Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley: Death of man found by row of houses remains unexplained

  05-11-2021 18:42
  
  THE death of a man whose body was found behind a row of houses is still being investigated.
  
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• Metal detectorist finds small gold bible near York

  05-11-2021 17:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The tiny item is thought to have been owned by a medieval aristocrat or relative of Richard III.
  
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• Best friends with 'unbreakable bond' awarded with Pride of Britain trophies

  05-11-2021 17:12
  
  Viewers were in tears after two best friends were named Young Fundraisers of the Year at Pride of Britain Awards.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police PC charged with making indecent photograph of child

  05-11-2021 17:03
  
  A GREATER Manchester Police (GMP) officer has been charged with making an indecent photograph/pseudo-photograph of a child.
  
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• Netflix to release 23 new Christmas films and TV this month

  05-11-2021 16:23
  
  Netflix is releasing 23 Christmas-themed films and TV shows this month.
  
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• Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero, Manchester - review

  05-11-2021 15:53
  
  AS the lights go down and Mickey and Minnie Mouse glide out onto the ice, shrieks of delight from the latest generation of Disney fans ripple through the cavernous arena.
  
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• Burnley photographer captures image of Northern Lights over Pendle Hill

  05-11-2021 15:22
  
  A Burnley photographer managed to capture an image of the Northern Lights, as well as a meteor shower, over Pendle Hill earlier this week.
  
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• PICTURES: Graffiti on M6 bridges calls out middle lane hoggers

  05-11-2021 15:00
  
  Graffiti calling out 'middle lane morons' have been left on bridges over the M6.
  
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• University strikes: Academics at 37 institutions support action

  05-11-2021 14:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The latest threat is part of a long-running dispute over pensions.
  
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• First look: New Greggs store opens in Blackburn

  05-11-2021 14:44
  
  A new Greggs store has opened in Blackburn, creating 10 new jobs for the area.
  
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• Antonella Brollini and David Potts spotted in Rossendale restaurant

  05-11-2021 14:00
  
  Haslingden's social media star, Antonella Brollini, was pictured in Las Tapas with reality TV star, David Potts.
  
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• Masked men armed with bats and knives leave home owner unconscious during burglary

  05-11-2021 12:38
  
  A man was knocked unconscious in his own home after three men armed with bats and knives broke in and stole cash and a watch.
  
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• Store owner facing prosecution after police find £10,000 worth of illegal fireworks

  05-11-2021 12:19
  
  Around £10,000 worth of illegal fireworks have been seized by police.
  
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• Vigil held to mark arrival of Knife Angel to Blackburn

  05-11-2021 12:07
  
  A peace vigil and official welcoming was held for the knife angel statue outside the cathedral.
  
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• Vigil held to mark arrival of Knife Angel in Blackburn

  05-11-2021 12:07
  
  A peace vigil and official welcoming was held for a sculpture dedicated to victims of knife crime, outside Blackburn Cathedral. 
  
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• Banksfield Nursing Home in special measures over safety fears

  05-11-2021 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CQC inspectors found residents at Preston's Banksfield Nursing Home were at risk of malnutrition.
  
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• Police treating stabbing of man and woman as 'isolated incident'

  05-11-2021 11:32
  
  Police say they are treating the stabbing of a man and a woman as an isolated incident.
  
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• Kirkham crash: Driver who killed student after 10 pints jailed

  05-11-2021 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Turner was "an accident waiting to happen" when he hit Gabriel Fields with his car, police say.
  
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• Mrs Doubtfire the musical to make UK debut in Manchester

  05-11-2021 11:03
  
  THE Broadway hit musical Mrs Doubtfire is to make its UK debut in Manchester.
  
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• Nelson: ‘Berlin Wall’ fear over noise barriers at ex-ambulance station

  05-11-2021 10:59
  
  INSTALLING noise barriers up to five metres high around a car tyre and repairs business at a former Nelson ambulance station would look like the Berlin Wall or a prison, Pendle councillors and residents fear.
  
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• Strong winds and flooding forecast in this Lancashire town as council close storm barriers

  05-11-2021 10:49
  
  A council has closed the storm boards in a Lancashire seaside resort due to treacherous weather.
  
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• Fatal blaze was 'caused by cigarette' despite pensioner being non-smoker, court told

  05-11-2021 10:38
  
  A senior fire investigator has told a murder trial jury he still believes the death of an 94-year-old woman was most likely an accident caused by a cigarette.
  
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• Westminster Bridge terror attack: Survivor launches counter radicalisation plan

  05-11-2021 10:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Travis Frain hopes his Resilience in Unity Project will prevent radicalisation and terror attacks.
  
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• BONFIRE NIGHT 2021: Send some of the best photos from events in East Lancashire

  05-11-2021 09:56
  
  BONFIRE Night brings mixed emotions for people around the country.
  
