Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston Old Road in Blackburn closed due to crash

  26-02-2022 21:58
  
  Police have closed a major road in Blackburn due to a crash.
  
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• Coventry City 1-1 Preston North End: Fabio Tavares cancels out Dan Johnson spot-kick in late drama

  26-02-2022 21:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Coventry sub Fabio Tavares curls in a 98th-minute equaliser to rescue a point after Dan Johnson's 89th-minute penalty for Preston.
  
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• Blackpool 4-1 Reading: Tangerines come from behind to beat Paul Ince's Royals

  26-02-2022 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool come from behind in impressive style to defeat Paul Ince's Reading at Bloomfield Road.
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-1 Burnley: Clarets edge towards safety with hard-fought draw in London

  26-02-2022 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley took another step towards Premier League safety with a hard-fought point at Crystal Palace.
  
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• Body found on Cleveleys beach after man swept out to sea

  26-02-2022 17:36
  
  A body has been found after a man was swept out to sea.
  
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• Blackpool crash: Woman hit by car after collapsing dies in hospital

  26-02-2022 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The passenger, in her 70s, collapsed after getting out of the car and was then struck by it.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Queens Park Rangers: Reda Khadra ends Blackburn goal drought

  26-02-2022 15:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Reda Khadra scores Blackburn Rovers' first league goal in more than nine hours to clinch a crucial win over Championship play-off rivals Queens Park Rangers.
  
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• Wanted high-risk sex offender on loose in Lancashire

  26-02-2022 14:45
  
  A wanted high risk sex offender is on the loose in Lancashire.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway: £12m restoration plan approved

  26-02-2022 14:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A £12m plan to turn East Lancashire Railway into the "best heritage railway in the UK" is approved.
  
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• Woman dies in hospital after collapsing and being hit by car

  26-02-2022 14:39
  
  A woman has died after collapsing and then being hit by a car.
  
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• World Book Day children's fancy dress costumes at Aldi

  26-02-2022 14:19
  
  You can get your hands on a fancy dress costume for World Book Day thanks to Aldi’s Specialbuys.
  
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• Mother's Day: Kärcher cleaning products Stacey Solomon and Mrs Hinch use - Buy yours here

  26-02-2022 14:17
  
  Here's a round-up of Kärcher products to give you some Mother's Day gift inspiration.
  
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• M&S has a Pancake Day range with delicious mixes, sauces and spreads - What I thought

  26-02-2022 14:17
  
  They're not just Pancakes, they're M&S Pancakes. See the full view of Marks and Spencer's Pancake range.
  
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• Crews called to car fire on M65 near Nelson

  26-02-2022 13:29
  
  Fire crews called to extinguish car fire on hard shoulder of M65.
  
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• Two men charged following disturbance in Clitheroe

  26-02-2022 12:55
  
  Two men will appear in court after a disturbance in Clitheroe.
  
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• County Hall lit up blue and yellow in solidarity with Ukraine

  26-02-2022 11:53
  
  County Hall has been illuminated in blue and yellow to express solidarity with the people of Ukraine.
  
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• Person suffered burns at Sawley outbuilding fire

  26-02-2022 11:48
  
  A person suffered burns in a fire in an outbuilding.
  
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• Cineworld announces £3 ticket sale across UK cinemas for TODAY only

  26-02-2022 09:41
  
  Cinema fans will be able to enjoy films on the big screen for a bargain price this weekend.
  
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• New driveway rules could see paved driveways banned outside UK homes

  26-02-2022 09:40
  
  The new measures are being considered in an effort to stop storm drainage systems becoming overwhelmed.
  
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• Highway Code: UK drivers could face £2,500 fine for simple driving mistake

  26-02-2022 09:39
  
  The Highway Code warns pedestrians have priority over vehicles when they cross the road.
  
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• Three arrested after 'dangerous' pursuit saw them drive the wrong way on M65

  26-02-2022 08:57
  
  Three men have been arrested following a lengthy pursuit where they drove the wrong way on the M65.
  
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• Rossendale: More than £190k raised for new track at Marl Pits

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  WORK will soon begin to rip up the old Marl Pits running track in Rawtenstall and replace it with a state-of-the-art all-weather facility.
  
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• Revealed: The most and least expensive streets in Accrington

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  New data has revealed where the most and least expensive home are in Accrington, with prices ranging from £435,000 to as little as £28,000.
  
