Blackburn with Darwen news

• TUI flights cancelled: TUI Airways issues £200 update to holidaymakers amid airport chaos

  31-05-2022 18:05
  
  The airline made the announcement after passengers suffered long delays in recent days due to staff shortages.
  
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• Blackpool nurses and carers in court over alleged patient mistreatment

  31-05-2022 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Three nurses and two care assistants appear in court over alleged mistreatment at Blackpool Hospital.
  
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• Woman sought after thousands taken from pensioner while distracted in shop

  31-05-2022 17:06
  
  A WOMAN is being sought after a pensioner had thousands of pounds stolen in a distraction theft at a Marks and Spencer food hall.
  
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• Woman sought after pensioner robbed of thousands in Marks and Spencer

  31-05-2022 17:06
  
  A woman is being sought after a pensioner had thousands of pounds stolen in a distraction theft at Marks and Spencer food hall.
  
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• England v Netherlands ODI series: Uncapped Luke Wood and David Payne called up

  31-05-2022 17:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England name uncapped duo Luke Wood and David Payne in their 14-man squad for June's three one-day internationals in the Netherlands.
  
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• Why was the M65 was closed in both directions this morning?

  31-05-2022 16:40
  
  THE M65 was closed in both directions on Tuesday morning as police dealt with a "concern for welfare" incident.
  
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• Tui cancels almost 200 flights at Manchester Airport during the next month

  31-05-2022 16:11
  
  Tui is due to cancel almost 200 flights between now and the end of June after delays at Manchester Airport.
  
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• 'James Bond pistol' given up in Lancashire firearms surrender

  31-05-2022 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deactivated AK-47 assault rifles and an antique Colt revolver were also handed in to Lancashire Police.
  
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• Blackburn house could become care home for vulnerable children

  31-05-2022 13:16
  
  A SUBURBAN house had been earmarked as a home for two children with 'emotional and behavioural difficulties'.
  
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• North West Thunder to headline T20 double header with Lancashire Lightning

  31-05-2022 12:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North West Thunder captain Ellie Threlkeld says headlining a Twenty20 double header at Old Trafford promises to be exciting.
  
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• Nelson cuckooing murder: 'Evil and manipulative bully' found guilty

  31-05-2022 12:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Naeem Mustafa killed Michael Brierley after taking over his home in act of "cuckooing", police say.
  
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• Two East Lancashire Barclays branches to close by end of August

  31-05-2022 12:39
  
  TWO branches of Barclays bank are set to close by the end of August, the banking giant has confirmed.
  
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• Blackpool 'failing children with special educational needs'

  31-05-2022 12:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Children with specialist needs are being failed by Blackpool's support services, a report finds.
  
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• M65 closed in both directions near Blackburn

  31-05-2022 12:15
  
  The M65 is CLOSED in both directions between junction six for Blackburn and junction five for Guide due to a police led incident.
  
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• Blackburn office building to become 18 flats

  31-05-2022 12:15
  
  A FORMER solicitors office once earmarked for a controversial mental health unit can be turned into 18 flats.
  
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• Police funding helps secure extra day of support for Burnley youth bus

  31-05-2022 12:10
  
  A youth bus which was set up to engage with young people in East Lancashire has increased its operating hours from two days a week to three.
  
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• Lancashire: Postmasters decorate branches to mark Queen's Platinum Jubilee

  31-05-2022 11:40
  
  LANCASHIRE is proving to be a patriotic county with many Postmasters excitedly decorating their branches to mark the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
  
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• Plans to turn Rising Bridge Post Office into wine bar rejected by council

  31-05-2022 11:20
  
  A post office proprietor who submitted plans to turn the building into a wine bar has had her application knocked-back by the council.
  
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• Five arrested as mass brawl breaks out in Blackburn pub

  31-05-2022 10:21
  
  Five people have been arrested following a brawl in a town centre pub.
  
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• Five arrested as fight breaks out a The Sun pub Blackburn

  31-05-2022 10:21
  
  Five people have been arrested following a fight in The Sub pub in Blackburn town centre on Monday night.
  
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• Sex offender wanted on recall to prison after being released on May 9

  31-05-2022 10:02
  
  A missing sex offender is wanted on recall to prison.
  
