Blackburn with Darwen news

• Fire crews spend hour tackling bedroom blaze in Blackburn

  30-05-2022 21:47
  
  Firefighters spent an hour tackling a fire that started in a bedroom of a Blackburn home.
  
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• Dozens of fish dead after Lancaster Canal slurry spillage

  30-05-2022 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A field spillage has led to the deaths of more than 100 fish in the Lancaster Canal, a charity says.
  
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• Pedestrian hit by tractor on Station Road, Bamber Bridge

  30-05-2022 18:28
  
  Motorists are being asked to avoid a major road as an elderly man has been hit by a tractor.
  
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• BREAKING: Naeem Mustafa found guilty of murdering Michael Brierley

  30-05-2022 17:54
  
  NAEEM Mustafa has been found guilty of the murder of Nelson man and his friend Michael Brierley.
  
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• Blackpool skatepark defaced by 'idiot' within days of opening

  30-05-2022 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A "mindless idiot" defaced the skatepark in Blackpool ten days after it opened, its designer says.
  
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• Four teens threatened with knives during midnight robbery

  30-05-2022 17:01
  
  Four teenagers were threatened with knives during a robbery.
  
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• Burnley: Improvements to stables to be made at HAPPA farm

  30-05-2022 16:30
  
  PLANS to improve stables at an East Lancashire horse charity have been announced.
  
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• Darwen gets a new Mayor

  30-05-2022 16:27
  
  DARWEN Town Council has a new Mayor.
  
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• Lancashire: Together Housing announces its Charity of the Year

  30-05-2022 16:00
  
  A LANCASHIRE housing association has announced its charity of the year for 2022.
  
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• Blackburn man accused of GBH and possessing offensive weapon granted bail

  30-05-2022 15:33
  
  A man has been granted bail until February after pleading not guilty to GBH and possession of an offensive weapon.
  
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• Free pints for all at Greene King today for the Jubilee

  30-05-2022 15:10
  
  Free pints for all after Greene King in hot water over 6p pint deal for Jubilee. Read more:
  
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• Young girl subjected to transgender abuse and attacked by boy in Great Harwood

  30-05-2022 14:26
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a youth after a girl was subjected to transgender abuse and attacked by a boy.
  
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• Fund out why Darwen takeaway plan was refused

  30-05-2022 14:00
  
  A BID to turn an unauthorised cafe into an evenings only takeaway has been turned down.
  
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• Find out why Darwen takeaway plan was refused

  30-05-2022 14:00
  
  A BID to turn an unauthorised cafe into an evenings only takeaway has been turned down.
  
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• Man pleads not guilty to assaulting NHS security guard outside Blackburn Cathedral

  30-05-2022 13:47
  
  Three men are due to appear in court charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.
  
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• Accrington Stanley boss John Coleman 'tear gassed' at Champions League final in Paris

  30-05-2022 13:38
  
  ACCRINGTON Stanley manager John Coleman was among Liverpool fans "tear gassed and pepper sprayed" at the Champions League final in Paris on Saturday.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors community hub getting £250,000 upgrade

  30-05-2022 13:00
  
  A COMMUNITY hub bought for just £1 is set for a £250,000 upgrade.
  
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• Blackburn carer to stand trial after stealing £895 from service user

  30-05-2022 12:59
  
  A carer accused of stealing almost £900 from someone she was supposed to be looking after has pleaded not guilty to fraud.
  
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• Blackburn man pleads not guilty to Boxing Day rape

  30-05-2022 12:27
  
  A 42-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to rape.
  
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• Rossendale MP tells Mayor: cough up cost of Clean Air Zone signs

  30-05-2022 12:19
  
  AN East Lancashire MP is demanding to know how much the signage for Greater Manchester's failed Clean Air Zone cost council tax payers.
  
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• Man to stand trial over alleged Darwen kidnapping and serious assault

  30-05-2022 12:02
  
  A MAN is set to stand trial with three others over an alleged kidnapping and serious assault.
  
