Blackburn with Darwen news

• Luton Town 4-0 Preston North End: Hatters up to fifth after easy win

  16-03-2022 23:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Luke Berry scores twice as Luton Town overwhelm Preston North End to climb up to fifth.
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Sheffield United: Blades miss chance to move into play-offs

  16-03-2022 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United miss the chance to climb into the Championship play-offs as they are held at Blackpool.
  
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• Preston New Road closed after crash

  16-03-2022 21:43
  
  A main road has been closed near Blackburn after a crash.
  
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• Person taken to hospital after Preston New Road closed following crash

  16-03-2022 21:43
  
  A main road has been closed near Blackburn after a crash.
  
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• Person taken to hospital after crash closed Preston New Road

  16-03-2022 21:43
  
  A person has been taken to hospital after a crash closed a main road.
  
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• Two missing 14-year-olds from Blackpool believed to be together

  16-03-2022 20:35
  
  Two 14-year-olds are believed to be together after going missing.
  
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• Sophie Lancaster murder: Killer Ryan Herbert to be freed from jail

  16-03-2022 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ryan Herbert has made "significant changes to his life" while in jail, the Parole Board is told.
  
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• Christopher Hughes murder probe: Sixth man charged over death

  16-03-2022 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The body of Christopher Hughes, from Wigan, was found in Skelmersdale on 22 February.
  
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• Rochdale child sexual abuse: Eight men charged with abusing two girls

  16-03-2022 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The men are charged with the abuse of two teenage girls in Rochdale between 2002 and 2006.
  
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• Luke Wood: Lancashire all-rounder extends contract until end of 2024 season

  16-03-2022 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire all-rounder Luke Wood extends his contract until the end of the 2024 season.
  
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• Joel Dommett pulls out of Comic Relief - here's who is replacing him

  16-03-2022 18:30
  
  Joel Dommett has revealed he has had to pull out of presenting The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon on Friday due to having Covid.
  
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• 'Bright' transit van issued ticket due to expired MOT

  16-03-2022 18:04
  
  A transit van was sent on its way after its MOT had expired.
  
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• Sixth person charged in connection with death of man whose body was found in Lancashire

  16-03-2022 18:01
  
  A sixth man has been charged with conspiracy to commit murder after the body of a man was found in Lancashire.
  
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• One of killers of Sophie Lancaster to be freed from jail

  16-03-2022 17:20
  
  One of the killers of Sophie Lancaster, who was attacked in a park with her boyfriend because they were dressed as Goths, is set to be freed from jail.
  
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• Lancs man charged as part of major probe into historical child sexual exploitation

  16-03-2022 17:16
  
  Eight men, including one from Lancashire, have been charged with 82 offences as part of a major investigation into historical child sexual exploitation.
  
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• Police officer from Lancashire denies sharing 'grossly offensive' messages with Sarah Everard killer

  16-03-2022 16:55
  
  Three police officers, including one from Lancashire, have denied sharing “grossly offensive” WhatsApp messages with Sarah Everard’s killer Wayne Couzens.
  
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• Blackpool v Sheffield United

  16-03-2022 16:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Blackpool and Sheffield United.
  
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• Luton Town v Preston North End

  16-03-2022 16:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Luton Town and Preston North End.
  
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• Preston man detained for Army veteran's one-punch death

  16-03-2022 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Frank Fishwick, 86, died after he confronted a group of youths outside his flat in Preston.
  
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• Wayne Couzens: Met PCs deny sharing offensive messages with killer

  16-03-2022 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC Jonathon Cobban, PC William Neville and ex-officer Joel Borders will stand trial in July.
  
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• Travelodge unveils Easter holiday deal with rooms for £32 - How to book

  16-03-2022 14:34
  
  Travelodge has made it easier to plan your ultimate Easter staycation without blowing the budget. How to book yours.
  
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• Nasty Gal does the Zara pink dress that went viral on TikTok for less - How to get yours

  16-03-2022 14:33
  
  TikTok has been obsessing over Zara's pink satin dress after it showed up on the app.
  
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• Preston teenager killed pensioner with smack to the face

  16-03-2022 14:32
  
  A TEENAGER has been jailed for the manslaughter of a pensioner after hitting him in the face outside of his home.
  
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• RSPCA Investigation launched after French Bulldog found with horrific burns on body

  16-03-2022 14:05
  
  The RSPCA has launched an investigation to find the person responsible for abandoning a French Bulldog with horrific untreated burns on his body.
  
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• First of seven overnight closures of M6 to take place tonight

  16-03-2022 13:51
  
  The first of seven overnight closures of the southbound M6 in Lancashire will be taking place tonight.
  
