Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Brett Hutton puts Notts on top against Lancashire

  06-09-2021 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brett Hutton takes 5-62 as Notts reach 127-5 in their second innings to build a lead of 231 runs against Lancashire.
  
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• Chorley man wanted in relation to alleged witness intimidation

  06-09-2021 19:19
  
  Police have released an image of a man they want to speak relation to an alleged witness intimidation offence.
  
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• M65 crash driver dies in hospital

  06-09-2021 18:49
  
  A DRIVER who went the wrong way up a slip road has died after a crash on the M65 last week.
  
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• 79-year-old involved in M65 crash near Darwen has died

  06-09-2021 18:45
  
  A 79-year-old woman has sadly died following a collision on the M65.
  
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• Covid vaccines for healthy 12 to 15-year-olds? No right or wrong answer, expert says

  06-09-2021 17:29
  
  When it comes to the “finely balanced” decision on vaccinating healthy 12 to 15-year-olds against coronavirus, an expert advising on jabs has said that there is no right or wrong answer.
  
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• Newcastle United fans jailed for storming Burnley pub

  06-09-2021 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Newcastle United supporters left a "trail of destruction" at a Burnley bar.
  
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• 18-year-old has water from kettle poured on legs during robbery at Lancashire hotel

  06-09-2021 16:23
  
  An 18-year-old man had water from a kettle poured on his legs before being robbed of his phone, bank card and charger.
  
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• Sarah Harding dies: Girls Aloud bandmates pay tribute

  06-09-2021 16:06
  
  The four other members of Girls Aloud have paid tribute to Sarah Harding following her death from breast cancer on Sunday.
  
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• Tragedy of Blackburn Times landlord Kyeran Saurin, 36, who took his own life

  06-09-2021 16:01
  
  A landlord, who was found dead by his friend in the pub he ran, took his own life after ingesting an excess of un-prescribed medication, an inquest heard.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle pub forced to shut amid staff shortage

  06-09-2021 14:58
  
  Stanhill Pub and Kitchen in Oswaldtwistle has been forced to temporarily closed after their kitchen staff quit.
  
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• Teen arrested as drugs found during raid on home

  06-09-2021 14:27
  
  A TEENAGER has been arrested after officers discovered a haul of drugs inside a house.
  
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• Man, 36, will appear in court today after two imitation guns found in house

  06-09-2021 14:25
  
  A man has been charged with a firearm offence after two imitation guns were found inside a house.
  
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• 26-year-old Oswaldtwistle man died after hanging himself in ex-girlfriend's garden

  06-09-2021 13:45
  
  A 26-year-old man died from lack of oxygen to the brain after he was found hanging from a washing line in his ex-partner's garden.
  
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• Man beaten during violent assault in Blackburn pub

  06-09-2021 13:34
  
  A MAN was left with several fractures to his face following a fight in a pub.
  
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• Accrington: 106mph driver will be hearing from police

  06-09-2021 13:26
  
  A DRIVER who was detected travelling at more than 100mph through a town will be hearing from the police.
  
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• Man thanks air ambulance after gory Morecambe beach accident

  06-09-2021 12:49
  
  Dave Jackson nearly died after an accident on Morecambe Beach - but the North West Air Ambulance saved his life
  
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• Man with links to East Lancashire wanted in connection with alleged stalking offences

  06-09-2021 12:32
  
  Police are seeking information on the whereabouts of a man they want to speak with in connection with alleged stalking offences.
  
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• This is when Lancashire's 'mini-heatwave' will end

  06-09-2021 11:53
  
  Lancashire's fine weather won’t last forever and is set to end in a rainy finale later this week.
  
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• Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle: I've received death threats

  06-09-2021 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sir Lindsay Hoyle urges fellow MPs to be "careful" but not to be deterred from doing their job.
  
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• Lancashire: Special needs school transport consultation criticised

  06-09-2021 10:56
  
  Parents and carers of children in Lancashire with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) will not see any change to existing school transport arrangements – in spite of a revised policy which seeks to promote independent travel to and from class.
  
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• Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry leads revolt over PM's 'stupid' plan to hike National Insurance

  06-09-2021 10:51
  
  An East Lancashire MP is leading a revolt over Boris Johnson's 'stupid' plan to increase National Insurance.
  
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• Sarah Harding's death inspires passionate warning from ITV GMB's Dr Hilary

  06-09-2021 10:46
  
  Sarah Harding's mother Marie announced the death on Instagram and described her “beautiful” daughter as “a bright shining star”.
  
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• Pendle: Pupil numbers to increase at two Colne schools

  06-09-2021 10:43
  
  PUPIL numbers at two secondary schools in Colne are set to grow in order to head off a shortfall in school places in Pendle.
  
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• 'We are extremely miffed' - group left in dark after being locked out of beloved Blackburn church

  06-09-2021 10:36
  
  A community group who have been using a church for socials and events for more than seven years say they are 'extremely miffed' after being locked out of the premise with no prior warning.
  
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• Letter: Danger of Blackburn becoming a 'ghost town'

  06-09-2021 09:59
  
  Yet another shop has closed in the Blackburn Mall. What with empty market stalls and Mall shops closing, Blackburn town centre could end up like a ghost town.
  
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• Company boss's shame and embarrassment at M65 drink-drive incident

  06-09-2021 06:46
  
  A MAN who left a party because of an altercation was stopped as he drove home.
  
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• Nelson: Woman found burglar in her bedroom

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A WOMAN who went to switch a bedroom light off found a man in the room.
  
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• Man and dog rescued after getting stuck on ledge near reservoir

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A dog and its owner had to be rescued by the fire service after getting stuck on a ledge close to a reservoir.
  
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• Lancashire inmates to save prison service £2.5m per year

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  Inmates from a Lancashire prison will help save the prison service £2.5million a year with a new energy saving scheme.
  
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• Group opposed to giving teens Covid jabs will take to streets armed with placards and leaflets

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A group of people who say they are opposed to vaccinating children between the ages of 12 and 15 against Covid-19 will be taking to the streets of East Lancashire this week.
  
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• Disused kiosk in Padiham park transformed into trendy cafe

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A new lease of life has been given to a park's kiosk cafe which has laid empty and unused for years.
  
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• Cross-industry staff shortages could last two years

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A leading business group is urging the Government to take urgent action to tackle the shortage of workers, warning that labour supply problems could last up to two years.
  
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• Cash for Charities: Lancashire Telegraph giving away share of £125k

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  THE LANCASHIRE Telegraph is giving local charities the chance to take a share of a whopping £125k cash giveaway.
  
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• Calderstones hospital nurse subjected to racist abuse by patient

  06-09-2021 06:00
  
  A NURSE at Calderstones hospital was subjected to a prolonged period of racist abuse by a patient.
  
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