Blackburn with Darwen news

• Taco Bell launches Taco Swap campaign with free crunchy tacos for customers - Get yours

  11-05-2022 22:18
  
  Taco Bell is giving its customers a free Crunchy Taco this week, here's how you can claim yours.
  
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• Michael Brierley murder trial: Jury hears man found with 164 injuries

  11-05-2022 19:00
  
  MORE than 100 injuries were inflicted upon Michael Brierley during a fatal assault in his Nelson home, a jury has been told.
  
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• Michael Brierley: Jury hears man was found with over 100 injuries

  11-05-2022 19:00
  
  OVER a hundred injuries were inflicted upon a man during a fatal assault in his own home, a jury has been told.
  
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• Man exposed himself in Padiham believed to be linked to five other cases

  11-05-2022 18:50
  
  A man exposed himself outside a property in Padiham in the early hours of the morning. Police believe the man is linked to another five incidents.
  
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• Baby not given oxygen for several minutes in hospital before death

  11-05-2022 17:25
  
  A five-month-old boy from Blackburn who died in hospital was without oxygen for several minutes, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Tony Mowbray: Blackburn Rovers confirm departure of boss after five years in charge

  11-05-2022 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers confirm that boss Tony Mowbray will leave the Championship club this summer, after five years at Ewood Park.
  
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• Clitheroe regimental march to launch Platinum Jubilee celebrations

  11-05-2022 17:00
  
  MORE than 120 soldiers and a marching band are to parade through a market town to launch a borough's Platinum Jubilee celebrations.
  
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• Three offer mobile phone users up to £250 cashback in new iPhone and Samsung deal

  11-05-2022 16:48
  
  The deal goes by the type of device you get, as well as the data plan you'll be on, with the maximum cashback being £250. 
  
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• Marvel Doctor Strange star Zara Phythian and husband found guilty of child sex offences

  11-05-2022 16:48
  
  Jurors also convicted the 37-year-old’s husband Victor Marke, aged 59, of the same 14 offences.
  
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• BBC considers Netflix-style subscription or 'televisions tax' as TV licence faces axe

  11-05-2022 16:47
  
  Last month, Culture Secretary Nadine Dorries revealed the government will be looking at implementing new ways of funding the BBC.
  
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• Seven men and one woman arrested after Burnley dawn drug raids

  11-05-2022 16:44
  
  A series of dawn raids have seen seven men and one woman from Burnley arrested for drug offences.
  
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• A59 works: Major road at risk of landslip to close for weeks

  11-05-2022 16:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Part of the A59 in Preston will be shut for seven weeks to stop an embankment slipping into the road.
  
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• West Pennine moorland village summit over dangerous parking

  11-05-2022 16:30
  
  WORRIED moorland will get the chance to put their concerns about 'downright dangerous' parking to their councillor.
  
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• Fourth free fireworks event announced for Blackpool this year

  11-05-2022 16:00
  
  Blackpool is set to be illuminated by fireworks later this year as a fourth event is added to their autumn events programme.
  
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• Darwen's WEC helps engineer the cash needed for town's youth zone

  11-05-2022 16:00
  
  A TOWN'S biggest employer has made a major contribution to making its temporary hub for young people a permanent fixture.
  
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• Fleetwood football fan banned for spitting at player

  11-05-2022 15:08
  
  A MAN has been fined and handed a football banning order after spitting at a player during a match.
  
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• Kirk Norcorss shares birthday tribute to Haslingden dad who took own life

  11-05-2022 14:20
  
  Kirk Norcross said he loved and missed his Haslingden-born dad, Mick Norcross, who would have been 59 today
  
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• Blackburn: Drug driver arrested after giving ridiculous excuse

  11-05-2022 14:14
  
  A DRUG driver told officers 'cannabis makes drivers more cautious' after being pulled over last night (May 10).
  
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• Burnley: Boy, 15, got into 120mph pursuit after taking parents' car for joyride with mates

  11-05-2022 13:56
  
  A TEENAGE boy got himself into a 120mph police chase after taking his parents’ car for a joyride with friends.
  
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• Burnley: Boy, 15, got into 120mph police chase in parents' car

  11-05-2022 13:56
  
  A TEENAGE boy got himself into a 120mph police chase after taking his parents’ car for a joyride with friends.
  
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• Coronation Street star Alex Bain on 'fan mail' and working with William Roache

  11-05-2022 13:15
  
  A CORONATION STREET star has pledged to get better at responding to fan mail and described working with legendary actor William Roache as "inspiring".
  
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• Burnley plumber wins special recognition at Pride of Manchester Awards

  11-05-2022 13:00
  
  BURNLEY'S local hero was recognised once again for his service in the town, picking up a gong at The Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers’ Bradley Dack cheers on Olivia Attwood on ITV’s The Games

  11-05-2022 13:00
  
  Bradley Dack cheered Olivia Attwood on from the side lines as she competed in the 50m breast stroke against five other female celebs.
  
