Blackburn with Darwen news

• Wolverhampton Wanderers 0-0 Burnley: Hosts frustrated by resolute visitors

  01-12-2021 22:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves are frustrated in their bid to keep pace with the top four as they are held to a goalless draw by Burnley at Molineux.
  
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• Blackpool Zoo unveils plans for new big cats' house

  01-12-2021 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lions and tigers at Blackpool Zoo are set to get a new home under plans to improve the facilities.
  
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• Murder accused denies killing son at Waves in Blackburn

  01-12-2021 20:00
  
  A triple murder suspect has denied killing his toddler son in a cubicle at a public swimming bath.
  
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• JAILED: 'Dangerous' men who 'exposed child victim to sickening abuse'

  01-12-2021 17:50
  
  A man who directed his partner to sexually abuse a child and photographed a man sleeping naked in his bed has been jailed.
  
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• Burnley brothers jailed after student, 19, shot in face

  01-12-2021 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  CCTV footage of the shooting in March helped put the Barnett brothers behind bars.
  
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• Blackpool Victoria Hospital: Healthcare worker charged with sexual assaults

  01-12-2021 17:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hernando Puno, 51, is charged with nine counts of sexual assault at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
  
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• Healthcare worker charged in connection with hospital sexual assault investigation

  01-12-2021 17:16
  
  A man has been charged by police in connection with investigations related to sexual assaults in a hospital.
  
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• Omicron variant identified in Lancashire as health boss says 'robust contact' tracing commences

  01-12-2021 16:59
  
  The new Covid variant, Omicron, has been detected in Lancashire.
  
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• Plans for multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex lodged

  01-12-2021 16:13
  
  A planning application for a multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex has been lodged by a council.
  
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• Photos of Elf on the Shelf as Christmas countdown begins

  01-12-2021 16:05
  
  It's finally December and the festive season is almost upon us.
  
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• Pendle: Councillors recommend home extension despite objections

  01-12-2021 15:39
  
  Councillors have rejected planning officer advice to refuse an application for a proposed home extension ­— described as too big and harmful to the street scene and neighbours’ views and privacy ­— and instead recommended that a more senior committee approve it.
  
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• Documentary looking at vicious killing of Alex Davies airs on MTVUK tonight

  01-12-2021 14:58
  
  A documentary is airing on TV this evening looking at the brutal murder of Lancashire teenager, Alex Davies.
  
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• Gang smuggled 117m cigarettes into UK in under two months

  01-12-2021 14:42
  
  Two men who smuggled 117 million cigarettes into the UK have been jailed for more than 14 years.
  
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• Lancashire Cricket Club unveils new Farington ground plans

  01-12-2021 14:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A site near Leyland is identified as a potential second home for Lancashire County Cricket Club.
  
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• Families, pensioners and wildlife enthusiasts: People against cemetery in Oswaldtwistle

  01-12-2021 14:20
  
  A GROUP of residents who have concerns over a major new cemetery in Oswaldtwistle met at the site to show their opposition to the plans.
  
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• Families, pensioners and wildlife enthusiasts: Meet the people against a new cemetery in Oswaldtwistle

  01-12-2021 14:20
  
  A GROUP of residents who have concerns over a major new cemetery in Oswaldtwistle met at the site to show their opposition to the plans.
  
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• Lancashire announce plans to build new cricket ground in county

  01-12-2021 13:00
  
  LANCASHIRE Cricket and Lancashire County Council have announced exciting new plans to create a high-quality sports facility in the heart of the county.
  
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• Blackburn Chopstix undergoes major revamp

  01-12-2021 12:42
  
  A NOODLE bar has undergone a major revamp – and bosses are celebrating by giving away 1,000 free portions of spring rolls.
  
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• Two 'highly probable' Omicron Covid cases identified in Bolton

  01-12-2021 12:23
  
  TWO "highly probable" cases of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 have been identified locally according to Bolton Council.
  
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• Burnley brothers hellbent on revenge shot victim in head

  01-12-2021 12:00
  
  Neil and Lee Barnett were jailed this morning at Preston Crown Court.
  
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• UK Covid: Sajid Javid's Christmas guidance as Boris Johnson 'can't rule out' lockdown

  01-12-2021 11:46
  
  Mr Javid called for “a bit of common sense” from people making plans ahead of the festive season.
  
