Blackburn with Darwen news

• Fire breaks out on Great Harwood business park

  10-04-2022 21:42
  
  A fire has broken out on a business park in Great Harwood.
  
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• Fines and prohibition orders issued as Lancashire police crack down on motoring offences

  10-04-2022 20:43
  
  A number of drivers have been fined and issued with prohibition orders following an evening of action by the police.
  
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• Renault Megane thieves arrested in Bolton following cross-border police operation

  10-04-2022 20:23
  
  Thieves who stole a Renault Megane have been arrested follwing a cross-border police operation.
  
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• Channel 4's SAS Who Dares Wins: who are the contestants and how to watch

  10-04-2022 20:19
  
  Here's everything you need to know about the new series of SAS: Who Dares Wins.
  
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• Jay McGuiness pays tribute to The Wanted bandmate Tom Parker

  10-04-2022 19:35
  
  The Wanted band member Jay McGuiness has paid tribute to Tom Parker, who died last month.
  
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• Norwich City 2-0 Burnley: Pierre Lees-Melou and Teemu Pukki keep Canaries' hope alive

  10-04-2022 18:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bottom club Norwich City keep alive their slim hopes of avoiding a return to the Championship with a crucial win over fellow strugglers Burnley at Carrow Road.
  
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• Tesco recall and 'do not eat'warning over biscuits which may contain metal

  10-04-2022 17:33
  
  The supermarket is recalling its Tesco Free From digestive biscuits as they may be unsafe to eat.
  
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• Forest Gate attack: Police officer slashed in machete attack

  10-04-2022 17:21
  
  A police officer has been injured by a man with a machete in east London.
  
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• LANCASHIRE TEACHING HOSPITALS: Hospital boss responds to leaked letter

  10-04-2022 16:09
  
  Staff at the under-pressure accident and emergency department at the Royal Preston Hospital were praised by inspectors for their “passion and compassion” – just days after a leaked letter laid bare the severity of the strain that they were being placed under.
  
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• Martin Lewis warns of 'civil unrest' over cost of living crisis

  10-04-2022 15:20
  
  The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain.
  
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• Man arrested over arson attack released under investigation, while children remain in hospital

  10-04-2022 15:04
  
  A man arrested in connection with a house fire in which two children have been left in a critical condition has been released on bail pending further investigation.
  
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• 16-year-old arrested after officer injured during train scuffle

  10-04-2022 14:41
  
  A teenager has been arrested after an officer received minor injuries while trying to detain the 16-year-old.
  
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• Iceland transforms Capri Sun, J2O, Vimto and more into ice lollies - How to get yours

  10-04-2022 10:57
  
  Iceland is getting us summer-ready by transforming our favourite drinks into tasty ice lollies. How to get yours.
  
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• 8 vegan Easter eggs from Marks and Spencer, Hotel Chocolat and more

  10-04-2022 10:57
  
  Sweet-toothed vegans need not worry this Easter - here are 8 of the best chocolate eggs to buy.
  
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• Hennessy v.s. NBA limited collector's edition is available at The Bottle Club

  10-04-2022 10:56
  
  As the 2021/22 NBA comes to a close on April 12, fans can raise a glass in style with Hennesy's limited collector's edition. How to get yours.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What’s in the middle aisles from Sunday April 10

  10-04-2022 10:55
  
  See what's in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl on Sunday, April 10.
  
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• The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they're worth

  10-04-2022 10:52
  
  Here, we look at the rarest 50p coins and how many of each have been made - and how much they could be worth.
  
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• BBC apologises for awkward typo in a regional news bulletin this week

  10-04-2022 10:51
  
  The BBC has apologised for an awkward typo that was made during a regional news bulletin this week. See the mistake here.
  
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• Highway code: Drivers warned to expect fines over yellow box junction rule changes

  10-04-2022 10:50
  
  Currently, the police are responsible for issuing ‘moving traffic’ fines, except in London and Cardiff.
  
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• The biggest court cases from around East Lancashire this week

  10-04-2022 09:24
  
  EVERY week our court reporters bring dozens of stories to you about those who have appeared in front of a judge – and this week is no different.
  
