Blackburn with Darwen news

• Matt Parkinson: Lancashire leg-spinner 'gutted' to miss out on England Test debut

  12-04-2022 21:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire leg-spinner Matt Parkinson says he was "gutted" to not make his Test debut during a third consecutive winter on tour with England.
  
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• Fire crews tackle large building blaze in Burnley

  12-04-2022 21:03
  
  Six fire engines are tackling a fire at a business in Burnley.
  
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• Tributes flood in following the death of Sylvia Lancaster OBE

  12-04-2022 20:51
  
  Tributes have flooded in after the death of a formidable mother and campaigner, Sylvia Lancaster OBE.
  
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• Sylvia Lancaster OBE, mother of murdered Sophie, has died

  12-04-2022 19:36
  
  The formidable mother of Sophie Lancaster who was murdered in Bacup has sadly died.
  
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• George Melling: Footballer with motor neurone disease dies aged 37

  12-04-2022 19:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Longridge Town captain George Melling is called an inspiration who "kept fighting to the end".
  
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• Punch Bowl Inn: Owners of demolished listed pub told to rebuild

  12-04-2022 18:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The former Punch Bowl Inn dated back to the 1700s and was a local landmark, Historic England says.
  
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• East Lancs Tory MPs remain silent after Prime Minister Covid fine

  12-04-2022 17:52
  
  Conservative MPs have remained silent following revelations that both Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak were amongst those who have been fined for Covid breaches.
  
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• Man left with fractured skull after two assaults in Accrington

  12-04-2022 17:47
  
  Police are wanting to speak with a man after two serious assaults, with one man being left with a fractured skull.
  
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• 'Worrying' children's services to get cash boost

  12-04-2022 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children's services in Blackburn will receive a £1m cash boost after a concerning Ofsted inspection.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council urges residents to register to vote - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-04-2022 17:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council urges residents to register to vote  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council urges residents to register to vote

  12-04-2022 17:00
  
  RESIDENTS of a borough have been warned that there are just days left for people to register to vote in this year’s local elections.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council says 'Go online to report potholes' - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-04-2022 17:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council says 'Go online to report potholes'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council says 'Go online to report potholes'

  12-04-2022 17:00
  
  A LOCAL authority is promoting its online service for residents to report potholes, damaged street lights and other highways problems.
  
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• 50-year-old man from Blackburn has gone missing

  12-04-2022 16:59
  
  A 50-year-old man has gone missing from Blackburn.
  
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• Blackpool campaigner cuts ribbon on restored footpath

  12-04-2022 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ken Cridland celebrates getting a Blackpool footpath that had fallen into disrepair restored.
  
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• Darwen and Tockholes advice surgeries announced

  12-04-2022 16:00
  
  DARWEN'S Labour councillors will be holding and advice surgery in the town's library on Saturday.
  
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• Labour councillor cautioned for assault on Tory colleague

  12-04-2022 15:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Calls are made for Michael Hindley to resign following the incident in a council meeting.
  
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• Two wanted in connection with violent street robbery

  12-04-2022 15:22
  
  Police are appealing for information to identify two men following a robbery in Blackpool.
  
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• RuPaul's Drag Race star Trixie Maxwell in Blackpool - how to get tickets

  12-04-2022 15:01
  
  RuPaul's Drag Race star Trixie Mattel is coming to Blackpool on her new tour, here's how to get tickets.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's £1m drive to improve children's services after poor Ofsted - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-04-2022 15:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's £1m drive to improve children's services after poor Ofsted  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's £1m drive to improve children's services after poor Ofsted

  12-04-2022 15:00
  
  COUNCIL bosses have promised a £1 million drive to improve children's services in Blackburn after an Ofsted report found it 'requires improvement'.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's £1m drive to improve children's services

  12-04-2022 15:00
  
  LOCAL authority bosses have promised a £1million drive to improve children's services after an inspector's report found they were falling short of the threshold to be rate as 'good'.
  
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• Boris Johnson fined alongside Rishi Sunak over lockdown parties at Downing Street

  12-04-2022 14:59
  
  The duo will be issued with fines for breaches of Covid-19 regulations following allegations of lockdown parties in Downing Street and Whitehall.
  
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• Abandoned vehicle recovered by officers after tip-off

  12-04-2022 14:27
  
  Police have recovered a white van which had been abandoned in Burnley.
  
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• Wilpshire residents concerned about losing some of best views in East Lancashire with 106 homes plan

  12-04-2022 14:22
  
  RESIDENTS have launched a rallying call to battle plans for 106 homes in Ribble Valley.
  
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• Raids in Blackburn and Accrington following kidnapping

  12-04-2022 14:16
  
  FOUR people have been arrested as part of an investigation into a kidnapping and serious assault.
  
