Blackburn with Darwen news

• First case of Omicron variant discovered in North West

  30-11-2021 19:31
  
  The first case of the Omicron variant has been confirmed in the North West with seven further cases detected across the country.
  
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• Morecambe Bay mini railway crossing to be built for dormice

  30-11-2021 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Engineers are building a railway crossing in Morecambe Bay to protect wild hazel dormice.
  
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• Blackpool councillor criticised for moving to Devon

  30-11-2021 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Simon Blackburn represents the Brunswick ward in Blackpool but has moved to live in Devon.
  
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• Callous thieves break into Padiham church stealing British Legion and Poppy Appeal collection money

  30-11-2021 19:12
  
  Significant damage has been caused to a newly refurbished church and money stolen from the donation boxes during a callous burglary.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital following tumble dryer fire

  30-11-2021 19:00
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital after a tumble dryer set alight in a kitchen.
  
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• Mother's 'panic attack' in shoplifting row at The Range

  30-11-2021 18:45
  
  A YOUNG mum claims she was left humiliated after being accused of shoplifting at a newly-opened department store.
  
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• Storm Arwen: Tens of thousands of trees toppled and dangerous

  30-11-2021 17:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tens of thousands of trees are in a dangerous state but the clear-up may take months, it is warned.
  
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• One lane remains closed after vehicle overturns on M61 between Bolton and Chorley

  30-11-2021 17:44
  
  One lane remains closed after a crash on the M61.
  
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• Secret Santa gifts for under £10 from M&S, Firebox, Menkind and more

  30-11-2021 17:29
  
  Love it or hate it, it's that time of year where we hunt for that perfect Secret Santa gift. Here's out best picks from M&S, Not On The High Street, Firebox and more.
  
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• Man smashes station window after missing his late night train

  30-11-2021 17:27
  
  A 22-year-old man has been arrested after smashing a window when he missed his train.
  
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• Boris Johnson Covid announcement: Booster jab details revealed - How it will work

  30-11-2021 17:17
  
  Following his Downing Street press conference Boris Johnson reiterated his desire to further rollout the booster jab campaign
  
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• Manchester Arena Inquiry: Nurse tells of desperate bid to save girl

  30-11-2021 17:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bethany Crook describes seeing eight-year-old Manchester attack victim Saffie-Rose Roussos "slip away".
  
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• Joey Barton trial: Rival manager 'in shock' after shove, court hears

  30-11-2021 17:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Fleetwood manager Joey Barton denies assaulting former Barnsley boss Daniel Stendel after a game.
  
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• Man arrested as police raid Akhtars Pharmacy in Blackburn

  30-11-2021 16:59
  
  Man arrested as police raid Blackburn pharmacy and home.
  
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• Blackburn: delays expected as closures hit these roads

  30-11-2021 16:27
  
  Roads in Blackburn to close overnight as works come to an end.
  
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• Issa brothers: Blackburn duo consider £26billion Asda and EG Group merger

  30-11-2021 15:41
  
  THE Issa brothers are reportedly considering merging Asda with EG Group, which could create a business empire worth more than £26billion.
  
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• 'Uber for dogs' - new dog walking app GoWalkies aims to solve owner worries

  30-11-2021 15:18
  
  GoWalkies is the canine equivalent to Uber but instead of searching for taxi drivers it seeks out dog walkers within close proximity.
  
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• Footage shows fireworks being thrown in 'abhorrent' attack on firefighters in Burnley

  30-11-2021 14:27
  
  Fireworks were thrown at firefighters in an 'abhorrent' attack by balaclava wearing youths on Bonfire Night.
  
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• Omicron variant: Will there be a UK lockdown at Christmas? What we know

  30-11-2021 14:11
  
  Will there be a UK lockdown at Christmas as further cases of the Omicron variant are confirmed? Here's what we know so far with warnings from Nicola Sturgeon and Boris Johnson.
  
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• Nelson branch one of 70 TSBs to close: see the full list

  30-11-2021 14:00
  
  TSB has announced plans to close 70 branches in 2022 as more customers switch to online banking. Here's the full list of affected closures in the UK.
  
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• Kiki Deville and Derian House Children's Hospice helping bereaved families

  30-11-2021 13:15
  
  PARENTS who have lost a child are being helped to process their grief through songwriting sessions at a children’s hospice ­— with an international cabaret star
  
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• Coronavirus: Lancashire's leaders urge people to 'get back to basics'

  30-11-2021 12:40
  
  THE people of Lancashire are being urged to ‘get back to basics’ after several new measures were reintroduced in light of a new strain of the coronavirus.
  
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• Penwortham plans for 1,100 rural homes rejected by council

  30-11-2021 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The current plans would have been "catastrophic" for Penwortham, says council leader Paul Foster.
  
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• Accrington: four men identified after teenager stabbed

  30-11-2021 12:26
  
  FOUR men have been identified following an incident which saw a 14-year-old boy stabbed with a machete.
  
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• Penwortham: Pickering’s Farm housing plans thrown out

  30-11-2021 11:55
  
  Controversial proposals to build 1,100 homes in rural Penwortham have been ripped apart and rejected by councillors.
  
