Blackburn with Darwen news

• Whalley Road cordoned off due to police incident

  04-02-2022 21:01
  
  A road in Clayton Le Moors has been cordoned off this evening due to a police incident.
  
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• Tributes to Charrissa Brown of Bury as police continue murder and rape investigation

  04-02-2022 20:13
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a woman who died at the age of 36.
  
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• Rovers star Ben forges links between Blackburn and Chilean city

  04-02-2022 19:00
  
  BLACKBURN is set to create a formal friendship link with the Chilean city of Concepción following the success of Rovers player Ben Brereton-Diaz with the South American country's national side.
  
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• Thornton-Cleveleys tortoise reunited with owner after four years

  04-02-2022 18:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fred, who went missing after a 2018 storm, was found on a busy road in Thornton-Cleveleys.
  
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• Dying woman has wedding rings stolen from Lancashire hospital

  04-02-2022 17:07
  
  A woman receiving end of life care had her wedding rings stolen while unconscious in hospital.
  
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• Plans for Preston mosque near motorway junction approved

  04-02-2022 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  It will be on raised grassland at the interchange where the M6, M55 and A6 converge in Preston.
  
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• Family call for 'unity' as funeral of Malik Faisal Akram held in Blackburn

  04-02-2022 17:00
  
  The funeral of a man killed in a Texas hostage siege has taken place in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre set to get £400,000 upgrade

  04-02-2022 17:00
  
  PLANS for a major upgrade of the Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre have been unveiled.
  
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• PICTURED: The faces of teenage killers of Reece Tansey, 15

  04-02-2022 16:51
  
  THE teenage killers of Bolton schoolboy Reece Tansey can be identified for the first time after a judge lifted reporting restrictions preventing them from being named.
  
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• Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone plans delayed confirms Government

  04-02-2022 16:23
  
  Permission has been given for the launch of a Greater Manchester clean air zone to be delayed until July, the Government has announced.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council Local Plan out for consultation - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-02-2022 15:31
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council Local Plan out for consultation  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council Local Plan out for consultation

  04-02-2022 15:31
  
  A BOROUGH'S resident are being given a further chance to have their say on its planning blueprint for the next 15 years.
  
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• Hyndburn Council backs Lancashire draft devolution deal

  04-02-2022 15:00
  
  HYNDBURN Council has backed the latest version of a devolution vote for Lancashire.
  
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• New Great Harwood homes plan for empty township centre site

  04-02-2022 14:00
  
  A PLANNING application has been submitted to build 53 new homes on two vacant plots of land either side of Britannia Street in Great Harwood.
  
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• Balaclava clad men armed with machetes storm Adlington Co-op and threaten staff

  04-02-2022 13:43
  
  Three men wearing balaclavas and armed with machetes stormed a Co-op demanding cash.
  
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• Boris Johnson 'backs' call for 'Thank Holiday' in honour of Queen

  04-02-2022 13:33
  
  It is understood the Prime Minister and his wife, Carrie Johnson, are “highly supportive” of the proposed “Thank Holiday”.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss makes cost of living plea - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-02-2022 13:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council boss makes cost of living plea  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss makes cost of living plea

  04-02-2022 13:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority boss has warned that government support for households hit by the cost of living crisis is inadequate.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers announce series of events to support club legend Tony Parkes

  04-02-2022 12:58
  
  BLACKBURN ROVERS have announced a series of upcoming events designed to support club legend Tony Parkes.
  
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• Swansea City boss Russell Martin gives verdict on Blackburn Rovers

  04-02-2022 12:00
  
  SWANSEA boss Russell Martin says Rovers have some “outstanding” players ahead of Saturday’s clash.
  
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• Burnley captain Ben Mee backs Wout Weghorst to make impact in Premier League

  04-02-2022 11:44
  
  BURNLEY captain Ben Mee has backed new signing Wout Weghorst to prove a handful for Premier League defences as the Clarets battle against the drop.
  
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• New Lancashire super mosque gets green light from councillors

  04-02-2022 11:21
  
  A landmark mosque is set to be built alongside one of the busiest motorway junctions in Lancashire after getting the green light from councillors.
  
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• Valentine's Day 2022: Moonpig launch range of body heat reactive cards

  04-02-2022 10:25
  
  The Moonpig cards are described as 'cheeky' in nature
  
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• NBA All-Star collection launched in Canada Goose and Salehe Bembury collab - How to buy

  04-02-2022 10:25
  
  Canada Goose and acclaimed footwear designer, Salehe Bembury have announced a new collaboration on an NBA All-Star 2022 collection. Here's how you can buy it.
  
