Blackburn with Darwen news

• Morrisons beat Issa brother owned EG Group to takeover collapsed McColl's

  09-05-2022 19:16
  
  Morrisons has beaten Issa brothers owner EG Group in a takeover battle for collapsed retailer McColl’s.
  
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• Fuel spillage closes part of M6 near Lancaster and Morecambe

  09-05-2022 18:08
  
  Drivers are being asked to avoid part of a motorway due to a large fuel spillage.
  
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• Burnley sports coach who had sex with girl back in court

  09-05-2022 17:56
  
  A SCHOOL sports coach who was jailed for having sex with a 14-year-old in a classroom has avoided being sent back to prison – despite breaching a court order.
  
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• Darwen mum found dead after buying pills online without checks

  09-05-2022 17:45
  
  A MUM was found dead in her home by friends after taking an overdose of medication, some of which she had purchased from an online pharmacy, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Hyndburn Council deadlock: ex-Labour independent could stay leader

  09-05-2022 17:31
  
  HYNDBURN'S inconclusive local election results would lead to current leader Miles Parkinson remaining council boss as an Independent.
  
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• Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer WILL resign if fined over Beergate

  09-05-2022 17:19
  
  Sir Keir Starmer has said he will "do the right thing and step down" if he is fined for breaking coronavirus rules in an investigation by Durham police.
  
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• Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer WILL resign if fined for breaking Covid rules

  09-05-2022 17:19
  
  Sir Keir Starmer has said he will ‘do the right thing and step down’ if he is fined for breaking coronavirus rules in an investigation by Durham police.
  
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• Ormskirk ice cream seller 'shaken' by brick attack on van

  09-05-2022 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two youths are sought after a brick was thrown through the window of an ice cream van, police say.
  
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• Burnley Council: Labour/LibDem coalition set to continue

  09-05-2022 16:00
  
  THE Labour/Liberal Democrat partnership which has run Burnley Council for the past year looks set to continue.
  
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• Tributes paid to HGV driver and father-of-two who died in Burnley crash

  09-05-2022 14:42
  
  Tributes have been paid to an HGV driver and loving father-of-two who died in a crash in Burnley.
  
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• Lancashire: Man wanted in connection with allegations of a string of serious offences

  09-05-2022 14:30
  
  A MAN is wanted by police in connection with allegations of a number of serious offences as officers appeal for information.
  
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• Lancashire County Council fined £50k over staff vibration illness

  09-05-2022 14:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council admits safety breaches after 15 workers developed an irreversible condition.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers: Midfield duo Johnson and Rothwell to leave

  09-05-2022 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joe Rothwell and Bradley Johnson will leave Blackburn Rovers this summer when their contracts expire.
  
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• Blackburn: Eagle-eyed officers seize uninsured BMW

  09-05-2022 14:02
  
  EAGLE-EYED police officers have seized an uninsured BMW this morning (April 9) after its driver had used it illegally on the roads 'for some time'.
  
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• Burnley to get 'flower power' makeover

  09-05-2022 14:00
  
  AN East Lancashire town is getting a floral makeover.
  
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• Blackburn's Lee Mack steals the show at Bafta TV awards 2022

  09-05-2022 13:45
  
  Blackburn-born Lee Mack and Chris McCausland went viral for their comedy bit at the Bafta TV awards - but Michelle Keegan and Tom Daley's jokes fell flat.
  
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• Preston North End: Scott Sinclair and Tom Barkhuizen among 13 released by club

  09-05-2022 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scott Sinclair and Tom Barkhuizen are among 13 players released by Preston at the end of their 2021-22 Championship season.
  
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• Darwen Tower: nominations flood in to light jubilee beacon

  09-05-2022 13:15
  
  A COUNCIL has been flooded with nominations to light a Platinum Jubilee beacon at Darwen Tower ahead of the June celebration
  
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• McColl's takeover: Issa brothers' EG Group to miss out to Morrisons

  09-05-2022 12:55
  
  BLACKBURN'S Issa brothers are set to miss out on a takeover of McColl's to Morrisons following the company's financial collapse.
  
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• Lancashire: Gate set alight by gardener using gas weed burner

  09-05-2022 12:39
  
  A FIRE service has reminded the public to take extra care when using gas weed burners - after an unfortunate resident set fire to their own garden gate.
  
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• Coronation Street dedicate Bafta to Sophie and Sylvia Lancaster

  09-05-2022 12:15
  
  CORONATION STREET has dedicated its Bafta TV award win to murdered Sophie Lancaster and her tireless campaigning mother Sylvia, who died recently.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss warned of 'tough decisions'

  09-05-2022 12:15
  
  THE new leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has been warned he has 'some tough decisions to make' over the ongoing cost of living crisis.
  
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• Blackpool undertaker took pictures of corpses and shared them online

  09-05-2022 12:11
  
  A 42-year-old man has been sentenced for sharing indecent images of children, extreme pornographic images and images taken at a funeral home.
  
