Blackburn with Darwen news

• University staff to strike in December

  16-11-2021 20:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Staff at 58 universities will go on strike, causing disruption for students in the run-up to Christmas.
  
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• Heavy congestion and lanes closures as lorry crashes through M65 central reservation

  16-11-2021 19:16
  
  There are miles of tailbacks on the M65 this evening after a lorry crashed into the central reservation.
  
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• Azeem Rafiq: David 'Bumble' Lloyd apologises after being named in hearing

  16-11-2021 18:10
  
  A LANCASHIRE cricket legend has said he "deeply regrets" his actions following claims made by Azeem Rafiq at a hearing with MPs today.
  
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• EG Group to open eight Pizza Hut stands in fuel stations

  16-11-2021 17:45
  
  EG Group have announced a new franchising partnership with Pizza Hut.
  
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• CCTV appeal: Man suffers serious head and chest injuries in Blackpool stabbing

  16-11-2021 16:30
  
  Police have launched a CCTV appeal after a man was left with serious injuries following a stabbing.
  
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• Christine McGuinness diagnosed with autism after Paddy’s suspicions

  16-11-2021 16:15
  
  Blackpool-born Christine was diagnosed with autism earlier this year and she talked about the experience to the Loose Women panel.
  
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• Dementia Carers Count – supporting family carers

  16-11-2021 16:00
  
  Dementia Carers Count continue to change so many lives for the better and their online learning sessions are just one of many tools at their disposal that make a world of difference.
  
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• The Chase's Jenny Ryan calls out GP for 'fat shaming' her

  16-11-2021 15:57
  
  THE CHASE star Jenny Ryan has taken to Twitter to claim she has been fat shamed by her GP.
  
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• Police raid three homes, seize BMW and arrest man over cocaine and cannabis conspiracy

  16-11-2021 14:35
  
  A man has been arrested for drugs offences and money laundering after a raid on three houses uncovered £2,000 in cash.
  
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• Lancashire parents urged not to give booze to their children

  16-11-2021 14:00
  
  LANCASHIRE County Council has launched a campaign to reduce the number of parents who choose to give booze to their children.
  
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• Darwen chip shop up for sale due to owner’s heart condition

  16-11-2021 13:57
  
  Adam McGregor, who owns the Darwen chippy said he is “gutted” to have to list it for sale.
  
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• Leyland: CCTV shows shocking armed robbery at Co-Op store

  16-11-2021 13:41
  
  DETECTIVES have released CCTV footage of three men they want to identify following an armed robbery at the Co-op store in Leyland.
  
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• Full list of UK Bank Holidays for 2022

  16-11-2021 13:32
  
  Here are all the remaining 2021 bank holidays plus all the information you need for your 2022 calendar, including the Queen's Jubilee bank holiday date.
  
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• Holly Willoughby misses ITV This Morning as Phillip Schofield issues update

  16-11-2021 13:02
  
  Holly and Phil host the show together from Monday to Thursday each week but a last-minute replacement was “parachuted” in.
  
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• Worsthorne housing scheme rejected

  16-11-2021 13:00
  
  PLANS to build 28 homes after demolishing farm buildings on the edge of a village have been rejected by councillors.
  
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• Blackpool: Swans die of suspected bird flu at Stanley Park

  16-11-2021 12:24
  
  Two swans and a Canadian goose, that displayed symptoms of bird flu, died at Blackpool’s Stanley Park.
  
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• Coronation Street star set to 'leave' ITV soap after 26 years

  16-11-2021 12:14
  
  David Neilson has portrayed Roy Cropper since 1995 and has been a constant figure in the soap ever since.
  
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• Blackburn drug dealers jailed for combined total of nine and a half years

  16-11-2021 12:11
  
  Two men who played a 'significant' role in drug dealing on the streets of Blackburn have been jailed.
  
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• M65: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG driver penalised for illegal tint

  16-11-2021 12:10
  
  A DRIVER has been handed a fixed penalty notice and had illegal window tint removed from his car.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Pupils excluded dozens of times for bullying - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-11-2021 12:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Pupils excluded dozens of times for bullying  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Pupils excluded dozens of times for bullying

  16-11-2021 12:00
  
  It’s Anti-Bullying Week (15-19 November), an annual event created with the intention of reducing bullying in schools and raising awareness of the impact it can have on young people.
  
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• Leonid meteor shower 2021: Met Office forecast and when to see it

  16-11-2021 11:58
  
  They can be seen with the naked eye, and are best viewed with clear skies away from light pollution.
  
