Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool Illuminations to be extended again after tourism boost

  09-12-2021 17:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The famous light show is to be extended again next year after tourism success, the council says.
  
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• East Lancashire raids see three arrested with cash, drugs and weapons seized

  09-12-2021 17:14
  
  THREE people have been arrested following raids across East Lancashire as part of a major operation.
  
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• Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman looks ahead to Bolton Wanderers test

  09-12-2021 17:08
  
  STANLEY boss John Coleman wants his side to be more “inventive” ahead of Saturday’s clash with Wanderers at the Wham Stadium.
  
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• Blackburn woman bags Jet2 villa holiday to Cyprus for just £1.80

  09-12-2021 17:00
  
  A woman from Blackburn has hit the Christmas jackpot by bagging herself a villa holiday to Paphos, Crete, for just £1.80.
  
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• Blackburn, Darwen, Colne and Nelson homes raided with cops seizing machetes, cocaine and cash - Lancs Live

  09-12-2021 16:37
  
  Blackburn, Darwen, Colne and Nelson homes raided with cops seizing machetes, cocaine and cash  Lancs Live
  
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• Blackburn woman tricked 87-year-old then attacked him

  09-12-2021 15:23
  
  A WOMAN who talked her way into the flat of a vulnerable 87-year-old man, before assaulting and attempting to steal from him has been jailed for 32 months.
  
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• Blackpool special needs school wins School Of The Year award

  09-12-2021 15:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Highfurlong's head teacher says it is "wonderful" to be recognised after a "relentless" 18 months.
  
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• Blackburn scoops gold Royal Horticultural Society award for fifth year

  09-12-2021 15:11
  
  Blackburn has been crowned a ‘blooming’ lovely place once again in the Britain in Bloom North West.
  
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• 'If we can go to work we can go to the work's do' - readers react to Christmas party conundrum

  09-12-2021 14:59
  
  On Sunday we asked our readers whether or not their place of work would be cancelling the office Christmas party this year following the emergence of the Omicron Covid variant.
  
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• Youth Zone cancels Christmas carol singing event

  09-12-2021 14:07
  
  Blackburn Youth Zone (BYZ) has cancelled a Christmas carol singing event after concerns about the new Covid variant – Omricon.
  
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• Moggies Cat Rescue to close following sad death of founder

  09-12-2021 13:42
  
  The daughter of a woman who ran a cat rescue sanctuary from her home in Darwen, has said the charity will not continue following her sad death.
  
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• PrettyLittleThing launches inclusive collection with Drag Race UK queen A’Whora

  09-12-2021 13:00
  
  PrettyLittleThing has launched an inclusive clothing range with an iconic Drag Race UK queen - using models who identify as 'he', 'she' and 'they'.
  
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• Blackburn's community spirit focal point of Christmas singalong special with Gareth Malone

  09-12-2021 12:30
  
  A very special Christmas concert featuring people from East Lancashire is to be aired in BBC2 later this month.
  
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• E Lancs high school to take on primary pupils after expansion agreed

  09-12-2021 12:01
  
  A high school in Clitheroe will expand to become a combined primary and secondary facility, it has been confirmed.
  
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• Blackburn legend Carl Fogarty to don Santa suit for annual charity bike ride

  09-12-2021 11:53
  
  Motorists out and about next weekend should keep their eyes peeled as an entourage of Santas get set to take over the roads.
  
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• Pioneering new mental health projects will help young people in Blackburn with Darwen

  09-12-2021 11:39
  
  Three new mental health projects centred around people aged 12-35 have launched in Blackburn with Darwen.
  
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• Please follow new rules despite 'utterly deplorable' revelations about Downing Street party

  09-12-2021 11:28
  
  A local health chief has backed the government’s decision to trigger additional Plan B measures.
  
