Blackburn with Darwen news

• £10,000 fines for people who fake Covid passes

  13-12-2021 21:12
  
  People who fake Covid passes could be hit with a £10,000 fine under laws on access to nightclubs and other venues in England coming into force this week.
  
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• Most picturesque UK dog-walking trails revealed – see the list

  13-12-2021 18:30
  
  Instagram hashtag data has revealed the most beautiful dog-walking trails in the UK.
  
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• Range Rover seized after 'owner' bought dodgy vehicle

  13-12-2021 18:02
  
  Police in Rossendale seized a stolen Range Rover Evoque with fake number plates.
  
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• Police seize stolen Range Rover which was legitimately bought by owner

  13-12-2021 18:02
  
  Police in Rossendale seized a stolen Range Rover Evoque with fake number plates.
  
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• Burnley house to bedsits plan approved

  13-12-2021 18:00
  
  A COUNCIL has given permission for a terraced house to be turned into bedsits.
  
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• Council crackdown on problem properties as landlord taken to court and fined

  13-12-2021 17:05
  
  A landlord has appeared in court and been fined more than £1,000 after failing to maintain her properties.
  
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• Fire crews called as Accrington Town Hall evacuated

  13-12-2021 16:58
  
  Accrington Town Hall and a Covid testing site were evacuated this afternoon.
  
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• Burnley boss Sean Dyche looks ahead to Watford clash

  13-12-2021 16:41
  
  BURNLEY boss Sean Dyche played down the significance of Wednesday’s clash with fellow strugglers Watford.
  
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• Blackburn pods provide emergency housing for rough sleepers

  13-12-2021 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The self-contained accommodation could be a "stepping stone" to help the homeless, a council says.
  
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• Blackburn: 'Christmas firebreak in schools would aid fight against Omicron'

  13-12-2021 15:36
  
  LANCASHIRE schoolchildren should be kept away from class for a period of home learning before and after the Christmas holiday, a leading teaching union figure has said, echoing the words a senior health figure.
  
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• Plans go in for Blackburn health centre in historic building

  13-12-2021 15:32
  
  THE restoration of a historic building twice damaged by fire has taken a major step forward.
  
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• Historic Blackburn building conversion a big step nearer

  13-12-2021 15:32
  
  THE restoration of a historic building twice damaged by fire has taken a major step forward.
  
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• ‘BAME is no longer useful' say Lancs Equalities group officer

  13-12-2021 14:52
  
  The term ‘BAME’ is no longer useful a chief officer of a Lancashire Equalities organisation, has said.
  
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• Connor Roberts: Wales and Burnley defender released from hospital after infection

  13-12-2021 14:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley and Wales defender Connor Roberts is out of hospital as he recovers from an infection.
  
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• Radford Family visit Clayton-le-Dale farm for Christmas day out

  13-12-2021 14:30
  
  The Radford Family, who are based in Morecambe, visited Mrs Dowson’s Farm in Clayton-le-Dale for their Christmas at the Farm event.
  
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• New Lower Darwen homes on paper mill site set for approval

  13-12-2021 14:00
  
  DETAILS and designs for a 76 homes housing estate on a flagship multi-million pound development have been revealed.
  
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• Accrington paedophile jailed for filming sex assault on child

  13-12-2021 13:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jay Hamilton shared the recording online and also secretly filmed children getting undressed.
  
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• Leyland Trucks hits half million vehicle production milestone

  13-12-2021 13:50
  
  A Lancashire truck manufacturer has celebrated the production of its 500,000th vehicle.
  
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• From nails to sales: 21-year-old swaps beauty treatments for business clients

  13-12-2021 13:27
  
  A client executive who started work as an apprentice beautician has just surpassed £250,000 worth of sales.
  
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• Victorian Society: 'At-risk' mill, market and department store

  13-12-2021 13:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Victorian Society releases its annual list of 10 endangered buildings.
  
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• Haslingden GP preparing for busy Christmas after booster vaccine update

  13-12-2021 12:40
  
  Doctor Abdul Mannan says 12 hour days could become the new norm as doctors tackle the new booster vaccination deadline.
  
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• Blackburn law firm, Taylors Solicitors makes key board appointment

  13-12-2021 12:38
  
  An East Lancashire law firm has made a key appointment to support its growth plans over the coming years.
  
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• Annual Clitheroe Christmas tractor run returns

  13-12-2021 12:32
  
  An annual festive charity tractor run is marking its return after a year hiatus.
  
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• Officer injured as drunk teens run riot on train

  13-12-2021 12:13
  
  A special constable was injured during a tussle with a drunk teenager on board a train.
  