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• Cheapest heated airers from Dunelm, Lakeland and Robert Dyas to help save on energy bills

  30-05-2022 11:30
  
  With the cost-of-living crisis continuing to cause concern for families across the UK, we have looked at the best ways to save money on your household appliances as part of our Your Money Matters campaign.
  
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• Top 10 family activities on Buyagift revealed for Bank Holiday

  30-05-2022 11:29
  
  With the bank holiday weekend just around the corner, it’s time to start planning fun days out with the family.
  
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• Cost of living: Seven top tips to save money on your energy bills

  30-05-2022 11:29
  
  Ofgem told MPs their constituents can expect further rises later this year.
  
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• Greene King giving away free pints today after 6p drinks cancelled

  30-05-2022 11:14
  
  FANCY a pint for 6p? More than 400 pubs selling bargain pints for Jubilee today, including a host of boozers in Lancashire.
  
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• Fancy a pint for 6p? Greene King selling bargain pints today

  30-05-2022 11:14
  
  FANCY a pint for 6p? More than 400 pubs selling bargain pints for Jubilee today, including a host of boozers in Lancashire.
  
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• Sainsbury’s commits to price cuts as cost of living soars

  30-05-2022 11:13
  
  Cashiers at the supermarket have been asked by some shoppers to alert them when the price of their shopping hits £40.
  
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• Major changes coming to McDonald's favourites for The Queen's Platinum Jubilee

  30-05-2022 11:13
  
  McDonald’s have announced some major changes to classic menu items to mark the Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Troublesome Chorley pub which had licence revoked set to re-open following £175k refurb

  30-05-2022 10:55
  
  A pub which had its licence revoked in 2021 following two isolated incidents of violence while under temporary management is in line for a £175,000 revamp.
  
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• Ribble Valley residents urged to have say on how many new homes could be built across borough

  30-05-2022 10:42
  
  Residents are being invited to have their say on a council's new Local Plan, which will set out how many new homes could be built in their borough.
  
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• £5million funding secured for solar panels on borough's leisure centres

  30-05-2022 10:00
  
  A bid by a council for a government grant to install solar panels on some of the area's highest energy using buildings has been successful.
  
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• Lancashire council worker sings on official Queens Jubilee single

  30-05-2022 09:29
  
  A council worker is singing on an official Queens Jubilee single which was released last week.
  
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• Astley Hall re-opens after two years of restoration work

  30-05-2022 09:18
  
  An iconic Lancashire hall has officially re-opened after two years of work to renovate and improve its visitor experience.
  
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• Fire crews work through night as former V10 Polymers site goes up in flames again

  30-05-2022 08:23
  
  Fire crews remain at the scene of a building fire on a former plastics site this morning.
  
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• Scarecrow Festival to return to Belmont ahead of Jubilee celebrations

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire village is hosting a bigger and better Scarecrow Festival this year.
  
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• Pupils tour plastic housewares manufacturer to see recycling at work

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  School pupils saw for themselves how plastic is being recycled as part of a tour of a major housewares manufacturer.
  
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• Kate Hollern column: 'The Government are out of touch'

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN MP Kate Hollern writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph, this week she speaks about the new measures introduced by the Government.
  
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• Everything you need to know about the 'Heartstone Odyssey Book Festival’

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  The first ‘Heartstone Odyssey Book Festival’ is set to launch this summer across Lancashire.
  
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• Drink-driver was on mercy mission in Ukraine at time of court case

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  A man missed his court date because he was on a mercy mission to the Ukraine.
  
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• Controversial Darwen farm homes approved

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  THREE new homes can be built at a remote farm councillors have decided.
  
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• Colne mother died after struggling to cope with loss of partner

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  A mother from Burnley died after struggling with her mental health and alcoholism following the death of her partner two years before.
  
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• Carl Fogarty Way jobs plan is 'win/win' for Blackburn: councillor

  30-05-2022 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have approved a job creating development on a key gateway road from the M65 into a town centre.
  
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• Disney Lightyear toys to get from ShopDisney, The Entertainer and more

  30-05-2022 01:01
  
  There are plenty of Lightyear toys you could get ahead of the film's release
  
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