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• £500 raised as dogs queue up to meet Santa

  09-12-2021 11:00
  
  Over 30 dogs queued up to have their pictures taken with Santa as part of a charity event.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with Burnley hammer threat burglary

  09-12-2021 10:41
  
  A man is wanted by police in connection with a burglary.
  
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• UK Christmas weather forecast: The Met Office reveals if snow is predicted

  09-12-2021 09:00
  
  This is the Christmas and New Year forecast from The Met Office
  
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• 'Drive to the conditions': M61 tailbacks were caused by collisions within minutes of each other

  09-12-2021 08:48
  
  Road Traffic Police have urged motorists to slow down as vehicle collisions caused long tailbacks on the M61.
  
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• TRAWDEN ARMS: Pub helped villagers weather the Storm Arwen and cold snap

  09-12-2021 08:12
  
  THE local pub has always been at the heart of the community and our latest pub of the week has certainly proved to be just that, stepping in when locals were hit by adversity.
  
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• Conservative Party admit Covid Christmas party took place

  09-12-2021 08:12
  
  The Conservative Party has admitted a party was held during coronavirus restrictions last December, as Downing Street allegations continue
  
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• View from the rooftops along Darwen Street in Blackburn

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  This view from the rooftops shows Darwen Street in Blackburn in 1971. The impressive frontage of the post office - now the Postal Order - can be seen halfway down on the left and the large sign in the cathedral grounds shows that a major renovation/expansion project was underway
  
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• Sam Womack's Game of Thrones adventure in Narnia at Lowry

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  Samantha Womack is still coming to terms with spectacle she finds herself surrounded by on stage at every performance of The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe.
  
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• Ribble Homecare win Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes 'Business of the Year' award

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  TODAY we announce our Business of the Year award winners in the Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes Awards 2021 - kindly sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
  
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• PC back at work after maternity leave assaulted by drunken new dad

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  A POLICE officer who had recently returned to work after maternity leave was attacked by a drunken man as she tried to arrest him.
  
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• Letter: Blackburn a city? It needs a major clean-up first

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  SO Blackburn wants city status. Well let’s hope the people looking to grant city status to Blackburn don’t visit any of the outlying areas of the town.
  
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• 'If it wasn't for Thwaites, we wouldn't have real ale' - brewery celebrates golden award

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  Brewers old and new came together to celebrate winning a golden award for their beer last week, marking the 50th year of the campaign for real ale.
  
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• Hero neighbours catch burglar who attacked 80-year-old man with metal bar

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MASKED armed robber was stopped in his tracks and detained by hero neighbours after he attacked a pensioner.
  
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• Hero neighbours catch burglar who attacked 80-year-old man

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MASKED armed robber was stopped in his tracks and detained by hero neighbours after he attacked a pensioner.
  
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• Defendant has GOOD luck after smashing a mirror

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN who smashed a mirror had seven strokes of good luck instead of seven years bad.
  
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• Burnley is 'blooming great' after picking up national award

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  BURNLEY town centre is 'blooming' great – and that’s official as the thriving town centre picked up a gold award in the prestigious Britain in Bloom competition for its colourful and vibrant floral displays.
  
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• Burnley: First ‘digital’ babies born

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  THE first ‘digital’ babies have been born at the Lancashire Women and Newborn Centre.
  
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• Blackburn pensioner thanks RSPCA for saving 'Poppy' who had whopping 250 gallstones

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  A Blackburn Army veteran has thanked the RSPCA for saving the life of his best friend and dog - Poppy.
  
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• 'An absolutely stonking beverage' available from Lidl

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark Briggs gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• AFC Bournemouth v Blackburn Rovers: How to watch on TV, live stream | BRFC fixtures

  09-12-2021 06:00
  
  ROVERS will be looking to extend their winning streak when they head to the south coast to take on Bournemouth.
  
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• New Hollywood Bowl to open at multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex

  09-12-2021 05:59
  
  Hollywood Bowl is set to open at a multi-million pound cinema and leisure complex.
  
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