Blackburn with Darwen news

• Storm Franklin: Strong winds cause M6 lorry crash

  21-02-2022 21:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The driver had a "lucky escape" when his vehicle crashed and caught fire on the M6 in Lancashire.
  
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• Body found followíng search for 47-year-old woman

  21-02-2022 21:43
  
  Políce searchíng for a missing 47-year-old woman have sadly found a body.
  
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• Body found following search for missing 47-year-old woman

  21-02-2022 21:43
  
  Políce searchíng for a missing 47-year-old woman have sadly found a body.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen health boss warns Covid laws lifted too early - Yahoo News UK

  21-02-2022 19:11
  
  Blackburn with Darwen health boss warns Covid laws lifted too early  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Blackburn health boss warns Covid laws lifted too early

  21-02-2022 19:11
  
  THE government has moved too soon to scrap self-isolation for coronavirus victims and to end free Covid-19 tests, a public health director has warned.
  
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• Long delays on M61 following multi-vehicle collision

  21-02-2022 18:36
  
  Emergency services and police have re-opened the M61 near Chorley after a collision.
  
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• ‘It’s finally over’ - Boris Johnson scraps ALL Covid rules in England

  21-02-2022 18:20
  
  Boris Johnson has announced all remaining Covid rules are to be scrapped in a statement at the House of Commons.
  
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• Boris Johnson announces Covid rules to be scrapped - See key dates here

  21-02-2022 18:07
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled his "living with COVID" plan to the Commons, proposing to scrap all Covid restrictions.
  
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• Sony launches new LinkBuds earphones available at Currys, AO and more - Where to buy

  21-02-2022 17:23
  
  Here's where you can buy the new Sony earphones, LinkBuds.
  
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• Royal Mint announces rare one-of-one ‘pattern piece’ for auction

  21-02-2022 17:22
  
  The opportunity to bid on this is incredibly rare as pattern pieces rarely become available to the public.
  
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• Merlin Pass membership sale for Alton Towers, Thorpe Park and more - how to buy yours

  21-02-2022 17:20
  
  The Merlin sale will give customers access to top UK attractions from £9.99 per month including Alton Towers, Legoland and Thorpe Park
  
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• Stolen Jaguar found by police in Accrington

  21-02-2022 17:18
  
  THE owners of a stolen car were able to breathe a sigh of relief on Sunday after police found it undamaged in a neighbouring town.
  
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• Hunt for man who failed to appear in court charged with assault

  21-02-2022 16:51
  
  A 24-year-old is wanted by police for failing to appear at court in connection with an assault.
  
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• Covid booster vaccine: Sajid Javid announces fourth jab for highest risk groups

  21-02-2022 16:14
  
  Sajid Javid has confirmed people aged 75 and over, the immunosuppressed and those living in care homes will be offered a Covid-19 booster vaccine.
  
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• Blackburn: Speed and red light camera 'a deterrent' figures show

  21-02-2022 16:08
  
  THE ground-breaking camera to catch both speeding motorists and those who run red lights at one of Blackburn’s most dangerous roads is working as a deterrent, new data suggests.
  
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• Darwen cocaine addict who robbed taxi driver at knifepoint is jailed

  21-02-2022 15:10
  
  A cocaine addict who robbed and threatened a taxi driver at knifepoint has been jailed.
  
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• Shocking image shows devastation of house collapse in Chorley

  21-02-2022 15:08
  
  The roof of a house has collapsed during stormy weather.
  
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• South Ribble Council chief's dismissal 'fair and lawful'

  21-02-2022 14:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge rules that South Ribble Council's decision to sack Heather McManus was "fair and lawful".
  
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• Why is the UK getting so many storms? Met Office explains as Franklin hits

  21-02-2022 14:19
  
  Whyhave we been hit with so many storms lately?
  
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• Hyndburn councillor's leave extension causes Labour row

  21-02-2022 14:07
  
  A MOVE to extend a councillor's leave of absence from meetings because of ill health has caused a dispute within a borough Labour party.
  
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• Burnley: Jordan North and Dave Fishwick rally to help football fan

  21-02-2022 13:49
  
  Burnley's Jordan North and Dave Fishwick have offered to help a Clarets supporter who is unable to attend home games.
  
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• A666 crash: Man who died in Darwen crash was 'loving father'

  21-02-2022 13:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Bowker, 33, "lost control" on the A666 "for reasons currently unknown", police say.
  
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• Burnley country pub could be converted into a house

  21-02-2022 13:17
  
  A COUNTRY pub which has been up for sale since 2010 could be turned into a home.
  
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• Storm Franklin: Northern Rail warns all services to be 'cancelled, delayed or suspended'

  21-02-2022 12:44
  
  A TRAIN operator has warned that all of today's (February 21) services are to be 'cancelled, delayed or suspended' amid disruption caused by Storm Franklin.
  
