Blackburn with Darwen news

• Long delays on M6 northbound in Lancs as emergency services deal with car fire

  14-05-2022 20:58
  
  There are long delays this evening as emergency services deal with a car fire on the M6 northbound.
  
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• Vipers beat Thunder in Charlotte Edwards Cup opener

  14-05-2022 19:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Northern Diamonds, South East Stars, Southern Vipers and Central Sparks win their opening fixtures of the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
  
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• Missing Clayton-le-Moors teenager, could be with another boy, say police

  14-05-2022 17:15
  
  Police say that 'enquiries are ongoing' to locate a teenage boy who has been 'missing' for more than a week.
  
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• 'Enquiries ongoing' to locate Clayton-le-Moors teenager, missing since May 7

  14-05-2022 17:15
  
  Police say that 'enquiries are ongoing' to locate a teenage boy who has been 'missing' for more than a week.
  
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• Preston fire: Former orphanage damaged by blaze

  14-05-2022 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nobody was hurt as a blaze broke out at the Victorian site, which had been subject to housing plans.
  
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• This section of the M65 was closed in both directions for two hours today

  14-05-2022 15:41
  
  The M65 was closed in both directions earlier on Saturday following a 'police incident'.
  
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• Missing Barnoldswick man wanted in connection with assault

  14-05-2022 15:31
  
  Police are searching for a missing man who is wanted in connection with an assault.
  
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• Biker dies in a crash on Lancashire road after failing to negotiate a left-hand bend

  14-05-2022 15:14
  
  A biker has died in a crash after failing to negotiate a left-hand bend.
  
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• Motorcyclist dies after crashing into a field

  14-05-2022 12:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 61-year-old man was travelling with two friends through the Lancashire countryside, police say.
  
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• Edgworth: Teen left with life-changing injuries after head-on crash

  14-05-2022 12:28
  
  A 16-year-old girl has been left with life changing back injuries after a head on collision with another car in Edgworth last night Edgworth fire confirmed.
  
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• Sky reveals new content coming to its channels and NOW in June 2022

  14-05-2022 11:11
  
  Sky has revealed its list of highlights coming to its channels and the streaming service NOW for June 2022.
  
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• Best flowers and plants for bees that you should have in your garden from Flying Flowers

  14-05-2022 11:10
  
  What plants and flowers should you be growing in your garden? Find out here.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest quiz: Test your knowledge ahead of the 2022 final

  14-05-2022 11:09
  
  Can you pass the ultimate Eurovision Song Contest quiz? Test your knowledge here.
  
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• Who is Norway's Eurovision 2022 act Subwoolfer?

  14-05-2022 11:08
  
  The Norway act may just be the wackiest Eurovision act ever.
  
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• Eurovision Song Contest 2022: When did Eurovision start, who won and where was it held

  14-05-2022 11:08
  
  When did Eurovision start? Who won the first contest? Which country has won the most times? Find out here.
  
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• Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals why she turned down Eurovision judging role

  14-05-2022 11:06
  
  Did you know that Sophie Ellis-Bextor could have been a judge on Eurovision? Here's why she turned it down.
  
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• Eurovision: First look at Sam Ryders UK Eurovision Act

  14-05-2022 11:06
  
  The singer hopes to bring the crown back to the UK.
  
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• When is Eurovision 2022? How to watch, what channel is the Turin final

  14-05-2022 11:05
  
  Get ready for a night of glitter and giggles - the Eurovision final is almost here! How you catch the grand finale in the UK.
  
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• The top 20 festivals for the UK and Europe in 2022 have been revealed - see the list

  14-05-2022 11:03
  
  Ranked by Google searches, see the most popular festivals of 2022.
  
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• Retro games consoles including PlayStation and Gameboy could be worth more than £21,000

  14-05-2022 11:02
  
  Here are the top 10 most valuable retro games consoles and how much they could be worth. 
  
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• Downton Abbey-style stately homes on the market right now from Zoopla - See inside them

  14-05-2022 11:02
  
  Live it up like the Crawleys and take a peek inside these stunning mansions that look straight out of Downton Abbey.
  
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• Gogglebox star Marcus Luther's famous son told to 'sling his hook' after filming for show

  14-05-2022 11:01
  
  Marcus Luther has a famous boxer son who cannot appear on the Channel 4 show.
  
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• WhatsApp issues warning over four things that will get banned from the messaging app

  14-05-2022 10:59
  
  WhatsApp, owned by Meta, the company who owns Facebook and Instagram issue the warning over the rules many people are not aware of.
  
