Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancashire village named as one of the coolest postcodes to live - see the full list

  11-01-2022 18:25
  
  A village in Lancashire has been named among the 12 coolest postcodes to live in, according to The Times.
  
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• Shrewsbury Town and Accrington Stanley fined by FA after scuffle in League One draw

  11-01-2022 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shrewsbury and Accrington are fined by the FA for failing to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion.
  
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• Blackburn: Aldi shopper horrified after finding knife in doll box

  11-01-2022 17:12
  
  A SHOPPER was left horrified when during her weekly shop she found a knife inside the packaging of a child's toy.
  
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• Reel cinema will move to prime spot in town centre as part of £21million Pioneer Place development

  11-01-2022 16:29
  
  A Reel cinema is set to move from its current location to a new prime spot in the town centre.
  
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• Reel cinema will move to prime spot in town centre as bosses unveil exciting details

  11-01-2022 16:29
  
  A Reel cinema is set to move from its current location to a new prime spot in the town centre.
  
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• Search launched to find two missing girls last seen on Monday morning

  11-01-2022 15:54
  
  The search is on to find two missing girls who were last seen on Monday morning.
  
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• Cannabis grow containing 500 plants being dismantled by police

  11-01-2022 15:41
  
  A cannabis farm containing 500 plants has been found inside a property.
  
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• Line of Duty fan spots Adrian Dunbar filming in Bolton

  11-01-2022 15:33
  
  A television fan was overjoyed when he spotted a Line of Duty star filming on location yesterday.
  
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• Blackpool pigeon show to return for 50th anniversary this January

  11-01-2022 15:30
  
  The British Homing World Show of the Year will return to Blackpool’s renowned Winter Gardens on Saturday 15 January and Sunday 16 January.
  
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• Darwen man to appear in court charged with Blackburn burglaries - Lancashire Telegraph

  11-01-2022 15:26
  
  Darwen man to appear in court charged with Blackburn burglaries  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Darwen man to appear in court charged with Blackburn burglaries

  11-01-2022 15:26
  
  A man is set to appear in court following a spate in burglaries across Blackburn.
  
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• Warning to inconsiderate parkers as car spotted obstructing Clitheroe fire station entrance

  11-01-2022 15:17
  
  The fire service has issued a warning to people parking their cars close to fire stations, blocking access for emergency service vehicles.
  
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• Police chase speeding driver through town before boxing in vehicle

  11-01-2022 15:06
  
  A driver who tried to outrun police has been arrested for dangerous driving and failing to provide a specimen
  
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• Sherring joins U's as Stanley loan ends

  11-01-2022 14:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cambridge United sign AFC Bournemouth defender Sam Sherring on loan after a spell with Accrington Stanley is ended.
  
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• Owen Dale: Crewe forward returns as Blackpool move falls through

  11-01-2022 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Forward Owen Dale returns to Crewe Alexandra after his proposed permanent move to Blackpool falls through.
  
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• Drug driver arrested as police spot him using mobile phone in untaxed, uninsured van

  11-01-2022 14:32
  
  A driver was arrested after testing positive for drugs, having no insurance and no tax.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle: Repairs needed to save decaying 12th Century site

  11-01-2022 14:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report says funding is needed to save Clitheroe Castle's stone keep, which was built in the 1100s.
  
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• Camelot: Zombie event plan for derelict theme park welcomed

  11-01-2022 14:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tourism bosses praise a plan to stage a "zombie experience" at the now-derelict Camelot theme park.
  
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• Blackpool's Gogglebox star Sophie Sandiford announces career venture

  11-01-2022 14:00
  
  Petali Floristry officially launches tomorrow (12 January) and they will be delivering flowers to the Blackpool postcode area (FY1-8).
  
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• Ribble Valley: Drone and metal detector enthusiasts face ban

  11-01-2022 13:25
  
  ENTHUSIASTS flying drones or using metal detectors as a hobby will be banned from some open spaces in the Ribble Valley, under new rules being recommended to councillors.
  
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• How Blackburn Rovers are making Ewood Park accessible to diverse local community

  11-01-2022 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers integration and development manager Yasir Sufi talks about his efforts to make Ewood Park more welcoming.
  
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• Accrington school closed due to growing coronavirus cases

  11-01-2022 12:51
  
  A SCHOOL has closed due to a growing number of coronavirus cases recorded in the facility.
  
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• Rossendale: Woman devastated as dog cremated before final goodbye

  11-01-2022 12:00
  
  A “paperwork mix up” at Rossendale Pet Crematorium in Crawshawbooth meant her dog was cremated at the wrong time.
  
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• Rossendale: Woman devastated after wrong dog is cremated

  11-01-2022 12:00
  
  A “paperwork mix up” at Rossendale Pet Crematorium in Crawshawbooth meant her dog was cremated at the wrong time.
  
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• Omicron signs and symptoms in children- see full list

  11-01-2022 11:57
  
  Health experts share their list of potential Omicron Covid symptoms in children.
  
