Blackburn with Darwen news

• Eco friendly painting company from BBC's Dragons Den - How to buy products

  13-01-2022 21:23
  
  Here's how to buy the sustainable decorating tools featured on BBC's Dragons Den from the company Eco Union.
  
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• Covid: Half of Preston Chocolate factory staff off with virus

  13-01-2022 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Half of the staff at a Preston chocolate factory are self-isolating, the managing director said.
  
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• Plans for controversial Issa brothers' cemetery on Blackburn border withdrawn

  13-01-2022 18:41
  
  Controversial plans to build a 35,000 plot cemetery near the Blackburn-Oswaldtwistle border have been withdrawn.
  
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• Padiham woman sought by police in connection with theft and fraud offences

  13-01-2022 17:55
  
  A woman is being sought by police in connection with theft and fraud offences.
  
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• Nelson pair found guilty of causing Ava Grace Nolan's death

  13-01-2022 16:53
  
  A MOTHER and father have been found guilty of causing the death of their nine-day-old baby – who had ‘literally had her life shaken from her’.
  
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• Woman hit by Vauxhall Corsa as she tried crossing road

  13-01-2022 16:25
  
  A woman has been left with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
  
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• 14-year-old boy from Darwen arrested on assault charges relating to three separate incidents

  13-01-2022 16:07
  
  A teenager has been arrested on assault charges following three separate incidents.
  
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• Morrisons launches new vegan range in time for Veganuary

  13-01-2022 16:04
  
  Morrisons has launched a new vegan range in time for Veganuary.
  
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• Blackburn pub to undergo £200K refurb and become Craft Union pub

  13-01-2022 16:00
  
  The Brown Cow in Blackburn will undergo a £200,000 refurbishment as it is taken over by the Craft Union Pub Company.
  
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• Barnsley v Blackpool postponed due to Covid and injuries in Tykes squad

  13-01-2022 15:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnsley's Championship fixture against Blackpool on Saturday is postponed due to injuries and Covid cases in the Tykes squad.
  
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• Chris Wood: Newcastle sign New Zealand striker from Burnley for £25m

  13-01-2022 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Zealand striker Chris Wood becomes Newcastle's second signing of the January transfer window.
  
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• Accrington man admits murdering pensioner and stealing from others

  13-01-2022 15:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Swannack, who killed Bill Howard, also admitted theft and fraud in relation to other vulnerable people.
  
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• The Masked Singer: Could Jordan North be ‘Doughnuts’?

  13-01-2022 15:00
  
  Viewers began to suspect that 31-year-old is hiding behind the character ‘Doughnuts’ on ITV's The Masked Singer.
  
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• The Masked Singer: Could Jordan North be ‘Doughnut’?

  13-01-2022 15:00
  
  Viewers began to suspect that 31-year-old is hiding behind the character ‘Doughnuts’ on ITV's The Masked Singer.
  
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• Road closures to be put in place in Great Harwood on Sunday for 10k race

  13-01-2022 14:52
  
  A number of road closures will be in place this weekend as people don their running gear to take part in an annual 10k race.
  
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• Rossendale and Darwen's Conservative MP suggests Boris Johnson 'should remain PM'

  13-01-2022 14:41
  
  JAKE BERRY has said that while the 'mood isn't great' within Conservative ranks at present, Boris Johnson 'should remain as prime minister' despite pressures mounting over the most recent Partygate scandal.
  
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• Colne investigation launched as child 'could have been taken from street'

  13-01-2022 14:32
  
  AN incident where a child 'could have been taken against her will' in the street has sparked a police probe.
  
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• Nelson man killed daughter's mother-in-law over marriage feud

  13-01-2022 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Axe-wielding Mohammad Malik "launched an attack of unsparing violence", police say.
  
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• Accrington cannabis farm which spread over 12 rooms dismantled

  13-01-2022 13:55
  
  ELECTRICITY engineers helped to close down a large cannabis farm after they came across some unusual wiring while carrying out their work.
  
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• Midge Ure rearranges Blackburn gig to 2023 due to Covid fear

  13-01-2022 13:49
  
  MIDGE Ure has postponed his show at King George’s Hall, Blackburn from March 2 until 2023 due to Covid fears.
  
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• Owen Dale: Blackpool sign Crewe Alexandra forward on permanent deal, 48 hours after u-turn

  13-01-2022 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign Crewe forward Owen Dale for an undisclosed fee on a two-and-a-half-year contract.
  
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• Lancashire Telegraph readers react to 'partygate' scandal

  13-01-2022 13:25
  
  OUR readers have reacted to the Downing Street 'partygate' scandal from May 2020 - which Boris Johnson yesterday (January 12) admitted to attending - by recalling heartbreaking memories of the same day.
  
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• Accrington man admits murdering pensioner

  13-01-2022 13:10
  
  A MAN has admitted murdering a pensioner after he was found with fatal head injuries.
  
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• Conservative Party conference to take place in Blackpool this year

  13-01-2022 13:00
  
  The Conservative Party will descend on Blackpool in March and will stage a conference at Winter Gardens complex on Church Street.
  
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• Sajid Javid set to cut self-isolation period to 5 days in England

  13-01-2022 12:45
  
  The Health Secretary will update MPs in Commons on Thursday after Boris Johnson said a decision will be made “as fast as possible”.
  
