Blackburn with Darwen news

• Pregnant cat among five felines dumped in Chorley wheelie bin

  27-05-2022 18:36
  
  The RSPCA has issued an appeal for information after five cats, one of which was pregnant, were dumped in a wheelie bin.
  
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• Illegal tobacco worth £250k seized from Blackpool shops

  27-05-2022 18:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some cigarettes contained glass and rat droppings posing a serious health risk, Blackpool Council says.
  
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• M61: Man dies after serious motorway crash

  27-05-2022 17:50
  
  A man has died after a major crash on a Bolton motorway in the early hours of this morning, with a police investigation now underway.
  
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• Men in CCTV wanted over Blackburn Halloween attack

  27-05-2022 17:35
  
  Police have released CCTV images of several men they want to speak with in connection with a serious assault.
  
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• The 12 best chippies in East Lancashire as voted for by our readers

  27-05-2022 17:24
  
  Today is National Fish and Chip Day, and with it falling on a 'Fryday', what better way to celebrate the nation's favourite dish than by publishing a list of your favourite chippies.
  
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• Stalwart of Hyndburn politics, Peter Britcliffe, becomes chairman of Lancashire County Council

  27-05-2022 16:45
  
  A stalwart of East Lancashire politics has been appointed as the new chairman of Lancashire County Council.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee deals at Toby Carvery, Harvester, Stonehouse and more

  27-05-2022 16:39
  
  Toby Carvery, Harvester and Stonehouse are offering customers a range of deals during the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Cost of living: the cheapest holiday locations in the UK

  27-05-2022 16:39
  
  These are the cheapest places for a summer getaway in the UK.
  
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• The Range brings back best selling garden bar to get us summer ready - How to buy

  27-05-2022 16:37
  
  When the incredible garden bar was first in stock, it sold out within 72 hours so you shouldn't delay if you fancy one of your own.
  
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• Morrisons announces meal deal price hike - how does it compare to Tesco, Asda, Boots and more

  27-05-2022 16:37
  
  The cheapest supermarket meal deal currently available is from Tesco.
  
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• Pandora unveils Festival mode collection perfect for Glastonbury, TRNSMT, Reading and more

  27-05-2022 16:36
  
  Take on summer in style with Pandora's sizzling festival mode collection.
  
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• Cleaners to stage protest outside Downing Street over partygate treatment

  27-05-2022 16:34
  
  The revelations in Sue Gray's report about how cleaning staff were treated has set this protest in motion.
  
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• Rishi Sunak to give his £400 energy rebate to charity and says wealthy people can do the same

  27-05-2022 16:33
  
  Sunak has said those not facing financial difficulty from the rise in energy bills could give their money away
  
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• Accrington teens avoid jail as two men given more than 20 years for class A drugs conspiracy

  27-05-2022 15:55
  
  Two men have been jailed and two teenagers handed suspended sentences for their part in a major drugs conspiracy.
  
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• Accrington teens avoid jail as six men given more than 30 years for class A drugs conspiracy

  27-05-2022 15:55
  
  Two men have been jailed and two teenagers handed suspended sentences for their part in a major drugs conspiracy.
  
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• Accrington teens avoid jail as 2 men given more than 20 years for class A drugs conspiracy

  27-05-2022 15:55
  
  Two men have been jailed and two teenagers handed suspended sentences for their part in a major drugs conspiracy.
  
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• Council defend Lancs Fylde beach after people urged not to swim in water

  27-05-2022 15:15
  
  Flyde Council said they wanted to “clear up some confusion” regarding the water quality at the beach.
  
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• Blackburn bungalows: 'Anybody who doesn't support this is mental'

  27-05-2022 15:00
  
  AN 'excellent ' new estate of 13 affordable bungalows for over-55s has been given the go-head despite fears it could lower the value of their homes.
  
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• Blackpool Tower Circus acrobat falls during ‘Wheel of Death’ act

  27-05-2022 14:30
  
  The Blackpool Tower Circus acrobat fell to the floor in front of a live audience, as they carried out the heart-in-mouth ‘Wheel of Death’ act.
  
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• Lancashire: Man detained by dog as herd of cows watch on

  27-05-2022 14:21
  
  A MAN who went on the run after his vehicle was stung by police was eventually caught by a police dog - accompanied by a herd of cows.
  
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• Blackburn's new Griffin Lodge health hub 'like a private hospital'

  27-05-2022 14:14
  
  A PROPOSED health centre in the burnt-out shell of a historic building will 'look like a private hospital' councillors have been told.
  
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• Hunt for eight-year-old girl who was taken from school by woman, 60

  27-05-2022 14:10
  
  An eight-year-old-girl has been taken from school by a 60-year-old woman.
  
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• Blackburn Madrassah approved despite parking chaos and abuse

  27-05-2022 13:45
  
  ANGRY rows over parking have led councillors to impose conditions on a planning permission for an Islamic learning hub on the edge of a town centre.
  
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• YouTuber KSI 'buzzing' to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds

  27-05-2022 13:32
  
  YouTuber KSI has revealed to fans that he is to be immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds Blackpool.
  
