Blackburn with Darwen news

• Elderly victim burgled by man pretending to be from water firm

  15-12-2021 19:01
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a distraction burglary in Accrington.
  
  Read more

• Elderly victim burgled and attacked in her own home

  15-12-2021 19:01
  
  A VULNERABLE woman in her 80s was tricked by two burglars and attacked in her own home.
  
  Read more

• Premier League: Burnley-Watford postponed over Covid outbreak in Hornets' squad

  15-12-2021 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley's Premier League match at home to Watford on Wednesday is postponed because of an ongoing Covid outbreak within the visitors' squad.
  
  Read more

• Mobile vaccine clinic for booster jabs back in Blackburn

  15-12-2021 18:30
  
  A MOBILE vaccination clinic in a articulated lorry has rolled back into Blackburn.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Preston's trip to Millwall postponed

  15-12-2021 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saturday's Championship matches between Reading and Luton and Millwall and Preston are postponed because of Covid-19 cases.
  
  Read more

• Accrington Market Hall rent concession extended for 15 months

  15-12-2021 18:00
  
  TRADERS in an East Lancashire market hall have welcomed the extension of the halving of their rents to the council.
  
  Read more

• Mobile vaccine clinic is back for boosters in Blackburn with Darwen! | - blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk

  15-12-2021 17:38
  Mobile vaccine clinic is back for boosters in Blackburn with Darwen! |  blackburnwithdarwenccg.nhs.uk
  
  Read more

• New Chaiiwala Express Store opens at EG Group’s M65 Frontier Park

  15-12-2021 16:40
  
  Asian café and street food brand Chaiiwala have opened their first express store in Blackburn.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Chaiiwala opens new Express Store at EG Group’s M65 Frontier Park

  15-12-2021 16:40
  
  Asian café and street food brand Chaiiwala have opened their first express store in Blackburn.
  
  Read more

• Chaiiwala opens new Express Store at EG Group’s Frontier Park

  15-12-2021 16:40
  
  Asian café and street food brand Chaiiwala have opened their first express store in Blackburn.
  
  Read more

• Shocking images show aftermath of late night car smash near Burnley

  15-12-2021 16:09
  
  Shocking images show the damage caused to two cars and a wall during a late night crash.
  
  Read more

• Strictly Come Dancing star AJ Odudu injured and on crutches ahead of final

  15-12-2021 15:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The TV presenter has sustained a foot injury and has been unable to rehearse.
  
  Read more

• Omicron: GPs explain why you need a booster vaccine

  15-12-2021 15:00
  
  Experts suggest that the third booster may well offer good protection in the face of the Omicron variant and may provide increased protection from hospital admission and death.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn MP condemns government scheme for hard-up families

  15-12-2021 15:00
  
  AN East Lancashire MP has warned that a new government scheme to help deprived families is inadequate.
  
  Read more

• Man who caused almost £50,000 of delays to rail network avoids jail

  15-12-2021 14:49
  
  A man who caused almost £50,000 worth of delays after climbing onto train tracks before going on the run has been sentenced.
  
  Read more

• Boris Johnson press conference today: When and how to watch 5pm Covid announcement

  15-12-2021 14:45
  
  Boris Johnson will hold a Downing Street press conference at 5pm as the Omicron Covid variant continues to spread.
  
  Read more

• Heysham gas blast residents angry at repair delays

  15-12-2021 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Families in a street hit by a huge gas explosion hit out at insurance companies as homes remain damaged.
  
  Read more

• Burnley's artisan market to become a town centre fixture

  15-12-2021 14:00
  
  A TOWN centre artisan market will become a permanent fixture next year.
  
  Read more

• TripAdvisor: Blackpool restaurateur turns detective to unmask 'troll'

  15-12-2021 13:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steve Hoddy wants the £6,000 compensation he won to make people "think twice" before posting lies.
  
  Read more

• More than 30 warrants executed across Lancashire

  15-12-2021 13:18
  
  A CRACKDOWN on crime and anti-social behaviour has led to 17 arrests, more than 30 warrants executed and a quantity of weapons, cash and suspected drugs recovered.
  
  Read more

• Hyndburn MP warns over future coronavirus restrictions

  15-12-2021 13:15
  
  HYNDBURN MP Sara Britcliffe has warned the government that it cannot continue imposing Covid restrictions indefinitely.
  
  Read more

• Rawtenstall mansion one of UK’s most 'at risk' buildings

  15-12-2021 13:00
  
  Horncliffe House, in Rawtenstall, has been listed in the Victorian Society’s top 10 endangered buildings and is in desperate need of restoration.
  
  Read more

• Road near Clitheroe closed after lorry crashes into bridge

  15-12-2021 12:02
  
  A road has been closed after a lorry crashed into a bridge.
  
  Read more

• Historic Clitheroe bridge razed to ground after lorry crashes into it

  15-12-2021 12:02
  
  A road has been closed after a lorry crashed into a bridge.
  
  Read more

• Lancashire neighbours celebrate early Christmas present after winning share of £420,000

  15-12-2021 11:43
  
  Fourteen neighbours are celebrating an early Christmas present this week after learning they have each won a £30,000 cash prize with People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
  Read more

• Freckleton woman, 91, fatally attacked by fellow care home resident

  15-12-2021 10:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jessie McKinlay died two months after she was punched and kicked by the man, who had dementia.
  
