-09-2021 06:27
  
  HOME CINEMA, entertainment gallery, gym and even a courtyard with a Koi pond...those are just some of the delights awaiting the buyer of our Property of the Week.
  
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• Black Dog landlord thanks regulars as he marks 25 years of running the pub

  05-09-2021 06:15
  
  A pub landlord has thanked his customers as he celebrates 25 years of running the pub.
  
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• Black Dog landlord thanks regulars as he marks 25 years of running pub

  05-09-2021 06:15
  
  A LANDLORD has thanked his customers as he celebrates 25 years at the helm of the pub.
  
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• Your thoughts on the plans for vaccine passports to enter clubs and large events

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  Plans to introduce vaccine passports for nightclubs from the end of this month have been met with disappointment by industry figures who fear they could lead to a spike in house parties and embroil clubs in discrimination cases.
  
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• Women in this Lancashire town will die 16 years before women living down south

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  The life expectancy of a woman living in Lancashire is 16 years less than a woman born down south.
  
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• Road to be closed for six weeks in £150m dual carriageway project

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  National Highways is to stage four ‘pop-up’ events this month to give Lancashire residents an update on the progress of a new £150million dual carriageway.
  
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• Plans to extend outdoor regulations for hospitality industry - but not street dining

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  Street markets could open all year round under Government plans to make some of the changes for outdoor hospitality introduced during the coronavirus pandemic permanent.
  
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• New online video creator from Burnley production company promises to be game changer for businesses

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  A Lancashire video marketing business has launched an online platform to help small businesses make their own slick testimonial videos.
  
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• Lego Harry Potter, Marvel and Star Wars advent calendars for Christmas 2021

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  Getting in on the advent calendar game once again is Lego, offering something a bit different for those who might not have a sweet tooth
  
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• Lancashire sailor bullied over sexuality awarded diversity medal

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  A sailor bullied early in his career because of his sexuality has been awarded a medal for promoting diversity in the maritime sector.
  
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• Inside the Ribble Valley home with a secret cinema room

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  The gorgeous mansion is located in the Ribble Valley and has its own concealed cinema room.
  
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• Holland's launches new range of pies influenced by football fans

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  To mark the 170th anniversary of East Lancashire's most famous pie maker, the company have launched two new pie flavours.
  
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• Highest Point Festival returns to Lancaster with an almighty bang

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  After being forced to postpone twice due to the coronavirus pandemic, Highest Point Festival has returned with a bang this weekend, featuring its biggest, most impressively diverse line-up yet.
  
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• Energy saving device lowers East Lancashire residents' heating bills by almost 50 per cent

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  A housing association has won an award for its pioneering use of energy-saving devices which have lowered tenants' heating bills by almost half.
  
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• Blackburn's Jacob Reddy smashes £8k fundraising target with 51-city busking challenge

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  A remarkable young boy who busked his way around all 51 of England's cities in just 22 days has smashed his fundraising target by a country mile.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers FA Cup winners medal to be auctioned off

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  AN FA Cup winners medal given to a Blackburn Rovers footballer 93-years ago is set to go to auction.
  
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• Blackburn: GoFundMe page set up for man whose dog was attacked

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  A FUNDRAISER has been set up in the hope of helping a man whose dog was badly injured in a savage dog-on-dog attack last weekend.
  
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• Anti-social behaviour and dangerous driving top list of problems faced by Padiham residents

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  Anti-social behaviour, dangerous driving and criminal activity top the list of issues residents in an East Lancashire town want the police to better deal with.
  
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• 9/11 attack: Documentaries to stream on BBC, Netflix and Disney+ and more

  05-09-2021 06:00
  
  In the days leading up to the anniversary major networks and streaming platforms are rolling out a range of programmes to look back on 9/11.
  
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