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• LEGO announces its Black Friday VIP Weekend - sign up for early access here

  16-11-2021 11:56
  
  LEGO announce weekend of saving with early VIP access to Black Friday deals.
  
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• Lancashire man in hospital following suspected shooting

  16-11-2021 11:44
  
  A man is in hospital following a suspected shooting.
  
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• 13-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following shooting

  16-11-2021 11:44
  
  A man is in hospital following a suspected shooting.
  
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• Lancashire Day 2021: What does it celebrate?

  16-11-2021 11:23
  
  The annual Lancashire Day is held on November 27, here's what it is and how can you get involved.
  
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• Debenhams launches Black Friday 50% off sale - see the best deals

  16-11-2021 10:43
  
  Debenhams Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale has launched early this year- here are our favourite deals on offer now.
  
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• ITV I'm A Celeb 2021: Meet the cast of this year's show

  16-11-2021 10:35
  
  ITV has announced the new series hosted by Ant and Dec will return on Sunday, November 21.
  
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• UK drivers warned over major law change this week

  16-11-2021 10:19
  
  As a result of the change, drivers are being urged to brush up on driving laws ahead of another change in this week.
  
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• ITV This Morning bosses target Eamonn Holmes replacement after GB News switch

  16-11-2021 10:17
  
  ITV have reportedly decided on Eamonn Holmes’ replacement on This Morning after the veteran presenter signed for GB News.
  
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• Pubs and restaurants excited for festive parties after restrictions cancelled last Christmas

  16-11-2021 06:15
  
  People are preparing for Christmas with parties and gatherings returning after last year's Covid regulations in the county – but some venues are not seeing the influx of bookings they usually would.
  
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• 'Beloved' veteran and dad-of-10 from Colne has died, 52

  16-11-2021 06:15
  
  A 'beloved' veteran and father of 10 has died, aged 52, after a short battle with cancer.
  
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• Spectacular Diwali celebrations light up Blackburn Rovers

  16-11-2021 06:02
  
  Blackburn Rovers manager Tony Mowbray was among the guests at a colourful Diwali celebration.
  
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• Warning not to buy meat from poachers after deer carcass found on Burnley footpath

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  Poachers dumped a dead deer on a public footpath close to a river.
  
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• Uninsured driver tries to blame policy error on girlfriend as van seized on M65

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  A driver tried to blame his girlfriend for not putting him on her insurance after his van was seized by police.
  
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• UK terrorism threat level raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' following Liverpool car blast

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  The UK's terrorism threat level has been raised from 'substantial' to 'severe' following an explosion outside Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday.
  
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• Two Albanian nationals deported over £950,000 cannabis set-up

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  Two Albanian nationals have been deported after pleading guilty to their part in the production of cannabis worth almost £1million.
  
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• Thug held ex's head over canal and threatened to kill her

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  A RECONCILIATION meeting which began with hugs and kisses ended in violence.
  
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• Three arrested on suspicion of kidnapping following police pursuit

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  Three people have been arrested on suspicion of kidnapping after police used stop tactics to pull their vehicle over.
  
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• Recall to prison and shoplifting - East Lancashire's most wanted men

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  East Lancashire's most wanted men this week include a 27-year-old being sought in relation to a number of shoplifting offences as well as three men wanted on recall to prison.
  
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• Police to crack down on uninsured and unlicensed drivers in week-long initiative

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  Police are cracking down on uninsured and unlicensed drivers during a week-long national initiative.
  
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• Penwortham: Row over noise at pizza restaurant

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  THE operator of a pizza restaurant in Penwortham says that he has done everything he can to address noise complaints from the occupants of a flat above the premises – including offering to buy the property.
  
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• Motability car seized by police on M65 as driver not legally allowed to use it

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  A motorist has had the vehicle he subcontracts seized after police discovered he shouldn't have been driving it.
  
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• Lancashire Police raid suspected Burnley brothel in BBC show

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  In the Panorama episode ‘Online Pimps Exposed’, members of the Lancashire Police force were sent to investigate a suspected brothel in Burnley.
  
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• Lancashire Police raid suspected brothel in BBC show

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  In the Panorama episode ‘Online Pimps Exposed’, members of the Lancashire Police force were sent to investigate a suspected brothel.
  
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• Clayton-le-Woods: Restaurant's pledge after illegal worker found

  16-11-2021 06:00
  
  A CHORLEY restaurant that had its liquor licence suspended after an illegal worker was discovered on the premises has pledged that procedures have been put in place to ensure there is no recurrence of such an incident.
  
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