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• Michael Brierley murder trial: Proceedings to get underway

  09-05-2022 11:32
  
  Naeem Mustafa stands trial accused of murdering 48-year-old Michael Brierley.
  
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• UCLan staff to represent Team GB in European Dragon Boat championships

  09-05-2022 11:15
  
  Ian Carrie and Tony Dickson, who work at the University of Central Lancashire will represent Great Britain for the European Dragon Boat championships.
  
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• ‘P***s are taking over my country’: Family suffer racist abuse outside Ewood Park

  09-05-2022 10:44
  
  A family who attended a Star Wars event in Blackburn at the weekend were racially abused outside the stadium where it took place.
  
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• Wordle 324 May 9 : Wordle word hints and today's answer

  09-05-2022 10:28
  
  Hints and answers for today's Wordle.
  
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• EasyJet issues warning to British holidaymakers this summer amid drastic new plans

  09-05-2022 10:27
  
  It comes after European airlines, including easyJet, were forced to cancel thousands of flights in the lead-up to Easter.
  
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• Ticketmaster launches sale on West End shows including Frozen- How to get tickets

  09-05-2022 10:25
  
  From Frozen, Harry Potter, Jersy Boys, Matilda and so much more get deals on West End shows.
  
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• Cancer Research says more than 65,000 people waiting for cancer diagnosis every month

  09-05-2022 10:24
  
  Around 65,400 people every month in England are waiting too long to find out whether they have cancer, a new analysis from Cancer Research UK has shown.
  
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• Aldi launches all the pet must haves for your next road trip

  09-05-2022 10:23
  
  Jet setters can get everything they need for furry companions to join them on their trips.
  
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• Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs recalled over 'link to a salmonella outbreak'

  09-05-2022 10:22
  
  Other recalls have included Kinder Surprise, Kinder Mini Eggs, Kinder Surprise 100g and Kinder Schokobons.
  
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• Channel 4 Gogglebox star Jenny Newby forced to watch Bafta win from hospital bed

  09-05-2022 10:13
  
  The hit show won its second TV Bafta for best constructed factual show.
  
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• Untold story of Polish history celebrated in Blackburn

  09-05-2022 10:01
  
  The untold history of Polish heritage was celebrated in a walk-through Blackburn.
  
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• Council's decision to refuse development of 100 new homes in village backed by High Court

  09-05-2022 09:54
  
  A council has had its decision to refuse planning permission for 100 new homes in a village backed by the High Court.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss warned of 'tough decisions' - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-05-2022 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Council boss warned of 'tough decisions'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Rawtenstall: Audi driver had expired provisional licence and no MOT

  09-05-2022 08:44
  
  THE driver of an Audi was reprimanded by police in East Lancashire last night (May 8) after being caught on the roads with an expired provisional licence.
  
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• Morrisons launches May cleaning event sale – see the deals

  09-05-2022 07:00
  
  The sale will see products such as the Flash Speed Mop Starter Kit discounted, as well as popular brands including Zoflora and Fabulosa.
  
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• War of the Roses weekend to be hosted at Hoghton Tower

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  A War of the Roses weekend is being hosted at Houghton Tower in Lancashire, taking visitors back more than 500 years in time.
  
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• School pupils in Blackburn and Darwen to receive share of £250,000

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  A number of pupils finishing school in Blackburn with Darwen will be receiving a share of £250,000 in bursaries to help with their careers.
  
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• Nursery school based in imposing East Lancashire 'mansion'

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  When this impressive-looking building was photographed in 1952, it was the home of Broad Oak Nursery School in Accrington.
  
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• New research reveals this area of Lancashire is one of most dangerous places to cycle

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  Cycling in the UK has surged by almost 200 per cent since Covid lockdowns, and is showing no signs of slowing.
  
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• Letter: We're dealing with the world’s most dangerous man

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  PUTIN is without doubt the most dangerous man in the world.
  
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• Lancashire County Council stung with £50,000 fine

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council has been fined £50,000 after several employees were left with Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome while working within their highways department.
  
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• Glorious May weather and great food greets visitors to Eid In The Park

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  Hundreds of people enjoyed their first weekend post Ramadan at an Eid In The Park event in Blackburn.
  
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• Coroner could not say whether drugs or alcohol contributed to Darwen man's death following crash

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  A coroner has said that he cannot be certain whether drink and drugs played a part in a man's death after he crashed his moped into a car.
  
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• Chorley cruise agency names one of of best employers in industry

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  Panache Cruises in Chorley has been named as one of the best employers in the travel agency.
  
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• 'Amazing Ste' runs 5k every single day for a year for Lancashire Mind

  09-05-2022 06:00
  
  A man who completed a 5k run every single day for a year has raised £3000 for charity.
  
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• Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Get party ready with Lakeland's themed decorations

  09-05-2022 01:01
  
  Here's a selection of items from Lakeland that'll help you host a Platinum Jubilee party to remember.
  
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