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• Boris Johnson to lead Omicron Covid press conference - what he's expected to say

  30-11-2021 11:50
  
  Boris Johnson will host another Downing Street press conference on the Omicron variant.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Buck Inn pub could reopen with new extensions

  30-11-2021 11:45
  
  HOPES to reopen and extend a Ribble Valley village pub in a conservation area surrounded by historic buildings appear to have progressed.
  
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• Pendle: Mum's joy as Nest Farm School gets planning approval

  30-11-2021 11:31
  
  The owner of a Lancashire farm school for children, which is located near a gas pipeline and in a green belt zone, is celebrating after gaining planning permission to use an agricultural building and land for alternative educational activities.
  
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• Quietest times to shop at Aldi, Asda, Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons supermarkets in Blackburn

  30-11-2021 11:04
  
  As we head into the busy Christmas period, we have rounded up all the quietest shopping times at the big supermarkets in Blackburn.
  
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• B&Q, Wilko and more: where to buy a real Christmas tree online this year

  30-11-2021 11:03
  
  Lovers of real Christmas trees, we’ve got you sorted.
  
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• Blackburn Round Table announces route for annual Santa Sleigh fundraiser

  30-11-2021 10:29
  
  The round table group has announced when they will be touring the borough with their annual Santa sleigh.
  
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• Wetherspoons is dropping Strongbow and Johns Smiths from its menu

  30-11-2021 10:27
  
  The new deal has led to widespread changes to the Wetherspoon drink menu, which includes a number of omissions.
  
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• UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for wearing winter boots and Christmas jumpers

  30-11-2021 10:26
  
  If your outfit is deemed as careless or inconsiderate, it could lead to an unlimited fine.
  
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• Costa to give one million free drinks away this December - how to get yours

  30-11-2021 10:26
  
  Attention all coffee lovers, Costa is giving away one million free drinks during December. Here's how you can get yours.
  
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• Costa to give one million drinks free drinks away this December - how to get yours

  30-11-2021 10:26
  
  Attention all coffee lovers, Costa is giving away one million free drinks during December. Here's how you can get yours.
  
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• Tesco, Iceland, Aldi and more: Face mask rules for each UK supermarket explained

  30-11-2021 10:25
  
  Face masks are once again compulsory in certain settings in England including supermarkets and public transport.
  
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• UK Covid: How to book Covid booster amid new guidance to tackle Omicron variant

  30-11-2021 10:24
  
  All people aged 18 and over are to be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine as part of efforts to halt the spread of the new Omicron variant.
  
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• Lancashire prison officer’s affair with inmate who attacked his girlfriend

  30-11-2021 09:44
  
  A PRISON officer conducted an affair with an inmate currently serving a 10-year jail term for battering his partner so badly she was unrecognisable.
  
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• Stacey Solomon reveals why she won't be having any more children with Joe Swash

  30-11-2021 09:41
  
  Stacey Solomon has revealed that she will not be having any more children after her newborn daughter Rose. Find out why.
  
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• Fundraiser for Connor Borthwick, 22, raises over £5,500

  30-11-2021 09:03
  
  A fundraiser set up in memory of a 22-year-old who died in an industrial accident has raised over £5,500.
  
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• The Covid rule changes that came into effect at 4am - including mandatory face masks in shops

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  The Government has today re-introduced several rules and restrictions to try and stop the spread of the new variant of Covid-19.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Slingo backs Bolton boxer Cindy Ngamba in amateur championship

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  AN EAST Lancashire company is backing a young boxing prodigy in her ambition ambition to become a world champion.
  
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• Man had steak knife on train station because he was 'trying to finish his pub lunch'

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  A man was found on a train station with steak knife, a half eaten steak and other cutlery.
  
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• Letter: Motorists are being 'ripped off' at the pumps

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  Average petrol prices are hitting record highs at the pumps at £1.47 a litre and diesel over £1.50 according to a recent analysis by the RAC.
  
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• Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes awards: Praise for Covid heroes

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is sponsoring this year’s Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes awards as a ‘thank you’ to the community and other public bodies for going ‘above and beyond’ during such a challenging period.
  
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• Lancashire firefighters recognised for race and religion work by Asian Fire Service Association

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) has been recognised by the Asian Fire Service Association (AFSA) at a recent awards event.
  
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• Free winter warmer packs to help householders in Lancashire tackle the cold

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  Older people and those living in vulnerable situations across Lancashire are being given extra support to stay warm and well during the winter months thanks to funding from the Cadent Foundation and community action charity, Groundwork.
  
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• 'Ferocious entrepreneurial spirit' wins Blackburn's Lee a top award

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  An entrepreneur from Blackburn has triumphed at a recent awards bash, taking home a trophy for his 'ferocious entrepreneurial spirit'.
  
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• Empty Burnley homes to be brought back to life

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  EMPTY homes are to be brought back to life in a bid to provide more properties for individuals and families.
  
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• Education: Burnley, Accrington and Rossendale students honoured at WorldSkillsUK awards

  30-11-2021 06:00
  
  THREE East Lancashire college students are celebrating after receiving medals at a national awards ceremony.
  
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