Blackburn with Darwen news

• Eight fire engines attend building blaze as police close off city centre roads

  13-05-2022 22:35
  
  There is a large emergency service presence at a derelict building fire this evening, as police have closed several main roads in the area.
  
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• County Championship: Keaton Jennings hits career-best 238 in Roses match

  13-05-2022 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire continue to dominate the Roses match as Keaton Jennings makes a career-best 238.
  
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• Another 150 cannabis plants seized as police uncover second grow in two days

  13-05-2022 19:29
  
  More than 150 mature cannabis plants have been found in a house just days after police uncovered a similar haul in the same neighbourhood.
  
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• Blackpool FC buy 100-acre site for new training facility

  13-05-2022 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The club want to build a bespoke building for coaching and fitness along with six grass pitches.
  
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• How to get a good night sleep during a heatwave

  13-05-2022 18:08
  
  With the weather getting hotter as summer approaches you might be thinking you nights of a deep sleep over.
  
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• Boris Johnson looks to cut 90,000 Civil Service jobs

  13-05-2022 18:07
  
  The Prime Minister has reportedly told his Cabinet that the service should be cut by a fifth
  
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• Scott Brown: New Fleetwood Town boss learning from his old managers

  13-05-2022 17:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Celtic and Scotland captain Scott Brown aims to use "little bits" from managers he played under to help him lead Fleetwood Town.
  
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• Rossendale: Tributes flood in for boy, 17, who tragically died in motorcycle accident

  13-05-2022 17:07
  
  TRIBUTES have poured in for a teenager who tragically lost his life following a motorcycle accident on Thursday, May 12.
  
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• Blackpool stabbing: Man jailed for life for killing Simone Ambler

  13-05-2022 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Donald Payne "lashed out" after an argument and stabbed his partner to death in Blackpool.
  
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• Lancashire man jailed for life after stabbing partner to death

  13-05-2022 15:53
  
  A man who stabbed his partner to death in a violent attack has been jailed.
  
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• Lancashire men jailed for decapitating dog and leaving head on a door handle

  13-05-2022 15:47
  
  TWO men have been jailed after decapitating a pet dog and leaving its head on a door handle in a truly shocking incident of animal cruelty.
  
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• Lancashire men jailed after decapitating pet dog and leaving its head on a door handle

  13-05-2022 15:47
  
  TWO men have been jailed after decapitating a pet dog and leaving its head on a door handle.
  
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• Why has the M65 been closed today?

  13-05-2022 15:03
  
  The M65 has been closed in both directions today.
  
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• Blackburn man still wanted by police over Darwen kidnapping

  13-05-2022 14:32
  
  POLICE have released a renewed appeal for help to locate a man they want to speak to in connection with a kidnapping and serious assault.
  
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• Blackburn man still wanted by police in connection with Darwen kidnapping

  13-05-2022 14:32
  
  Police have released a renewed appeal for help to locate a man they want to speak with in connection with a kidnapping and serious assault.
  
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• Accrington: Police want to speak with two men in relation to town centre assault

  13-05-2022 14:23
  
  TWO men are being sought by police in relation to a town centre assault earlier this week.
  
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• Hyndburn election malpractice claim: arrest made by police

  13-05-2022 14:15
  
  A MAN has been arrested in relation to an allegation that a signature on a Hyndburn candidate's nomination papers for May 5's local elections was invalid.
  
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• Blackburn station visit for iconic steam locomotive

  13-05-2022 14:00
  
  EAST Lancashire steam enthusiasts are in for a treat tomorrow/today (Sat May 14) when a famous steam engine that once operated crack expresses like the Golden Arrow from London to the South Coast passes through Blackburn.
  
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• Burnley businesses get help to 'go green' from council

  13-05-2022 13:30
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority is hosting a low carbon business support seminar.
  
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• Lancashire: Woman arrested and charged in relation to vicious assault onboard a train

  13-05-2022 13:06
  
  A WOMAN has been arrested and charged in relation to an incident onboard a train in which a woman had her hair pulled and was called a "paedo".
  
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• Aerial pictures emerge of new M55 junction in Lancashire

  13-05-2022 13:00
  
  A NEW junction. the ‘missing’ junction 2 ,is currently being built along the M55 as part of the wider Preston Western Distributor Road project.
  
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• Lancaster: Burglars caused damage and stole items from a school costing more than £20k

  13-05-2022 12:28
  
  BURGLARS who targeted a school last weekend (May 8) caused damage and stole items costing more than £20,000.
  
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• A59 Samlesbury: 'Unsteady' drink-driver arrested after near-crash

  13-05-2022 12:16
  
  A MAN was arrested after officers saw his vehicle nearly crash before he was stopped and found to be drink driving yesterday (May 13).
  
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• Town Crier British Championships taking place in Great Harwood and Barnoldswick

  13-05-2022 12:15
  
  The Town Crier British Championships 2022 will finally return as an in-person event - and it is being held in East Lancashire.
  