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• Burnley: Power tools stolen from Holiday Inn car park

  16-03-2022 13:43
  
  A NUMBER of vehicles were targeted on a hotel car park this morning (March 16) as numerous power tools were stolen.
  
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• TV favourite Linda Lusardi to star in Blackburn Empire panto

  16-03-2022 13:30
  
  TV star and former page three model Linda Lusardi is to star in the Christmas panto at Blackburn’s Empire Theatre.
  
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• Drunk soldier wiped bare bottom on Chester takeaway counter

  16-03-2022 12:43
  
  A SERVING soldier hurled racial abuse at the owners of a Chester takeaway before wiping his bare bottom on the counter.
  
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• Council refuse plans for caravan park on land of illegally demolished Punch Bowl Inn

  16-03-2022 12:00
  
  An application to turn land on which a former Grade II listed pub once stood into a holiday park has been refused by the council.
  
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• Council refuse plans for caravan park on land of demolished Punch Bowl Inn

  16-03-2022 12:00
  
  An application to turn land on which a former Grade II listed pub once stood into a holiday park has been refused by the council.
  
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• Euxton crash: Man dies after car hits tree on country lane

  16-03-2022 11:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The driver, 20, died and two passengers were seriously injured in the crash in Euxton, police say.
  
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• Blackburn care home downgraded over 'widespread and significant shortfalls in leadership'

  16-03-2022 10:41
  
  A care home once rated Good by the Care Quality Commission has been downgraded to Requires Improvement after concerns were raised in relation to leadership, recruitment processes, training records, unclean environment and poor care.
  
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• Darwen fighter makes world history to become Lethwei and Bare Knuckle Boxing champ

  16-03-2022 10:27
  
  An East Lancashire fighter has made world history by becoming the first person to hold a Lethwei world title and Bare-Knuckle Boxing world title across two weight divisions at the same time.
  
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• Blackburn: Town records 79 new cases and one death

  16-03-2022 09:59
  
  The number of coronavirus cases in Blackburn with Darwen increased by 79 in the last 24 hours, official figures show – and one more death was recorded.
  
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• Accrington: John Swannack's criminal past of homicide and gun possession

  16-03-2022 09:46
  
  A KILLER who tortured a pensioner had previously attacked a man with an iron bar and left his body to fester on a balcony.
  
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• Chorley: One dead and two in hospital after horror crash into tree

  16-03-2022 09:14
  
  A MAN died after the car he was driving hit a tree yesterday, police have confirmed.
  
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• Lancashire starlings form swirling whale-shaped murmuration

  16-03-2022 08:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of starlings are captured in a mesmerising aerial display above a nature reserve.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council special education spending shake-up - Lancashire Telegraph

  16-03-2022 08:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council special education spending shake-up  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Ms Marvel: Marvel releases trailer for series featuring first Muslim superhero

  16-03-2022 07:38
  
  Ms Marvel is set to launch exclusively on Disney+ this Summer. Watch the trailer here.
  
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• Uninsured driver in 90mph chase with police in Blackburn

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  AN UNINSURED motorist sped off when challenged by police.
  
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• See what lurked at the bottom of the Leeds-Liverpool Canal

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  If you ever wondered what lurks at the bottom of the canal, here's your answer.
  
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• Rossendale: Plea for support as brain damaged boy set for more surgery

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  THE family of a child in need of long and expensive therapy methods have started a fundraiser in the hope of aiding his recovery from complex surgery.
  
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• Rossendale Council secure £98,000 to help refurbish town's skate park

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  A council has secured £98,000 to help refurbish a skate park.
  
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• Letter: We should have seen Putin's 'power grab' coming

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  Putin’s vicious tactics in Ukraine follow similar policies in Grozny, Chechnya, Aleppo, Syria, The Crimea and elsewhere. This bully has got away with war crimes.
  
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• Lancashire artists feature in new online exhibition

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  Two Lancashire-based artists feature in a new online exhibition.
  
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• Five men jailed for total of more than 30 years over crack and heroin conspiracy

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  Five men have been jailed for a combined total of more than 30 years following a targeted investigation into the supply of class A drugs.
  
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• Final piece of Blackburn business park development up for debate

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  THE final piece of a flagship multi-million pound development of an eyesore site is to be debated by councillors on Thursday night.
  
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• Darwen man running 156-mile Marathon des Sables which has killed three

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancs man running ‘world’s toughest footrace’ which has killed three people
  
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• Colne: Man made threats to slit ex and her family with machete

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN made threats to slit his ex-partner and her family with a machete.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors: Drink driver caught behind wheel of van at 1am

  16-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who drove away from a domestic problem in his van was reported to the police by his wife.
  
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