Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police searching for 'lost and wandering' elderly man in Longridge

  18-10-2021 21:48
  
  Police are searching for elderly man wandering lost in Longridge.
  
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• Police hunting for wanted man from Blackburn

  18-10-2021 19:42
  
  Police are asking for help in finding a wanted man on recall from prison.
  
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• Clayton-le-Woods house collapse: Police probe neighbour dispute claims

  18-10-2021 19:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The body of Carl Whalley, 57, was found in the wreckage of the fire-hit home in Clayton-le-Woods.
  
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• Darwen's Sunnyhurst Wood set for access improvements

  18-10-2021 19:21
  
  THREE projects to improve access to an urban woodland are set to go ahead.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan trial: Baby was fine hours before death, court hears

  18-10-2021 18:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Monaghan is accused of murdering his 24-day-old daughter Ruby and 21-month-old son Logan.
  
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• Issa brothers EG Group drops plan to buy Asda's petrol forecourts

  18-10-2021 18:32
  
  BLACKBURN'S billionaire Issa brothers have abandoned plans to transfer Asda's 300 plus petrol forecourts to their original EG Group.
  
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• Investigations into “neighbour dispute” following Clayton-le-Woods house collapse

  18-10-2021 18:31
  
  Police investigating the death of a man whose house collapsed in a fire are looking into allegations of a “neighbour dispute”.
  
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• Blackburn attack: Pair jailed for manslaughter over man's death

  18-10-2021 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Butler and Marina Westlund are sentenced for the killing of 58-year-old Nigel Scott.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan: Baby was ‘absolutely fine hours before being found dead'

  18-10-2021 17:44
  
  A mother told a jury her baby was “absolutely fine,” but found her dead hours later after her partner had offered to do the night-time bottle feed for the first time.
  
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• Huncoat Garden Village plan for 1,500 'green' homes published

  18-10-2021 17:25
  
  THE long-awaited blueprint for one of East Lancashire’s biggest-ever housing developments has been published outlining a green future for residents.
  
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• 8 rabbits at the Blackpool & North Lancashire RSPCA need to find a forever home

  18-10-2021 16:17
  
  These eight furry rabbits at the Blackpool & North Lancashire RSPCA need a forever home.
  
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• Blackburn: Pair jailed for killing Nigel Scott

  18-10-2021 15:57
  
  TWO people have been sentenced following the death of a man in Blackburn.
  
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• The most popular baby names in East Lancashire

  18-10-2021 14:50
  
  We tracked down the most popular baby names in East Lancashire - here is what we found:
  
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• 11 animals at the RSPCA in Blackpool and North Lancashire looking for forever homes

  18-10-2021 14:30
  
  These four-legged friends at the RSPCA Blackpool and North Lancashire Branch need to find forever homes.
  
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• Blackburn job-creating units on Sappi Paper Mill site set for go-ahead

  18-10-2021 14:10
  
  PROPOSALS for four job-creating light industrial units as part of a major redevelopment of a former paper mill site will be discussed by councillors on Thursday.
  
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• Man in court over threatening voicemails left for Jake Berry MP

  18-10-2021 14:00
  
  A MAN who threatened a politician and caused him to be in fear of violence will have to wait a while longer to be sentenced after a judge ordered further reports on him.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Health chief to retire after key Covid role - BBC News

  18-10-2021 13:55
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Health chief to retire after key Covid role  BBC News
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Health chief to retire after key Covid role

  18-10-2021 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dominic Harrison says it has been an honour to lead Blackburn with Darwen through the pandemic.
  
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• Driver refused to give breath specimen because he said he hadn't been driving

  18-10-2021 13:51
  
  A MAN refused to provide a breath test because he claimed he had not been driving.
  
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• Timpson praised for 'amazing' gesture to female staff on World Menopause Day

  18-10-2021 13:08
  
  Retailer Timpson has announced it will offer free HRT prescriptions to employees on World Menopause Day.
  
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• Blackburn: Boy injured in hit and run on Barbara Castle Way

  18-10-2021 13:07
  
  A TEENAGER was injured when he was knocked over by a car in a hit and run Saturday night.
  
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• Blackburn: Boy injured after fail-to-stop incident on Barbara Castle Way

  18-10-2021 13:07
  
  A TEENAGER was hospitalised after being hit by a car which then fled on Saturday night (October 16).
  
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• How bookies rate Burnley, Newcastle and Watford's Premier League survival chances

  18-10-2021 13:00
  
  BURNLEY are third favourites for relegation from the Premier League, according to the bookies.
  
