Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool promenade shut after building partial collapse

  26-11-2021 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  No trams or cars are running along a section of the promenade near Blackpool North Shore.
  
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• Section of Blackpool Promenade closed following building collapse

  26-11-2021 21:47
  
  A section of road near the Blackpool Promenade has been closed after a building collapsed.
  
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• Two men with large knives disarmed at Darwen mobile phone store

  26-11-2021 19:20
  
  A police officer and a 'brave' member of the public helped to disarm two men who were threatening a shop worker in Darwen.
  
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• Lytham music teacher jailed for sexually abusing girl

  26-11-2021 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gary Fox is jailed for assaulting the girl when she was 14 years old in 1999 and 2000.
  
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• Free Blackpool FC shirts for town's primary children

  26-11-2021 16:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Every Year Two pupil in the seaside town will get a free tangerine replica top from the club.
  
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• Surge in UK passport applications causing delays, threatening holiday cancellations

  26-11-2021 16:39
  
  Holiday makers are being forced to cancel plans after waiting times for new passports triple.
  
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• Man dies after becoming trapped in machinery at Blackburn industrial site

  26-11-2021 16:37
  
  A man has died after becoming trapped in machinery in Blackburn.
  
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• Amazing Accrington Lights Switch On attended by over 12,000

  26-11-2021 16:15
  
  Over 12,000 turned out to enjoy the Christmas light switch on in Accrington after a year away.
  
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• Burnley boss Sean Dyche gives injury update ahead of Tottenham Hotspur clash

  26-11-2021 16:12
  
  BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche says Ashley Barnes will be out for “weeks rather than days” due to a thigh injury.
  
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• Joey Barton trial: Jury selected to hear Barnsley assault allegations

  26-11-2021 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The ex-England player denies assaulting Barnsley FC's manager in the tunnel after a match.
  
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• Preston: Plans for controversial new 'bus-gate' in city

  26-11-2021 16:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says the aim of the plans is to make the city "an attractive destination" for visitors.
  
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• Music teacher jailed for historic sex abuse with child, 14

  26-11-2021 15:39
  
  A music teacher who sexually abused a teenage girl more than 20 years ago has been jailed.
  
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• Clitheroe: New bird flu case is East Lancashire first

  26-11-2021 15:37
  
  A FIRST case of avian influenza, commonly known as bird flu, has been detected in East Lancashire today (November 26).
  
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• Rawtenstall: Restaurant's Christmas tipi market starts next week

  26-11-2021 15:00
  
  The Firepit Restaurant in Rawtenstall has decided to spread some Christmas cheer by hosting their an outdoor Christmas market in giant tipis.
  
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• New Covid variant reaches Europe as Belgium reports first case

  26-11-2021 14:57
  
  A new case of Covid-19 with the newest variant has been found in Europe.
  
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• Black Friday Ticketmaster deals on tickets for stand up tours, West End shows and more

  26-11-2021 14:25
  
  As part of Black Friday Ticketmaster is offering discounted tickets on a number of stand-up tours, music gigs and theatre productions.
  
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• UK’s longest toboggan slide coming to the Trafford Centre

  26-11-2021 13:15
  
  The ‘Winter Wonderland of the North’ features the UK’s longest toboggan slide, the world's largest bungee and more.
  
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• East Lancashire men in court of drugs conspiracy charges

  26-11-2021 12:19
  
  FOUR men have appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with drug offences following dawn raids by the police on Tuesday.
  
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• Storm Arwen: Blackpool skating ice rink closed for safety reasons

  26-11-2021 12:00
  
  An outdoor ice rink in Blackpool will close for a short time and the firework display from Padiham’s Christmas event may also be cancelled.
  
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• Extra Covid vaccine walk-in slots offered in East Lancashire this weekend

  26-11-2021 11:54
  
  EXTRA vaccine slots are being offered this weekend so people can walk in and get jabbed – especially while they're out shopping.
  
