Blackburn with Darwen news

• Michael Brierley death: Two further arrests in house murder investigation

  15-11-2021 21:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Brierley was found with serious injuries to his chest, leg, arm and head, police say.
  
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• Learner driver slapped with fine for obstructing pavement with inconsiderate parking

  15-11-2021 19:51
  
  A learner driver has been slapped with a £30 fine for obstructing a pavement.
  
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• Axe found close to children's playground during police weapons sweep

  15-11-2021 19:30
  
  Police carrying out a weapons sweep recovered an axe close to a children's play area.
  
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• Gang members jailed over Britain’s biggest burglary spree targeting celebrities

  15-11-2021 19:06
  
  Three members of the gang that stole £26 million worth of cash, jewellery and gems from celebrity homes in Britain’s biggest ever burglary spree have been jailed.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing's Katya Jones waltzes into Blackburn for panto

  15-11-2021 18:39
  
  A DANCING superstar waltzed her way into Blackburn today for the launch of the town’s pantomime – oh, yes she did!
  
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• Queen enters 'new phase' of reign with no public engagements planned for 2021

  15-11-2021 18:37
  
  The Queen is said to have suffered a sprained back and is planning to continue virtual audiences in a few days’ time.
  
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• Nelson: Two arrested and one in hospital after man hit by car on Lidl car park

  15-11-2021 18:04
  
  Two men have been arrested after a man was hit by a car on Lidl car park.
  
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• Accrington care worker who stole £200k from clients is jailed

  15-11-2021 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea Whittaker stole from about 30 vulnerable patients across Lancashire.
  
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• Van driver caught watching TV on phone after putting vehicle in cruise control

  15-11-2021 17:47
  
  A van driver who set his vehicle to cruise control so he could watch a programme on his mobile phone has been reported for traffic offences.
  
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• Padiham family home to bedsit plan rejected

  15-11-2021 17:30
  
  COUNCILLORS have turned down a bid to turn a family home into seven bed sits.
  
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• Owain Wyn Evans: 'I can't believe we raised so much money'

  15-11-2021 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Weatherman Owain Wyn Evans raises over £3m with his 24-hour drumathon for BBC Children In Need.
  
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• Boris Johnson Covid press conference: 'Can't rule out' Christmas lockdown

  15-11-2021 16:26
  
  Here are the key moments you need to know from Boris Johnson's press conference
  
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• 'Severe' terror threat: What all the UK threat levels mean

  15-11-2021 16:21
  
  Here's what the different levels of terror threat mean as the UK moves to severe.
  
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• Blackpool swans die from suspected bird flu

  15-11-2021 16:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A lake in Blackpool is fenced off and birds are being monitored after the swans were found dead.
  
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• Cadbury Secret Santa postal service is heading to Blackpool

  15-11-2021 16:15
  
   To send a free chocolate bar, you simply have to visit the Secret Santa Postal Service that will be popping up in Blackpool.
  
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• Former Burnley FC captain has motor neurone disease

  15-11-2021 16:00
  
  The family of Burnley football legend are appealing for donations after John Pender's devastating motor neurone diagnosis.
  
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• Nelson: Two more arrests following murder of Michael Brierley

  15-11-2021 15:51
  
  DETECTIVES investigating the murder of Michael Brierley in Nelson have arrested two more people.
  
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• Boris Johnson Covid announcement today: What time and how to watch address

  15-11-2021 15:11
  
  Here's what you need to know about Boris Johnson's press briefing on Covid today including how to watch and what time.
  
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• Councillors urged to back 47-home Blackburn housing estate

  15-11-2021 15:07
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve 47 houses on the edge of a town despite 18 objections from the public.
  
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• Accrington: Care worker jailed for £200k theft from vulnerable clients

  15-11-2021 14:49
  
  A CARE worker trusted to manage the finances of dozens of vulnerable clients has been jailed for stealing more than £200,000.
  
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• Hyndburn Council to create £1m climate emergency reserve

  15-11-2021 14:30
  
  A LOCAL authority is to create a £1million Climate Change Emergency Reserve.
  
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• Burnley turkey farmer worried about rising bird flu cases

  15-11-2021 14:00
  
  John Atkinson admits that the results would be “devastating” if bird flu hit his Burnley farm.
  
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• Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary launches donkey appeal

  15-11-2021 13:44
  
  BLEAKHOLT Animal Sanctuary’s donkeys and mules are hoping to have an accommodation upgrade.
  
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• REECE TANSEY TRIAL: Boy A convicted of murder, Boy B of manslaughter

  15-11-2021 13:42
  
  A TEENAGER has been convicted of the murder of 15-year-old Reece Tansey.
  
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• Haslingden High School receptionist creates inspirational artwork

  15-11-2021 13:40
  
  HAVING completed only a few paintings since she got an A in her GCSE art, Andrea Simpson now has her artwork displayed all over the school where she works.
  
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• Simply Doughnuts boss invited to Windsor Castle reception

  15-11-2021 13:19
  
  A Blackburn-based entrepreneur attended a special reception hosted by The Prince of Wales.
  
