Blackburn with Darwen news

• Six fire engines are at a domestic garage fire in Clitheroe

  17-04-2022 21:57
  
  Firefighters have been called to a fire at a property in Clitheroe.
  
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• Driver stopped due to excess speeds and no insurance

  17-04-2022 20:52
  
  A car was stopped by police as it passed officers at excessive speeds.
  
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• High-speed motorway police chase over stolen Ford Fiesta

  17-04-2022 17:02
  
  Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are out today across Lancashire.
  
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• Drivers arrested and summons issued for offences

  17-04-2022 17:02
  
  Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are out today across Lancashire.
  
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• 16 ducklings on M6 Wigan rescued by traffic officers

  17-04-2022 15:27
  
  Officers were surprised on Easter morning to see 16 ducklings on the M6 near Wigan.
  
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• Woman taken to hospital with serious injuries after M6 crash

  17-04-2022 15:04
  
  A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a lorry crash closed the M6 for several hours this morning.
  
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• Royton crash: Two young men named as 'devastated' families pay tribute

  17-04-2022 14:51
  
  Two men who died in a collision in Royton on Friday have been named, with both families paying tribute to their loved ones.
  
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• Firefighters release person from playground equipment in Oswaldtwistle

  17-04-2022 14:16
  
  Firefighters had to be called to rescue a person trapped in play equipment.
  
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• Person advised to go to hospital after fire in Blackburn flat

  17-04-2022 13:01
  
  A person was advised to go to hospital after a flat fire.
  
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• Five walks under 7 miles to try over the Easter bank holiday weekend

  17-04-2022 11:01
  
  During this sunny Easter weekend, a walk to take in the beauty of East Lancashire may be on your to-do list.
  
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• Woman spat at after road rage incident outside Norbreck Castle Hotel

  17-04-2022 10:25
  
  A woman was spat at following a road rage incident.
  
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• Driver faces fine after being seen using phone while driving in Great Harwood

  17-04-2022 10:11
  
  A driver will face a £200 fine after being caught using their phone while driving.
  
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• Driver stopped after speeding past police on M65 at 100mph

  17-04-2022 09:58
  
  A driver overtook police on a motorway at over 100mph.
  
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• Crash closes M6 southbound near Lake District

  17-04-2022 09:37
  
  The M6 near the Lake District has been closed following a crash, with the closure expected to remain in place for a few hours.
  
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• Covid: NHS guidance to regain your sense of taste and smell after coronavirus

  17-04-2022 09:02
  
  Recovery from the coronavirus, responsible for the global pandemic, can often take weeks or even months.
  
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• Easter 2022: Why do we eat chocolate at Easter? Easter traditions explained

  17-04-2022 09:01
  
  Eating lots of chocolate has become the norm at this time of year - but have you ever wondered where exactly the tradition comes from?
  
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• Cat owners issued 'fatal' safety warning concerning their pets this weekend

  17-04-2022 08:59
  
  Easter eggs could be deadly to a cat and chocolate should be kept out of reach of pets, senior vets have warned.
  
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• Aldi announces return of its baby and toddler sale with prices from 99p

  17-04-2022 08:57
  
  Items will be available to pre-order online from April 17 and will be arriving in stores from April 21 with further products available from May 1.
  
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• Cartwright & Butler share the best royal gardens to enjoy for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee

  17-04-2022 08:41
  
  Here are the top 10 royal gardens where you can enjoy a picnic and how to posh it up to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• ShopDisney has 20 percent off all toys now - but you’ll need to be quick

  17-04-2022 08:34
  
  ShopDisney has all toys on 20% off now.
  
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• Easter movies on Netflix to watch this weekend 

  17-04-2022 08:33
  
  WHETHER you are looking for a family friendly animation or something more religious, there are plenty of Easter movies to watch this weekend on Netflix.
  
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• Wordle 302 April 17: Wordle word hints and today's answer

  17-04-2022 08:32
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Which area of Lancashire is one of the most chilled out places in the country?

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  An area of Lancashire has been named the 'fourth most chilled out city in the UK', according to a new study.
  
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• Warburtons to donate nearly 60,000 products to Burnley families

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  Nearly 60,000 fresh Warburtons products will be donated to Burnley and surrounding areas during the rest of 2022.
  
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• The Burnley takeaways and cafes with five star hygiene ratings

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  In the latest round of food hygiene inspections, 17 establishments in Burnley were found to have five star ratings by the Food Standards Agency.
  
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• Stargazer spots ‘strange lights‘ over Pendle Hill – could it be a UFO?

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  Mick Proctor, from Pendle, was skygazing in his hometown when he spotted some unusual lights over Pendle Hill.
  
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• Remembering Blackburn College life from the mid 1990s

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  OK so it’s not quite schooldays but many people will have fond memories of their next step in education after leaving school.
  
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• More acts added to Highest Point line-up as Big Family Day Out makes welcome return

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  Highest Point Festival has announced a host of new acts joining its bumper weekend of music, food and activities, with the likes of Tom Zanetti, Voltage and Slay, Girls Don’t Sync and many more added to the line up.
  
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• Great Harwood trucker fined for careless driving on M6

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  A TRUCKER has been fined £500 and handed nine points on his licence after admitting to careless driving on the M6 motorway.
  
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• Great Harwood: Pupils collect mountain of plastic as part of national survey

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  Hundreds of pieces of plastic were collected by primary school pupils as part of a nationwide survey.
  
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• Five fined for speeding on Barbra Castle Way, Blackburn

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  A number of people have been fined for speeding on Barbra Castle Way.
  
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• Five fined for speeding on Barbara Castle Way, Blackburn

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  A number of people have been fined for speeding on Barbra Castle Way.
  
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• Could you afford to buy a house in Trawden, the ‘Best Place to Live’ in the North West?

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  Last week we revealed that the village of Trawden in Colne had been named the ‘Best Place to Live’ in the North West of England.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle to mark St George's Day with sword-fighting event

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  A special programme of events is being held at one of Lancashire's castles this month to mark St George's Day.
  
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• Accrington man dressed as woman battered his date in attack

  17-04-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN dressed in women’s clothing left his date drifting in and out of consciousness after he lost his temper and set about battering her.
  
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