  Read more

• Police helicopter scrambled to track 16-year-old driver on rampage

  15-12-2021 10:13
  
  A 16-YEAR-OLD boy led police on a high speed pursuit which started in Haslingden and ended in Oswaldtwistle.
  
  Read more

• Machinery worth £50,000 stolen from Chorley found by police in Bolton

  15-12-2021 10:03
  
  Stolen machinery worth almost £50,000 has been recovered by police.
  
  Read more

• Joy for owner of former Bacup church as council finally approve transformational plans

  15-12-2021 09:29
  
  The owner of a Grade II listed church who had planning applications to turn the building into an arts and events space rejected numerous times is now jumping for joy after the council approved his plans.
  
  Read more

• The four most wanted men in East Lancashire this December

  15-12-2021 08:43
  
  THESE four men are being tracked down by officers for a variety of reasons this festive period.
  
  Read more

• Ashes: James Anderson and Stuart Broad in England squad for second Test against Australia

  15-12-2021 08:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Anderson and Stuart Broad are in England's 12-man squad for the second Ashes Test against Australia which starts on Thursday at 04:00 GMT.
  
  Read more

• Lancaster to Carlisle railway celebrated in pictures

  15-12-2021 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lancaster to Carlisle railway was opened in 1846 forming a key part of the West Coast Mainline.
  
  Read more

• Pupils learn about food preparation at GDK Restaurant

  15-12-2021 06:02
  
  Pupils from a primary school got to visit a major Blackburn restaurant to learn about food preparation.
  
  Read more

• Car firm delighted to supply Rovers star with Rolls-Royces

  15-12-2021 06:02
  
  A CAR hire firm from Blackburn said they were delighted to help Blackburn Rovers star Tyrhys Dolan when he wanted to surprise a family member.
  
  Read more

• Car firm delighted to supply Rovers star with double Rolls Royces

  15-12-2021 06:02
  
  A CAR hire firm from Blackburn said they were delighted to help Blackburn Rovers star Tyrhys Dolan when he wanted to surprise a family member.
  
  Read more

• Whitworth Community High School students jumping for joy after making next stage of trampolining competition

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  TALENTED trampolinists from a high school have bounced their way to the Northern Zone final of a national competition.
  
  Read more

• Siblings Matthew and Olivia Hurst win the Spirit of Lancashire award

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  TODAY we announce the winner of the Spirit of Lancashire category in the Lancashire Telegraph Community Heroes Awards 2021 - kindly sponsored by Blackburn with Darwen Council.
  
  Read more

• Row over dumped takeaway litter ended with man being knocked unconscious

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A MAN was knocked unconscious in a row over littering.
  
  Read more

• Residents opposing Issa brothers' cemetery plans raise cash

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  Over £8,000 has been raised as a fighting fund against the Issa brother’s cemetery plans.
  
  Read more

• People asked to have their say on plans for new railway station

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  People are encouraged to give their views to shape plans for a new railway station which will improve access to work and leisure opportunities.
  
  Read more

• Pastry lovers asked to submit recipe's for new Holland's Christmas pie

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A Lancashire baker is once again looking to expand its range of tasty pies and is calling upon it’s loyal fans to determine the ultimate festive pie flavour.
  
  Read more

• More than 100 people walked streets of Accrington in solidarity against gender based violence

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  More than 100 people armed with placards, drums and whistles marched through a town on Friday night to raise awareness of gender based violence.
  
  Read more

• Lar-de-Dars before it became Accrington's top nightclub

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  WHEN this photograph was taken in 1954 the building would often host the great and the good of Accrington.
  
  Read more

• Lancashire Fire and Rescue's warning to anyone cooking this Christmas

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service (LFRS) is asking the people of Lancashire to “Stay there and cook it” to prevent cooking fires this Christmas.
  
  Read more

• Judge wishes Blackburn drug dealer 'good luck' as he narrowly avoids jail

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A judge wished a defendant 'good luck' with rebuilding his life as he issued him with a suspended sentence for the supply of drugs.
  
  Read more

• Hospice reveals Christmas tree collection service is back

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  For day five of our 12 Days of Christmas campaign, highlighting the work of East Lancashire Hospice, it's time to look at a service being offered which will raise funds and take the hassle out of disposing of your Christmas tree after the festive season ends
  
  Read more

• Drink-driver's breathalyser reading was highest magistrates had ever seen

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A DRIVER stopped by police after a report he was heavily intoxicated was found to be more than five times the drink-drive limit.
  
  Read more

• Daughter pays loving tribute to footballing legend father, Jimmy Robson

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  THE daughter of East Lancashire football legend Jimmy Robson has paid tribute to her ‘loyal and loving’ father following his death.
  
  Read more

• Darwen: Elektec supports Prince's Trust programme for youngsters

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A FAMILY business that helped get its start thanks to help from the Prince's Trust is now helping to give opportunities to the next generation.
  
  Read more

• Burnley FC striker goes on festive visit to Pendleside hospice

  15-12-2021 06:00
  
  A Burnley-born striker whose grandfather was cared for by a hospice has surprised patients and staff with a festive visit.
  
  Read more

Follow @bburnwithdarwen on Twitter!