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• Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion

  31-05-2022 09:17
  
  Teaching unions push for free school meals expansion. Read more:
  
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• Burnley MP calls on Treasury to stop punishing distilleries and reform alcohol tax

  31-05-2022 09:11
  
  Spirits producers have called on their local MPs to back their businesses and cut the alcohol tax.
  
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• Community bike ride through Pendle a hit with councillors and politicians

  31-05-2022 08:56
  
  An week-long event encouraging people to 'give the train a try' came to a close on Friday with a bike ride through some of East Lancashire's most scenic areas.
  
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• Las Vegas magic show comes to Lancashire this autumn

  31-05-2022 08:46
  
  A number of top magicians have lined-up to bring the world's most dangerous thrill show to Lancashire.
  
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• New restaurant named by the people of Lancashire will open in June

  31-05-2022 08:34
  
  A hospitality entrepreneur has unveiled the name of his new restaurant after inviting the people of Lancashire to have their say what it would be called.
  
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• Driver tries to blame weather after crashing on M61 and landing in ditch

  31-05-2022 08:23
  
  A car skidded off the motorway and landed down a grass verge, with the driver blaming the bad weather.
  
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• Accrington military veterans centre 'blocked by petty rules'

  31-05-2022 06:58
  
  THE businessman behind a proposed training centre for armed forces veterans has accused council planners of 'wilfully obstructing' the plan.
  
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• Increased police patrols in Lancashire over Jubilee weekend

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Police will be increasing night patrols over the Jubilee weekend to keep the public safe.
  
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• Former soldier cries as he is jailed for attacking partner

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  A FORMER soldier cried as he was sent to prison for offences involving his partner last week.
  
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• Crowds throng the streets to welcome fundraising 'Team Buraq' cyclists

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Crowds brought a Blackburn street to a standstill as they welcomed a team of cyclists who were taking part in a charity bike ride.
  
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• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: need some breathing room? Places on new clinical trial become available

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  One of the UK’s leading clinical trials organisations, MAC Clinical Research, is searching for paid volunteers to take part in a trial testing a new, potentially life-changing treatment for those with COPD.
  
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• Calls to 999 in Lancashire answered in 14 seconds on average

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Emergency calls to 999 in Lancashire are answered in 14 seconds on average, Home Office data has shown.
  
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• Burnley College failed to follow Covid-19 guidance, HSE declares

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  A damning investigation by HSE of Burnley College after the tragic death of teacher Donna Coleman found that the college failed to follow guidance.
  
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• Burnley College alumni collect Duke of Edinburgh awards from palace

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  A GROUP of Burnley College students have travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive their gold Duke of Edinburgh awards.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen granted share of £3m to improve drug and alcohol treatment services - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen granted share of £3m to improve drug and alcohol treatment services  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen granted share of £3m to improve drug and alcohol treatment services

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Around £3million in funding has been announced to improve drug and alcohol addiction treatment across the county.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen granted share of £3m to improve drug and alcohol services - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen granted share of £3m to improve drug and alcohol services  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn sex offender rapped for selling on phones

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  A CONVICTED sex offender sold two mobile phones without telling the police what he was doing has served a six month prison sentence.
  
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• Blackburn MP backs skin cancer charity as she battles for sufferer

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  THE case of a Blackburn skin cancer patient denied life-saving treatment because on NHS rules has prompted his MP to support the Melanoma Focus charity.
  
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• Blackburn firm Northern Industrial opens new site in Europe

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  ONE of the UK’s biggest suppliers of industrial spare parts and proactive maintenance solutions has opened a new site in Germany as part of ongoing expansion.
  
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• Blackburn Burger King re-opens after refurb offering £1.99 Royales to locals

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  AFTER months of anticipation and waiting, Burger King has officially re-opened its doors in East Lancashire.
  
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• Assault, kidnap and breach of bail - East Lancashire's most wanted men this week

  31-05-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancashire's most wanted men this week include two wanted for breaches of orders, one for assault and one for kidnap.
  
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• Get £160 of products for just £25 at M&S – find out how

  31-05-2022 01:01
  
  Marks & Spencer’s popular Summer Beauty Bag is coming back in time for sunny getaways.
  
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