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• Sarah Jayne Dunn slams Channel 4 Hollyoaks after sacking for OnlyFans account

  05-11-2021 09:29
  
  She said she decided to create an OnlyFans account because she “worked hard” for her figure.
  
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• Illegal events taking place in Bacup church

  05-11-2021 08:54
  
  A STARK warning has been issued to people who continue to use a venue to hold events despite an order prohibiting them from doing so.
  
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• Lucky family win big box of fireworks worth £299

  05-11-2021 08:53
  
  A Fireworks shop which is looking forward to welcoming customers back into the store.
  
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• Lucky family win £299 big box of fireworks

  05-11-2021 08:53
  
  A Fireworks shop which is looking forward to welcoming customers back into the store.
  
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• Car crashes into traffic island during rush hour

  05-11-2021 08:31
  
  A car found itself in this precarious position on a busy Blackburn road during rush hour The incident happened after 4pm last night (Thursday November 4) on Preston New Road, close to Montague Street.
  
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• Blackburn: Car crashes into traffic island during rush hour

  05-11-2021 08:31
  
  A car found itself in this precarious position on a busy Blackburn road during rush hour.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Borough increases green energy production - lancashiretelegraph.co.uk

  05-11-2021 08:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Borough increases green energy production  lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
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• Bonfire Night 2021: The laws on fireworks that could lead to £5,000 fines

  05-11-2021 07:44
  
  Bonfire Night is an annual celebration where people across the UK celebrate with colourful firework displays.
  
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• 4 cancer symptoms you should know about - which thousands ignore

  05-11-2021 07:39
  
  Medics are urging Brits to be aware of four key symptoms that are often ignored.
  
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• Dan, 16 set to compete in BMX World Championships

  05-11-2021 07:23
  
  A Haslingden student has secured a place in the BMX World Championships.
  
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• Pupils are first to walk or cycle across Issa Way

  05-11-2021 07:15
  
  Pupils from St James Primary School, Lower Darwen were the first children to walk and cycle on the new Issa Way.
  
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• Community heroes from across Blackburn and Darwen honoured

  05-11-2021 07:11
  
  Unsung heroes and volunteers from across Blackburn and Darwen were honoured at the 2021 Community Volunteer Awards.
  
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• Carmen at the Lowry - just go and enjoy it says show's star

  05-11-2021 07:04
  
  IF the world of opera could select an ambassador to open up the art form to the masses, there wouldn’t be many better choices than rising American star Chrystal E Williams.
  
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• Inside Blackburn workshop for latest 'must have' - the TV set

  05-11-2021 07:02
  
  The 1950s saw the growth in demand for televisions in the home and this picture from 1957 shows the workshop of Telehire in Mill Hill, Blackburn,where repairs were carried out.
  
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• Morecambe: Freddie Flintoff and Tyson Fury visit bingo hall for TV show

  05-11-2021 06:30
  
  Tyson Fury and Andrew ‘Freddie’ Flintoff, descended on Buzz Bingo in Morecambe with their dabbers to film a Sky TV show.
  
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• Weekly support group hosted at Blackburn Library for people struggling with long covid

  05-11-2021 06:15
  
  A weekly long covid support group has been launched at Blackburn Library.
  
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• Better Bodies gym hosting event to let public speak with doctors about health concerns

  05-11-2021 06:15
  
  A gym is hosting a fitness event, allowing people to speak with doctors should they have concerns about health issues they have incurred as a result of the pandemic.
  
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• Ribble Valley glamping site features in Channel 4 show

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  Hedgerow Luxury Camping say their booking system crashed for hours after appearing on Channel 4’s Four in a Bed.
  
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• Lancashire Cricket: Young player's courage honoured after tumour battle

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN INSPIRATIONAL young cricketer has been honoured with an award thanks to his courage after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
  
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• Disqualified Nelson driver led police on chase

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  POLICE who tried to stop a disqualified driver were led on a chase, showing total disregard for other road users.
  
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• 'Comply with this order and get off drugs' - judge's warning to Darwen burglar who stole dying man's X-Box

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  A prolific offender who broke into a couple's home and stole an X-Box and a camouflage cap belonging to a man with terminal cancer has avoided jail.
  
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• Colne man ordered to undertake 40 hours unpaid work

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who is his ‘own worst enemy’ has been ordered to undertake 40 extra hours of unpaid work after he breached the terms of his community order.
  
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• Bury pupils miss more than 700,000 school days due to Covid-19 crisis

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  PUPILS in Bury missed the equivalent of more than 50 per cent of school days due to the pandemic in the spring.
  
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• Burnley man threw trainer at his mum's head

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN threw a trainer at his mum hitting her on the head.
  
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• Burnley man denies trying to burgle three homes

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN has denied trying to burgle three homes.
  
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• Bolton Beer Festival: Blackburn business supports event with Lads and Girls Club

  05-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN inter-town endeavour between a sustainable clothing supplier and a youth club was a success at a recent beer festival.
  
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