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• Travelodge has over 800,000 rooms on sale for under £30

  01-12-2021 11:11
  
  The hotel chain Travelodge have a huge number of rooms on sale for under £30
  
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• Pendle: Anger at councillors' support for car repair firms

  01-12-2021 10:37
  
  Neighbours who object to tyre and car body repair businesses operating at a former ambulance station have reacted with anger at councillors who voted in support of a controversial recommendation to permit change-of-use.
  
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• Blackpool: Councillor based 300 miles away in Devon

  01-12-2021 10:29
  
  Blackpool’s former council leader says he can still represent residents in the town despite moving nearly 300 miles away to Devon.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire staff holding 3-day strike

  01-12-2021 06:15
  
  University staff will be holding a three-day strike in a row over pay and working conditions.
  
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• Call for gift donations to Highfield church to help less fortunate

  01-12-2021 06:15
  
  A church is calling for people to bring in presents for children to help the less fortunate families over Christmas.
  
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• This Lancashire street has some of the fastest broadband speeds in the UK

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A new study has revealed which streets in the UK have the fastest and slowest broadband speeds.
  
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• The nightmare before Christmas - Blackburn's Rummage Rescuers suffers three break-ins in 10 days

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A charity that provides new and pre-loved items to those in crisis or on a tight budget has been burgled three times in the space of just ten days.
  
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• Santaland Express pulls into Blackburn - with a chance to meet Santa

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  The Santaland Express has pulled into 'Blackburnigum Station' to take families to meet Santa.
  
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• Rossendale drug user threatened his dad

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A DRUG user threatened to smash the windows at his dad's house if he didn't give him some money.
  
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• Park on these council-run car parks for just £1 from now until Christmas Eve

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  People planning on doing their Christmas shopping from today can take advantage of reduced car parking rates, as a council is offering five hours of parking for just £1.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man swung for his girlfriend

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN arrested for a domestic assault and criminal damage made things worse for himself as he was being booked in at the police station.
  
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• Letter: So much confusion over my third Covid vaccination

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  Last Wednesday, I received a letter from the hospital. The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recommended that I am eligible for a third primary Covid-19 dose.
  
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• Floating Christmas markets coming to Brockholes Nature Reserve this weekend

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  Three weekends of Christmas markets are coming to a Lancashire nature reserve.
  
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• Cricket legend Don Bradman's ‘secret’ visit to Darwen

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  MAHATMA GANDHI visited Darwen’s India Mill in the early 30s to see the problems his boycott of British goods was causing our workers. Except that he never got close to the mill and its famous chimney.
  
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• Clitheroe declared 'temporary control zone' afterprm strain of bird flu confirmed

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  An area of East Lancashire has been declared a 'temporary control zone' after an outbreak of bird flu was detected.
  
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• Clitheroe declared 'temporary control zone' after highly pathogenic strain of bird flu confirmed

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  An area of East Lancashire has been declared a 'temporary control zone' after an outbreak of bird flu was detected.
  
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• Chorley: New Tesco opens on Calder Park, Preston Road

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW Tesco store has opened which managers hope will win new customers and also become a key supporter of local charities.
  
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• Burnley FC: Clarets' charity announces sponsorship from SPAR

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  BURNLEY FC's official charity has been boosted thanks to a new sponsorship with SPAR that will support its work throughout the region.
  
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• Burnley: Dad in court charged with attempting to murder son

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with attempting to murder his 29-year-old son.
  
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• Bungling burglars broke into Accrington pub through roof

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  TWO men who broke into an Accrington bar through the roof had to find another way out after they stole the till.
  
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• Blackburn: Under half of those eligible have had booster jab

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  Less than half of people aged 50 and over in Blackburn with Darwen have received an extra dose of the coronavirus vaccine, new figures suggest.
  
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• Aya Hachem's family collect her degree at Salford ceremony

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  THE family of a murdered law student have collected her degree on the day she was due to graduate from university.
  
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• £165million bid to revolutionise bus travel in Lancashire launched

  01-12-2021 06:00
  
  A multi-million pound bid to revolutionise bus travel across Lancashire has been launched.
  
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• Aldi named cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner - see which others made the list

  01-12-2021 01:01
  
  Aldi is the cheapest supermarket for Christmas dinner and all the trimmings, see which other supermarkets made the list.
  
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