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• Bradford Army veteran begins 'epic' 870-mile run challenge

  13-05-2022 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Eddie Towler, from Bradford, hopes to run from John O'Groats to Land's End in 17 days.
  
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• Asthma sufferers told to take precautions as Met Office predicts pollen levels to rise

  13-05-2022 12:02
  
  As pollen levels rise, asthma suppers have been issued a health warning.
  
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• Foodhub offering 13 per cent off your takeaway order this Friday the 13th

  13-05-2022 11:23
  
  Foodhub is offering another discount on their app to help customers pay a little less for their takeaway.
  
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• Book of condolence for Rossendale bike crash victim Owen Jones

  13-05-2022 11:21
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph has opened this book of condolence to bring together tributes following the tragic death of 17-year-old Owen Jones.
  
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• Rossendale: Teenager dies after electric motorcycle crash

  13-05-2022 11:00
  
  A TEENAGE boy has tragically died following an electric motorcycle crash in Rossendale.
  
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• World Cocktail Day 2022: Cocktail recipes to celebrate the boozy day from The Bottle Club

  13-05-2022 10:56
  
  Try these three delicious cocktail recipes from The Bottle Club to celebrate the right way!
  
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• Accrington: Person left needing medical attention following shed and fence fire

  13-05-2022 09:53
  
  A PERSON was left requiring medical treatment after fencing and a shed caught fire in East Lancashire last night (May 12).
  
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• Lancashire beaches: Eleven get Seaside Awards for being 'clean and safe'

  13-05-2022 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Keep Britain Tidy gives awards to Blackpool, Morecambe, Fleetwood, Cleveleys and Lytham St Annes.
  
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• Holland & Barret demystifies superfoods with these top 7 products

  13-05-2022 07:00
  
  Nearly half of the UK would like to add superfoods to their meals if they knew more about them.
  
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• Whalley businessman backed by Dragons Den’s James Caan

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A Whalley businessman has impressed former Dragons’ Den investor, James Caan, with his new recruitment business.
  
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• Two East Lancashire pharmacies among several experiencing medication shortages

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  Several Lancashire Imaan pharmacies are experiencing medication shortages with no sign of when stock levels will return to normal.
  
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• Thornton-Cleveleys girl with alopecia cutting hair off for charity

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  Megan Hogarth, from Thornton Cleveleys, will be cutting seven to nine inches of hair off this Sunday for hair loss charity, Little Lady Locks.
  
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• The old had to make way for the new in Blackburn town centre

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  Buildings at the junction of Lord Street and King William Street, Blackburn, being demolished as part of the town centre redevelopment, 1966
  
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• Rossendale video producer can see the big picture thanks to business course

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A VIDEO producer who racked up his 'best-ever' year of trading after signing up for a business growth programme has urged others to follow his lead.
  
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• Racist 'vowed to blow up Whalley bar' in rant at owner

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  THE owner of Whalley bar was racially abused by a man he had escorted out of his premises.
  
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• Neil Gaiman's magical world to enchant Lowry over Christmas

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A SPECTACULAR dark fairytale based on a novel by cult author Neil Gaiman is to be a highlight of the festive season at The Lowry, Salford Quays.
  
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• Melinda feeling 'nervous' taking on world’s fastest zipwire for charity

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A woman who has battled cancer for three years is to reach speeds of 100mph as part of a fundraising challenge.
  
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• Lancashire nurse risks striking-off order after being suspended from duties for medication failures

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire nurse is at risk of a striking-off order if she does not engage with the Nursing and Midwifery Council, a tribunal has said.
  
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• 'Katy Perry' and 'Taylor Swift' to perform at St Mary's Chambers

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  KATY Perry and Taylor Swift's biggest hits will be rocking a music venue in East Lancashire this month - when top tribute acts take to the stage.
  
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• Hyndburn Food Pantry users to get free slow cooker and classes

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A training provider has teamed up with Hyndburn Food Pantry to provide a slow cooker course, with people receiving a free slow cooker of their own.
  
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• Housing and holiday let plan for The Talbot Hotel, Chipping

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A DERELICT village pub which dates back to the 19th century looks set to be transformed into a home and holiday let.
  
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• Growing Blackburn family farm needs new sheds for dairy cows

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  AN expanding family farm and dairy business is seeking to add two new large modern cattle sheds as it looks to grow further.
  
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• Growing Blackburn family farm needs new sheds for cattle

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  AN expanding family farm and dairy business is seeking to add two new large modern cattle sheds.
  
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• Four of Lancashire's beaches recognised for outstanding cleanliness

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  Four of Lancashire's beaches have been granted Seaside Awards for their high standards of cleanliness.
  
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• Eyesore homes on Mitton Road, Whalley, to be demolished

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  DERELICT houses which border a picturesque rural village are to be razed to the ground with developers poised to start work on a new development.
  
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• Darwen street artist, 'Curly', who created NHS mural immortalised in Lego

  13-05-2022 06:00
  
  A STREET artist who painted a stunning NHS mural on the side of a building during the height of the Covid pandemic has been immortalised in Lego.
  
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