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• Simply Doughnuts boss invited to Royal reception

  15-11-2021 13:19
  
  A Blackburn based entrepreneur attended a special reception hosted by The Prince of Wales.
  
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• Darwen: Pensioner seriously injured after being hit by car

  15-11-2021 12:48
  
  A PENSIONER is seriously injured in hospital after being hit by a car.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness breaks down in tears on Top Gear as he honors Eddie Kidd

  15-11-2021 12:37
  
  On the return of Top Gear for its 31st series, the show paid tribute to former stuntman Eddie Kidd.
  
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• Burnley's new kidney dialysis centre opens

  15-11-2021 12:27
  
  A NEW centre for people being treated for kidney disease has opened its doors to its first patients.
  
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• Covid booster: vaccine rollout extended to over 40s - how to book

  15-11-2021 12:06
  
  The committee also said 16 and 17-year-olds should come forward for a second dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech jab.
  
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• Pete Sandiford shared banter with a Chuckle Brother in baby name reveal

  15-11-2021 11:52
  
  Pete Sandiford revealed that his baby is called Jimmy - and his great uncle, Paul Elliott, had something to say about the post.
  
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• Five teens from Blackburn College sixth form centre have sights set on Oxbridge

  15-11-2021 11:45
  
  Five sixth form students are on the path to Oxbridge success after applying to study at the two most prestigious universities in the country.
  
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• Pupils proudly display dad's service medals at remembrance event

  15-11-2021 11:15
  
  Two students proudly displayed their father's military service medals as the nation fell silent to observe those who lost their lives in war or conflict.
  
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• KFC Christmas gravy burger release date confirmed as festive menu released

  15-11-2021 11:12
  
  It will be available across all UK and Ireland stores until 3 January 2022, or customers can order it online for delivery.
  
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• Brits who test positive for Covid 'will no longer have to self-isolate'

  15-11-2021 11:03
  
  The government will aim to tackle local outbreaks of the disease and focus on high-risk settings such as care homes.
  
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• Blackburn: Fears for safety after another crash at 'danger junction'

  15-11-2021 10:52
  
  Residents have spoken out following another collision at a danger spot.
  
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• A666 Blackburn Road: Temporary traffic light failure sees delays

  15-11-2021 10:49
  
  A set of temporary traffic lights have caused delays this morning (November 15).
  
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• Burnley: Man wanted after 'horrendous' subway sexual assault

  15-11-2021 10:34
  
  A WOMAN has suffered a 'horrendous ordeal' after being sexually assaulted in an underpass, with the perpetrator not yet caught.
  
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• Staffing issues and lockdowns blamed for closure of Hawthorns in Blackrod and Butlers Arms in Blackburn

  15-11-2021 10:27
  
  A BLACKROD wedding venue and restaurant has gone into liquidation after a ‘heart-wrenching’ time for bosses.
  
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• TripAdvisor: The best and worst Wetherspoons in Blackpool

  15-11-2021 10:01
  
  Who doesn't like a classic British Wetherspoons? We've found the best and worst pubs in Blackpool according to Tripadvisor.
  
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• The best Christmas jumpers on sale from ASOS, Boohoo and M&S

  15-11-2021 09:54
  
  With Christmas jumper day less than a month away, here are the best deals for your festive knits from ASOS, Boohoo and M&S.
  
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• Race evening hosted in Accrington to raise funds for Mayoral charities

  15-11-2021 06:15
  
  A race evening was hosted to raise money for a four charities.
  
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• Classes hosted at knife angel in Blackburn to teach children dangers of knife crime

  15-11-2021 06:15
  
  School pupils will be visiting the Knife Angel to learn about the impact and dangers of knife crime.
  
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• Accrington artist 'cannot believe it' after her paintings were on display in the Louvre in Paris

  15-11-2021 06:15
  
  An artist 'still cannot believe it' after her work was put on display in the Louvre museum in Paris.
  
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• Rossendale business owner who punched and dragged man out of taxi avoids jail

  15-11-2021 06:00
  
  A drunk business owner who punched another man while he was sat in the back of a taxi before dragging him onto the pavement and kicking him twice has avoided a jail sentence.
  
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• Pride of Nelson awards brings out best in townsfolk

  15-11-2021 06:00
  
  Community heroes and volunteers were honoured at the Pride of Nelson Awards.
  
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• JAILED: Drunk driver smashed car into university student

  15-11-2021 06:00
  
  A man who was so drunk he had no recollection of driving home has been jailed after smashing his car into a university student while she was getting out of a taxi.
  
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• Dramatic scene as Accrington Ewbank works engulfed in flames

  15-11-2021 06:00
  
  This dramatic picture from 1984 show firefighters tackling a blaze on the site of the former Ewbank works on Hyndburn Road, Accrington. There were fears the flames would spread to the trees in nearby Milnshaw Park so a major damping down operation was underway
  
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• Baby milk trip 'was very costly' for banned Accrington driver

  15-11-2021 06:00
  
  A DISQUALIFIED driver took a risk when he drove to get baby milk late at night.
  
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