Blackburn with Darwen news

• Christmas advent calendars - last minute discounts from Aldi, Selfridges, Harrods and more

  03-12-2021 19:02
  
  December 1 might have come and gone but you haven't missed out on the festive fun of Christmas advent calendars. Here's where you can get your hands on one.
  
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• H Samuel offering up to 70 per cent off jewellery and watches

  03-12-2021 19:01
  
  H Samuel has a huge 70 percent off some items online, here are our favourite picks.
  
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• Sky TV Christmas deals including Sky Sports, Sky Cinema and Netflix

  03-12-2021 19:00
  
  From Sky Cinema, to Netflix, to Sky Sports, you can get it all with Sky Q this Christmas.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: Men behind multi-million pound cannabis factory jailed

  03-12-2021 17:45
  
  Men have been jailed after a cannabis factory was discovered in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Ben Brereton Diaz: Fan's belly tattoo of striker leads to fame in Chile

  03-12-2021 17:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lewis Hamill says his life has been "mad" since his tattoo of Ben Brereton Diaz was posted online.
  
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• Blackpool: Man jailed after running over several people

  03-12-2021 17:11
  
  A man has been jailed after assaulting and running over several people in Blackpool before making off down the Promenade at 110mph.
  
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• Thomas Walker death: Nelson man stabbed to death by his own son

  03-12-2021 16:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Walker tried to clean up the scene after stabbing his 65-year-old father, police say.
  
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• M56, M62 and M6 road closures this weekend – how it could disrupt your journey

  03-12-2021 16:52
  
  Here is a roundup of all the major road closures in the North West this weekend and how it could affect your journey.
  
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• Clitheroe: cannabis farm found as drugs and weapons seized

  03-12-2021 15:57
  
  THREE men have been arrested after officers descended on an East Lancashire town.
  
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• Driver jailed for running over women in Blackpool rampage

  03-12-2021 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Clarke attacked his girlfriend and then drove at people who tried to intervene in Blackpool.
  
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• Hammer wielding men threatened staff at Heskin convenience shop

  03-12-2021 13:01
  
  Men armed with hammers threatened staff at a convenience store before stealing cash and cigarettes.
  
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• Burnley man wanted in connection with assault on woman

  03-12-2021 13:00
  
  A 21-YEAR-OLD man is wanted in connection with an incident where a woman was punched and kicked in the face.
  
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• Warning issued as Omicron variant scam doing the rounds online

  03-12-2021 12:49
  
  A BOGUS social media post encouraging people to apply for Omicron Covid-19 tests is one of the scams doing the rounds in Lancashire this month.
  
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• Ireland introduces new Covid travel rules for all travellers

  03-12-2021 11:47
  
  Ireland is set to introduce new testing rules for all arrivals in response to the new Omicron variant.
  
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• Is Virgin Media still down and can you claim compensation?

  03-12-2021 11:35
  
  Virgin Media has issued an apology to customers who were unable to access some TV channels for more than 10 hours. But can you claim compensation?
  
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• Ribblesdale High School to start teaching primary aged pupils

  03-12-2021 11:30
  
  A secondary school will be expanding their age range to also teach primary children.
  
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• Nelson man sentenced to life after 'descending into homicidal psychosis' and killing his own father

  03-12-2021 11:00
  
  A man who poses a 'seriously high risk to the public' has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 12 years for the 'sustained and forcefully violent' killing of his father.
  
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• Nelson man psychotic after years taking cannabis and cocaine killed his dad

  03-12-2021 11:00
  
  A man who poses a 'seriously high risk to the public' has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 12 years for the 'sustained and forcefully violent' killing of his father.
  
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• Blackburn primary school named one of best in the country

  03-12-2021 10:50
  
  AN elated headteacher has spoken of her pride after the school she runs was ranked one of the best in the country.
  
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• Blackpool Tower Circus set for £1m repair works

  03-12-2021 10:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report warns not doing the work would mean Blackpool Tower Circus could not continue to operate.
  
