Blackburn with Darwen news

• Strategic Director, Adults and Health job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 157841 - LocalGov

  10-02-2022 23:16
  
  Strategic Director, Adults and Health job with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council | 157841  LocalGov
  
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• BBC Peaky Blinders fans ‘cannot wait’ as trailer airs - watch it here

  10-02-2022 22:25
  
  Peaky Blinders fans plead for a release date as the series 6 trailer aris on BBC One. Watch the trailer here.
  
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• Fracking: UK's only shale gas wells to be sealed and abandoned

  10-02-2022 22:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The industry regulator orders the two wells in Lancashire to be plugged with concrete.
  
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• New Dragon Steven Bartlett and Touker Sulyeman clash on Dragons Den

  10-02-2022 21:33
  
  New Dragon Steven Bartlett and veteran Touker Suleyman clashed on Thursday night's episode of Dragon's Den.
  
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• Boohoo releases Disney pyjamas in time for Galentine's day - How to buy

  10-02-2022 21:09
  
  Boohoo has released a range of Disney pyjamas to help take your Galentine's Day to another level. Here's you can pick up your these cute PJs.
  
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• Last minute Valentine’s Day gifts for DIY and car lovers

  10-02-2022 21:07
  
  This roundup could give you the gift inspiration you need for those who love DIY or cars.
  
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• Apple shares AirTag and Find My Network update plans amid concerns of 'unwanted tracking'

  10-02-2022 19:00
  
  Apple has announced significant plans to update its AirTag and Find My Network tracking devices. See what's changing.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 'will not tolerate' bad behaviour as fans throw bottles onto pitch

  10-02-2022 18:09
  
  ROVERS fans who threw plastic bottles were thrown towards a rival team’s goalkeeper have been condemned and warned they will face sanction.
  
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• Eleven people arrested in major county lines drug dealing operation

  10-02-2022 18:07
  
  Eleven people have been arrested in connection with county lines drug dealing offences.
  
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• More Hyndburn cabs for late night passengers

  10-02-2022 18:00
  
  A BOROUGH is set to get more taxi cabs to ensure later-night revellers are safe..
  
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• Darwen starter units set for firm's lorry park

  10-02-2022 17:33
  
  PROPOSALS for 10 new starter units in a historic East Lancashire town are set to get the go-ahead.
  
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• Police seek help with ID after man found dead outside pub

  10-02-2022 17:17
  
  A man has been found dead outside a pub.
  
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• New Pleasington Cemetery Muslim prayer shelter set for approval

  10-02-2022 17:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve a new Muslim prayer shelter in Pleasington Cemetery despite fears it will cause 'parking chaos'.
  
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• Burnley FC footballer shares incredible journey back to fitness following heart surgeries

  10-02-2022 16:58
  
  An inspirational footballer is back playing the game she loves following extensive surgeries for a heart condition.
  
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• Tim David: Lancashire sign all-rounder ahead of 2022 Vitality Blast campaign

  10-02-2022 16:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire sign all-rounder Tim David as an overseas player for the 2022 Vitality Blast campaign.
  
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• Milestone Burnley extra care flats development approved

  10-02-2022 16:00
  
  A TOWN is set to get its first specialist extra care development for older people.
  
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• Tez Ilyas documents stressful journey to Blackburn in hilarious tweets

  10-02-2022 15:00
  
  Blackburn comedian, Tez Illyas, had a chaotic day yesterday (9 February) after facing some car troubles.
  
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• From Bond to Bank of Dave - Hollywood star to play Burnley businessman in new Netflix film

  10-02-2022 15:00
  
  Hollywood actor and Bond star, Rory Kinnear is set to play the lead role in a new Netflix film about a man from Burnley.
  
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• Cuadrilla to pull out of controversial Lancashire fracking site after more than 10 years

  10-02-2022 14:21
  
  The UK’s only two shale wells, which are situated in Lancashire, are to be abandoned, ending more than a decade of controversy over fracking in this country.
  
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• Update issued as man found with stab injuries in Blackburn home

  10-02-2022 13:28
  
  AN investigation into a stabbing has concluded with the police confirming they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
  
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• Ribble Valley: The Three Fishes pub's new seasonal menu

  10-02-2022 13:00
  
  Under the leadership of chef and owner, Nigel Haworth, The Three Fishes pub will be serving customers some new mouth-watering dishes.
  
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• Finch Bakery enjoy sell out success in Manchester pop-up shop

  10-02-2022 12:00
  
  East Lancs Finch Bakery twins have opened a pop-up shop in iconic Manchester shop – and they’re hiring more staff to keep up with demand.
  
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• Towneley Park bridge and footpath cordoned off as heavy rain erodes foundations

  10-02-2022 11:52
  
  Dog walkers and pedestrians are being told to avoid a bridge after heavy rain and repair work resulted in a partial collapse, making it unsafe.
  
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• Section of M55 closed following 'serious crash'

  10-02-2022 11:29
  
  A major motorway has been closed following a crash.
  