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• Blackburn business shamed for failing to pay minimum wage

  13-12-2021 12:04
  
  Over 200 employers are today being named and shamed by government for failing to pay their lowest paid staff the minimum wage.
  
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• 'Inadequate' Padiham nursery which closed during follow up inspection on the market for £400,000

  13-12-2021 12:00
  
  An 'inadequate' nursery which handed over their registration during an Ofsted inspection has been put up for sale.
  
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• Seven projects to benefit from share of £39.5million town's fund deal

  13-12-2021 11:55
  
  A combination of multi-million pound bids that could help shape a town's future have been approved by the council’s executive committee and are awaiting final sign off from the government to start.
  
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• Lightopia at Heaton Park - festive light and lantern spectacular

  13-12-2021 11:35
  
  Lightopia Presents: A Christmas Fantasy is on at Heaton Park, back for a third year to charm families with its array of lanterns and twinkling lights.
  
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• Dunelm launches 50 per cent off gaming desks and chairs in time for Christmas

  13-12-2021 11:30
  
  Dunelm has a 50% sale on gaming chairs and desks in time for Christmas.
  
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• Whitworth Community High School students inspired after careers session

  13-12-2021 10:53
  
  Budding scientists of the future were inspired after meeting a biomedical and clinical scientist through an online careers lesson at school.
  
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• Driver tells police car owner named 'Bob' after being pulled for no insurance

  13-12-2021 10:28
  
  A driver pulled by police during a drink drive check couldn't provide any details about the owner of the car.
  
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• Tyson Fury named in Sports Personality of the Year shortlist - despite legal action threats

  13-12-2021 10:19
  
  Lancashire boxer, Tyson Fury has been included on the shortlist for the BBC Sports Personality of the Year.
  
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• Car overturns on carriageway causing M6 link road blockage

  13-12-2021 09:40
  
  Motorists were asked to drive with care on Sunday afternoon after a vehicle overturned on the motorway.
  
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• Sports Personality 2021: Tom Daley, Tyson Fury, Adam Peaty, Emma Raducanu, Raheem Sterling and Sarah Storey up for award

  13-12-2021 09:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A shortlist of six contenders is announced for the 2021 BBC Sports Personality of the Year award.
  
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• Driver who tried to evade police arrested over drugs, weapons and motoring offences

  13-12-2021 09:29
  
  A driver has been arrested over drugs and motoring offences after trying to speed away from police.
  
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• Cocaine and ketamine found in Ribble Valley pubs as force descend on premises with drugs dog

  13-12-2021 09:15
  
  Police found cocaine and ketamine in numerous pubs on Saturday night after deploying a specialist drugs dog to help enforce licensing rules.
  
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• Accrington: paedophile filmed young girls and shared videos

  13-12-2021 09:14
  
  A VILE sex offender who filmed himself abusing a child later shared the video with other paedophiles.
  
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• Investigations launched in Padiham and Chorley following two house fires

  13-12-2021 08:54
  
  Emergency services have launched investigations following two house fires on Sunday.
  
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• 'Homeless pods' return to Shadsworth for Blackburn's rough sleepers

  13-12-2021 08:42
  
  Ten homeless pods which housed some of the town's most vulnerable rough sleepers last winter are making a welcome return.
  
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• Bradley Dack and Tony Mowbray announce 'full support' for Blackburn's city status bid

  13-12-2021 08:25
  
  Blackburn Rovers Football Club has announced they fully intend to support the town's bid to become the country's newest city.
  
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• Sabden: Cafe concerned over 'confusing' advice which is effecting business

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  A cafe has shared their worries about 'confusing' new restrictions having a dramatic effect on their business.
  
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• Let Barrow bring joy to your festive shopping

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  Shoppers are being urged to put some festive fun back into Christmas by trying out Barrow’s amazing local stores – instead of buying all their presents online.
  
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• Football hooligans rolled drum off flyover after Burnley game

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  Damage caused after the Burnley v Everton match in January 1967 when a large cable drum was rolled from the top of the flyover in the town centre and demolished a wall across from Burnley’s Ribble bus station.
  
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• Daisy’s is changing the way people look at charity retailing

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  For day three of our 12 Days of Christmas campaign highlighting the work of East Lancashire Hospice we take a look at its newest commercial venture which is taking the High Street by storm
  
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• Charity which harnesses healing power of art is Community Heroes Team of the Year

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  A mental health charity said it was ‘humbled to have touched the hearts of so many’ after being honoured at the Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes Awards.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen brass band perform carols on Pendle Hill in fundraiser

  13-12-2021 06:00
  
  Members of a brass band braved the weather to play carols at the top of Pendle Hill.
  
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