Blackburn with Darwen news

• N-Dubz reunion tour announced – tickets via Ticketmaster

  16-05-2022 21:13
  
  N-Dubz announce reunion ahead of a UK arena tour 11 year after they slit – here’s how to get tickets.
  
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• UK's top 10 places for antique shopping revealed - see the list

  16-05-2022 20:35
  
  If you like a bit of history to your retail experiences, here's where you should be heading as the UK's top 10 places for antique shopping are revealed.
  
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• Jake Daniels: Blackpool striker comes out as only openly gay male footballer in Britain

  16-05-2022 18:32
  
  The 17-year-old said he has received “amazing support” from his teammates after revealing his sexuality earlier this week.
  
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• Speeding Blackburn driver jailed for killing pedestrian

  16-05-2022 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thuron Miah, 24, of Blackburn, was convicted of causing the death of Harry Davies by dangerous driving.
  
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• WATCH: Blackburn death driver's speeding caught on CCTV

  16-05-2022 18:00
  
  THE family of a "kind and gentle" man who died after being hit by a speeding driver have spoke of the pain of sitting through his killer’s trial.
  
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• House of Lords move to Burnley would be fantastic, locals say

  16-05-2022 17:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Lancashire town's residents welcome Michael Gove's suggestion to move the House of Lords north.
  
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• Council close off bridge near primary school for 'safety reasons'

  16-05-2022 17:45
  
  A council has closed a bridge and platform opposite a primary school.
  
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• M&S launches homeware collection with Fired Earth - Shop the bedding, cushions and more

  16-05-2022 17:43
  
  Check out M&S' new homeware collection in collaboration with British brand Fired Earth.
  
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• WATCH: Blackpool Pleasure Beach's Big One 'breaks down'

  16-05-2022 17:30
  
  'A stoppage' occured on the 235ft tall ‘Big One’ yesterday (15 May) leaving riders stranded on the ride's ascent. 
  
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• Lancashire Police backs national week of action against knife crime

  16-05-2022 17:30
  
  Police forces across the country, including in Lancashire, are supporting Operation Sceptre, a week of action to tackle knife crime.
  
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• Martin Lewis: How to get £90 off at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland

  16-05-2022 17:29
  
  Martin Lewis reveals how to get £90 off at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and Iceland. Read more:
  
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• Aldi announces 'important' change to UK stores as part of pledge to customers

  16-05-2022 17:29
  
  Aldi is the UK’s fifth largest supermarket and competes among the top six supermarkets: Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and Lidl.
  
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• NHS prescription costs frozen for first time in 12 years to cost of living in England

  16-05-2022 17:28
  
  The government said people in England who pay prescription charges will save £17 million overall.
  
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• Ticket inspectors armed with new app to verify fare dodgers 'excuses'

  16-05-2022 17:00
  
  NORTHERN says ticket inspectors can now use new technology to check fare dodgers who use one of the most common excuses for not paying.
  
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• Lancaster: National Lottery back £240K slave trade project

  16-05-2022 16:00
  
  Facing The Past 2 is a £242,979 project reflecting on Lancaster’s links to slavery.
  
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• Darwen park path renovations complete

  16-05-2022 15:00
  
  PATHS in three Darwen parks have been upgraded.
  
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• Morrisons is giving away nearly 3 million of Queen’s favourite flowers for the Jubilee

  16-05-2022 14:19
  
  Shoppers will be able to get their free pack at checkouts and online.
  
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• Second Hyndburn Council Labour boss stands down

  16-05-2022 14:00
  
  HYNDBURN Council's strife-torn Labour group has suffered another blow as its acting leader has stood down.
  
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• East Lancs jobseekers urged to attend Manchester Airport job fair

  16-05-2022 14:00
  
  MANCHESTER Airport's jobs fair will take place at Wythenshawe Forum, between 10am and 1pm on Tuesday, May 24.
  
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• East Lancs jobseekers urged to attend airport job fair

  16-05-2022 14:00
  
  The jobs fair will take place at Wythenshawe Forum, between 10am and 1pm on Tuesday 24th May.
  
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• Blackburn driver jailed for killing much-loved pensioner

  16-05-2022 13:30
  
  A MUCH-loved pensioner who had just got off the bus was killed when Thuron Miah mowed him down while going 20mph over the speed limit.
  
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• Blackburn: AJ Odudu makes UK proud as Eurovision 2022 spokesperson

  16-05-2022 12:45
  
  AJ Odudu said the Eurovision Song Contest 'still feels like a dream’ after handing out UK points in front of millions.
  
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• Lancashire council charter aims to improve parish relationships

  16-05-2022 12:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Plans to improve Lancashire County Council's dealings with parish authorities are approved.
  
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• Weather warning: Thunderstorms set to hit Lancashire

  16-05-2022 11:45
  
  THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Lancashire today as thunderstorms are set to hit the region.
  
