Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston North End 1-1 Millwall: Murray Wallace scores at both ends as points shared

  15-04-2022 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Murray Wallace scores at both ends as Millwall's Championship play-off push stalls in a draw at Preston.
  
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• Peterborough United 2-1 Blackburn Rovers: Late goals keep Posh survival hopes alive

  15-04-2022 18:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peterborough United score twice in the final 10 minutes to keep their slim hopes of Championship survival alive as they beat 10-man Blackburn Rovers 2-1 at London Road.
  
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• Burnley councillors' planning decision on school site over-ruled

  15-04-2022 17:30
  
  A GOVERNMENT inspector has overturned a councillors refusal of a planning application to build 44 homes on the site of a former short-stay school.
  
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• Two men and a woman arrested in drugs, money laundering and fraud investigation

  15-04-2022 17:24
  
  Three people have been arrested as part of a major investigation into fraud.
  
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• Hundreds walk up Rivington Pike to mark Good Friday

  15-04-2022 16:35
  
  Hundreds of people from across Bolton hiked up Rivington Pike today for the Hike the Pike Easter walk.
  
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• Car smashes through Huncoat level crossing barrier twice, narrowly missing oncoming train

  15-04-2022 16:04
  
  A train station level crossing has been completely wrecked after a car deliberately drove straight through it, twice.
  
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• Burnley FC home pub will keep name despite sacking of Sean Dyche

  15-04-2022 15:29
  
  A Claret’s home pub has confirmed they will not be changing their name after the sacking of Sean Dyche.
  
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• Controversial Blackburn housing scheme 'will hit wildlife'

  15-04-2022 15:17
  
  ANGRY residents opposed to a controversial housing development on a 'wildlife haven' have taken their protest to the town hall.
  
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• Sean Dyche: 'A huge gamble that smacks of blind panic by Burnley's owners'

  15-04-2022 15:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  BBC Sport's chief football writer describes Burnley's sacking of Sean Dyche as a huge gamble as they bid for Premier League survival.
  
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• Ocean Palace re-opens after 31 days following electric fault

  15-04-2022 15:00
  
  The owners of a Chinese restaurant which closed because of an electricity are elated to welcome customers back for the Easter weekend.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen new homes 'lack schools, roads and GPs'

  15-04-2022 14:31
  
  A LOCAL authority growth boss has defended its record in providing roads and schools to service thousands of new homes being built in a borough.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council children's boss told: 'Get a grip' - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-04-2022 13:29
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council children's boss told: 'Get a grip'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council children's boss told: 'Get a grip'

  15-04-2022 13:29
  
  A BOROUGH education boss was challenged on her competence after it emerged her department failed to pay foster carers their increase last year.
  
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• TransPennine rail conductors strike to disrupt Easter travel

  15-04-2022 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  TransPennine apologises for a "disastrous weekend" ahead for commuters as a pay-dispute continues.
  
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• RIBBLE VALLEY: Markets boss voices concern over Covid recovery funding

  15-04-2022 13:00
  
  A VINTAGE markets boss has called on an East Lancs council to distribute its full allocation of government funds designed to revive high streets and help different types of firms recover from the pandemic’s impact.
  
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• New forum to revamp Colne Market taking shape

  15-04-2022 13:00
  
  A NEW forum to oversee some of an East Lancs' town's major most important sites is set to take shape at a town hall meeting this week.
  
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• Burnley FC have sacked longest running manager Sean Dyche

  15-04-2022 11:54
  
  Relegation-threatened Burnley have sacked manager Sean Dyche.
  
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• Ramadan: Hundreds join Preston North End footballer to break fast

  15-04-2022 11:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Local Muslims were invited to Preston's Deepdale stadium for a Ramadan meal with Bambo Diaby.
  
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• The best chippy's in Blackburn - according to Trip Advisor

  15-04-2022 10:16
  
  Blackburn plays host to a number of fish and chip shops – but what are the four best according to TripAdvisor reviews?
  
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• M6: Delays between Junction 24 and 23 after lorry overturns

  15-04-2022 09:30
  
  A lorry has overturned on the M6 causing a driver "slight injuries" and leading to the closure of a carriageway.
  
