Blackburn with Darwen news

• Skelmersdale: Five hurt in suspected explosion at block of flats

  17-05-2022 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three people are taken to hospital following the blast which caused significant damage.
  
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• Jake Daniels: Blackpool can be template for future

  17-05-2022 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jake Daniels had the "perfect environment" at Blackpool to come out as gay and it can be a "template" for clubs to help players in the future - those involved in the process have told the BBC.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee: Alfie Boe and Sarah Brightman to release God Save The Queen duet

  17-05-2022 21:29
  
  The single will be released on May 27 and will be available to download worldwide on iTunes, Amazon Music and across select digital streaming platforms.
  
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• Vardy v Rooney: Read WhatsApp messages between Rebekah & agent

  17-05-2022 20:53
  
  Read the messages between Rebekah Vardy and her agent Caroline Watt, submitted as evidence during the Wagatha Christie trail.
  
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• Two men wanted in connection with serious assaults on women

  17-05-2022 20:01
  
  TWO men are wanted by police in relation to alleged serious assaults on women.
  
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• Burnley: Man arrested after quantity of suspected drugs and cash found in vehicle

  17-05-2022 19:51
  
  A MAN who was caught carrying a large quantity of suspected Class A drugs has been arrested.
  
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• Misconduct appeal of Kelly Hartigan-Burns custody sergeant dismissed

  17-05-2022 18:00
  
  An APPEAL hearing into the conduct of the custody sergeant who admitted Kelly Hartigan-Burns where she attempted her life has been dismissed.
  
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• Preston: Murder investigation underway after woman found dead in house

  17-05-2022 17:30
  
  A MURDER investigation is underway after a woman was found dead inside a house, police have said.
  
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• Burnley College, Nelson & Colne College staff to strike on date of May GCSE exams

  17-05-2022 17:30
  
  STAFF at Burnley College, Nelson & Colne College and four others in the North West are set to strike on the date of important exams over an ongoing salary dispute.
  
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• Wesham attack: Three men who set fire to autistic teenager jailed

  17-05-2022 17:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The apprentice was burned with a blow torch in the "horrendous attack" at a garage, police say.
  
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• Mobile Covid jab bus makes it Rovers return

  17-05-2022 17:00
  
  THE mobile drive-through coronavirus vaccination clinic returns to Ewood Park in Blackburn this week.
  
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• Police boss hails reopened front desks as highlight of his year

  17-05-2022 16:30
  
  LANCASHIRE'S police and crime commissioner has celebrated a year in office by hailing his programme of reopening police station front counters.
  
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• Jake Daniels a role model for young people, says Blackpool Pride boss

  17-05-2022 15:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  "Just seeing someone like you on the pitch" is so important for LGBTQ+ fans, says Pride in Football.
  
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• Darwen moors recovery from 2020 fire threatened by mountain bikers

  17-05-2022 15:00
  
  A WARNING has been issued over mountain bikers causing damage to the moors above Darwen.
  
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• Adults-only circus 'Cirque du Vulgar' coming to Rawtenstall

  17-05-2022 15:00
  
  Cirque du Vulgar is a night of risqué live entertainment and it is coming to Rawtenstall next month.
  
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• Jake Daniels: Duke of Cambridge praises Blackpool player's courage to come out

  17-05-2022 14:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Duke of Cambridge has commended Jake Daniels' courage in coming out as gay.
  
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• Maurice Lindsay: Ex-RFL chief executive and Wigan Warriors chairman dies, aged 81

  17-05-2022 14:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former RFL chief executive Maurice Lindsay, who also masterminded Wigan's 1980s revival as chairman, dies aged 81.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen householders hit by £11,000 in rubbish fines

  17-05-2022 14:46
  
  A COUNCIL has successfully prosecuted 18 householders for allowing rubbish to pile up in their rear gardens.
  
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• Celebrate the Jubilee with new strawberry and mint light up gin from Morrisons

  17-05-2022 14:27
  
  Morrisons has unveiled a limited-edition Jubilee exclusive, The Best Strawberry & Mint Flavour Gin Liqueur.
  
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• Preston: 150 supercars coming to Hoghton Tower for Supercar Showtime

  17-05-2022 14:00
  
  Supercar Showtime is coming to Preston’s Hoghton Tower and will see dozens of supercars, including as Porsches and Ferraris, park up.
  
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• 150 supercars coming to Hoghton Tower for Supercar Showtime

  17-05-2022 14:00
  
  Supercar Showtime is coming to Preston’s Hoghton Tower and will see dozens of supercars, including as Porsches and Ferraris, park up.
  
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• Burnley’s Ian McKellen praises Blackpool FC’s Jake Daniels for coming out

  17-05-2022 13:30
  
  Burnley's Ian McKellen said Jake Daniels represents a generation which “rejects old-fashioned homophobia” in football.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss accused of sending 'Islamophobic' email

  17-05-2022 13:00
  
  A FORMER Labour council boss has been accused of sending a 'racist and Islamophobic' email.
  
