Blackburn with Darwen news

• M61 reopened between Junction 5 and Junction 6 after crash

  18-11-2021 19:43
  
  A BUSY motorway section has been closed after a crash.
  
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• Star Flyer: Blackpool council says giant amusement ride must come down

  18-11-2021 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Star Flyer, which is one third of the Blackpool Tower height, could be a hazard, a council says.
  
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• Long Covid: People share health battles in Blackburn support group

  18-11-2021 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People who have been diagnosed with long Covid find emotional support in Blackburn meeting group.
  
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• Lancashire man avoids jail over county lines trafficking of teenage boys

  18-11-2021 18:11
  
  Three men and a woman have been sentenced after being rumbled by detectives investigating a drugs line that profited around £80k from the criminal exploitation of teenage boys.
  
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• Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith Inside No.9 UK tour - How to get tickets

  18-11-2021 17:36
  
  In December Reece Shearsmith and Steve Pemberton will be going on tour based on their show Inside No.9
  
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• Sky refuse to reinstate man after 'shot skirt rape' comments at Blackburn Mall

  18-11-2021 17:36
  
  A Sky employee has lost his bid to be reinstated despite being 'unfairly dismissed' over allegations he told a colleague if two young girls wearing short skirts were raped it would be ''their own fault', a tribunal ruled.
  
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• Sky refuse to reinstate man after 'short skirt rape' comments at Blackburn Mall

  18-11-2021 17:36
  
  A Sky employee has lost his bid to be reinstated despite being 'unfairly dismissed' over allegations he told a colleague if two young girls wearing short skirts were raped it would be ''their own fault', a tribunal ruled.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire staff to take action over pay and pension

  18-11-2021 16:52
  
  UNIVERSITY staff are to strike for three days next month in disputes over pensions, pay and working conditions.
  
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• Further arrests made in shooting investigation, including 16-year-old boy

  18-11-2021 16:52
  
  Detectives investigating a shooting have made more arrests.
  
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• 18 Blackpool businesses that owe thousands in business rates

  18-11-2021 16:35
  
  A FORMER furniture store and the operator of an ice rink are among 22 businesses owing more than £470,000 between them in unpaid business rates to Blackpool Council.
  
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• Where to see the partial lunar eclipse in Lancashire

  18-11-2021 16:00
  
  The longest partial lunar eclipse in 100 years to take place this week – where to see it in Lancashire.
  
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• Morecambe shooting: Two more arrests in attempted murder probe

  18-11-2021 15:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenage boy and a woman are being questioned by police after a man was shot in the face.
  
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• Blackburn man Jack Donnelly charged with drug and driving offences

  18-11-2021 15:27
  
  A MAN has been charged with several offences after drugs and cash were found.
  
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• Elderly couple in hospital after car leaves road and crashes into wall

  18-11-2021 15:17
  
  A man and a woman are in hospital after the car they were travelling in came off the road and crashed into a wall.
  
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• Appeal as man dies after being hit by car on M61

  18-11-2021 15:13
  
  A MAN has died after being hit by a car on a motorway.
  
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• Man wanted for alleged stalking, criminal damage and witness intimidation

  18-11-2021 14:47
  
  AN appeal has been launched to track down a man who is wanted in connection with several alleged offences.
  
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• Blinded Blackpool brain tumour patient regains sight after surgery

  18-11-2021 14:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nathan Cummings, 24, says he was able to see his girlfriend's face for the first time after surgery.
  
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• Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Wonderland ride dismantled

  18-11-2021 14:10
  
  The Star Flyer was set to open for Blackpool’s Winter Gardens Wonderland on Friday - but organisers are having to dismantle it.
  
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• Amazon has a secret Black Friday sale - here's how to get it

  18-11-2021 14:10
  
  Amazon has an early deal on which you can't see on the website - here's how you can access it.
  
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• Pendle Council leader Mohammed Iqbal recieves MBE medal

  18-11-2021 13:30
  
  Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Borough council has finally received his MBE medal for his service to local government.
  
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• Pendle Council leader Mohammed Iqbal receives MBE medal

  18-11-2021 13:30
  
  Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Borough council has finally received his MBE medal for his service to local government.
  
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• Former Pendle Council leader Mohammed Iqbal receives MBE medal

  18-11-2021 13:30
  
  Mohammed Iqbal, leader of Pendle Borough council has finally received his MBE medal for his service to local government.
  
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• Black Friday 2021 deals on iPads and Tablets

  18-11-2021 12:38
  
  We've rounded up some Black Friday deals on iPads and tablets
  
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• Rossendale: New fish and chip shop opens in Crawshawbooth

  18-11-2021 12:30
  
  Fry’s Fish and Chips has opened on Burnley Road in Crawshawbooth, taking over Toffalis which closed its doors earlier this year.
  
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• Blackburn lifeguard turns children's author to publish book about wrestling seal

  18-11-2021 11:57
  
  A lifeguard has turned his hand to writing to teach children about perseverance, resilience and being yourself.
  