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• Lancashire Council’s school spelling error leaves Twitter users in stitches

  11-05-2022 11:30
  
  Headmaster of Lancaster Royal Grammar School, Chris Pyle, spotted the spelling error on a bus stop outside the school.
  
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• Queen's Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday weekend sparks warning to Brits over £5,000 fine

  11-05-2022 11:02
  
  The Queen is the first British monarch to celebrate the occasion having acceded to the throne on 6th February 1952, when she was just 25-years-old.
  
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• Dog thefts hit seven year high - most at risk breeds and top safety tips

  11-05-2022 11:02
  
  Experts reveal their top safety tips for preventing dog thefts, as well as the breeds most at risk
  
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• 3 out of 4 parents fear for child's mental health due to Covid pandemic

  11-05-2022 11:02
  
  A survey commissioned by BBC Bitesize and Netmums found that many parents worried for their children's mental health.
  
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• Eurovision food, flags and decorations to help you host the ultimate party

  11-05-2022 11:00
  
  Plan the ultimate Eurovision party to cheer on UK entry Sam Ryder.
  
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• Emma Bridgewater's perfect mugs celebrating Platinum Jubilee

  11-05-2022 11:00
  
  The iconic pottery company, Emma Bridgewater, has great Platinum Jubilee products to remember the occasion.
  
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• Cartwright & Butler launch Platinum Jubilee limited edition range - How to get yours

  11-05-2022 11:00
  
  Cartwright & Butler have given their mouthwatering range the royal treatment with new limited edition products just for Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2022: Italian food and drink to celebrate from Aldi, Tesco and more

  11-05-2022 10:59
  
  Italy is hosting the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin. Here's how to celebrate the right way.
  
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• Aldi recalls due to salmonella fears in Eat + Go wraps

  11-05-2022 10:57
  
  The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are warning customers not to eat the product.
  
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• Michael Brierley murder trial: Updates as prosecution open case

  11-05-2022 10:46
  
  The prosecution in the Michael Brierley murder trial are to continue opening their case.
  
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• Commonwealth Games baton relay route through UK revealed

  11-05-2022 10:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Queen's Baton Relay will spend 29 days touring host nation England and also visit all of the UK.
  
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• Number of jobs in Burnley offering remote working rise by 391%

  11-05-2022 10:00
  
  AN area of East Lancashire has been named as one of the UKs top hiring hotspots for remote workers, with listings rising by almost 400 per cent.
  
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• 'Grammer' School: Lancashire council's sign error amuses pupils

  11-05-2022 09:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire County Council apologises for the "schoolboy error" near Lancaster Royal Grammar School.
  
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• Three to switch off 3G network by end of 2024

  11-05-2022 08:36
  
  5G has already surpassed 3G usage.
  
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• Shadsworth Estate residents fearful over fences after fire

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  FEARFUL tenants have raised concerns over their safety after a fire ripped through a home on their Blackburn estate causing devastating damage.
  
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• Rossendale: Antonella Brollini returns to YouTube after mental health struggle

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  Haslingden's Antonella Brollini has announced her return to social media in a candid video about her mental health and binge eating struggles.
  
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• Preston and Chorley among the worst in the country for road rage

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  NEW RESEARCH has found that two Lancashire areas are home to some of the country’s most foul-tempered drivers.
  
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• New Burnley takeaway set to cook up jobs

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  A VACANT former estate agent's premises is set to be turned into a job-creating hot food takeaway.
  
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• Nelson YES Hub celebrates major milestone, helping 100 young people into jobs

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  A youth employment hub has reached a major milestone, having helped 100 people into jobs since opening in February 2021.
  
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• Man apologised after driving to McDonald's drive thru after three pints

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  A LIFT engineer apologised to officers after drinking and driving to a McDonald's drive thru earlier this month.
  
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• M&S launches summer grill range with kebabs, cheeseburgers and more - Fire up the BBQ

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  Fire up the barbie! M&S has launched its grill range in time for summer.
  
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• Learner driver from Burnley took and wrote off dads £36,000 BMW

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  A learner driver from Burnley took and wrote off his father’s £36,000 BMW after realising he had left his bank card at his cousin's house.
  
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• Leading skip hire company acquires Burnley firm, Quicker Skips

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  One of the North West's leading skip hire companies has chosen an East Lancashire depot as its new home.
  
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• Fifty students from Haslingden High School take part in Duke of Edinburgh

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  FIFTY students from Haslingden High School took part in a Duke of Edinburgh Bronze practice expedition.
  
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• Clitheroe take-away rejected by council over smell concerns

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  CONCERNS over strong smells and loud noise have quashed the future of a take-away in the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Burnley Youth Theatre receives grant of more than £140,000

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley Youth Theatre has been given a grant of more than £140,000 to digitalise its theatre space.
  
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• Burnley learner driver took and wrote off dad's £36k BMW

  11-05-2022 06:00
  
  A learner driver from Burnley took and wrote off his father’s £36,000 BMW after realising he had left his bank card at his cousin's house.
  
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