Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool 1-1 Queens Park Rangers: Gary Madine penalty earns point for hosts

  06-11-2021 20:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool come back from a goal down to secure a point in an entertaining clash against QPR.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 3-1 Sheffield United: Tony Mowbray's side come from behind to beat Blades

  06-11-2021 19:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers come from behind to beat Sheffield United and move into the play-off places in the Championship.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 3-0 Preston North End: Grabban scores twice as Reds continue run

  06-11-2021 19:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nottingham Forest continue their ascent of the Championship under Steve Cooper with a big win over Preston North End.
  
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• Chelsea 1-1 Burnley: Matej Vydra salvages surprise point for Clarets

  06-11-2021 19:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea would have won their game against Burnley 99 times out of 100, said boss Thomas Tuchel, after the Clarets "stole" a draw.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 1-2 Burton Albion

  06-11-2021 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Daniel Jebbison's clinical late finish hands Burton a gritty 2-1 win at League One rivals Fleetwood.
  
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• Plea to refrain from repeating Bonfire night atrocities as crews respond to 140 incidents

  06-11-2021 17:26
  
  In the aftermath of last night’s bonfire night celebrations and ahead of more bonfire celebrations across the county this evening, Chief Fire Officer Justin Johnston has issued a statement.
  
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• Lancashire Police boss 'angry' after bonfire hoax calls

  06-11-2021 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency crews were attacked with fireworks and missiles after hoax calls, police says.
  
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• Chief Constable condemns actions of Blackburn firework yobs who will 'feel full force of law'

  06-11-2021 13:55
  
  Lancashire police's Chief Constable, Chris Rowley, has condemned the actions of the 'narrow minded and idiotic people' responsible for the bonfire night attacks, promising to 'subject them to the full force of the law'.
  
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• Hole lot of trouble on King Street in Blackburn in 1991

  06-11-2021 13:31
  
  Large queues formed along King Street, Blackburn, in 1991 after a gas main fractured requiring much of the road to be dug up
  
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• Confessional Festival set to return in 2022 - over two days

  06-11-2021 11:01
  
  CONFESSIONAL, the music and arts festival, will return to a two-day format for 2022.
  
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• Four police cars damaged in Burnley as 'narrow minded' people launch fireworks at officers

  06-11-2021 10:07
  
  Four police vehicles have been damaged and taken out of service after fireworks and other objects were launched at officers on Bonfire night.
  
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• Sainsbury's Tesco and Iceland urgently recall items amid health risk fears

  06-11-2021 09:46
  
  If you have bought any of the items being recalled, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles this week?

  06-11-2021 09:46
  
  Aldi and Lidl have released their special buys for the upcoming weekend.
  
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• I'm A Celebrity 2021: What all previous winners of the ITV show are doing now

  06-11-2021 09:45
  
  ITV has announced the new series hosted by Ant and Dec will return on Sunday, November 21.
  
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• Hero PCs who saved man from drowning during Storm Ciara nominated for bravery award

  06-11-2021 09:15
  
  Two police officers who saved a man from drowning during a storm have been nominated for The National Police Bravery Awards.
  
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• Blackburn youths lure police to 'dying person' before attacking them with fireworks

  06-11-2021 08:13
  
  The police and ambulance crews were attacked with fireworks after being lured to an 'incident' by youths.
  
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• Don’t let the moaners discourage you - Blackburn would make a great city

  06-11-2021 07:16
  
  It is a familiar theme about places like Blackburn. On the one side you have people who are generally positive and on the other side you have the moaners and groaners who will find any excuse to disparage the town.
  
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• Diana Vickers is back - on stage and caught up in a murder

  06-11-2021 07:05
  
  AS she tours the country in a new adaption of the classic thriller Dial M for Murder, Diana Vickers is just glad to be able to get out in front of audiences again after Covid effectively shut theatres for over 18 months.
  
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• Aerial photo shows how much Blackburn has changed in 60 years

  06-11-2021 07:04
  
  Looking at this aerial view of Blackburn from July 1961 you realise how much the town centre has changed in the intervening years.
  
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• Burnley mum urges women to get HPV vaccine after cancer diagnosis

  06-11-2021 06:30
  
  A Burnley mum is encouraging women to get the HPV vaccine after the latest ‘historic’ data about cervical cancer.
  
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• Padiham painting protégé named regional intermediate apprentice of the year

  06-11-2021 06:15
  
  A painting and decorating apprentice has been named the regional intermediate apprentice of the year - landing her a spot in the national finals.
  
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• Football fans visit 92 grounds raising over £10,000 for CALM

  06-11-2021 06:15
  
  FOUR teenage football fans visited 92 professional clubs’ grounds during their half-term break to raise money for charity.
  
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• Blackburn homeware business Silver Mushroom launches TV advert

  06-11-2021 06:15
  
  A family-run home business has launched their very first TV advert throughout November.
  
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• ‘Vibrant’ Blackburn has all it takes to become ‘great city’

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  THE ‘vibrant and youthful’ town of Blackburn more than deserves its chance at becoming a city, some of the area’s leading figures have said.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Deputy Mayor celebrates anniversary with Right at Home

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  ONE of East Lancashire's top rated homecare companies has been praised by the Deputy Mayor of Ribble Valley at its 10th anniversary celebrations.
  
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• Photography competition launched as Blackburn's Knife Angel sculpture arrives

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  TO celebrate the Knife Angel – a giant 27ft sculpture made from 100,000 seized and surrendered blades in Blackburn town centre – a photography competition will be held to find the best image of the installation.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle care home downgraded over fire safety and staffing shortfalls

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  A care home has insisted it has made extensive measures to rectify issues after it was downgraded to 'requires improvement' by the Care Quality Commission.
  
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• Nelson-born John Simm met Duchess Camilla while filming ITV show

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  Nelson-born actor, John Simm, met The Duchess of Cornwall while filming ITV's Grace.
  
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• More disruption on roads in Blackburn with Darwen from next week - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  More disruption on roads in Blackburn with Darwen from next week  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• More disruption on roads in Blackburn with Darwen from next week

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  There is set to be more disruption on the roads from next week as the council has released a list of upcoming works which could affect journey times across the borough.
  
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• Manchester Airport hosting Christmas dinner under a Concorde

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  The Runway Visitor Park (RVP) at Manchester Airport is serving up a festive treat for guests
  
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• Man used card which was stolen in robbery

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN used a card within hours of it being stolen in a street robbery.
  
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• Letter: No silver bullet solution to climate change problem

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  When I was young, I believed in one world and saving the planet; in those distant days we had protest songs and we had dreams but sadly those days are long gone - we now have global modelling.
  
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• Blackburn's competition revealed as towns bid for city status

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  CITY status will be granted to a select few UK towns by the Queen next year as part of Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations and Blackburn is hoping it can clinch the royal seal of approval.
  
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• Blackburn: Sixth time lucky? Town's history of failed city bids

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  AS Blackburn launches another bid to gain city status as part of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee next year, we look at prior attempts that ultimately ended in failure.
  
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• Blackburn law firm secures place as one of UK's leading solicitors

  06-11-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire law firm has received national praise for the second time in as many months after securing a place in another guide to the UK’s leading lawyers.
  
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