Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn to be identified as place of 'enduring transmission' of Covid-19 according to report

  13-10-2021 23:34
  
  BOLTON is earmarked for extra financial Covid support after being categorised as an area of "enduring transmission" for coronavirus Sky News is reporting this evening.
  
  Read more

• Open Blackburn with Darwen's windows to let coronavirus out - Lancashire Telegraph

  13-10-2021 19:34
  
  Open Blackburn with Darwen's windows to let coronavirus out  Lancashire Telegraph
  
  Read more

• Open Blackburn with Darwen's windows to let coronavirus out

  13-10-2021 19:34
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been given advice on keeping our homes well-ventilated this winter to curb the spread of coronavirus.
  
  Read more

• Darwen ward surgeries

  13-10-2021 19:05
  
  DARWEN'S Labour councillors are holding two ward surgeries on Saturday.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Padiham business park offices have new owner with plans

  13-10-2021 18:37
  
  AN East Lancashire real estate investment company has bought its headquarters building and proposes to upgrade and let vacant suites.
  
  Read more

• Burnley town centre cops carry new safety kits for visitors

  13-10-2021 17:34
  
  POLICE patrolling a town centre are now equipped with free personal alarms and anti-drink spiking kits.
  
  Read more

• Police officers attacked in Darwen 'honoured' to have attended Bravery Awards despite losing

  13-10-2021 17:00
  
  Four brave police officers who had ammonia thrown at them while responding to a call lost out at the National Police Bravery Awards.
  
  Read more

• Police officers attacked in Darwen 'honoured' to have attended Bravery Awards

  13-10-2021 17:00
  
  Four brave police officers who had ammonia thrown at them while responding to a call spoke of their pride at attending the National Police Bravery Awards.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Fabian Otte on working with Sean Dyche and Billy Mercer at Burnley

  13-10-2021 17:00
  
  FORMER Burnley goalkeeping coach Fabian Otte says Billy Mercer was “an incredible mentor” during his time at Turf Moor.
  
  Read more

• Swanage holidaymakers complain over 'racially offensive' road name

  13-10-2021 16:48
  
  A STREET name in Swanage could be changed after a holidaying family complained that it was racially insensitive.
  
  Read more

• 'Racially offensive' street name could be changed after holidaymakers complain

  13-10-2021 16:48
  
  A STREET name in Swanage could be changed after a holidaying family complained that it was racially insensitive.
  
  Read more

• Ribble Valley: Woman to host group walk to deter 'doggers'

  13-10-2021 16:24
  
  A Ribble Valley woman is organising a community group walk which she hopes will deter 'doggers' from engaging in illicit activity on the lane.
  
  Read more

• Jordan Monaghan: Boy found dead after trip to Waves, Blackburn

  13-10-2021 16:00
  
  A LITTLE boy was killed by his father while on a trip to a water fun park, a jury has been told.
  
  Read more

• Three arrested after evading police in stolen car while possessing cannabis

  13-10-2021 15:40
  
  Three people have been arrested after trying to evade police driving a stolen car while in possession of cannabis.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn's Star Academies seek new permission to keep office

  13-10-2021 15:30
  
  THE academy trust behind Blackburn’s Tauheedul schools is seeking planning permission to continue to use a former college in Shadsworth as its head office.
  
  Read more

• Why are my Snaps not sending? Snapchat down for users across the UK

  13-10-2021 15:03
  
  The social media service, allows users to share pictures and videos with friends and family.
  
  Read more

• Residents elated as plans for M65 service station in Colne refused

  13-10-2021 15:00
  
  Plans for a new service station at the end of the M65 in Colne which has received a huge amount of opposition have been refused.
  
  Read more

• Blackpool Central leisure complex: Plans backed by council

  13-10-2021 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Construction work to transform the former train station in Blackpool will begin in 2022.
  
  Read more

• Aldi is offering 30 per cent off food items as part of new price cut initiative

  13-10-2021 14:58
  
  Aldi said all products will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn King George’s Hall ­— share your memories

  13-10-2021 14:00
  
  AN appeal has gone out for people’s memories of Blackburn’s King George’s Hall.
  
  Read more

• Bacup: Police warning to teens and their parents

  13-10-2021 13:59
  
  PARENTS who have ‘no interest in what their children are up to at night’ have been warned to take more care over what their children are doing after a teen was detained.
  
  Read more

• Fultons in Colne to be converted into Poundland store

  13-10-2021 12:57
  
  A Lancashire Fultons frozen food store is to be rebranded as a Poundland.
  
  Read more

• Turkish woman who is over 7ft named tallest in world

  13-10-2021 12:51
  
  A woman declared the tallest in the world hopes to inspire others to accept themselves.
  
  Read more

• Dams installed after Leeds and Liverpool canal breach

  13-10-2021 12:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An operation is under way to fix a stretch of the Liverpool and Leeds canal which breached its banks.
  
  Read more

• PICTURES: Blackpool’s £300m investment plans given go ahead

  13-10-2021 12:45
  
  it's set  to bring a new world-class, year-round leisure destination to the former Blackpool Central railway station.
  
  Read more

• Supercomputer predicts where Burnley and Man City will finish in Premier League

  13-10-2021 12:35
  
  A SUPERCOMPUTER has predicted where Burnley will finish in the Premier League this season.
  