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• Desperate bid to find home for Lancashire siblings

  26-11-2021 10:22
  
  A DESPERATE bid has been launched to find a home for two brothers and their little sister.
  
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• Liverpool: teenage boys arrested following death of girl, 12

  26-11-2021 09:24
  
  Four males – one aged 13, two aged 14 years and one aged 15 years, all from Toxteth, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
  
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• Storm Arwen: snow could hit East Lancashire tonight

  26-11-2021 08:28
  
  Snow is expected to fall in Rossendale through the night.
  
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• The 'stunning' Ribble Valley homes available from just £475 a month

  26-11-2021 06:15
  
  Six working families are set to benefit from 'affordable rent' following a collaboration between the council and a housing company.
  
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• Chief constable meets Prince William as mental health support package for emergency service workers announced

  26-11-2021 06:15
  
  The Chief Constable has met with Prince William as a support package for the mental health of emergency service workers has been announced.
  
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• Vote for Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods to win share of £20,000 - last few days

  26-11-2021 06:05
  
  THERE are a few days remaining to nominate charity Friends of Sunnyhurst Woods and put them in the running for a share of a £20,000 giveaway.
  
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• How you can support the Blackburn and Darwen Band's ‘Big Tuba’ Appeal

  26-11-2021 06:02
  
  The Blackburn and Darwen Brass Band have launched an appeal ahead of Christmas to raise money for much-needed instruments.
  
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• Spectacular images of Darwen in book for East Lancs Hospice

  26-11-2021 06:01
  
  What is this life if, full of care,
  
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• Yes, it's Dexter and he’s fronting band coming to Manchester

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  THOSE not in the know will likely do a double take when they see photos of the intriguingly-named trio, Princess Goes to the Butterfly Museum.
  
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• Top 10 tips to spot scammers as Black Friday deals release in lead up to Christmas

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  Christmas shoppers are being warned about the dangers of buying from online fraudsters looking to sell fake goods this year on Black Friday.
  
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• Third East Lancashire hospital strike could be held in 'unpaid wage' row

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A third strike of hospital workers could be held as part of a row over alleged 'unpaid wages'.
  
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• Teenager popping out for milk ended up in vicious fight

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A TEENAGER who popped to the shop for some milk ended up in a police cell.
  
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• Rossendale: Ex-teacher opens new Cocoa Boutique in Haslingden

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A FORMER teacher is ready to treat customers at a brand new artisan chocolate shop.
  
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• Making a splash as Brownhill roundabout left under water

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  One motorist takes a rather gung-ho approach to getting through some serious flooding after a sudden downpour in October, 1957. Hopefully the high-speed approach paid off and the car wasn’t left stranded as if headed towards Wilpshire off the Brownhill roundabout Flood at Brownhill roundabout, 1957
  
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• Langho's Grace Davies releases brand new EP

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  Langho's Grace Davies has released a brand new EP today (26 November) – and it’s set to take you on an unfiltered ride from hope to heartbreak.
  
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• Lancashire Day: Moorehouse's Brewery launches beer with East Lancs Railway

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A BREWERY has teamed up with one of the region's most iconic heritage railways to create a new ale in celebration of Lancashire Day.
  
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• Hyndburn: Tributes to proud mum Mary O'Rourke

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who worked on a market stall in Accrington.
  
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• DanceSyndrome scoop People's Choice award after public vote

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  The work of Accrington-based charity DanceSyndrome was celebrated with yet another award.
  
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• Blackburn drink-driver reversed van into six-year-old boy

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who reversed his van into a six-year-old child who was helping him park lied to police about what had happened.
  
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• Accrington: Fury as tenants feel 'neglected' by RMG at Waterside Apartments

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  TENANTS living in a block of flats listed as 'luxury' are "sick to the back teeth" of their living conditions and say they feel neglected by its management company.
  
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• Accrington: Doggy day care to finally open after nearly two years

  26-11-2021 06:00
  
  A doggy day care centre and spa is set to officially open after nearly two years.
  
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