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• Boris Johnson mocking system, Covid-breach mayor says

  13-01-2022 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A former Blackburn mayor who quit after breaking Covid rules calls on Boris Johnson to do the same.
  
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• Missing boy, 16, with Preston links last seen in Barry

  13-01-2022 12:35
  
  AN appeal has been made for help finding a boy who was last seen in Barry.
  
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• Morecambe RNLI crew feature in new series of ITV’s The Bay

  13-01-2022 12:30
  
  Eight crew members of the Morecambe RNLI made an appearance as extras in ITV's The Bay.
  
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• Channel 4 bosses axe Gogglebox star with Kimberley Walsh set to join show

  13-01-2022 11:55
  
  Channel 4 bosses are reportedly eyeing up former Girls Aloud member Kimberley Walsh.
  
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• Charity launches new initiative to combat drugs and alcohol abuse

  13-01-2022 11:45
  
  A BLACKBURN-based community group has launched a new initiative to combat substance abuse.
  
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• Burnley and New Zealand striker Chris Wood completes Newcastle United move

  13-01-2022 11:43
  
  BURNLEY striker Chris Wood has completed a move to Newcastle United for a fee in the region of £25 million.
  
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• Boris Johnson cancels Lancashire visit

  13-01-2022 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister limits contacts with others after a family member tests positive for coronavirus.
  
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• Accrington: Street food and pizza stall opens in market

  13-01-2022 11:00
  
  Mike’s Bites will bring stone-baked pizza, loaded nachos, fries, stuffed dough balls, hotdogs and more to Accrington market.
  
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• Omicron symptoms: Early sign you could test positive for Covid

  13-01-2022 10:34
  
  The strain of Covid has been found to show milder symptoms, comparable to the common cold.
  
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• Danny Dyer reveals real reason he is quitting BBC Eastenders

  13-01-2022 10:34
  
  Dyer joined the long-running BBC soap in 2013 as landlord of the Queen Vic Mick Carter.
  
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• ITV Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent quits soap after becoming mum

  13-01-2022 10:33
  
  Brooke, who plays Sophie Webster, has been absent from the show for some time after becoming a mum.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What’s available from Thursday January 13?

  13-01-2022 10:25
  
  Check out what is in the middle aisles of Lidl and Aldi this week.
  
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• Morrisons launches month long baby event sale – see the deals

  13-01-2022 10:24
  
  The deals will be available in stores and online, so you can shop from the comfort of your own home.
  
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• Cheap flights to France as border reopens from Jet 2, EasyJet, British Airways and more

  13-01-2022 10:22
  
  France is reopening its borders to holidaymakers. See some of the best deals on flights from Jet 2, EasyJet, British Airways and more before packing your bags.
  
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• Boris Johnson pulls out of Lancashire visit - here's why

  13-01-2022 10:17
  
  BORIS JOHNSON has pulled out of a planned visit to Lancashire “due to a family member testing positive for coronavirus”, Downing Street have said.
  
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• Boris Johnson pulls out of Lancashire visit 'due to a family member testing positive for Coronavirus'

  13-01-2022 10:17
  
  BORIS JOHNSON has pulled out of a planned visit to Lancashire “due to a family member testing positive for coronavirus”, Downing Street have said.
  
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• 2021 was the worst year for child sexual abuse online

  13-01-2022 08:10
  
  The online safety group has called for more support for parents to help spot the danger.
  
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• Former Mayor: ‘I resigned over Covid breach so should Boris’

  13-01-2022 06:04
  
  A former Mayor who was fined and then resigned following a Covid breach says the Prime Minister is ‘not above the law’.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn Mayor: ‘I resigned over Covid breach, so should Boris’

  13-01-2022 06:04
  
  A former Mayor who was fined and then resigned following a Covid breach says the Prime Minister is ‘not above the law’.
  
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• 12 job losses as administrators called in at Lancashire-based online retailers

  13-01-2022 06:03
  
  Twelve people have been made redundant as two Lancashire-based online retailers were put into administration.
  
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• Work to start on Burnley's multi-million pound Pioneer Place leisure complex

  13-01-2022 06:00
  
  Work is set to start later this month on the multi-million pound Pioneer Place leisure complex that will transform part of Burnley town centre.
  
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• WADDINGTON ARMS, CLITHEROE: Village pub delivers top-notch service to community

  13-01-2022 06:00
  
  WE have ventured to the Ribble Valley for our latest trip to put the spotlight on local pubs and this time we spoke to Andrew Thompson at the Waddington Arms near Clitheroe.
  
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• Organisers hope to make Blackburn's Summerfest an annual event

  13-01-2022 06:00
  
  A RUGBY league legend is gearing up to bring a huge music festival to Blackburn ­— and hopes to make it an annual event.
  
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• Organisers hope to Blackburn's Summerfest an annual event

  13-01-2022 06:00
  
  A RUGBY league legend is gearing up to bring a huge music festival to Blackburn ­— and hopes to make it an annual event.
  
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• Nelson woman was killed with an axe following family dispute

  13-01-2022 06:00
  
  A ‘kind and sweet’ mother was killed in the doorway of her home by a man with an axe following a family dispute.
  
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