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• Man saved platform close to Blackburn canal by rescue teams

  10-04-2022 08:43
  
  A MAN who had suffered a suspected heart attack on the banks of a canal was saved thanks to a team of rescuers.
  
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• Man saved from steep Blackburn riverbank

  10-04-2022 08:43
  
  A MAN who suffered a suspected heart attack close to a steep riverbank was saved by a team of rescuers.
  
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• Touching tribute to 'warm-hearted' former Blackburn mayor, Shelia Williams, who has died aged 85

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  THE daughter of former Blackburn with Darwen mayoress, Sheila Williams, has paid tribute to her mother who died aged 85 last month.
  
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• Ribble Valley: East Lancashire’s most haunted places revealed in book

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  Craig Bryant's The Black Monks of Accrington certainly isn’t a book for the easily frightened
  
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• Niqab-wearing Muslim Tory candidate wants to ‘challenge perceptions’

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A Muslim woman standing as a Conservative candidate in the forthcoming elections says she wants to inspire other women to get involved in local politics.
  
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• Nine-year-old Darwen girl braves big chop to raise more than £2k for charity

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A brave youngster had had her long hair chopped off to raise money for the Little Princess Trust.
  
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• New Specsavers opens in Accrington following extensive £500k investment

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW opticians has opened followed an extensive £500,000 refurbishment in Accrington.
  
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• New High Sheriff of Lancashire sworn in

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  The new High Sheriff of Lancashire has been sworn in at a special ceremony at County Hall.
  
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• 'Loving' Burnley man who liked 'playing practical jokes' took his own life

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A 39-year-old man who loved to play pranks on his friends took his own life in his parents' garage, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Live the Bridgerton lifestyle in this simply stunning £3m ‘stately home’ in Lancashire

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  IF the hit TV series Bridgerton has left you dreaming of the high life then perhaps owning one of the finest and most beautiful houses in the North West could be the answer.
  
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• Here's how you can support Blackburn Pride 2022

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  Businesses and members of the public are being urged to support this years’ Blackburn Pride event this summer.
  
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• Here’s a great recipe to the perfect vegetarian biryani 

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  During Ramadan there is always time to try something a little different each day.
  
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• Former solicitor jailed over £465,000 money laundering timeshare scam

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A former British solicitor and his partner, a bar owner on the Costa Del Sol, have been sentenced to a total of four and a half years for laundering organised crime money related to a fraudulent timeshare scheme.
  
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• Female-led dance troupe bring time travelling show to East Lancs school

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A dance theatre are bringing an exciting whirlwind of contemporary dance, music, poetry and fun to an East Lancashire primary school on Wednesday.
  
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• Doctors in East Lancashire hospitals caring for more Covid-19 patients

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  DOCTORS and nurses in East Lancashire’s hospitals are caring for 135 patients who have tested positive for the coronavirus.
  
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• Days when Blackburn binmen wore collar and tie to work

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  This picture was taken at a time when refuse operators were known as binmen and wheely bins hadn’t been thought of.
  
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• Darwen: Couple are 'backing the high street' by opening new retro games store

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A couple who opened a toy store in Darwen say there is still a huge interest in retro games.
  
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• Council vow to get tough on fraudsters after identifying more than £300k in errors

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A council is set to take tough action against residents and businesses who commit fraud against the authority.
  
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• Bored teenager took his mother's car on police chase

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A BORED teenager who had just passed his driving test stole his mother’s car before leading police on a chase which saw him reaching speeds of 70mph and skipping red lights.
  
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• Blackburn teen qualifies for Irish Dancing World Championships in Belfast

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A teenager who has been dancing since she was five-years-old has qualified for the Irish Dancing World Championships.
  
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• Blackburn man jailed for 'flagrant disregard' of orders

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who has a ‘flagrant disregard’ for court orders has been sent to prison for 14 weeks.
  
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• Accrington teenager launches charity to encourage more girls to participate in sport

  10-04-2022 06:00
  
  A teenager is hoping her peers will find strength in sport after launching her charity, Girlvanise, to encourage girls to become more involved in physical activities.
  
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