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• Myprotein and Hotel Chocolat reveal chocolate Easter egg for 2022 - how to get yours

  04-02-2022 10:24
  
  MyProtein and Hotel Chocolat have joined forces to create a limited-edition Easter egg this year.
  
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• Boohoo launches its own beauty range with more than 50 items - How to get yours

  04-02-2022 10:23
  
  Fashion retailer Boohoo has launched its own range of beauty products with more than 50 items across makeup and accessories.
  
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• Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation

  04-02-2022 09:57
  
  The move to ‘new money’ pounds and pence, happened 51 years ago this month, with the anniversary on 15 February 2022.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale leaders clean air zone fears - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-02-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale leaders clean air zone fears  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Eden Project North: Boris Johnson expresses enthusiasm for plans

  04-02-2022 08:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  But Boris Johnson says a good business case must be in place before they commit to funding.
  
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• Who is on The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer this year?

  04-02-2022 08:19
  
  Even the show’s presenter Matt Lucas will be showing off his baking skills in the tent. Here's the full list of celebrities.
  
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• Youth services in North West England 'need salaries, not bricks'

  04-02-2022 07:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Youth workers in the North West say they are facing "very challenging" financial conditions.
  
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• Swansea City v Blackburn Rovers: How to watch on TV, live stream

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  ROVERS are back on the road as they head to Wales to take on Russell Martin’s Swansea City.
  
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• Retired Ramsbottom teacher accused of sexual abuse denies any wrongdoing

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A FORMER teacher accused of sexual misconduct involving three former pupils has denied any wrongdoing.
  
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• Preston: Disabled man who almost died from COVID-19 gets jabbed at home

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A DISABLED former oil rigger who almost died from COVID-19 has now been protected from the disease, thanks to the 'vaccinations at home' service in Lancashire.
  
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• Man who dedicated life to St John Ambulance dies, aged 83

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A 'good and loving' St Johns Ambulance worker has died, aged 83 - with an honorary award being passed to his wife.
  
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• Langho: James Martin visits Northcote restaurant for festival

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  TV chef, James Martin, visited Langho this week to take part in Obsession dining festival at Northcote.
  
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• Free seminar on sexual harassment and menopause to be held at Blackburn College

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  Businesses can get a practical insight into the hottest topics in employment law at a free seminar in Blackburn.
  
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• Flook ready to share that real live experience at Bury Met

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  LIKE so many of us, Brian Finnegan experienced what he describes as “a bit of a wobble” when the effects of a global pandemic hit and the world effectively went into lockdown.
  
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• Father who struggles with mental health pens Burnley crime drama

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A father-of-one and Clarets fan who has struggled with his mental health is breaking his way into the film industry.
  
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• 'Faith in humanity restored' as council agree to replace unlawfully felled trees in Darwen

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A number of protected trees that were chopped down without consent are to be replaced in a coup for angered residents.
  
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• East Lancs first £1m scanner ‘flown’ in to its new home

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  WEIGHING in at over four tonnes a giant magnet was lifted off a transporter and into position at Blackburn Royal Infirmary in May 1998.
  
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• East Lancashire social care workers to get extra £1,700 a year in newest employee pay rise

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  More than 40 employees at social care services in East Lancashire are to receive two pay rises within three months.
  
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• Car showroom in Lower Darwen to be transformed into children's play centre

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A car showroom is to be turned into a children's play centre and cafe after the council approved a change of use application.
  
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• Burnley v Watford preview: Team news, head-to-head and how to watch on TV

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  BURNLEY host Watford on Saturday evening in a massive game in the Premier League relegation battle (KO 6pm).
  
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• Burnley business awards open for nominations

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  THE Burnley Business Awards 2022 are open for nominations.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Woman selling dog friendly birthday cakes - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Woman selling dog friendly birthday cakes  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Woman selling dog friendly birthday cakes

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  Jenna’s Woofly Bakes will be selling birthday cakes, biscuits and cupcakes for dogs and they can deliver to the Blackburn with Darwen area.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale leaders' fears over clean air zone - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale leaders' fears over clean air zone  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale leaders clean air zone fears

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  THE leaders of Blackburn with Darwen and Rossendale Councils have written to Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham expressing their concerns over the impact of the proposed Greater Manchester Clean Air Zone on local businesses.
  
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• Blackburn: Man slams Motor Mania car dealership

  04-02-2022 06:00
  
  A FATHER has raised issues with a second-hand car dealership he claims sold him a vehicle with a number of serious issues that went 'undetected' before he took delivery ­— leaving him out of pocket and without a car.
  
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