Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancaster boy deserves chance of transplant, says mum in legal row

  02-03-2022 21:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mum says her autistic son needs a transplant but medics argue it is not in his best interests.
  
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• Lancaster University: Cleaners' Covid efforts celebrated in artwork

  02-03-2022 19:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An artist had cleaners mop paint over a large canvas as a way to symbolically remember their efforts.
  
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• Ukraine: Polish couple amazed by refugee aid donations

  02-03-2022 18:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Natalia Soloducha says she "can't move" in her Preston home due to the donations intended for Poland.
  
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• Two men charged with attempted murder following shooting

  02-03-2022 18:34
  
  TWO men have today been charged with attempted murder after a man was shot.
  
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• Two men charged with drug supply offences following series of dawn raids

  02-03-2022 18:17
  
  Two men have been charged in connection with the supply of class A drugs.
  
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• Hyndburn: Major road closed following accident

  02-03-2022 17:13
  
  A MAJOR road in East Lancashire has been closed following an accident.
  
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• Burnley woman, 60, arrested as baby taken to hospital

  02-03-2022 17:11
  
  A 60-YEAR-OLD woman has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a baby was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
  
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• These five men are wanted for offences from burglary to assault

  02-03-2022 17:02
  
  Police have released mug shots of five men wanted in connection with a number of offences from burglary to assault.
  
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• Young readers challenge publishers to improve diversity

  02-03-2022 14:36
  
  Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday, a charity is aiming to raise awareness of the lack of diversity in publishing.
  
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• World Book Day: Readers challenge publishers to improve diversity

  02-03-2022 14:36
  
  Ahead of World Book Day on Thursday, a charity is aiming to raise awareness of the lack of diversity in publishing.
  
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• Burnley: Jordan North's mum sends packed lunch during Comic Relief row

  02-03-2022 14:10
  
  Jordan North’s mum has sent her son a packed lunch and a note of encouragement as he struggles through Comic Relief challenge.
  
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• Burnley: Jordan North's mum send packed lunch during Comic Relief row

  02-03-2022 14:10
  
  Jordan North’s mum has sent her son a packed lunch and a note of encouragement as he struggles through Comic Relief challenge.
  
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• Burnley landlord hit with big fines for unlicensed homes

  02-03-2022 13:00
  
  A PRIVATE landlord has been fined a total of £1,760 and ordered to pay £1,000 costs after failing to properly license four properties.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Queen's Platinum Jubilee plans revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-03-2022 12:55
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Queen's Platinum Jubilee plans revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Queen’s Platinum Jubilee plans revealed

  02-03-2022 12:55
  
  DETAILS of the first events booked for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee have been revealed by a local authority.
  
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• ‘Tiger Patel fixing a road sign’ – latest video racks up 130,000 views

  02-03-2022 12:51
  
  A councillor has racked up over 130,000 views on a video which shows him fixing a road sign.
  
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• Blackburn: Video of Tiger Patel fixing road sign racks up 200,000 views

  02-03-2022 12:51
  
  A councillor has racked up over 200,000 views on a video - which shows him fixing a road sign.
  
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• Blackburn: Video of Tiger Patel fixing road sign racks up 130,000 views

  02-03-2022 12:51
  
  A councillor has racked up over 130,000 views on a video - which shows him fixing a road sign.
  
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• Mother's Day 2022: LOOKFANTASTIC hamper worth over £200 for less than £60

  02-03-2022 12:37
  
  LOOKFANTASTIC Mother's Day Collection is available to shop now.
  
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• The Fragrance Shop is offering up to 60 percent off perfumes - but you'll have to be quick

  02-03-2022 12:11
  
  The Fragrance Shop has launched a sale but you'll need to be quick.
  
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• How to get tickets to Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley

  02-03-2022 12:07
  
  Tickets for Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte at Wembley Stadium go on sale today.
  
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• Mother's Day chocolate gifts you can buy this year including Hotel Chocolat

  02-03-2022 12:05
  
  Beat the rush and see all the chocolate-themed gifts you can get for Mothers Day.
  
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• Blackpool: Work to start on £300m leisure development

  02-03-2022 11:50
  
  The £300m Blackpool Central leisure development is expected to bring millions of pounds of additional spend into the town.
  
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• Morrisons removes Ramadan calendar which lists 'Al-Aqsa mosque in Israel'

  02-03-2022 11:26
  
  Morrisons have withdrawn a Ramadan calendar from sale which lists the Al-Aqsa mosque as located in Israel.
  
