Blackburn with Darwen news

• Recovery vehicle has to be recovered after being stopped by police

  23-03-2022 21:42
  
  Police officers have been targeting what they suspect to be dangerous vehicles in the Blackburn and Darwen area.
  
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• 'You can't park there': Plane forced to land at school

  23-03-2022 20:59
  
  A light aircraft was forced to land on school grounds after it ran out of fuel.
  
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• Man killed crossing road in Langho was much-loved, family says

  23-03-2022 18:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peter Westwell, 80, who died after being hit by a car in Langho, was "much-loved", his family says.
  
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• Man with 'yellowing teeth' and arm tattoos wanted over sexual offence and fraud investigations

  23-03-2022 18:05
  
  A man is being sought by police in connection with sexual offences and fraud investigations.
  
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• Former Blackburn coach and Everton player Terry Darracott dies aged 71

  23-03-2022 17:56
  
  Former Everton player and Blackburn coach Terry Darracott has died at the age of 71.
  
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• Live updates from warehouse fire in Hapton

  23-03-2022 17:35
  
  Live updates as several fire crews battle a commerical building fire in Hapton with smoke blowing across the M65 and causing disruption on nearby road.
  
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• Nelson: plea for action on 'racetrack' road plagued by crashes

  23-03-2022 16:54
  
  A FURTHER appeal for change on a dangerous road has been launched after a huge crash saw several people taken to hospital and two men arrested.
  
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• Fire at Accrington quarry: Road closures in place

  23-03-2022 16:48
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a fire at a quarry in Accrington.
  
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• Accrington commercial building fire: Road closures in place

  23-03-2022 16:48
  
  Emergency services are dealing with a fire at a quarry in Accrington.
  
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• Long-awaited Blackburn homes scheme completed

  23-03-2022 16:33
  
  A LONG-awaited affordable housing development in Blackburn is now finished.
  
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• Balaclava-clad robbers wielding weapons rob Co-op store

  23-03-2022 16:25
  
  Detectives are appealing for information following an armed robbery.
  
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• 'A tragedy for everyone': Family tributes to pensioner who died following collision

  23-03-2022 16:21
  
  The family of an 80-year-old pedestrian who died following a collision in Blackburn have paid a moving tribute to him.
  
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• Two jailed over stabbing where man was left bleeding in street with knife in back

  23-03-2022 16:16
  
  Two men have been jailed after a man was stabbed several times in broad daylight and then left bleeding in the street with a knife still in his back.
  
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• Rovers legend Fred Pickering gets his own Blackburn street

  23-03-2022 15:18
  
  A BLACKBURN Rovers legend has had a street named after him in his home town.
  
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• Another Hyndburn Labour politician quits borough council

  23-03-2022 15:12
  
  ANOTHER Labour politician has quit a strife-torn East Lancashire local authority.
  
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• Ribble Valley holiday retreat shortlisted for eviivo award

  23-03-2022 14:00
  
  The Lakehouse, which is situated near Clitheroe,  has been shortlisted in the Hottest Property category at this year’s eviivo Awards.
  
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• People of Lancashire asked to get creative and name new restaurant

  23-03-2022 13:53
  
  Restauranteur, Mark O’Rourke, is giving the people of Lancashire the chance to name his new restaurant.
  
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• Nelson crash: Two held after nine injured in three-car collision

  23-03-2022 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four men remain in hospital with "significant injuries" after the three-car collision, police say.
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach: The Big One to reopen this weekend

  23-03-2022 13:00
  
  Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced that The Big One will officially reopen to the public on Saturday 26 March.
  
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• Blackburn's Tez Ilyas joins comedians in show for Ukraine

  23-03-2022 13:00
  
  AN all-star night of comedy featuring 15 of the country’s leading stand-ups in aid of the people of the Ukraine is to be held in Manchester over Easter.
  
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• Gisburn Auction Mart fined £26k following death of employee

  23-03-2022 12:48
  
  A LIVESTOCK auction mart has been ordered to pay more than £26,000 after an employee was killed by a raging bull.
  
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• Ribble Valley school introduces wellbeing dog to help pupils' mental health

  23-03-2022 11:31
  
  An East Lancashire school has opted to bring in a school dog to boost the mental wellbeing of its pupils.
  
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• Clitheroe school introduces wellbeing dog to help pupils' mental health

  23-03-2022 11:31
  
  As part of its steps to help encourage engagement and improve the mental health and wellbeing of its pupils, an East Lancashire school has opted to bring in a school dog.
  
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• Harry Potter Forbidden Forest Experience at Arley Hall - how to buy tickets

  23-03-2022 11:30
  
  A new Harry Potter experience is opening in the UK this autumn, here's how you can get tickets.
  
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• PM's tribute to Covid victims on second anniversary of first national lockdown

  23-03-2022 11:22
  
  The Prime Minister has paid tribute to the “heroic efforts” of NHS staff and offered his sympathies to everyone bereaved by coronavirus on the second anniversary of the first national lockdown.
  