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• UK parents told to 'act now' amid eyesight crisis affecting children

  14-05-2022 10:59
  
  To combat the growing crisis, a new campaign and educational resource has been launched in the UK.
  
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• UK drivers could face £2,500 fine or three months in jail over parking mistake

  14-05-2022 10:58
  
  Two motorists in the UK were slapped with four-figure fines.
  
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• Chicken products recalled: What happens if you eat salmonella and full list of products

  14-05-2022 10:58
  
  A range of ready-to-eat foods including sandwiches, wraps and salads over food poisoning risks.
  
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• When the streets were your playground what did you play?

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  This photo from the archive will certain conjure up memories of days gone by. It shows youngsters making their own entertainment on Ash Street, Blackburn, 1965.
  
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• Two young professionals hoping to win gold in 'skills Olympics'

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  Two young professionals from Lancashire are preparing to go for gold at the ‘skills Olympics’ in Shanghai later this year after making the UK team for the global showcase.
  
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• Star channels her inner goddess to bring Cher to Manchester

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  YOU certainly can’t accuse Danielle Steers of shying away from things.
  
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• Sad face filter TikTok video with 26m views filmed at Lancashire restaurant

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A VIRAL TikTok video filmed at a restaurant near Garstang has taken the social media world by storm after amassing millions of views.
  
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• Q Lounge Blackburn to open after major £500,000 renovations

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW entertainment and dining complex will "breath life" back into Blackburn’s nightlife say its owners, as it opens following a £500,000 renovation.
  
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• New Blackburn conservation area home to be created from offices

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A SET of offices in a conservation are is to be turned back into a home.
  
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• Lion at Blackpool Zoo who was 'king of the pride' dies aged 16

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A lion who was king of the pride at a Lancashire zoo has sadly died.
  
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• Letter: Concern as students being ‘priced out’ of education

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  Throughout my life time there has been trouble with the economy about every 10 years. Whilst people are struggling at present with higher fuel bills and food bills, this will eventually pass.
  
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• 'Large amount' of alcohol confiscated from 75 Rossendale teens celebrating prior to GCSE exams

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A group of around 75 children had a large amount of alcohol seized by police as they were caught partying to celebrate the end of their school year.
  
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• Lancashire mental health nurse struck-off register for lying after death of service user

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A registered mental health nurse who was being 'dishonest' following the death of a service user has been struck-off from the profession.
  
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• High rates of tooth decay among Blackburn's children revealed

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  MORE Blackburn with Darwen children had decaying teeth removed in hospital during the pandemic than in almost any other area of England.
  
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• Health workers across Lancashire threaten to strike over sick pay

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  STAFF employed by a private health firm in Lancashire are voting over whether to strike to win the same pay and holiday rates as NHS colleagues.
  
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• Dunsop Bridge community hub plan set for approval

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A GRAND vision to build a bustling £500,000 community hub at the heart of a rural village looks set to get the go ahead.
  
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• Drainage company acquires Burnley pipe maker for undisclosed sum

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A drainage company has successfully completed the acquisition of an East Lancashire pipe maker which has a £2million annual turnover.
  
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• Council apologises after wagon sprays car with 'smelly' bin juice

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A BLACKBURN man has received an apology after a council bin wagon sprayed his car with "smelly liquid".
  
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• Clitheroe named one of most Eurovision-mad in Britain

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  Clitheroe is apparently the place to be on Saturday ranking third in the most Eurovision made towns and cities in the UK.
  
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• Blackpool: YouTuber exploring the history of iconic town landmarks

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A YouTuber has been exploring the secrets and surprising history of landmark locations in Blackpool.
  
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• Blackburn adrenaline junkie to canoe three Scottish lochs in four days

  14-05-2022 06:00
  
  A BLACKBURN adrenaline junkie will tackle an epic water sport challenge when he canoes three Scottish lochs in four days in aid of Macmillan.
  
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• Are we failing young people with cancer?

  14-05-2022 01:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deborah James' experience has raised questions about how good the UK is at spotting and treating the disease.
  
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• Louis Theroux's My Money TikTok rap immortalised as Moonpig card in unique twist-Buy yours

  14-05-2022 01:01
  
  Our brain on repeat: 'My money don't jiggle jiggle, it folds...'
  
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• Best places for breakfast in East Lancashire according to Tripadvisor reviews

  14-05-2022 01:01
  
  Here’s a roundup of some of the best places to get breakfast in East Lancashire, according to Tripadvisor reviews.
  
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