Blackburn with Darwen news

• Met Office issues yellow weather warning: When will it snow in Lancashire?

  04-01-2022 22:55
  
  There could be some snow on Friday in Blackburn and other parts of Lancashire, according to the Met Office. Here is the full forecast.
  
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• Sajid Javid: Man charged over 'protest outside minister's home'

  04-01-2022 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It follows reports of an anti-vaccine protest outside Health Secretary Sajid Javid's London home.
  
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• 5 dogs at the RSPCA in Lancashire are looking for their forever home

  04-01-2022 22:01
  
  These four-legged friends are in need of a forever home, have a look at their profiles at the RSPCA Lancashire East branch.
  
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• Costa Book Prize 2021 category winners revealed – where to buy

  04-01-2022 20:30
  
  Costa Book Prize 2021 has unveiled its five category winners – here’s what they are and where to buy them.
  
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• Blackburn, Burnley and Accrington named as some of the worst places to live in England

  04-01-2022 20:17
  
  THREE East Lancashire towns have been named as some of the worst places to live in England.
  
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• Covid: Hospital trusts declare critical incidents over staff shortages

  04-01-2022 19:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  NHS trusts in England take steps to protect services amid staff shortages due to Covid.
  
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• Boris Johnson Covid announcement: Key points with Plan B restrictions to stay

  04-01-2022 18:34
  
  It was the first Covid news briefing since the Christmas period as MPs returned from recess.
  
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• Sam Burns: Scunthorpe United loan striker from Blackburn Rovers

  04-01-2022 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scunthorpe United loan striker Sam Burns from Blackburn Rovers, to cover Ryan Loft's departure to Bristol Rovers.
  
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• Boris Johnson press conference today live: Watch Covid announcement

  04-01-2022 17:49
  
  Boris Johnson will lead a Downing Street press conference as No 10 admitted that the health service is facing a “difficult time”.
  
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• Northern Rail passengers advised to check journey in advance amidst Covid staff shortages

  04-01-2022 17:44
  
  Travellers are being asked to check their journey following a number of Covid train cancellations.
  
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• Newly-honoured Blackburn with Darwen Council boss moving jobs - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-01-2022 17:36
  
  Newly-honoured Blackburn with Darwen Council boss moving jobs  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Newly-honoured Blackburn with Darwen Council boss moving jobs

  04-01-2022 17:36
  
  ONE of East Lancashire's longest-serving town hall bosses is to move to a Greater Manchester borough having been recognised in the Queen’s New Year Honours list.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital in A&E plea as emergency departments "extremely busy"

  04-01-2022 17:32
  
  HEALTH bosses are again pleading with the public to only use Accident and Emergency if absolutely necessary, as emergency departments in East Lancashire are now "extremely busy".
  
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• Freight strategy for the North published

  04-01-2022 17:30
  
  A NEW 'Freight and Logistics Strategy' for the North of England has been published.
  
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• Home care staff ‘waiting more than a week’ for coronavirus test results

  04-01-2022 17:07
  
  A HOME care chief has called for care workers to be prioritised when coronavirus tests are processed, as it emerged some carers are waiting more than a week for results.
  
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• How to dispose of your real Christmas tree in Lancashire

  04-01-2022 17:00
  
  There are many sustainable ways to get rid of your real Christmas trees in Lancashire - including one way which protects the Lancashire coastline.
  
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• Blackpool Victoria Hospital: Man in court over sex assault charges

  04-01-2022 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Healthcare worker Hernando Puno is accused of sexually assaulting women at Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
  
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• Burnley men have booze-fuelled Zante weekend on Channel 4 show

  04-01-2022 16:15
  
  Burnley lads, Conner and Harry, featured on Party Island: Summer in Zante - and one was detained in passport control.
  
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• Boris Johnson press conference today: What Boris might announce at 5pm

  04-01-2022 16:13
  
  The Prime Minister will be joined by England’s chief medical officer Sir Chris Whitty and chief scientific adviser Sir Patrick Vallance.
  
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• Appeal for missing Seema Patel

  04-01-2022 15:31
  
  POLICE have issued an appeal to help find a missing 21-year-old woman from Bolton.
  
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• A woman has gone missing - and police need your help

  04-01-2022 15:31
  
  POLICE have issued an appeal to help find a missing 21-year-old woman from Bolton.
  
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• Man left with fractured jaw after attack in Burnley street

  04-01-2022 15:06
  
  A MAN was left with a fractured jaw after being attacked from behind.
  
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• Boxer Amir Khan facing police investigation for allegedly live-streaming while driving

  04-01-2022 15:02
  
  BOLTON boxer and former world champion Amir Khan is facing a police investigation after live-streaming a video of himself while apparently driving on Christmas Day.
  
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• Urgent appeal to find missing man with Lancashire links

  04-01-2022 14:47
  
  Kamil Stolarski is from Bradford but has links to Lancashire.
  