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• Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money

  17-05-2022 11:42
  
  This year has seen a whole host of household of price increases costing your family hundreds or even thousands of pounds extra per year.
  
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• Blackburn and Burnley spas named amongst finalists for 2022 Good Spa Awards

  17-05-2022 11:35
  
  The Good Spa Guide has announced its finalists for the 2022 awards, with two Lancashire spas making the list.
  
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• Planned power cuts in Lancashire this week

  17-05-2022 11:30
  
  Dozens of Lancashire homes are set to be affected by the planned outages this week.
  
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• Former custody sergeant Jason Marsden to appeal police misconduct ruling

  17-05-2022 11:22
  
  Former custody sergeant Jason Marsden, who checked Kelly Hartigan-Burns into the cells at Greenbank Police station where she sadly took her life to appeal the police misconduct ruling.
  
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• Arrest made after reports of man with knife in town centre

  17-05-2022 11:22
  
  A man was arrested for carrying a knife and possession of drugs in Blackburn Town Centre.
  
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• UK heatwave: Stay cool with these fans from B&Q, Homebase and more

  17-05-2022 11:12
  
  The Met Office is predicting the “hottest summer”, with up to five heat waves to be expected.
  
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• Lancashire Police officer to face misconduct hearing

  17-05-2022 11:04
  
  A POLICE officer has been accused of using his position of power to pursue sexual relationships with junior colleagues.
  
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• UK weather: Met Office reveals when hot weather will return with 27C heatwave predicted

  17-05-2022 10:39
  
  Meteorologists have predicted when the warm weather will return with the UK set for a 27C mini heatwave.
  
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• McDonald's announces major change affecting 800 restaurants across the UK

  17-05-2022 10:39
  
  200 McDonald’s sites across the UK will receive a revamp in 2022 with the chain rolling out the new design to 800 branches.
  
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• M&S colour-changing peonies on sale now – how to get yours

  17-05-2022 10:36
  
  M&S is selling colour-changing pink peonies and customers are raving about them.
  
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• Decathlon launches flash sale including a paddleboard with £50 off

  17-05-2022 10:34
  
  Decathlon has launched a flash sale including a range of sports clothing, equipment and accessories.
  
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• Burger King is giving away free Whoppers on Wednesday – how to get yours

  17-05-2022 08:45
  
  Just download the app, go to the nearest participating branch and enjoy your free burger!
  
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• Wordle 332 May 17 : Wordle word hints and today's answer

  17-05-2022 08:07
  
  Hints and answer for today's Wordle.
  
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• District judge jails prolific East Lancs shop thief

  17-05-2022 06:05
  
  A SHOPLIFTER who was given a chance by a District Judge responded by offending again three days later.
  
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• Vital link road was changing landscape of East Lancashire

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  In the shadow of the cooling towers of Huncoat Power Station, contractors carve their way through the countryside building the Shuttleworth Hall link road.
  
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• The economy in this area of Lancashire is expected to grow by £100m creating 2,000 jobs

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW economic report is predicting the economy in an area of Lancashire will grow to almost £4.3bn by the end of 2023.
  
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• St Christopher’s CE High School and Sixth Form retains 'good' Ofsted

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  ST Christopher’s CE High School and Sixth Form has retained its ‘good’ status following a recent Ofsted inspection.
  
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• Nelson artist throws his paintings into woodchipper for charity

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  ARTIST James Carter threw four pieces of artwork into a woodchipper in Nelson Town Centre on Saturday, May 14, as dozens of people watched.
  
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• Lancashire housing developer installs 'Women in War' figures for VE day

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A HOUSING developer has installed ‘women in war’ figures at its plots across Lancashire to celebrate VE day.
  
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• Katie Kenyon: Much-loved mum's funeral to be held in Padiham

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  KATIE Kenyon’s family have said they are ‘overwhelmed’ by the shows of love and support they have received since her body was found on April 29.
  
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• Further tributes paid to 'amazing young man' Owen Jones

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  FRIENDS and family have paid further tribute to a ‘very special’ 17-year-old who died following a tragic accident.
  
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• From karaoke to Star Wars: Tesco store hosts community celebration

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  Star Wars bounty hunter The Mandalorian, Grogu and the Jawa will be at a Tesco store as part of a community event.
  
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• Fence Gate Lodge wins Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  Fence Gate Lodge in Fence has been given a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award.
  
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• East Lancs drink driver's blow on way home from Tyson Fury fight

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who went to the pub to watch the Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte fight suffered a knockout blow when police stopped him as he drove home.
  
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• East Lancs drink driver's blow on way home for Tyson Fury fight

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN who went to the pub to watch the Tyson Fury vs Dillian Whyte fight suffered a knockout blow when police stopped him as he drove home.
  
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• East Lancashire business membership scheme hits its first major milestone

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW business membership scheme which launched last week has already hit its first milestone with ten founding members signing up.
  
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• Darwen 'bully' who tackled neighbour of ex-partner to the ground jailed again

  17-05-2022 06:00
  
  A PROLIFIC thug who assaulted the neighbours of his former partner, tackling one to the ground as they were trying to help her, has been jailed.
  
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