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• BBC Eastenders' Max Bowden supported by colleagues after three friends have died

  03-12-2021 10:43
  
  Max has played Ben Mitchell since April 2019, taking over from Harry Reid who left the show the previous year.
  
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• Little Mix breaking up: Band release statement explaining split

  03-12-2021 10:40
  
  Perrie Edwards, Leigh-Anne Pinnock and Jade Thirlwall have confirmed that after 10 years they will not be continuing in their pop group.
  
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• Former painter and decorator awarded six month contract with Unit 2 Games

  03-12-2021 09:50
  
  A former painter and decorator has been given a job making video games.
  
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• Just over half of eligible over 50s take up third vaccination offer in Blackburn with Darwen

  03-12-2021 09:14
  
  Just over 55 per cent of over 50s in Blackburn with Darwen have taken up the booster vaccination – provisional data shows.
  
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• ‘Slade? It’s been a passion never a job!’ says Dave Hill

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  YOU could forgive Dave Hill for approaching an intense schedule of live dates in the run-up to Christmas with a little trepidation. After all, for more than 50 years he has been an integral part of Slade, one of the most successful rock bands of all time.
  
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• Rovers fans urged to buy a blanket and help the homeless

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers fans can help the homeless and support a local charity this winter by purchasing a blanket from the Roverstore.
  
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• Pregnant woman unfairly dismissed by Stepping Stones nursery tribunal concludes

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A NEW worker was unfairly treated and dismissed by a nursery after she got pregnant – a tribunal has concluded.
  
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• Police 'aware' of situation regarding alleged threats to 'burn down' Accrington social club

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Members of a social club claim they have been contacted by anonymous individuals who have threatened to 'burn down' the premise unless a Royal British Legion flag is removed from the building.
  
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• Police ask owners to come forward after car abandoned following crash in Nelson

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Police have seized a car after it crashed, landed on its side and was abandoned at the side of the road.
  
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• Number of LGBTQ hate crimes reported to Lancashire police rise sharply

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Homophobic and transphobic hate crime recorded by police in Lancashire during the first eight months of 2021 has risen sharply.
  
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• Letter: Parole Board is not fit for purpose

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  The report in the Lancashire Telegraph of the convicted rapist recently released from prison who indecently assaulted a lone female at Accrington railway station reaffirms my concerns over recidivists being released too early and proving to be a constant and continual danger to the public.
  
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• Hundreds denied requests to stay living in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Hundreds denied requests to stay living in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Hundreds denied requests to stay living in Blackburn with Darwen

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  HUNDREDS of EU nationals have been refused permission to stay in East Lancashire following on from Brexit, new figures reveal.
  
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• Convicted robber on the run from police should not be approached

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A convicted robber is on the run from police after fleeing prison.
  
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• Campaign to send Christmas cards to residents in care homes

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A HEART-WARMING winter campaign encouraging people to send Christmas cards to residents in care homes has been launched.
  
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• Burnley couple charged with handling stolen goods after raid on house

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A man and a woman have been charged with handling stolen goods after police seized a large number of items from an address in East Lancashire.
  
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• Burnley couple charged with handling stolen good following raid on house

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A man and a woman have been charged with handling stolen goods after police seized a large number of items from an address in East Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan to retire - Lancashire Telegraph

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan to retire  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Mohammed Khan to retire

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  A TRAILBLAZING politician who has dedicated more than 30 years of his life to his hometown is to step down from his post.
  
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• Blackburn actor 'proud' to be featuring in Muslim panto 'Cinder’aliyah’

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Blackburn’s Jaffer Hussain said he was ‘proud’ to be starring in his very first Panto.
  
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• Aerial photo shows Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn town centre

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  This aerial photograph taken in 1993 shows how big a presence Thwaites brewery had in Blackburn town centre at the time when brewing, distribution and administration was all undertaken from the site
  
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• £125,000 investment announced for Great Harwood play area

  03-12-2021 06:00
  
  Hyndburn Borough Council are set to invest £125,000 in Lowerfold Park, Great Harwood.
  
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