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• ITV Lorraine issued Ofcom warning over Dr Hilary's false Covid remarks

  11-01-2022 11:52
  
  The broadcaster has been told to take “greater care” after Dr Hilary shared inaccurate vaccine statistics in December.
  
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• Major Covid rule change affecting PCR tests takes effect in England today

  11-01-2022 10:56
  
  It is intended to help people return to work more quickly, and free up capacity in laboratories.
  
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• NHS in Lancashire announces programme to vaccinate people at home

  11-01-2022 10:42
  
  MORE people in Lancashire can now get a COVID-19 vaccine from the comfort of their own homes.
  
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• NHS in Lancashire announces initiative to vaccinate people at home

  11-01-2022 10:42
  
  MORE people in Lancashire can now get a COVID-19 vaccine from the comfort of their own homes.
  
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• Recipe box and meal kit deals including HelloFresh, Mindful Chef, Gousto and Feastbox

  11-01-2022 10:36
  
  There are a number of solid deals on meal kit boxes to help you prepare lots of tasty meals
  
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• Cordless stick vacuum deals - savings on Shark, Dyson and more

  11-01-2022 10:34
  
  Cordless vacuums make light work of floors and carpets - check out these great deals including Shark, Dyson, AEG and more.
  
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• Dad-to-be and Asda employee praised for helping calm autistic child

  11-01-2022 10:29
  
  An Asda employee and dad-to-be has been praised after helping calm down a young autistic boy.
  
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• Will the UK follow US five day isolation period? What we know

  11-01-2022 10:21
  
  The six self-isolation days in the UK is counted from the onset of symptoms, while in the US, the five-day isolation begins from the day of a positive test.
  
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• Covid symptoms: 20 Omicron warning signs that differ to NHS list

  11-01-2022 10:20
  
  Headaches and a runny nose are well known symptoms however there are number of less common warning signs you should be aware of.
  
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• Lancashire: Rise in pupils and teachers using virtual school

  11-01-2022 09:20
  
  A GOVERNMENT backed virtual school has seen a rise in pupils using online lessons this term as the Omicron variant threatens disruption to education.
  
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• Mosque to host men-only cancer awareness event

  11-01-2022 06:01
  
  An award-winning mosque is hosting an awareness event to tackle some of the taboos around cancer.
  
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• Couple bring a taste of authentic Moroccan cuisine to Blackburn

  11-01-2022 06:01
  
  A COUPLE have brought an authentic taste of Morocco to Blackburn after converting their fashion boutique.
  
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• Remembering days of the sub post office in East Lancashire

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  TIME was when you would find sub post offices like this dotted all over East Lancashire.
  
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• Neighbours raise nearly £750 for pensioner mugged in Burnley

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  A group of residents have raised nearly £750 for a pensioner who was pulled to the ground and mugged in a 'shocking attack'.
  
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• More than 200 reports of flashing and voyeurism made to police in Lancashire

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  VOYEURS and flashers were reported to Lancashire police hundreds of times during the first year of the coronavirus pandemic.
  
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• Letter: Black Lives Matter verdict creates 'yobs' charter'

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  Throughout my working life I have respected and defended the jury system as an important guardian of liberty and not to be undermined.
  
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• Leading Goth festival partners Sophie Lancaster Foundation

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  ONE of the country’s leading Goth festivals is to partner with the Sophie Lancaster Foundation in a bid to spread the message about inclusion.
  
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• Homeless man helped run massive Oswaldtwistle cannabis factory

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  A HOMELESS man with a drug addiction was roped into helping criminals run a multi-million pound cannabis farm.
  
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• East Lancashire's most wanted men in January 2022

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  THE first four most wanted men of 2022 are all wanted on recall to prison.
  
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• Drive-through vaccine clinic open at Ewood Park, Blackburn

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  The county’s first drive-through Covid-19 vaccine clinic is opening at Ewood Park this morning giving residents the chance to score their hat-trick of jabs at the home of Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Colne: Shoplifter took chicken and steak from Lidl

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  A SHOPLIFTER stopped as he left a store tried to walk away after he had handed over the stolen property.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle needs repairs 'but also more promotion to justify heritage lottery cash'

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  PARTS of historic Clitheroe Castle need thousands of pounds’ worth of repairs and are deteriorating every year through exposure to weather, Ribble Valley councillors are being told.
  
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• Chorley neighbours kick off new year with £150k lottery win

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  FIVE neighbours in have kicked off 2022 in style after they each landed a £30,000 cash prize with People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Blackburn X Factor contestant slams EE after being mugged

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn-born Diana Vickers said her phone was stolen in a mugging which took place last week.
  
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• Big Rossendale Winter Walk hoping for fresh faces in fitness drive

  11-01-2022 06:00
  
  FAMILIES, friends, clubs and solo walkers are invited to join in the Big Rossendale Winter Walk.
  
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