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• Woman in Longridge more than three times over drink drive limit

  15-04-2022 09:06
  
  A woman was more than three times over the drink drive limit when pulled over by police.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen new homes 'lack schools, roads and GPs' - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-04-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen new homes 'lack schools, roads and GPs'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Driver told police he had a "right to drive without insurance"

  15-04-2022 08:35
  
  A PREVIOUSLY disqualified driver claimed police were “targeting him” and that he has a “right to drive without insurance”.
  
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• Victorian conservatory was jewel in crown at Blackburn park

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  WHEN it opened in 1900, the palm house in Blackburn’s Corporation Park became a major attraction.
  
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• Tributes paid to Elizabeth Thompson who loved the arts and was charitable

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  THE funeral for a caring woman who has died.
  
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• Top 5 beer gardens in East Lancashire according to TripAdvisor

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  What better way to spend the Easter bank holiday than in a sunny beer garden? Here are the top 5 in East Lancashire according to Tripadvisor.
  
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• Status Quo legend announces two 'unplugged' E Lancs shows

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  STATUS Quo frontman Francis Rossi has announced an acoustic show which will be heading to two East Lancashire venues next year.
  
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• Pop-up event tent returns to Lancashire this May thanks to £1million funding

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  An interactive Mobile Event Tent (The MET) will be installed at a former indoor market site to encourage people back to the high street to support local businesses.
  
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• Parents aim to raise £106k for life-saving treatment for Maysaa

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  MORE than £85,000 has already been raised so a four-year-old from Burnley can receive life-saving treatment for cancer.
  
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• Mosque volunteers to raise funds for hospital charity during Ramadan

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn mosque has chosen to support their local NHS hospital charity during Ramadan.
  
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• Morrisons giving away free hot cross buns on Good Friday

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Thousands of hot cross buns are set to be handed out at random throughout the day by Morrisons Bakers in 450 stores across the UK.
  
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• Morecambe: Tyson Fury's tailor reveals why dressed as Batman

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Morecambe-based world champion boxer, Tyson Fury, is well-known for his eccentric style.
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the week - Duchesse Anne, from the Breton brewery, Lancelot

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Lytham: Beach’s dog exclusion zone comes into force today

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Dog walkers must not take their dogs on Amenity Beach in Lytham St Annes from Good Friday or risk getting a £100 fine.
  
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• Letter: So much unnecessary fuss over Boris and his £50 fine

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  So the Prime Minister and Chancellor, amongst others, have been fined for holding parties at Number 10 during lockdown. How many thousands of hours of police and media time have been wasted on this?
  
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• Lancs company donates armoured cars to Ukraine aid effort

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire company has donated three refurbished armoured vehicles to help deliver humanitarian aid into Ukraine.
  
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• Hospital systems upgraded to streamline patient journeys

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  EAST Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust will receive an upgrade in its patient flow technology after an agreement with a new IT provider was signed.
  
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• Great Harwood community turns out to support charity Iftar event

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  People from across the Great Harwood gathered for the first ‘Community Iftar’ event in three years.
  
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• First look inside Burnley's newest nightclub ahead of tonight's opening

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley's newest nightclub, Dirty Lill Angel, is opening its doors tonight.
  
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• Final improvements to Padiham town centre redevelopment due to begin

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Final stages of a scheme to revitalise Padiham town centre are due to begin in next week.
  
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• East Lancashire to benefit from more than £20m in levelling-up cash

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  Communities across the UK are to benefit from £2.6billion of funding being allocated this week to help spread opportunity and level up the country.
  
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• Breached canal at Rishton re-opens following £1.7million repair works

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  A section of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal has re-opened after a major breach of the waterway left narrowboat owners stranded.
  
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• Andrew Snowden meets members of Lancashire's mounted division

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  THE largest members of the county’s constabulary have been thanked by a policing boss following a special visit.
  
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• Accrington thief went into home and stole card

  15-04-2022 06:00
  
  AN opportunistic thief took advantage of a homeowner’s blunder by stealing his bank cards and attempting to use them in a local shop.
  
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• Shark, Sony, HP and more: AO launches Easter sale on huge range of products

  15-04-2022 01:01
  
  AO.com is also offering a price match promise so if you find your product cheaper elsewhere, it will match it!
  
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