Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancashire: Sabden Road junction with Old Roman Road closed after 'collision'

  20-03-2022 21:03
  
  A road junction was closed after a crash earlier today, with drivers advised to avoid the area.
  
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• Actor not worried about first role in Kes at Bolton Octagon

  20-03-2022 19:00
  
  TAKING on the role of a much-loved character is hard enough for any actor but when that role is your first professional job the pressure really ramps up.
  
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• Dancing on Ice cancelled tonight: When will the final air?

  20-03-2022 16:04
  
  Tonight’s show has been pushed back a week due to scheduling clashes on ITV.
  
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• More dry weather and sunshine forecast as Blackburn set to bask in 16C heat

  20-03-2022 15:23
  
  Much of the UK can expect to see more warm weather and sunshine this week after the hottest day of the year so far.
  
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• Firefighters tackle 20 wildfires in one weekend

  20-03-2022 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fire services urge people to follow the Countryside Code after "significant wildfires" this weekend.
  
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• Two men in custody following numerous overnight burglaries

  20-03-2022 13:39
  
  Two men have been arrested following a number of burglaries.
  
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• Footage shows fire crews tackling Bacup moorland blaze

  20-03-2022 12:35
  
  Pictures and videos show firefighters tackling a blaze on Lancashire moorland.
  
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• Padiham farmer wins £30,000 playing Postcode Lottery

  20-03-2022 11:00
  
  A FARMER has who has won £30,000 plans to spend his winnings on fertilising his fields.
  
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• New school crossing goes live on Great Harwood 'danger' road where pensioner was killed

  20-03-2022 10:27
  
  A new school crossing point has been established at site where a fatal incident took place.
  
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• Driver three times limit tasered after failing to stop for police

  20-03-2022 10:14
  
  A driver who was involved in a chase with police was arrested after blowing three times the legal drink drive limit.
  
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• Gogglebox star Ellie Warner’s boyfriend in critical condition after being hit by car

  20-03-2022 09:47
  
  He was reportedly injured in Leeds on Saturday, after enjoying a day out with friends.
  
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• Boris Johnson opens new £30m Lancashire conference centre

  20-03-2022 09:46
  
  The Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has officially opened a new £30m conference and exhibition centre.
  
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• PizzaExpress launches £5 pizza deal - How to redeem offer

  20-03-2022 09:41
  
  PizzaExpress launches a £5 pizza deal and here's how you can redeem the offer.
  
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• UK's top 10 most-visited attractions revealed

  20-03-2022 09:40
  
  London and Chester's venues have dominated the top ten list.
  
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• Expedia reveals top travel destinations for 2022 holidays

  20-03-2022 09:37
  
  For many of us, 2022 is the year of returning to travel. As travel restrictions ease across the globe, many will be hoping to make up for the lost two years of travel.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Sunday March 20

  20-03-2022 09:34
  
  Here's a round-up of some of the items you'll find in Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles from Sunday, March 20.
  
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• Cricket World Cup: England 'live to fight another day', says Kate Cross

  20-03-2022 09:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England "live to fight another day" in the Women's World Cup after their anxious one-wicket victory over New Zealand, according to Kate Cross.
  
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• Writer reveals the classic dish that isn't actually from Lancashire

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  How well do you think you know classic Lancashire dishes?
  
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• Three north west beauty spots top the list of best places for UK break

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  Three north west beauty spots have made it into the top ten most beautiful places to escape to in the UK.
  
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• Rural crime concerns aired in meeting with crime commissioner

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A businesses association has met with the police and crime commissioner to see how the new five-year crime plan will help tackle rural crime.
  
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• Rossendale pub stab threat man had knife strapped to his leg

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN making threats to stab people in the face during a tea-time incident outside a Rossendale pub was later found to have a knife strapped to his leg.
  
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• PICTURES: Burnley home that used to be old school hall

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  While it looks like a regular Burnley property from the outside, the modern interiors tell a different story.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man who smashed ex-partner's windows with sledgehammer jailed

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A man who smashed the windows and doors on his ex-partner’s home with a sledgehammer while her five-year-old child was present has been jailed.
  
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• New £175,000 play area has officially opened to the public

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A brand-new £175,000 play area has officially opened to the public.
  
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• Independent coffee shop opens opposite Blackburn railway station

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A former NHS nurse has opened a new coffee shop in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Heysham named as one of UK's property hotspots

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  Rightmove has revealed the UK’s most sought after areas to buy a house – and one is in Lancashire.
  
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• Frog and Bucket Comedy Club returns to Lancashire after 6 year absence

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  The Frog and Bucket Comedy Club finally returns to Lancashire next week following a six year absence.
  
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• Extra £800,000 to safeguard county's 'jewel in crown' museum

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  Galleries, museums, libraries and cultural venues across the country are to benefit from almost £50million of funding which will improve people's access to the arts, safeguard cultural assets for future generations and power economic growth through culture.
  
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• Doctors treating 42 people with coronavirus in East Lancashire's hospitals

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  DOCTORS and nurses were caring for 42 patients with coronavirus as of Tuesday, the latest figures show.
  
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• Burnley paedophile was chatting to a decoy

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A MILITARY veteran sent a lewd picture of himself to a ’12-year-old girl’ and encouraged her to engage in sexual activities.
  
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• Burnley man reversed at speed into car in 'targeted and deliberate' act

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A man who deliberately reversed down a street at speed and crashed into another car in a 'targeted' act of dangerous driving has been spared jail.
  
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• Blackburn’s ‘dumping ground' canal features in BBC’s Canal Boat Diaries

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  In Canal Boat Diaries, Robbie Cumming made his way from Wigan to Burnley, stopping off in Blackburn on the way.
  
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• Blackburn law firm strengthens team with appointment of specialist solicitor

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A wills and trusts specialist has joined an East Lancashire law firm.
  
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• Accrington Stanley fan escapes ban for Irish star racist abuse

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  A LIFELONG football fan has escaped a banning order after he shouted racist abuse at an Accrington Stanley home game.
  
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• A charming Accrington family home which is new to the market

  20-03-2022 06:00
  
  WHEN it comes to looking for the next step on the property ladder a lot of families will want a modern feel, well this four spacious four bedroom home certainly ticks the boxes for you.
  
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• QHotels Collection launches sale with discounts on spa breaks perfect for Mother's Day

  20-03-2022 01:01
  
  QHotels Collection launches Spring sale, the ideal gift for Mother's Day or a gift to treat yourself and loved ones this Easter.
  
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• Mother's Day 2022: timeless and classic scents from The Perfume Shop

  20-03-2022 01:01
  
  The Perfume Shop has some timeless and classic fragrances perfect for Mother's Day, shop them here.
  
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• Krispy Kreme set to launch Easter doughnut range in April - See the doughnuts here

  20-03-2022 01:01
  
  Krispy Kreme is set to launch an Easter range of doughnuts. Take a look at the doughnuts here.
  
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