Blackburn with Darwen news

• Jordan Monaghan smothered children and killed partner, jury told

  12-10-2021 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Monaghan "unlawfully and deliberately" obstructed his children's breathing, a court hears.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan: Trial of Blackburn murder accused begins

  12-10-2021 19:00
  
  A DIGGER driver accused of murdering two of his children later poisoned his partner with a fatal dose of drugs, a jury has been told.
  
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• Blackburn: Lone women targeted by groper

  12-10-2021 18:35
  
  A MAN has been walking around a town centre attempting to grope women.
  
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• Blackburn's billionaire Issa brothers invest millions in Burnley

  12-10-2021 17:55
  
  BLACKBURN'S billionaire Issa Brothers have bought a major development site in Burnley for millions of pounds.
  
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• Rescue operation launched after two people get stuck in sand and mud

  12-10-2021 17:21
  
  Two people had to be rescued after getting stuck in the sand on Monday lunchtime.
  
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• Clarets Trust seeks to retain Burnley FC shares

  12-10-2021 17:00
  
  THE Clarets Trust looks set to hang on to its shares in Burnley Football Club.
  
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• Thieves ransack newly opened Accrington bar before returning hours later to steal owner's car

  12-10-2021 16:41
  
  Owners of a bar have been left devastated after thieves smashed their way into their premises causing thousands of pounds worth of damage, before returning the following evening to steal their car.
  
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• Burnley bonfire notification scheme launched

  12-10-2021 16:30
  
  A LOCAL authority has launched its annual bonfire and firework display notification scheme.
  
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• Former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley is pregnant with second child

  12-10-2021 16:07
  
  Catherine Tyldesley announced in Hello! magazine that she is pregnant with her second child.
  
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• Lancashire: 'More police front counters open within a year'

  12-10-2021 16:00
  
  LANCASHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has said he expects every borough in the county will have a cop shop front desk open to the public within 12 months.
  
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• Mum and daughter tell of helping ‘suicidal teenager’ to safety

  12-10-2021 14:26
  
  A mother and daughter have described the moment they pulled a teenager to safety who was attempting to commit suicide.
  
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• Teenager taken to hospital after being stabbed in Bacup

  12-10-2021 13:54
  
  A 16-year-old has been taken to hospital after being stabbed.
  
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• ITV, BBC and Channel 4 announce Corries, Emmerdale, Eastenders, Hollyoaks crossover

  12-10-2021 13:54
  
  The three shows will be joined by other soaps including Hollyoaks, Holby City and Doctors.
  
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• Trevor Hemmings: Mark Lawrenson pays tribute to late Preston North End owner

  12-10-2021 13:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-player Mark Lawrenson says Preston North End owe gratitude to late owner Trevor Hemmings, after his death aged 86.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: £2.7m plan to tackle drug and alcohol addiction - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-10-2021 13:41
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: £2.7m plan to tackle drug and alcohol addiction  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: £2.7m plan to tackle drug and alcohol addiction

  12-10-2021 13:41
  
  A NEW £2.7million a year strategy to tackle drug and alcohol addiction has been proposed for a borough.
  
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• Tesco announce change for shoppers leaving its stores

  12-10-2021 13:16
  
  Tesco is Britain’s largest grocer and competes as part of the UK’s ‘big six’ supermarkets alongside Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Aldi and Lidl.
  
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• Lancashire fake police officer scam: Three men arrested

  12-10-2021 13:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the victims were conned after being falsely told they were helping with an investigation.
  
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• Work on new motorway junction forming part of £207m roads project enters next phase

  12-10-2021 12:45
  
  The focus of a major new road project in Lancashire is shifting later this month as work to build a new junction ramps up.
  
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• CCTV released following train robbery where man was 'threatened with a machete'

  12-10-2021 12:20
  
  Police are seeking the man in these CCTV images after another man was threatened 'with a machete' and robbed while on-board a train.
  
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• Tributes pour in as founder of Nelson's Farmhouse Biscuits dies aged 84

  12-10-2021 12:00
  
  A stalwart of the biscuit industry and a 'true gentleman', who was instrumental in the economic regeneration of East Lancashire has sadly died aged 84.
  
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• Burnley midfielder Josh Brownhill on his efforts to help local businesses

  12-10-2021 12:00
  
  BURNLEY midfielder Josh Brownhill has opened up about his efforts to promote local businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic.
  
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• Great Harwood man posted intimate picture of woman then sent threat

  12-10-2021 11:58
  
  A man posted an intimate picture of a woman on a website before threatening her, a court heard.
  
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• Convicted robber wanted after breaching conditions of release licence

  12-10-2021 11:28
  
  Police are hunting a 32-year-old man on recall to prison after he breached the terms of his release licence.
  