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• Kelly Hartigan-Burns: Probe into police evidence over custody death

  27-05-2022 13:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A complaint is being investigated about officers' evidence regarding the death of an arrested woman.
  
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• Man, 46, charged after shots fired in street

  27-05-2022 12:46
  
  Detectives investigating a shooting incident have charged a man and made a further arrest.
  
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• Lancashire: 1,000 knives recovered from surrender bins

  27-05-2022 12:46
  
  OVER 1,000 knives were recovered from surrender bins across Lancashire during a week of intense action against knife crime.
  
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• Whalley: Post box yarn-bombed for Queen's Platinum Jubilee

  27-05-2022 12:30
  
  A WOMAN and keen knitter has brought joy to hundreds after she ‘yarn-bombed’ a post box in Whalley.
  
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• Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up

  27-05-2022 11:45
  
  Missguided on brink of collapse as administrators lined up. Read more:
  
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• Rawcliffe Hall Country Club and Caravan Park sold to Harrison Leisure for undisclosed sum

  27-05-2022 11:33
  
  Harrison Leisure UK Ltd has added the purchase of a Lancashire country club and caravan park to its growing family business for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• AJ Odudu to present Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast reboot

  27-05-2022 11:15
  
  Mo Gilligan and Blackburn broadcaster, AJ Odudu, will present Channel 4’s The Big Breakfast reboot.
  
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• Illegal tobacco containing glass and rat droppings seized in major operation

  27-05-2022 11:03
  
  A new crackdown has seen a quarter of a million pounds worth of counterfeit and smuggled tobacco seized.
  
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• Gangster convicted of horrifying acid attack and plotting to blind Lancs man

  27-05-2022 10:23
  
  A gangland enforcer has been convicted of launching a horrifying acid attack on a victim and plotting to blind other victims, including one in Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn: Driver using mobile phone in car with no MOT gets points and fine

  27-05-2022 09:08
  
  A DRIVER caught using his mobile phone while behind the wheel was also found to be driving a vehicle without a valid MOT.
  
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• M65: Dramatic scenes on motorway as police "box in" stolen car

  27-05-2022 08:51
  
  A STOLEN car was recovered and its driver arrested on the motorway following efficient tactical work by police.
  
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• Closures in place on M61 and M60 after crash

  27-05-2022 07:48
  
  Closures are in place on the M61 northbound, Kearsley Spur
  
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• Volunteers sought for trial to develop potential new treatments for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Volunteer places on a new clinical trial that aims to trial an investigational medication for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain have become available.
  
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• Two men arrested after £50k in stolen property and £10k cash seized by police

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Two men have been arrested after more than £50,000 in stolen property and £10,000 in cash was found by police.
  
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• The East Lancs groups funded as part of £380m Youth Investment Fund

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Youth groups across East Lancashire are to benefit from a cash injection as part of the £380 million Youth Investment Fund.
  
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• Residents awoken by ‘ridiculously loud’ noise of skips being emptied

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Residents have spoken out against ‘ridiculously loud’ noise made by skips being emptied in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Resident calls council 'hypocrites' over Darwen moors Jubilee beacon lighting

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  An angered resident has spoken out on the hypocrisy of a council who plan to light a beacon on moorland, just weeks after firefighters tackled a blaze which threatened protected wildlife and their habitats.
  
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• Police issue statement after two children allegedly 'touched' by unknown woman

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  The police have issued a statement after two incidents of suspicious circumstances in which a woman was alleged to have touched two children.
  
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• Pendle mum fumes as teachers ban daughter from drinking flavoured water

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  A MOTHER is furious with a primary school after her child was banned from drinking anything other than water on school grounds – including flavoured variants.
  
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• Partially blind student to jump from 11,000ft to raise funds for Hospice

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  A STUDENT who is partially sighted has agreed to do a skydive to raise funds for the East Lancashire Hospice.
  
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• Nursery school pupils celebrate Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Pupils from a Blackburn nursery school celebrated the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Giant puppet will stroll into two-day festival in Bacup

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  A GIANT walking puppet will stroll around an East Lancashire town as part of a two-day fun family festival on June 2 and 3 and there are plans to make it an annual event.
  
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• Darwen yoga teacher, 65, was 'obsessed' with 13-year-old

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  A VILE paedophile who was ‘obsessed’ with a 13-year-old girl took her to a closed beauty parlour before giving her a full body massage and groping her.
  
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• College 'proud' as music students take centre stage at concert

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  Talented music students are to take centre stage this weekend alongside up and coming local bands from across the region.
  
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• Clitheroe food festivalgoers are 'green' champions

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  EAST Lancashire resident considering visiting the returning Clitheroe Food festival have been advised they will be helping combat climate change.
  
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• Cheapest air fryers from Lakeland, Currys, AO and Wayfair that can save on energy bills

  27-05-2022 06:00
  
  One of the most sought-after kitchen gadgets of 2022, Airfryers can also help you save on your energy bills.
  
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