Blackburn with Darwen news

• Morecambe Bay NHS Trust: Patient death daughter's pain at review findings

  25-11-2021 21:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The daughter of a patient whose death sparked a review says the findings made "difficult reading".
  
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• 'Disappointment' as Clitheroe nativity scene broken into and figures knocked over

  25-11-2021 20:37
  
  A stable and nativity scene has been broken into with the figures being knocked down and sweet wrappers dropped less that 24 hours after its installation.
  
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• Police appealing for identity of man following three attempted robberies during early hours in Buckshaw

  25-11-2021 17:32
  
  Police are wanting to speak with a man after a number of attempted burglaries.
  
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• Persistent shoplifters banned from Blackburn town centre shops

  25-11-2021 17:21
  
  A pair of persistent shoplifters have banned from all shops in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Storm Arwen to hit Lancashire as Met Office issue yellow weather warning

  25-11-2021 17:15
  
  Storm Arwen is set to hit Lancashire over the weekend.
  
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• Sports Direct launches new Christmas clothing range

  25-11-2021 16:32
  
  Love or hate the controversial Christmas dinner accompaniment, this range will definitely be one Sports Direct fans love.
  
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• Richard Madeley leaves I'm a Celebrity after hospital trip

  25-11-2021 16:29
  
  A campmate has left the I'm a Celebrity castle after being taken to hospital in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Hyndburn Council respond to Christmas lights switch-on rumours

  25-11-2021 15:30
  
  Hyndburn Borough Council said: “Incorrect statements on social media have been circulating that light switch-ons have been cancelled."
  
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• Appeal for information after men assaulted in Blackpool pub

  25-11-2021 15:16
  
  A MAN was left with a fractured skull after he was violently set-upon by a group of men.
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn and Darwen sought following house robberies - Lancashire Telegraph

  25-11-2021 15:00
  
  Man with links to Blackburn and Darwen sought following house robberies  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn and Darwen sought following house robberies

  25-11-2021 15:00
  
  A man with links to Blackburn and Darwen is being sought by police following two house burglaries.
  
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• Blackpool: Peter Rabbit attraction to open in resort in 2022

  25-11-2021 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Based on the television series, a £1m Peter Rabbit attraction is to open in Blackpool in spring.
  
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• Blackpool: Paris Fury enjoys festive day out with six kids

  25-11-2021 14:45
  
  Paris Fury and her six children were attending a Blackpool preview event for Aladdin the pantomime and the Christmas grotto.
  
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• Rossendale bin lorries running on vegetable oil to cut emissions

  25-11-2021 14:17
  
  VEGETABLE oil to fuel bin lorries, more electric car charging points and grants for building improvements are among the measures to cut emissions in a new plan which has been highlighted to Rossendale councillors.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers v Peterborough United - fan gallery

  25-11-2021 13:32
  
  DID you make our fan gallery from Rovers' 4-0 win against Peterborough at Ewood Park?
  
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• Blackpool: £1m Peter Rabbit attraction coming to town

  25-11-2021 13:30
  
  Beloved characters based on Beatrix Potter's Peter Rabbit books are set to make a new home on Blackpool’s seafront.
  
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• Accrington: Men charged and named in drug conspiracy probe

  25-11-2021 13:28
  
  Four men have been named after they were arrested during dawn raids in Accrington as part of Operation Venetic.
  
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• Tributes paid to much-loved dad who died in Rawtenstall road accident

  25-11-2021 12:41
  
  Tributes have been paid to much-loved Clifford Shasby who died in an accident in Ratwtenstall.
  
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• Blackburn: Gareth Malone to switch on Christmas lights this week

  25-11-2021 12:30
  
  Choirmaster and Broadcaster Gareth Malone will officially switch on the lights in Blackburn and lead a Christmas singalong.
  
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• Richard Madeley rushed to hospital after medical emergency on I'm a Celebrity

  25-11-2021 12:15
  
  Presenter Richard Madeley has been rushed to the hospital for a medical emergency.
  
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• Lancashire GP staff quitting over abuse, health board told

  25-11-2021 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The turnover of GP reception staff has increased at surgeries in Lancashire, data shows.
  
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• Issa Foundation cemetery will accommodate ‘burials of all faiths’

  25-11-2021 11:23
  
  A new cemetery being planned for Oswaldtwistle will be open to people of all faiths, a foundation spokesperson has said.
  