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• Inflation surges as cost of living crisis escalates - what it means for you

  23-03-2022 11:17
  
  The rise comes after price increases on food, clothing and footwear and a range of products and services.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's hour-by-hour weather forecast today - Lancashire Telegraph

  23-03-2022 11:15
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's hour-by-hour weather forecast today  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen’s hour-by-hour weather forecast today

  23-03-2022 11:15
  
  Across Lancashire, it’s one of the hottest days of the year so far with temperatures reaching 17°C in some parts.
  
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• Shop Disney's full Easter collection including a new Mickey Toy

  23-03-2022 11:13
  
  Disney's new Easter collection has all the soft toys you could want.
  
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• Last minute Mothers Day gifts from Moonpig including flowers and chocolate

  23-03-2022 11:10
  
  If you've still not got a gift for Mother's Day yet and are starting to panic, then do not worry, as all hope is not lost just yet.
  
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• Mother’s Day 2022: Gifts for new mums from Oliver Bonas, Jojo Maman Bébé and more

  23-03-2022 11:09
  
  Mother’s Day is always a special one to celebrate, but especially so for a new mum.
  
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• Restricted Forest returns to Blackburn's Witton Park featuring Snap and Basshunter

  23-03-2022 11:04
  
  A highly anticipated dance festival is set to return to East Lancshire this summer.
  
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• Ban on Sunday driving and motorway speed limit reduction to tackle reliance on oil

  23-03-2022 11:03
  
  Cutting speed limits on motorways and using trains instead of planes included in plans
  
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• Chancellor expected to announce fuel duty cut in spring statement

  23-03-2022 11:01
  
  The Chancellor will link strengthening the UK economy to opposing Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.
  
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• Crews work through the night to tackle Bacup fire

  23-03-2022 10:58
  
  FIREFIGHTERS worked through the night to extinguish a blaze which had taken hold in an old church.
  
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• This Lancashire borough has been named the best place to live and work in the North West

  23-03-2022 10:27
  
  An area of Lancashire has been named the best place to live and work in the North West in the Demos-PWC Good Growth for Cities Index.
  
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• WATCH: Two arrested and several injured in huge Nelson crash

  23-03-2022 10:12
  
  SHOCKING footage shows the moment a driver smashed into another car at a junction – leaving several people with serious injuries.
  
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• Two arrested and several injured in Nelson smash

  23-03-2022 10:12
  
  SHOCKING footage shows the moment a driver smashed into another car at a junction – leaving several people with serious injuries.
  
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• Burnley baby boy death: Police seeking dog walker witnesses

  23-03-2022 10:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The baby suffered a "medical episode" at a house in Burnley and died in hospital four days later.
  
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• Fan who assaulted Blackburn Rovers player Tayo Edun banned

  23-03-2022 09:33
  
  A supporter who assaulted Rovers player Tayo Edun has been handed a three-year football banning order.
  
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• Food bank use has doubled in last four months, according to pastor

  23-03-2022 09:28
  
  Mick Fleming from Church On The Street is worried for people as the cost of living crisis continues
  
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• Probe as firefighters in Clitheroe abused by kids setting fires

  23-03-2022 08:01
  
  FIREFIGHTERS have been dealing with anti-social behaviour and abuse for the last two nights.
  
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• Carnforth teen was last seen a week ago

  23-03-2022 07:51
  
  CONCERNS are growing for a 14-year-old who was last seen a week ago.
  
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• Fertiliser found in Blackpool cannabis factory to be donated

  23-03-2022 07:47
  
  FERTILIZER found inside a cannabis factory will be donated to local gardeners to use on their allotments.
  
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• Preston cannabis factory shut down

  23-03-2022 07:42
  
  A CANNABIS farm containing almost 300 plants has been shut down by police.
  
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• Golf seized as driver tried to give police false details

  23-03-2022 07:36
  
  A GOLF was seized by officers after the person driving it tried to provide police with false details.
  
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• Does boxing need to change after Josh Taylor v Jack Catterall controversy?

  23-03-2022 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport examines whether boxing needs an overhaul when it comes to scoring fights and oversight, after Josh Taylor's controversial win over Jack Catterall.
  
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• The earnings and gifts declared by Lancashire MPs in 2022

  23-03-2022 06:00
  
  Here is a full list of the extra income and gifts received by MPs in Lancashire since the start of 2022.
  
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• Rossendale: Late businessman leaves £400k estate to host of charities

  23-03-2022 06:00
  
  HUNDREDS of thousands of pounds have been left to almost two dozen East Lancashire charities by late businessman Harry Frost.
  
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• Rossendale: Dancer moved to New York and has worked with Vogue

  23-03-2022 06:00
  
  A YOUNG dancer from East Lancashire who has achieved success in New York has opened up about the highs and lows of the "cut-throat" industry.
  
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