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• Councillor's strong message to utilities on roadworks chaos

  02-03-2022 11:21
  
  A COUNTY councillor says highways bosses should listen to local representatives like him when planning roadworks – if they want to avoid unnecessary disruption for motorists.
  
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• Chorley: Councillor's strong message to utilities on roadworks chaos

  02-03-2022 11:21
  
  A COUNTY councillor says highways bosses should listen to local representatives like him when planning roadworks – if they want to avoid unnecessary disruption for motorists.
  
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• BBC presenter Zoe Ball hosts morning show from Blackburn

  02-03-2022 11:00
  
  BBC presenter Zoe Ball hosted her morning show from Blackburn today.
  
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• Man threatened with knife and robbed of bike by offenders wearing black masks

  02-03-2022 10:17
  
  A man was threatened with a kitchen knife and had his motorbike stolen from him.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's new public health director announced - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-03-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's new public health director announced  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council 'force to be reckoned with' retires - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-03-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council 'force to be reckoned with' retires  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Long delays on M6 following multiple vehicle crash

  02-03-2022 08:42
  
  Traffic has been stopped on the M6 following a collision involving multiple vehicles
  
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• Why the M6 near Lancaster will be closed in March

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  MORE than a million pounds will be spent on resurfacing a stretch of motorway.
  
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• Salesman sacked after drive-drink McDonald's errand

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  A LATE night favour for his mates proved costly for a salesman.
  
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• Rossendale student becomes European Muay Thai champion

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  AFTER four years in the sport, Rossendale's Daniel Calderbank has become the European Muay Thai champion in his age group.
  
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• Pendle: Fifteen people dealt with for breaking the rules of the road

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  FIFTEEN people have received a ticket for breaking the rules of the road.
  
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• Letter: No reason Guards can't wear fake ‘bearskins’

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  When public finances are tight the Ministry of Defence thinks it is OK to splash out over £1million on bear skins for the Queen’s Guard.
  
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• Lancashire areas where Travelodge want to build new hotels

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  Travelodge has announced it is targeting Lancashire and has earmarked four town as sites for potential development opportunities.
  
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• Lancashire: 79 pulled for "dangerous driving" offences

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  SEVENTY-NINE drivers were pulled over across the county on Monday (February 28) for a variety of serious driving offences, as police begin their operation seeking to make roads safer.
  
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• Lancashire: 79 drivers pulled for "dangerous driving" offences

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  SEVENTY-NINE drivers were pulled over across the county on Monday (February 28) for a variety of serious driving offences, as police begin their operation seeking to make roads safer.
  
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• Eleven people were sleeping rough on the streets of Blackburn

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  Nearly a dozen people were sleeping rough in Blackburn with Darwen last autumn, figures suggest.
  
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• Did White Bull’s flying piano stop Blackburn traffic?

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  IT was a major operation which clearly had been very well planned.
  
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• Darwen: Landlords to leave pub after 10 years

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  Tenants of the Sunnyhurst Pub in Darwen will be leaving in August and Thwaites Brewery is currently on the hunt for a new owner.
  
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• Darwen couple launch web design company Fruity Llama

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  A couple who launched a new web design company say they have been encouraged to see more smaller businesses establish their online presence.
  
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• Charity box stolen from Ribble Valley hotel during dawn burglary

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  A BURGLAR is wanted after stealing a charity box destined for the RNLI from a Ribble Valley hotel.
  
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• Channel 4 looking for people to take part in finance series

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  Channel 4 is looking for contributors to take part in a new series called Money on My Mind.
  
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• Cabinet set to agree fee increase for Lancashire foster carers

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  LANCASHIRE County Council's cabinet is expected to approve plans to increase the level of financial support for foster carers.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's new public health director announced

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen has appointed a new public health director to succeed Professor Dominic Harrison when he retires at the end of the month.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council 'force to be reckoned with' retires

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S longest continuously-serving councillor is stepping down at May's local elections after 39 years.
  
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• Accrington man found with 'Glock' down his trousers

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who had stuffed an imitation Glock pistol down his trousers threatened to blast a police officer in the head.
  
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• 8 in 10 Lancashire pupils get first choice secondary school

  02-03-2022 06:00
  
  More than 8 in 10 pupils in Lancashire will be going to their first preference school this September.
  
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