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• Parking charges on Burnley's council-run car parks to be frozen for another year

  18-11-2021 11:13
  
  Parking charges on council-run car parks are set to be frozen for a further 12 months.
  
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• Royal Mail boss issues update over Christmas delivery dates

  18-11-2021 10:49
  
  The boss of Royal Mail has issued an update to customers who are wanting to post items in time for Christmas.
  
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• Black Friday deals: Mamas & Papas offering up to 50 per cent off baby products

  18-11-2021 10:49
  
  Mamas & Papas is one of the latest brands to share their early Black Friday deals - find discounts on prams, pushchairs and Tommee Tippee baby products to furniture and maternity wear.
  
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• Holly Willoughby shares health update amid ITV This Morning absence

  18-11-2021 10:48
  
  The TV host pulled out of presenting This Morning at the last minute on Tuesday morning.
  
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• The 2021 Christmas advent calendar window craze - how to get involved

  18-11-2021 10:45
  
  THE countdown to December is well and truly on and with it comes a new challenge for many homes ahead of Christmas.
  
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• Warning to UK dog owners over thieves as stickers appear on homes

  18-11-2021 10:41
  
  Concerned dog owners have been sharing their concerns across social media groups, urging pet owners across the UK to stay alert.
  
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• The monsters have arrived in Blackburn! - theshuttle.org.uk

  18-11-2021 09:00
  The monsters have arrived in Blackburn!  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• LETTER - 'Doctors need to get back on track'

  18-11-2021 06:43
  
  It's not rocket science why people are waiting up to 12hrs in A&E. What are people to do when they cannot visit a doctor? Doctors need to get back on track.
  
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• Together Housing announce new vision for transformation of Blackburn's Shadsworth estate

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A Blackburn housing group has been talking about their vision for a town estate as ambitious plans were revealed this week.
  
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• Ribble Valley child psychologist in running for entrepreneurial award

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire child psychologist is in the running for one of this year’s Great British Entrepreneur awards.
  
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• Readers have their say on 'acceptable' date to put a Christmas tree up

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  Some go early, some leave it late, some don't bother at all - we asked our readers when they deem it 'acceptable' to erect their Christmas trees and get into the festive spirit. The responses were varied, to say the least.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre receives £2,000 grant

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A theatre company in East Lancashire has been awarded a £2,000 grant to help them get back on their feet.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle carer's 'incredible dedication' gains her recognition at regional awards

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A carer from East Lancashire who has shown an 'incredible level of care and dedication' over the last 18 months has been awarded for her efforts.
  
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• Midwives to hold vigil in Burnley demanding change for 'utterly broken' maternity system

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  Midwives across East Lancashire are taking part in a national vigil this weekend to demand more time, more money and more autonomy.
  
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• Lauren Housley on need for musicians to have live audience

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  RISING star Lauren Housley can't wait to get back to playing in front of a live audience.
  
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• Landlords excited about opportunity at ‘amazing’ Great Harwood pub

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  WE hear a lot of stories about pubs closing down but we also love to hear about new landlords taking over well-known venues.
  
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• Helmshore: Go-ahead for 131 homes on land off Grane Road

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  PLANS for more than 130 new homes on greenfield land in Rossendale have been given the go-ahead by borough councillors, who blamed the Government planning requirements for leaving them no grounds for refusing the scheme.
  
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• 'Failures' led to death of man, 22, after operation

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  Failures that led to a young man suffering severe brain injuries after an operation have been acknowledged by medical staff at an inquest.
  
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• Everything you need to know about Darwen's Christmas markets and light switch on this weekend

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  Audiences at the Darwen Christmas lights switch on this weekend are set to be dazzled by boyband Boyz on Block.
  
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• Darwen Tik Tok star blocked by Rebekah Vardy - this is why

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A Darwen Tik Tok star has revealed all about the argument which lead to Rebekah Vardy blocking him on Twitter.
  
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• Council to roll out mobile CCTV to tackle fly tipping

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A council is about to roll out a series of mobile CCTV cameras to tackle incidents of fly-tipping and environmental crime across the borough.
  
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• Burnley: Lack of affordable housing will 'ultimately lead to homelessness'

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  FAILURE to include social housing in the Government’s ‘levelling up’ plan may escalate the housing emergency in Burnley, a new report warns.
  
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• Blackpool Tramtown visitor attraction a hit with visitors

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  More than 250 people have visited Blackpool’s newest attraction Tramtown in its first month – prompting organisers to schedule additional tours from January.
  
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• Blackburn knifeman spared jail as judge takes 'wholly exceptional' course of action

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A man who brandished a knife and a hammer in a residential street in front of children, while demanding his neighbour give him a bike, has avoided a prison sentence.
  
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• Blackburn: Heaven Scent Bowtique to run Black Friday offers

  18-11-2021 06:00
  
  A SMALL business is getting ready to offer a range of unique smelling waxes and fragrances as part of this year’s Black Friday deals.
  
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