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• Storm Franklin batters Lancashire with fallen trees, crashes and school closures

  21-02-2022 12:30
  
  IMAGES taken from in and around Lancashire this morning (February 21) show the destruction caused by Storm Franklin, the third major storm the county has faced in a week.
  
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• Supercomputer predicts where Burnley, Man United and Liverpool will finish in Premier League

  21-02-2022 12:26
  
  BURNLEY are predicted to avoid relegation from the Premier League, according to a supercomputer.
  
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• Covid rules UK: Full list of rule changes set to be announced by Boris Johnson today

  21-02-2022 12:12
  
  Mr Johnson will meet with MPS on Monday morning before updating MPs in the afternoon on his blueprint for moving out of the pandemic.
  
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• Storm Franklin: Floods at Coates Lane Primary School, Barnoldswick

  21-02-2022 11:32
  
  A school has been forced to close due to flooding and damage caused by Storm Franklin.
  
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• Storm Franklin: Over 1,900 Lancashire homes without power

  21-02-2022 11:30
  
  Electricity North West, said “multiple areas of the region” are affected by power cuts “due to the adverse weather from Storm Franklin”.
  
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• Storm Franklin: 1,900 Lancashire homes without power

  21-02-2022 11:30
  
  Electricity North West, said “multiple areas of the region” are affected by power cuts “due to the adverse weather from Storm Franklin”.
  
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• Britain’s top 5 holiday destinations – see the list and book flights

  21-02-2022 11:07
  
  Flights to top holiday destinations for 2022.
  
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• Hour by hour forecast for Blackburn as Storm Franklin brings yellow weather warning

  21-02-2022 10:59
  
  As Storm Franklin hits the country, Blackburn and East Lancashire has been tackling heavy winds and rain since yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Wordle 247: What is today's wordle word? 21 February hints and answer

  21-02-2022 10:35
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Highway Code: UK drivers could face £5,000 fine for driving with dog in the car

  21-02-2022 10:31
  
  The Highway Code contains advice and rules for people on Britain’s roads.
  
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• Ex-Arsenal and England striker Ian Wright's praise for Wout Weghorst and Burnley

  21-02-2022 10:17
  
  EX-BURNLEY striker Ian Wright has praised Wout Weghorst following the Dutchman’s first Premier League goal.
  
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• Police sting vehicle following chase through Darwen after driver failed to stop

  21-02-2022 09:56
  
  A vehicle that had failed to stop for police on multiple occasions was stung after being chased across East Lancashire.
  
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• Truck bursts into flames on M6 after hitting bridge in high winds

  21-02-2022 09:44
  
  An HGV burst into flames after high winds caused it to hit a bridge.
  
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• Storm Franklin: Do I get paid if I can't get to work?

  21-02-2022 09:43
  
  Train operators have warned customers to “avoid travel if possible” on Monday as services are expected to be paralysed by gale-force winds.
  
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• UK weather: Met Office issues fresh 'threat to life' warning amid Storm Franklin

  21-02-2022 09:41
  
  The severe weather comes just days after Storm Dudley and Storm Eunice battered large parts of the UK
  
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• Storm Franklin UK tracker: How long will Storm Franklin last?

  21-02-2022 09:39
  
  The public have been warned to brace for strengthening winds and lashing rain as Storm Franklin moves in overnight.
  
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• Boris Johnson press conference: Covid isolation & testing rule changes expected

  21-02-2022 09:24
  
  Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to give a press conference tomorrow, setting out his proposals for “finally giving people back their freedom”.
  
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• SBTV founder Jamal Edwards dead aged 31 as music stars pay tribute to 'legend'

  21-02-2022 09:19
  
  SB.TV confirmed the news on Sunday night, although details surrounding his death are not known at this time.
  
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• Storm Franklin: High winds and stormy weather hit Lancashire

  21-02-2022 08:51
  
  Live updates as extremely high winds and stormy weather hits the county causing damage and disruption
  
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• Public warned not to approach Lancashire criminal

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  POLICE are seeking help in tracking down a man who is wanted on recall to prison.
  
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• Photo shows Woolworth's building empty and Co-op in Blackburn

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  This picture was taken in August 1987 to illustrate a story about the installation of CCTV camera to monitor traffic at the busy Blackburn town centre junction of Railway Road, Ainsworth Street and Church Street.
  
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• M65 at Blackburn to close to allow for essential works

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  PARTS of a busy motorway will close over the coming months as resurfacing work takes place.
  
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• Little inventors sought for Blackburn's Festival of Making 2022

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  Big thinkers and the wildly imaginative aged between seven and 12 are being called upon to join the Big Reinvention Challenge as part of this year's Festival of Making.
  
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• Lancashire covered by yellow weather warning for wind

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  A YELLOW weather warning for wind remains in place as Storm Franklin continues to batter the country.
  
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• Hyndburn: suspect was tracked to woods by police dog

  21-02-2022 06:00
  
  A BRAVE police dog tracked down a suspected wanted for assault.
  
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