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• Great Harwood woman taking on Yorkshire three peaks challenge for charity

  12-04-2022 13:30
  
  Faye Lynch, from Great Harwood, is in training for the Yorkshire three peaks challenge, which she is taking on in May.
  
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• Two due in court over stolen high-value vehicle parts

  12-04-2022 12:40
  
  Two men have been charged for handling stolen goods as part of a police investigation.
  
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• Chorley: Astley Hall to reopen after being closed for two years

  12-04-2022 12:30
  
  Astley Hall, in Chorley, is expected to reopen its doors on Saturday 21 May with a full weekend of celebratory events planned
  
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• Preston: Plans submitted for Lancashire’s first Five Guys

  12-04-2022 11:30
  
  A Five Guys restaurant could open at a former Frankie & Benny’s site in Preston.
  
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• Hyndburn Labour politician cautioned over council meeting assault

  12-04-2022 11:29
  
  A BOROUGH councillor has been cautioned for assault during a break in a council meeting.
  
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• Whalley scaffolder stars on SAS Who Dares Wins

  12-04-2022 11:00
  
  AN East Lancashire scaffolder is taking part in television’s toughest challenge show.
  
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• Morrisons is giving away FREE hot cross buns this Easter – how to get yours

  12-04-2022 10:58
  
  How to get a free hot cross bun on Good Friday.
  
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•  MyLahore launch ‘Ramadan buffet’ at Stanley House, Blackburn

  12-04-2022 10:51
  
  A leading Asian restaurant and caterers have announced a special ‘Iftar buffet’ at a Mellor hotel and venue.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Four arrested after van stolen in burglary chased down by police

  12-04-2022 10:48
  
  Four people have been arrested after van stolen during a burglary was found and chased down by police on patrol.
  
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• Martin Lewis : 4 important money checks every UK household should do right now

  12-04-2022 10:25
  
  Martin Lewis addressed his 8.4 million newsletter fans as he discussed rising living costs amid the surge in taxes and energy bills.
  
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• UK workers suffer biggest drop in real pay since 2013

  12-04-2022 10:24
  
  Real regular wages and regular pay have dropped for the average worker, according to the ONS
  
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• Wordle 297 April 12: Wordle word hints and today's answer

  12-04-2022 10:19
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Arrests made for drug driving and uninsured vehicles seized

  12-04-2022 08:58
  
  Drivers were stopped for drug driving and having no insurance overnight (April 12) with vehicles seized in separate incidents by officers.
  
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• Derry Girls: Full cast list and when is it on

  12-04-2022 08:15
  
  The hit award-winning comedy returns for its final season.
  
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• Who are the contestants on tonight's Celebrity Bake Off for Stand up to Cancer? April 12

  12-04-2022 08:11
  
  The celebrity special sees stars battle out to be named Star Baker in aid of Stand Up To Cancer.
  
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• Second Ribble Valley Truck Run to take place on Easter Sunday

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  A TRUCK run which was held last year in memory of an East Lancashire man is taking place for the second time over Easter weekend.
  
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• Ribble Valley residents invited to appear in Take That movie

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  Locals are being invited to apply to be in the background of the ‘Take That’ film currently being filmed in Clitheroe.
  
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• Resident slams 40-metre disabled parking bay ruling as 'unfair'

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man has spoken out after being refused a disabled parking bay by Blackburn with Darwen Council due to a ’40-metre rule’.
  
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• Primary school pupils collect 33 bags of rubbish in community clean up

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  Primary school pupils took part in a major litter pick as as part of the Keep Britain Tidy Campaign, collecting 33 bags of rubbish.
  
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• Pair of East Lancashire drug dealers admit dealing cocaine and cannabis

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  TWO drug dealers caught with wraps of cocaine and more than £700 in cash when they were stopped by police have been spared jail.
  
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• Owners of demolished Punch Bowl Inn ordered to rebuild site

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  The owners of the former Grade II listed Punch Bowl Inn which was demolished without planning permission have been ordered to rebuild the former pub.
  
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• Nelson: Young artist to destroy artwork he spent months creating

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  James Carter, who lives in Nelson, is to throw four pieces of artwork into a woodchipper next month.
  
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• Nathan fasts for one day in solidarity with work colleagues

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  A pharmacy technician was presented with a special gift for completing his first fast in solidarity with colleagues observing Ramadan.
  
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• Mixed opinions as another charity shop opens in Accrington's Arndale Centre

  12-04-2022 06:00
  
  Another charity shop is set to open in a shopping centre, just weeks after one of the last remaining non-charity retail outlets there closed.
  
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