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• Kate Garraway reacts to MBE honour as husband recovers from Covid

  04-01-2022 14:32
  
  The Good Morning Britain Presenter was awarded an MBE for her services to broadcasting and charity.
  
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• See how to get free tickets to Jimmy Carr

  04-01-2022 14:20
  
  Holders of a Blue Light Card can grab free tickets to the stand-up comedian's tour.
  
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• Jacob Bedeau: Morecambe sign Burnley defender on loan to end of the season

  04-01-2022 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe sign defender Jacob Bedeau on loan from Premier League side Burnley until the end of the season.
  
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• Burnley youngster Jacob Bedeau joins Morecambe on loan

  04-01-2022 14:09
  
  BURNLEY youngster Jacob Bedeau has joined League One Morecambe on loan until the end of the season.
  
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• Tesco in Accrington evacuated as investigation launched

  04-01-2022 14:04
  
  HUNDREDS of people were evacuated from a supermarket after a fire took hold inside the shop's bathroom.
  
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• Chorley man to star in new series of BBC’s The Apprentice

  04-01-2022 14:00
  
  Aaron Willis, from Chorley, will be competing against 15 ambitious new entrepreneurs in The Apprentice.
  
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• Online book of condolence for Gary Burgess

  04-01-2022 13:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 46-year-old, who was known for his extensive media work, died on New Year's Day.
  
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• Covid: Lancashire health chief fears 'tsunami' of Omicron cases

  04-01-2022 12:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The warning comes after a hospital trust which serves Lancashire declared a critical incident.
  
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• Lancashire tidal wave of Omicron on way: public health bosses

  04-01-2022 12:41
  
  LANCASHIRE is facing 'a tsunami of Omicron cases', the county council's public health boss has warned.
  
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• Winter safety campaign launched by fire service to help elderly and vulnerable

  04-01-2022 12:31
  
  A winter safety campaign has been launched to help the elderly and vulnerable through the winter.
  
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• Littering is a problem we can all help to solve – It just take a little effort

  04-01-2022 12:28
  
  If you were to walk through some areas in Blackburn and Darwen you will be faced with litter and rubbish near street bins and in back alleys.
  
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• Lancashire weather: Yellow weather warning for ice and snow

  04-01-2022 12:00
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice and snow across parts of Lancashire which will be in place this week.
  
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• Pendle: Extra powers to prevent bad behaviour and dog mess in parks

  04-01-2022 11:38
  
  LEGAL orders designed to stop anti-social behaviour in parks and public spaces around Colne and other parts of Pendle are set to be strengthened.
  
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• Chorley: Parklands High School pupils learn from home one day a week

  04-01-2022 10:52
  
  A high school has had to ask year groups to learn from home one day a week due to Covid-related staff shortages.
  
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• Sky announces ‘Big Sky Sale’ on TV, broadband, mobile and more

  04-01-2022 10:41
  
  Shop the best deals available at Sky right now.
  
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• 9 products to help you with your January health kick

  04-01-2022 10:40
  
  Whether it's eating better, reading more or getting fitter, we've listed some products to help you have a great January.
  
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• Martin Lewis issues urgent warning with energy bills set to rise

  04-01-2022 10:39
  
  The consumer rights champion has urged the government to intervene to avoid an energy market crisis.
  
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• Championship news and transfer gossip: Hull City, Millwall and Barnsley

  04-01-2022 10:35
  
  WE scoured the best local newspapers and websites to find the stories and transfer gossip from the Championship.
  
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• Covid test: Latest self-isolation rules if you test positive

  04-01-2022 10:26
  
  If you do catch Covid-19, these are the isolation rules you need to follow, and what to do if you are still testing positive after 10 days.
  
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• Award-winning ITV journalist dies aged 46 after battling cancer

  04-01-2022 09:41
  
  An award-winning ITV journalist has died, aged 46, after battling cancer.
  
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• Creator of Ben Brereton pop song supported by Blackburn Rovers fans

  04-01-2022 09:00
  
  A FOOTBALL superfan is one step closer to fulfilling his dream thanks to the generosity of Blackburn Rovers supporters.
  
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• Witness appeal in Blackpool pensioner murder probe

  04-01-2022 08:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murdering Malcolm Frary in Blackpool.
  
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• Operations and appointments cancelled in Lancashire hospitals

  04-01-2022 08:30
  
  OPERATIONS and procedures have been cancelled after a hospital trust declared it have moved to the ‘highest level of internal incident’.
  
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• Operations and appointments cancelled in Lancashire hospital

  04-01-2022 08:30
  
  OPERATIONS and procedures have been cancelled after a hospital trust declared it have moved to the ‘highest level of internal incident’.
  
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• Blackpool murder investigation continues as photo released

  04-01-2022 08:13
  
  Detectives investigating the murder of a man are continuing to appeal for information.
  
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• Police dog tracked down suspect who ran away after being arrested

  04-01-2022 08:10
  
  A MAN who managed to escape arrest was later tracked down by a police dog with a keen nose.
  
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