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• Superman comes out as bisexual in new series

  12-10-2021 11:16
  
  DC Comics has announced that Superman is bisexual in new comic series.
  
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• Drivers warned over icy roads as UK faces 'perfect storm'

  12-10-2021 11:16
  
  The driver shortage could now affect the country as we head into the winter months, with  salt-spreading services set to be hit.
  
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• Custody death: Lancashire Police sergeant lost control, panel finds

  12-10-2021 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jason Marsden breached procedures before Kelly Hartigan-Burns was found unresponsive, a panel rules.
  
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• First look at Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile as BBC's The Reckoning filming begins in Bolton

  12-10-2021 10:55
  
  Steve Coogan has been spotted on the set of the new BBC drama The Reckoning- as filming of the controversial series begins in Bolton.
  
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• Worst cold ever spreading across UK - How to know it isn't Covid

  12-10-2021 10:51
  
  People across the UK have been left "floored" by the 'worst cold ever'.
  
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• Two teens arrested following spate of thefts from vehicles

  12-10-2021 10:10
  
  Two teenagers have been arrested after a spate of thefts from vehicles.
  
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• Ryanair passengers 'barred' from flights unless they return Covid refunds

  12-10-2021 09:57
  
  In one case the customer was informed they would need to return a refund for a previous flight just days before they were due to travel.
  
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• Youths buy flowers to apologise after throwing food and bottles at persons house in Bacup

  12-10-2021 09:56
  
  Two youths purchased flowers and apologised to a household after throwing bottles and food at their house.
  
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• Nelson: Cocaine worth £1.1million found in garage

  12-10-2021 09:27
  
  TWO men, one of them aged just 18, have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with drug offences after cocaine with a street value of £1.1 million and a large quantity of heroin were seized by police in Nelson on Saturday.
  
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• More people are working than before pandemic - figures show

  12-10-2021 08:57
  
  The number of people working has surged above pre-pandemic levels according to official figures.
  
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• Preston owner Trevor Hemmings dies aged 86

  12-10-2021 08:50
  
  Trevor Hemmings, who owned Sky Bet Championship club Preston, has died aged 86.
  
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• Hundreds of HGV jobs advertised in Lancashire for a lucrative salary

  12-10-2021 07:00
  
  Here’s all you need to know about the HGV shortages – including the salary being offered in Lancashire.
  
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• High-end restaurant that does ‘not permit tracksuits or hoodies’ to open in Blackburn

  12-10-2021 06:41
  
  A luxury restaurant and shisha café has announced it will open its first franchise in Blackburn.
  
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• New Blackburn Turkish restaurant to open in time for Christmas

  12-10-2021 06:32
  
  A TOWN centre's new Turkish eaterie is on track to open in time for the Christmas and New Year festive season after gaining planning permission.
  
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• Over 30 companies advertising jobs at Brierfield employment fair

  12-10-2021 06:15
  
  A jobs fair is set to be held on Friday, with over 30 employers looking for staff.
  
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• Poppies back in Blackburn's Mall as unit donated and decorated

  12-10-2021 06:01
  
  POPPIES return to a town's main shopping centre the weekend after next in advance of Remembrance Sunday next month.
  
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• Votes needed to help Darwen's Aldridge Foundation win share of £1million

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  A charity that supports young people in some of the most disadvantaged areas is asking people to cast their votes so they can be in with a chance of winning £1million.
  
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• These four people were caught using their mobile phones while driving

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  FOUR people have been reprimanded in court over the last two months after being caught using a mobile phone while driving.
  
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• East Lancashire's most wanted men October 2021

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  THIS week's most wanteds feature two men who are still evading capture and two fresh faces.
  
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• Darwen school in conservation area gets new games area

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  A SCHOOL in a Victorian conservation area has added a new sports pitch to its site.
  
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• Cries to help keep young girls in Lancashire safe online

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  MORE must be done to protect young girls online, a leading child protection charity has said.
  
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• Burnley's Jordan North and Corrie's Beverley Callard explore Spain in new ITV show

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  A brand new show sees former Corrie favourite, Beverley Callard and Burnley's very own Jordan North team up to explore Spain together.
  
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• Burnley Community Sports Awards still looking for sponsorship

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  A SPORTS awards ceremony is still looking for sponsorship ahead of its event later this month.
  
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• Brewers seek help from public to launch brand new bar and tap room in Rishton

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  Owners of an East Lancashire brewery that was founded during Covid are asking for help to open a new tap room.
  
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• Blackburn snooker legend Steve Longworth dies aged 73

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  AN ‘inspirational’ snooker player who represented his country in the game he loved has been fondly remembered following his death.
  
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• Blackburn man in court for failing to report accident

  12-10-2021 06:00
  
  A DRIVER has been fined after he crashed his car into another vehicle and then left the scene.
  
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