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• Old Car tax discs are selling for as much as £1,200 on eBay

  18-10-2021 12:24
  
  Driver across the UK could be sitting on a fortune.
  
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• Aldi rampage man sent pumpkins flying after 'blowing nose' on supermarket floor

  18-10-2021 12:18
  
  A HOMELESS man went on a wrecking rampage after he was challenged for blowing his nose directly onto the floor inside a supermarket.
  
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• Burnley man lead police on high-speed chase

  18-10-2021 12:08
  
  A MAN led police on a high speed pursuit in and around Burnley and Padiham on Sunday afternoon.
  
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• Sir David Amess: Chorley MP calls for 'nicer politics' on GMB

  18-10-2021 12:07
  
  Chorley MP, Sir Lindsay Hoyle appeared on Good Morning Britain (GMB) to call for “nicer politics” following the killing of Sir David Amess.
  
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• Queens Park Rangers v Blackburn Rovers: How to watch on TV, live stream | BRFC fixtures

  18-10-2021 12:00
  
  ROVERS’ busy Championship schedule continues with a trip to the capital to take on Queens Park Rangers on Tuesday night.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2021: Ant and Dec react as ITV reveal this year's line-up

  18-10-2021 11:46
  
  Piers Morgan, Adam Woodyatt, Richard Madeley and Lucy Fallon have all been rumoured to be taking part in this year's show.
  
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• Ex-Burnley and Hull City winger Robbie Brady joins Bournemouth

  18-10-2021 10:39
  
  FORMER Burnley winger Robbie Brady has joined Bournemouth on a free transfer until the end of the season.
  
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• Amazon to issue concerning Christmas warning amid supply chain crisis

  18-10-2021 10:32
  
  The retail giant, among other businesses, is currently tackling disruption that continues to threaten global trade in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Cadbury announce 12 new products for Christmas 2021

  18-10-2021 10:28
  
  Cadbury has unveiled 12 new products for Christmas 2021. Some have already launched, while the rest would appear in October and November.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers v Coventry City - fan gallery from Ewood Park

  18-10-2021 10:17
  
  DID you make our fan gallery from Rovers' clash with Coventry at Ewood Park?
  
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• Motorcyclist, 32, killed in crash in Ramsbottom

  18-10-2021 09:51
  
  A motorcyclist has died after a crash last night.
  
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• These 5 dogs at the RSPCA in Lancashire are looking for their forever home

  18-10-2021 09:46
  
  These five paw-some pets need a new forever home - find out all about them here.
  
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• Hundreds of Blackburn youngsters not vaccinated against MMR

  18-10-2021 08:21
  
  A BOROUGH is falling behind the target for fully vaccinating children against measles, mumps and rubella before they turn five.
  
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• Who remembers Mill Hill when it used to look like this?

  18-10-2021 07:00
  
  Mill Hill, Blackburn,1962
  
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• 'Very, very sad' case of former pharmacist who assaulted paramedic and PC

  18-10-2021 06:53
  
  A FORMER pharmacist was arrested on a motorway bridge where she had gone to throw herself off.
  
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• CCTV operator spotted Blackburn drink-driver getting in car

  18-10-2021 06:50
  
  THINGS got worse for a gas fitter who went for a pint after a bad day at work.
  
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• Cannabis and ketamine driver fled after crashing into cars

  18-10-2021 06:41
  
  A DRUG-driver left the scene after colliding with parked cars in the early hours.
  
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• Mum-of two from Accrington wins award for outstanding achievement at graduation

  18-10-2021 06:15
  
  A mum-of-two is ‘over the moon’ after taking home an award for her ‘outstanding’ academic achievement.
  
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• Engineering graduate lands job after achieving first-class degree

  18-10-2021 06:15
  
  An engineering graduate who achieved a first-class degree has started working with a nuclear engineering company.
  
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• The future of Victory Skate Park is now in hands of Barnoldswick community

  18-10-2021 06:00
  
  A community group is giving park users and sport enthusiasts an opportunity to shape the future of a town's skate park.
  
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• Plans approved for Ribble Valley retirement village with 60 apartments and 50-bed care home

  18-10-2021 06:00
  
  Plans to build a retirement village featuring a 50-bed care home and 60 assisted-living apartments have been approved by the council.
  
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• Business owners call for extra CCTV following late night attack outside Whalley Co-op

  18-10-2021 06:00
  
  Business owners and councillors have rekindled their call for additional CCTV in a village following a serious late night assault on a man in his 50s.
  
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• Burnley paedophile back in court after police visit

  18-10-2021 06:00
  
  A CONVICTED sex offender refused to co-operate with police who attended at his address to check he was complying with a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.
  
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