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• Off-duty police officer detained drink-driver

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  AN off-duty police sergeant was disturbed late at night when a vehicle crashed into his car which was parked outside his house.
  
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• Noorul Uloom school rated good in first Ofsted inspection under new name

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A private girls' school has been rated 'good' following its first Ofsted inspection.
  
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• New Bacup market square plan revealed minus hotel

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW hotel has been dropped from the latest plans to redevelop the market square of a historic East Lancashire town.
  
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• National Pubs Week: The best real ale pubs in Lancashire

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
   The Good Beer Guide 2022 lists the best real ale pubs and clubs in each town and city – and dozens of Lancashire venues are been named.
  
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• Man to appear in crown court charged with four counts of attempted robbery

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A 20-year-old man has been remanded to appear at the crown court charged with four counts of attempted robbery, criminal damage and possession of a knife.
  
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• Man drove Audi at victim in Blackburn street brawl

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  FIVE men from Bolton travelled to Blackburn for a night out - and found themselves involved in a brawl on the street.
  
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• Man approached from behind and robbed of wallet, cash and phone

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A man has suffered head, nose and rib injuries in a street robbery.
  
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• ‘This Briefcase Is Not Going to Explode’ - Burnley man's book about being British and Muslim

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who grew up in Burnley has written a new book which he hopes will help to challenge misconceptions about British Muslims.
  
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• Lancashire entrants lauded at railway photography competition

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  THE winners of the first ever Young Railway Photographer of the Year competition were crowned last night at an award ceremony – with recognition for two East Lancashire enthusiasts.
  
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• Hygiene ratings for every Greggs in Blackburn

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Here are all the Food Standards Agency (FSA) hygiene ratings for Greggs in Blackburn.
  
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• Home Bargains: Prolific shoplifter punched store assistant

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A PROLIFIC shoplifter punched a store assistant in the throat when she asked him to leave.
  
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• Great view along Richmond Terrace in the Sixties

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  You won’t see cars like this at the side of the road today but the view along Richmond Terrace in Blackburn from 1964 remains pretty similar.
  
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• Drunk man slaps police officer 'hard' in face as he's removed from train station

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A drunk man has been charged with assault on an emergency worker after slapping a police officer in the face.
  
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• Drop in patients with Covid-19 in East Lancashire's hospitals

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  DOCTORS and nurses working in East Lancashire's hospitals were caring for 36 patients with coronavirus over the last week, the latest figures show.
  
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• Disability group aiming to raise £2000 for charity

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Members of a Blackburn disability group are aiming to raise £2,000 to help fight poverty.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors: Historic hotel named best wedding venue in the north

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Sparth House, in Clayton-le-Moors, was named best wedding venue in the north of England.
  
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• Burnley’s longest-serving restaurateur recognised with award

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Abdul Majeed, owner of Aroma Asian Restaurant in Burnley, has been awarded a medal for his 43 years of service in the town.
  
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• Burnley killer back behind bars after hostel outburst

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A CONVICTED killer has found himself back behind bars after he went ‘berserk’ during an outburst inside his hostel.
  
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• Blind and deaf patients are 'not being fully supported' by hospital trust

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Residents who are blind, deaf or have other additional communication needs are not being properly supported by their local trust.
  
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• Blackburn CEO bags national award for helping women in business

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn entrepreneur Mo Isap has been awarded for his efforts to support women freelancers during the pandemic.
  
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• Anyone else get threatened for reporting on community news?

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  This week I was trying to figure out why someone would want to post a comment threatening me over some article about storm damage.
  
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• All the parking fines issued in Trafford in the last three years

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  ALTRINCHAM town centre has seen the highest number of parking fines of anywhere else in Trafford for three years running.
  
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• 9 to 5 The Musical star conjures up her inner Dolly Parton

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  FOR Stephanie Chandos, stepping into the shoes of Dolly Parton every night as the hit musical 9 to 5 tours the country is a major challenge.
  
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• £12m East Lancashire Railway revamp revealed

  26-02-2022 06:00
  
  A HUGE £12m development and restoration of an East Lancashire Railway depot is set to create ‘the country’s best heritage railway’.
  
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• Personalised gift ideas for Mother's Day from The Perfume Shop

  26-02-2022 01:01
  
  The Perfume Shop has some personalised services to make the gift for your loved one extra special.
  
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• 9 useful tips to help save on your weekly food shop

  26-02-2022 01:00
  
  With the cost of living set to rise upwards sharply this year, here are a few tips to help save on your weekly food shop
  
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