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• Thousands of trees to be planted to create ‘Rossendale Forest’

  25-11-2021 11:21
  
  Thousands of trees are to be planted at sites across Rossendale to create new woods ­— described as ‘Rossendale Forest’.
  
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• Stoke City v Blackburn Rovers: How to watch on TV, live stream | BRFC fixtures

  25-11-2021 10:47
  
  ROVERS will be looking to make it back-to-back wins in the Championship when they take on Michael O’Neill’s Stoke City.
  
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• Parents hit out at 'systematic failures' at Royal Bolton Hospital after baby death

  25-11-2021 10:44
  
  THE parents of a baby boy who died earlier this year have hit out at “systematic failures” at the Royal Bolton Hospital.
  
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• Leyland woman wins thousands on litterlotto jackpot

  25-11-2021 08:42
  
  A WOMAN has won £5,000 after picking up litter in a bid to keep her town clean and tidy.
  
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• Appeal for missing Colne man in his eighties

  25-11-2021 08:23
  
  AN appeal has been launched in a bid to try and find an elderly man who hasn’t been seen since he went for a walk.
  
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• Blackpool: Appeal for missing man, 78

  25-11-2021 08:16
  
  A MISSING person appeal has been launched for a 78-year-old man.
  
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• Nearly £15,000 raised for British Legion in The Mall, Blackburn

  25-11-2021 06:15
  
  Nearly £15,000 was raised for the British Legion in the lead up to Remembrance Sunday – nearly triple what was raised last year.
  
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• Salesbury: 'Unbelievable views' at Bonny Inn - pub of the week

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  THERE may be a chill in the air but that should not stop you from taking in great views of East Lancashire while you enjoy your favourite tipple.
  
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• Readers react to Bacup school nativity plans due to Covid

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  THE Lancashire Telegraph reported how a mum was 'heartbroken' that she can’t watch her children’s nativity play in person for the second year running.
  
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• Issa brothers: Leon opens first drive-thru since EG Group takeover

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  HEALTHY fast food brand Leon has opened its first ever drive-thru restaurant after being taken over by Blackburn forecourt giant EG Group.
  
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• Hyndburn: Accommodation opens for those facing homelessness

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  A HOUSING association has teamed up with Stepping Stone Projects and Hyndburn Borough Council to provide supported accommodation for the homeless in Accrington.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson launches Bleakholt Christmas shoebox appeal

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  STRICTLY star Gemma Atkinson has stepped forward to show her support for an animal shelter's Christmas appeal.
  
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• 'Families and friends – please nag unvaccinated over-60s to get a jab now'

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  Column by Dominic Harrison, director of public health Blackburn with Darwen
  
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• East Lancashire: Keir Starmer says families 'betrayed' by government social care plans

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  FAMILIES in East Lancashire are set to be hit by social care costs that could cost them their homes, according to Labour leader Keir Starmer.
  
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• Darwen: Cormac Thompson makes semi-final of Songs of Praise young chorister of the year

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN EAST Lancashire schoolboy who's classical signing has wowed audiences will be appearing on the BBC's Songs of Praise this weekend.
  
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• Daisy Draper wears shorts every day in November to raise cash for East Lancashire Hospice

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN 11-year-old girl is raising money for East Lancashire Hospice all throughout November by wearing shorts all day, every day, even in bed at night!
  
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• Blackburn: Army veteran set for Walking Home For Christmas challenge

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN army veteran is set to take on a gruelling charity challenge in support of ex-military personnel and their families this Christmas.
  
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• Beer of the Week with Mark Briggs: Samuel Smith Yorkshire Stingo

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Accrington: Paddy Short says mental breakdown behind business closure

  25-11-2021 06:00
  
  A LABOUR councillor says a 'complete mental breakdown' is behind the liquidation of his business, which has allegedly left many people out of pocket and fearing the loss of thousands of pounds.
  
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• Ads for cosmetic procedures to be banned for under 18s

  25-11-2021 01:01
  
  Adverts for cosmetic procedures are to be banned for under 18s, including dermal fillers and skin rejuvenation treatments.
  
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• Ads for cosmetic procedures targeting under 18s to be banned

  25-11-2021 01:01
  
  Adverts for cosmetic procedures are to be banned for under 18s, including dermal fillers and skin rejuvenation treatments.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 4-0 Peterborough United: Brereton Diaz double helps Blackburn thump Posh

  25-11-2021 00:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Brereton Diaz bags two more goals as Blackburn hammer Peterborough to climb to seventh in the Championship.
  
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