Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Lancashire close in on victory despite Ben Compton resistance

  16-04-2022 20:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Compton carries his bat for an unbeaten first-innings century at Canterbury but Lancashire are well on top going into the final day.
  
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• Driver arrested in Blackburn for testing positive on a drugs wipe

  16-04-2022 19:22
  
  A driver has been arrested in Blackburn for testing positive for cannabis on a drugs test.
  
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• Three taken to hospital after road traffic collision on A56

  16-04-2022 18:55
  
  Three people have been taken to hospital after a road traffic collision happened earlier today.
  
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• Lancashire pensioner charged after climate demonstration

  16-04-2022 16:25
  
  A Lancashire pensioner has been arrested and sent to court following a climate demonstration at an oil terminal.
  
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• Joint operation to combat arson offences by youths in Burnley

  16-04-2022 15:58
  
  Police officers, firefighters and the council have joined together to try and combat youths committing arson offences in Burnley.
  
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• Sean Dyche: Burnley players in 'shock' after manager's sacking - interim boss Mike Jackson

  16-04-2022 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley players were shocked by Sean Dyche's sacking but do not have time to dwell on it, says interim boss Mike Jackson.
  
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• Woman screamed after stranger picked up toddler from pram in Heysham

  16-04-2022 13:58
  
  A woman was left screaming after a man took her toddler from a pram while she was taking money out of a cash machine.
  
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• Gary Madine: Blackpool striker signs one-year deal with Championship club

  16-04-2022 13:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool striker Gary Madine signs a new one-year contract with the club, with an option of a second year.
  
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• VIDEO: Charity boxes stolen during robbery at Blackburn mosque

  16-04-2022 12:56
  
  A thief stole charity boxes and caused damage to a small mosque in Blackburn.
  
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• VIDEO: Charity boxes stolen during break-in at Blackburn mosque

  16-04-2022 12:56
  
  A thief stole charity boxes and caused damage to a small mosque in Blackburn.
  
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• Charity boxes stolen during robbery at Blackburn mosque

  16-04-2022 12:56
  
  A thief stole charity boxes and caused damage to a small mosque in Blackburn.
  
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• Take That film brought "a bit of Hollywood to Clitheroe" says pub landlady

  16-04-2022 12:47
  
  A pub landlady and Take That fan was excited to be involved in the Greatest Days film based on the band’s music.
  
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• Sun and temperatures of 22°C over Easter weekend in Blackburn

  16-04-2022 11:49
  
  Whether you are planning a day in the beer garden or a day in at the fair, the weather looks to be treating us well over the Easter weekend as many are excited for the first bank holiday weekend without lockdown restrictions since 2019.
  
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• Blackburn man with no licence fined more than £850 driving on M5

  16-04-2022 11:23
  
  A Blackburn man has been fined more than £850 for driving on the M5 without a licence or insurance, over 170 miles from his home.
  
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• I tried Iceland's Slush Puppie ice lollies that're perfect for Easter Bank Holiday weekend

  16-04-2022 08:47
  
  When Iceland announced they were launching slush puppie ice lollies, I knew I had to try one - but did it live up to my expectations?
  
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• PrettyLittleThing launches collection of dog clothes, toys and more

  16-04-2022 08:46
  
  PrettyLittleThing (PLT) has launched a Pet Collection including a dog dressing gown, coats, toys and more and it's available to buy now.
  
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• Easter weekend things to do: Red Letter Days out for the whole family

  16-04-2022 08:45
  
  There's something for everyone with these Red Letter Days out.
  
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• Blue Light Card members marks Easter break with discounts at Expedia, Butlins and more

  16-04-2022 08:44
  
  Have a cracking Easter with discounts at Booking.com, Wilkos, Expedia and much more thanks to a Blue Light Card.
  
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• Wordle 301 April 16: Wordle word hints and today's answer

  16-04-2022 08:43
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Strictly winner reveals her dark side in The Addams Family

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  IT’S one of the golden rules of showbiz that’s drummed into every aspiring performer from the moment they start off on the ladder - if you get an audition, don’t go along dressed as the character.
  
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• Skier and author returns to Rossendale ski slope for book signing

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  SKIER and author Kimberley Kay returned to her roots to hold a book signing at the Rossendale ski slope where she honed her skills.
  
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• Residents' frustrations at councillors over late night problems in Whalley

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS and residents have clashed amid concerns over night-time problems for an East Lancashire village.
  
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• Police officer warns of dangers after dad died in motorbike crash

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  A police officer and the son of a man who died in a motorcycle accident has spoken out about the dangers of riding while tired.
  
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• New tanker machines could help prevent another Darwen Moors fire

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  A new tanker has been designed to help tackle moorland fires across East Lancashire.
  
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• More police and better communication - Shadow Home Secretary's solution to Burnley's ASB problem

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  More bobbies on the beat, earlier closing times for bars and better communication between business owners, the council and the police - that's what Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper thinks is needed to help solve Burnley's anti-social behaviour problem.
  
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• Man's £3.20 trip from Darwen to Blackburn cost him £220

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who didn’t pay his rail fare said he couldn’t work the ticket machine properly as he’d forgotten his glasses.
  
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• Letter: Not just Boris guilty of trivialising serious issue

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  Is the party over for Boris Johnson? Certainly not! It seems that the British people like to have a liar for a Prime Minister.
  
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• Inside the former Burnley nightclub on the market for £800K

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  The site of Burnley’s former Posh nightclub, in Ormerod Street, is on the market for £800,000.
  
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• Home care company honoured at glittering national awards

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  The owner of a Blackburn home care company said her staff are ‘thrilled’ after being honoured at the national Home Care Awards.
  
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• Haunted history of Ribble Valley’s Punch Bowl Inn

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  Were your aware of the Punch Bowl Inn's haunted history and reputation as one of Lancashire’s most haunted buildings?
  
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• Firefighter retires after 40 years service in Colne

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  When Peter McMullen signed up to be a retained firefighter at Colne Station in April 1982 when he was 20, he had no idea he would spend the next four decades in the uniform.
  
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• Distinctive looking Blackburn school had held last lesson

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  IT is almost 50 years since this interesting-looking building welcomed pupils.
  
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• Colne music and dance festival dating back 120 years cancelled indefinitely

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  Organisers of a music and dance festival are about to call it a day, ending a tradition that goes back 120 years.
  
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• Channel 4 looking for East Lancs kids for new show

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  Channel 4 want children aged between 9-11 to take part in Kids In The Wild.
  
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• Brothers run half-marathon between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley for Ukraine

  16-04-2022 06:00
  
  TWO brothers who undertook a 13-mile sponsored run between Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC for the Ukraine relief cause have been praised
  
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