  Read more

• Fun sporting activities hosted for primary school children in Rossendale

  13-10-2021 12:35
  
  Fun sporting activities to promote being active were enjoyed by more than 150 children from nursery to year three.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn custody death: Mother calls long wait for answers ridiculous

  13-10-2021 12:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  June Hartigan says her daughter's life should not have "ended alone" in a Blackburn police station.
  
  Read more

• Full list of Hive Blackburn & Darwen 2021 Business Awards finalists

  13-10-2021 12:00
  
  The Hive Blackburn & Darwen Business Awards have released their shortlist ahead of the 2021 ceremony.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn comedians nominated in Channel 4 comedy awards

  13-10-2021 12:00
  
  Blackburn's Lee Mack and Steve Pemberton have been nominated at Channel 4's The National Comedy Awards for Stand Up To Cancer.
  
  Read more

• Blackpool bans lap dancing clubs ­— and will only have one sex shop

  13-10-2021 11:37
  
  Blackpool has now formally adopted a policy which will eventually see lap dancing clubs phased out in the resort.
  
  Read more

• Eastenders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street Halloween storylines revealed

  13-10-2021 11:33
  
  This year promises to be as spooky as ever on Emmerdale, Eastenders and Coronation Street - here's what to expect.
  
  Read more

• Blackpool bans lap dancing clubs in drive to boost reputation

  13-10-2021 11:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Councillors vote to phase out lap dancing clubs in order to boost its reputation as a family resort.
  
  Read more

• Paul Robinson's verdict on Newcastle United's reported interest in James Tarkowski

  13-10-2021 10:52
  
  FORMER Claret Paul Robinson says James Tarkowski is a “top player” amid Newcastle United’s reported interest in the defender.
  
  Read more

• Mum and daughter marvel at ‘Allah’ written in aubergine

  13-10-2021 10:50
  
  A woman cut open an aubergine to reveal the name ‘Allah’ written in Arabic.
  
  Read more

• Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's - supermarket Christmas delivery slots 2021

  13-10-2021 10:36
  
  Due to high demand, many supermarkets have already started offering out delivery times with some even offering extra slots.
  
  Read more

• Drivers face £100 motorway fine amid new camera charge

  13-10-2021 10:24
  
  Automatic motorway cameras will now be able to catch drivers using closed lanes, Highways England has said.
  
  Read more

• Driver high on drugs jailed for the death of Edgworth cyclist Stephen White

  13-10-2021 09:52
  
  A drug driver who killed a cyclist from Egworth in a crash has been jailed for seven years.
  
  Read more

• Parents reminded to apply for secondary school spaces in Lancashire

  13-10-2021 09:17
  
  Parents are being reminded to apply for their child’s secondary school by the end of the month.
  
  Read more

• Open Blackburn with Darwen's windows to let coronavirus out - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  13-10-2021 09:00
  
  Open Blackburn with Darwen's windows to let coronavirus out  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Read more

• Plaque commemorating World War Two fallen found in garage

  13-10-2021 07:03
  
  A call has gone out to find the relatives of World War two heroes in Nelson.
  
  Read more

• Historic Darwen Tower spade found and been returned to town

  13-10-2021 07:02
  
  LOCAL historians in Darwen spent months earlier this year trying to track down the silver spade used by Coun Alexander Carus to turn the first sod for the building of Darwen Tower. They eventually found it – and now it is back in town!
  
  Read more

• Life expectancy falling in parts of England before pandemic - study

  13-10-2021 06:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It is alarming, say researchers, that longevity was declining in the north even before the pandemic.
  
  Read more

• 'Yoga, baking, reading and travelling': 105-year-old shares secrets to amazing long life

  13-10-2021 06:32
  
  A Great Harwood woman who has lived through the Spanish Flu has celebrated her 105th birthday.
  
  Read more

• Dams installed to tackle breach in Leeds and Liverpool Canal near Rishton and Church

  13-10-2021 06:15
  
  Dams have been installed to try and isolate the leak in the Leeds and Liverpool Canal.
  
  Read more

• Darwen man's crimewave was to fund his drug habit

  13-10-2021 06:07
  
  A MAN embarked on a crime spree to fund his drug habit.
  
  Read more

• Letter: Female James Bond just pandering to 'woke' brigade

  13-10-2021 06:03
  
  In a desperate effort to appear ‘woke’, a number of high profile people including Keir Starmer have asked why the next James Bond shouldn’t be played by a female?
  
  Read more

• Oswaldtwistle man over drink drive limit spared driving ban

  13-10-2021 06:00
  
  MISINFORMATION from his mechanic saved a man from a driving ban.
  
  Read more

• Lancashire art gallery celebrates 110 years of exhibitions

  13-10-2021 06:00
  
  A Lancashire art gallery is celebrating 110 years of being open to the public with a new autumn programme.
  
  Read more

• For a good night's sleep choose natural - choose Prestige

  13-10-2021 06:00
  
  Prestige beds have been delivering a great night’s sleep across Lancashire for over 60 years. Find out how a Prestige bed could be a dream come true for you.
  
  Read more

Follow @bburnwithdarwen on Twitter!