Blackburn with Darwen news

• Accrington: Man runs onto train tracks to escape police after 'domestic violence incident'

  18-03-2022 21:35
  
  A MAN was arrested today after fleeing onto train tracks while trying to escape police.
  
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• Andy Lochhead: Former Burnley & Aston Villa striker dies aged 81

  18-03-2022 19:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Burnley and Aston Villa striker Andy Lochhead passes away aged 81.
  
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• Hoddlesden villagers 'to do' list for housing estate developer

  18-03-2022 17:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a village have called for a series of improvements to a proposed new housing estate on a moorland eyesore site.
  
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• Homes for Ukraine: Calls for clarity about UK's refugee scheme

  18-03-2022 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Briton wanting to host a Ukrainian refugee criticises the government for a "lack of guidance".
  
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• Morrisons are selling a Lay-Z-Spa hot tub for just £300

  18-03-2022 15:47
  
  Ahead of the April heatwave, Morrisons is selling a Lay-Z-Spa for a great price.
  
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• Salvation Army Blackburn church band celebrates 140th anniversary with free event

  18-03-2022 15:39
  
  A brass band will celebrate its 140th anniversary with a special free concert in Blackburn.
  
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• Hyndburn Labour councillor accused of attacking Tory member

  18-03-2022 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hyndburn Borough Council's inquiry into an alleged assault outside one of its meetings continues.
  
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• Rossendale: Knife bin outside police station filled as public give up their weapons

  18-03-2022 14:43
  
  A BIN outside a police station which provides a safe space for people to give up offensive weapons has been filled and emptied as police remind the public of their “firm stance” on knife crime.
  
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• Accrington: Nursery pupils eat spiders and snakes in Comic Relief challenges

  18-03-2022 14:37
  
  Pre-school Children took part in a messy ‘I’m a celebrity get me out of here’ challenge for Comic Relief.
  
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• Accrington: Nursery pupils eat 'spiders and snakes' for Comic Relief

  18-03-2022 14:37
  
  Pre-school children took part in a messy 'I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!' challenge for Comic Relief.
  
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• Twelve people charged in county lines crack and heroin investigation

  18-03-2022 14:36
  
  A number of people have been charged by police following a major investigation into the supply of class A drugs.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen free coronavirus tests finish this month - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-03-2022 14:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen free coronavirus tests finish this month  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen free coronavirus tests finish this month

  18-03-2022 14:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been reminded that the last day for free Covid testing is March 31.
  
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• Florence + The Machine announces UK tour after sell-out intimate Blackburn gig

  18-03-2022 13:30
  
  The band, fronted by Florence Welch, will perform 11 dates during their Dance Fever tour, including two nights at London’s O2 Arena.
  
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• 'Unscrupulous' landlords to be hit with new measures, say government

  18-03-2022 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The housing minister says proposed measures include a £20m programme and more local authority power.
  
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• Blackburn man taking part in The Great Tommy Sleep Out to raise funds for veterans

  18-03-2022 11:43
  
  A BLACKBURN man is preparing for a 'big night' in a bid to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
  
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• Blackburn’s AJ Odudu to host Comic Relief Prizeathon with Vernon Kay

  18-03-2022 11:31
  
  Vernon Kay will join AJ Odudu in hosting The Great Comic Relief Prizeathon which continues after the main BBC One show airs.
  
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• LEGO unveils a Back to the Future set and you can build your own Delorean

  18-03-2022 10:48
  
  Great Scott! LEGO has released a Back to the Future Time Machine. Here's how you can build you own.
  
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• Dunelm partners with Natural History Museum in stunning new collection

  18-03-2022 10:48
  
  Homeware retailer Dunelm has announced an exciting new collaboration with the Natural History Museum, celebrating the wonders of the natural world.
  
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• Disney celebrates Mother's Day with exciting gift ideas

  18-03-2022 10:47
  
  From bags to sweatshirts see all the Disney products for Mother's Day.
  
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• 6 best outdoor log burners and fire pits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more

  18-03-2022 10:46
  
  See some of the best log burners and firepits from Aldi, Wayfair, The Range and more to help warm your patio, garden or deck.
  
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• Man with 'only God can judge me' tattoo on neck wanted by police

  18-03-2022 10:42
  
  A man with an 'only God can judge me' tattoo on his neck is wanted by police.
  