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• Royal Preston Hospital: Covid surge hub used for discharging patients

  10-02-2022 11:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Patients in Preston who have not yet secured home support are being cared for by the unit.
  
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• Thousands of speeding tickets dismissed in Lancashire

  10-02-2022 11:07
  
  ONE in eight speeding offences were cancelled last year.
  
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• 'Our hearts will be forever broken' - tributes to 17-year-old Holly who died on train tracks

  10-02-2022 11:04
  
  The family of a teenage girl who died on the railway are today paying tribute to her.
  
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• Women's World Cup: All-rounder Emma Lamb included as England squad announced

  10-02-2022 11:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  All-rounder Emma Lamb is included in England's squad for their defence of the Women's World Cup.
  
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• Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper's verdict on Blackburn Rovers victory

  10-02-2022 10:30
  
  NOTTINGHAM Forest boss Steve Cooper has claimed his side should have scored “four or five” goals against Rovers.
  
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• Walking group celebrates 20-years of staying fit and active in East Lancashire

  10-02-2022 10:22
  
  A walking project run by the charitable arm of a housing association has reached a milestone 20-years of organised walks across East Lancashire.
  
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• The Perfume Shop reveals its Valentine's Day deals - here's what's on offer

  10-02-2022 10:11
  
  The Perfume Shop has plenty of Valentine's Day deals for that special someone, here is what's on offer.
  
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• Work begins on 15 affordable new homes at former pub site 

  10-02-2022 09:53
  
  The start of works on a flagship development on a former pub site was marked by council leaders this week.
  
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• Burnley UberEats driver tested positive for cannabis

  10-02-2022 08:37
  
  A DELIVERY driver was arrested after testing positive for cannabis at the roadside.
  
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• Accrington: man punched and robbed by two men

  10-02-2022 08:31
  
  A MAN was assaulted and knocked off his e-bike by two men on a motorcycle.
  
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• Accrington: man punched and robbed by pair on motorcycle

  10-02-2022 08:31
  
  A MAN was assaulted and knocked off his e-bike by two men on a motorcycle.
  
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• Steak stolen from Aldi supermarket in Accrington

  10-02-2022 08:24
  
  A MAN is wanted by police after a shoplifting incident at a supermarket in which steak was stolen.
  
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• TV star Jason Fox: From SAS Who Dares Wins to Blackburn

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  YOU suspect that there is very little which scares Jason Fox. After all, he was in the Marines and then the Special Boat Service for 10 years before coming to the public’s attention as one of the instructors on the TV show SAS: Who Dares Wins.
  
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• THE BLACK BULL: Great walks nearby and spectacular views make this pub a popular choice

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  WE reckon this pub should definitely be on your list to visit as if offers great food, drink and views too.
  
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• Send us your photos of East Lancashire's cutest pets

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  WE are producing a supplement in the Lancashire Telegraph celebrating some of the area's cutest pets.
  
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• REVIEW: An Adventure, Bolton Octagon

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  IT was a bold choice for the Octagon to open its first complete season following a multi-million pound transformation with An Adventure - and on the whole it was a decision which has paid off wonderfully well.
  
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• Letter: Jimmy Carr needs to study history before he 'jokes'

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  I HAVE just read an article about the comedian Jimmy Carr. How could this man make fun about the Holocaust?
  
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• Lancashire commissioner funds 40 new police officers to tackle rape and sexual assault

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  FORTY extra officers will join Lancashire Police in the spring establishing a dedicated Rape and Serious Sexual Offences Team, significantly increasing the number of officers tackling this type of crime.
  
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• Hyndburn MP shocked by schools over girls' football drive

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  AN MP was shocked to discover that no schools in her constituency were taking part in a major Football Association initiative to get more girls playing the game.
  
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• Gallery: Blackburn Rovers fans at Ewood Park for Nottingham Forest clash

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  DID you make our fan gallery from Rovers' clash with Nottingham Forest at Ewood Park?
  
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• Do you remember when Comet was on King Street in Blackburn?

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  This photo from the archives gives us a view down King Street in Blackburn in 1985. On the right is Sweeney’s Discount Carpets and in the centre of the picture is the electrical retailers Comet before the store relocated to the Whitebirk Industrial Park
  
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• Corrie and Downton Abbey star visits Blackburn Central High School

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  DOWNTON ABBEY star Robert James-Collier visited Blackburn Central High School to host an acting workshop.
  
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• Burnley: Son told mum she would die a horrible death

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN repeatedly turned up at his mum’s house making threats towards her and her partner.
  
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• Burnley, Hyndburn and Pendle named as least energy efficient areas of country

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  Three areas of East Lancashire have the least energy efficient houses in the country as gas and electric prices are set to soar in April.
  
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• Burnley Council identifies electric vehicle charging sites

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority has identified 10 locations to provide new electric vehicle charging points.
  
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• Blackpool IT apprentice makes waves in Blackburn

  10-02-2022 06:00
  
  To mark national apprenticeship week, Blackburn IT company Abbero is celebrating the success of the company’s first apprentice.
  
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