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• Weather warning: Thunderstorms set to hit across Lancashire

  16-05-2022 11:45
  
  THE Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning across Lancashire today as thunderstorms are set to hit the region.
  
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• Cyclist suffers 'serious injuries' following collision with parked car

  16-05-2022 11:35
  
  A cyclist suffered serious head injuries after a collision in Blackburn.
  
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• Cyclist suffers 'serious injuries' after crashing into parked car

  16-05-2022 11:35
  
  A CYCLIST has suffered serious head injuries after a collision with a parked car in Blackburn.
  
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• Uninsured driver borrowed friend’s car to go to work

  16-05-2022 11:19
  
  Police have seized a vehicle from an uninsured driver who said he ‘borrowed it to go to work’.
  
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• Driver caught napping on hard shoulder near Manchester Airport

  16-05-2022 10:56
  
  A driver went to sleep on a hard shoulder whilst waiting to pick up his friend from Manchester Airport.
  
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• Two Lancashire teens arrested for brandishing knives with 18cm blades in public place

  16-05-2022 10:44
  
  Two teenagers have been arrested after brandishing large knives in a public place.
  
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• The area of Lancashire where it's most dangerous to be a learner driver

  16-05-2022 10:30
  
  An area of Lancashire has been named the third most dangerous area for learner drivers with 15.65 provisional licence holders involved in accidents.
  
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• Travelodge names five British hidden treasures to visit - See which spots made the list

  16-05-2022 09:40
  
  See Britain's hidden treasures that we should all visit this Summer according to Travelodge
  
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• Aldi's garden water feature back for Summer 2022 - How to pre-order yours

  16-05-2022 09:40
  
  Here's how you can get your hands on Aldi's popular garden water feature.
  
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• Boy, three, dies in suspected dog attack

  16-05-2022 08:43
  
  A THREE-year-old boy has died in Rochdale after a suspected dog attack, Greater Manchester Police has said.
  
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• Boy, 3, dies in suspected dog attack

  16-05-2022 08:43
  
  A three-year-old boy has died in Rochdale after a suspected dog attack, Greater Manchester Police said.
  
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• Naked Attraction: Channel 4 dating show is looking for new contestants

  16-05-2022 08:07
  
  The unique dating show is set to return for a tenth season this year, after first airing in 2016.
  
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• Wordle 331 May 16 : Wordle word hints and today's answer

  16-05-2022 08:06
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• Green Flag warns jubilee parties 'could cause havoc for drivers' over Bank Holiday weekend

  16-05-2022 08:05
  
  An estimated 133,000 UK roads will be inaccessible due to street parties so drivers should prepare and plan for congestion. 
  
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• Plans to change Grade II listed former library in Nelson into place of worship

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  An application has been submitted to the council to change a two-storey Grade II listed building, currently being used as an education centre, into a place of worship.
  
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• Plans lodged with Pendle Council to build 79 homes on 'poor quality farmland' in Barrowford

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  An application to build 79 new homes on 'poor quality' farmland submitted to the council has already raised 18 letters of objection.
  
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• North West: More than one in four people battle dementia symptoms for two years prior to diagnosis

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  MORE than one in four people with dementia in the North West battle symptoms for over two years before getting a diagnosis, new research suggests.
  
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• Michael Gove says the House of Lords could relocate to Burnley during refurbishment works

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  The House of Lords should relocate outside of London rather than moving to a building nearby during refurbishment works, Michael Gove has reportedly told the Lord Speaker.
  
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• Kate Hollern column: 'They just don’t get the cost of living crisis'

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn MP Kate Hollern writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph. This week, it focuses on the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• Freddie Flintoff plays against England legends to mark opening of refurbished cricket club

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  Hundreds of people flocked to a grassroots cricket club on Sunday to watch Freddie Flintoff play in a charity match with some of England's cricketing legends.
  
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• Director's 874-mile trek to help Blackburn Empire Theatre

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  TALK about going the extra mile - Howard Jones, a director of the Blackburn Empire Theatre, has gone 874 of them to help brighten up the popular venue.
  
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• Details released for re-opening of Chorley's Astley Hall

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  A council has released further details about the celebrations to re-open one of its iconic halls.
  
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• Cyclists gear up for 60 mile challenge to raise funds for Islamic Education Centre

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  A team of cyclists are gearing up to raise thousands for their local mosque.
  
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• Collection of poems written by children in lockdown wins People's Book Prize

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire author who works tirelessly to promote literature for children has been awarded The People's Book Prize for Best Published Book.
  
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• Brand new dog bakery opens in Great Harwood

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  Perfect Pet Patisserie and Gifts, in Great Harwood, is a doggy bakery selling dog-friendly cakes, snacks and treats.
  
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• Blackburn college catering students cook up a storm using army ration packs

  16-05-2022 06:00
  
  Catering students had to use their creativity to cook up a storm as part of an Army Reserve ‘Ration Pack Challenge’.
  
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