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• More than 150,000 sign up for Homes for Ukraine scheme

  18-03-2022 10:39
  
  Concerns have been raised on how the scheme will work in practice despite the huge interest
  
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• DVLA issue warning of 5 scams drivers need to be aware of

  18-03-2022 10:39
  
  A tax text scam is just one of a few scams that drivers have fallen for in the past.
  
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• P&O Ferries cancelled: Latest travel guidance on what customers should do

  18-03-2022 10:38
  
  The sacking of hundreds of seafarers by P&O Ferries has led to the suspension of ferry services between the UK and parts of Europe, including Ireland.
  
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• Wordle 272 March 18: Wordle word hints and today's answer

  18-03-2022 10:37
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Re-appeal to find man wanted in connection with serious assault

  18-03-2022 10:32
  
  Police are re-appealing for information on the whereabouts of a man wanted in connection with a serious assault.
  
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• Dozens arrested in Lancashire as drugs and weapons seized

  18-03-2022 10:05
  
  DOZENS have been arrested as weapons and drugs were found during a major police operation.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services 'requires improvement' - Ofsted - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-03-2022 10:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services 'requires improvement' - Ofsted  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services 'requires improvement' - Ofsted

  18-03-2022 10:00
  
  A children’s care service has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted.
  
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• Nelson: Disqualified drug driver arrested and car seized after pursuit

  18-03-2022 09:19
  
  A POLICE pursuit resulted in an arrest and the seizure of a car last night (March 17).
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services 'requires improvement ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-03-2022 08:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Children's Services 'requires improvement ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• When is comedian Paul Chowdhry coming to Blackburn?

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  Comedian Paul Chowdhry is heading to Lancashire as part of an extended UK tour following sell out concerts in 2021.
  
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• When Boots and flower beds were on Blackburn's Church Street

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  Here’s a great photo to remind you of how Blackburn town centre used to be. This was Boots when it was situated on Church Street - opposite to where The Mall is today.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Chef of Italian restaurant named Taste Lancashire ambassador

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  Maurizio Bocchi, chef-patron of the multi-award-winning La Locanda restaurant in Gisburn , named Taste Lancashire Ambassador.
  
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• Puppets are the stars when Animal Farm comes to The Lowry

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  TOBY Olié is no stranger to changing audiences’ perceptions as to what is possible in the theatre.
  
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• Pair pulled knife on taxi driver during Burnley McDonald's trip

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  A PAIR of thugs left a taxi driver fearing for his life when they produced knives and demanded he hand over his cash and keys.
  
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• New exhibition inspired by Accrington on show at the Haworth

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW exhibition has opened at a major East Lancashire museum as it seeks to renew its national accreditation.
  
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• Nelson sex pest with drink problem asked to kiss 14-year-old

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  AN ‘elderly drunk sex pest’ approached two underage girls who were sat on a bench before asking one of them if he could kiss her breasts.
  
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• Jay Lynchehaun dies after 10 years battling brain tumour

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to the 'best daddy in the world', who defied the odds for more than a decade after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
  
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• Hyndburn: Councillor assault claim raised in cabinet meeting

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  AN alleged assault by a Labour councillor on a member of the Conservative Party has been raised in a council's cabinet.
  
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• Decision to appoint new operators for Townley Park café delayed

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  A DECISION has been made to delay appointing a new operator for a popular park cafe - allowing its current licence holders to keep their ‘much-loved’ business going.
  
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• Crawshawbooth: Prolific burglar went to post office with screwdriver

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  A prolific burglar who took a screwdriver to his local post office has been jailed.
  
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• Burnley rooftop vandal claimed police had assaulted him

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who staged a roof-top protest claimed he did it because the police had assaulted him.
  
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• Burnley mum who survived aggressive cancer launches sex aid business

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  Jody Bullough, who was born in Blackpool and now lives near Burnley, was diagnosed with cancer in 2019.
  
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• Blackburn: The Mall’s security guard going to jail for charity

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  The Mall Blackburn’s head of security, Ronnie O’Keeffe, will spend time in the cells at Blackburn Police station.
  
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• Blackburn aims to go sugar free in battle to tackle child tooth decay

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN has pledged to become Lancashire’s first Sugar Smart town in a bid to tackle child tooth decay.
  
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• Accrington primary pupils saddened after trees 'poisoned'

  18-03-2022 06:00
  
  Pupils at a primary school have been left saddened after trees on the school field were ‘deliberately poisoned’.
  
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