Blackburn with Darwen news

• Coronation Street star Antony Cotton 'completely overwhelmed' after MBE award

  01-06-2022 23:49
  
  Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has said he is “completely overwhelmed” as he was made an MBE.
  
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• Queen’s Jubilee birthday honours: Drugs campaigner becomes MBE

  01-06-2022 23:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Janet Williams, who has epilepsy, was inspired to act after her sons were born with disabilities.
  
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• Miranda Barker awarded OBE in Queen's Birthday Honours

  01-06-2022 23:30
  
  Chief executive of East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce, Miranda Barker was ‘wowed’ when she discovered she had been made an OBE.
  
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• Kamruddin Kothia from Star Academies awarded OBE in Birthday Honours

  01-06-2022 23:30
  
  KAMRUDDIN Kothia who has built up Star Academies ‘ is humbled’ to have been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
  
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• East Lancashire faces recognised in Queen's Birthday Honours

  01-06-2022 23:30
  
  A NUMBER of East Lancashire faces have been recognised in this year’s Queen's Birthday Honours.
  
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• Deaf nurse from Blackburn awarded BEM in honours list

  01-06-2022 23:30
  
  A deaf nurse who worked for Royal Blackburn Hospital during the pandemic has been awarded a BEM for services to nursing and to disability awareness.
  
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• Banu Adam who founded Arts 2 Heal charity awarded BEM

  01-06-2022 23:30
  
  BANU Adam who founded Arts 2 Heal charity to help people with their mental health through activities like crafting is 'honoured' to receive a BEM.
  
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• Charlotte Edwards Cup round-up: Heather Knight unwell as Western Storm lose but Southern Vipers win again

  01-06-2022 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heather Knight misses the game through illness as Western Storm lose to South East Stars in the Charlotte Edwards Cup.
  
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• Lynn hits T20 ton as Lancashire go top

  01-06-2022 22:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Lynn hit 106 not out as Northants beat Leicestershire in the T20 Blast, but holders Kent lose again and Somerset suffer their first defeat.
  
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• Arrest made after driver filmed reaching speeds of 151mph

  01-06-2022 20:59
  
  Police have made an arrest after a video was posted on Instagram of a car being driven at 151mph.
  
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• M65: Delays near Burnley following reports of collision

  01-06-2022 20:42
  
  There are delays on the M65 this evening (June 1) eastbound following reports of a collision.
  
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• Police appeal following burglary in Accrington town centre

  01-06-2022 19:58
  
  Police investigating a burglary at a town centre cafe have released an image of man they want to speak to.
  
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• Danny Andrew: Fleetwood Town defender signs new two-year deal

  01-06-2022 17:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood Town defender Danny Andrew signs a new deal to remain with the League One club for the next two years.
  
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• Burnley: Police track down stolen farm vehicle

  01-06-2022 17:10
  
  A farm vehicle was tracked down by police after it was stolen in Burnley.
  
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• Liam Gallagher: Mural unveiled in Blackburn on eve of Knebworth gigs

  01-06-2022 15:46
  
  A NEW mural of Liam Gallagher has been unveiled in Blackburn town centre on the eve of his Knebworth gigs marking his link with Adidas Spezial.
  
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• Driver arrested for drinking bottle of wine at the wheel

  01-06-2022 15:35
  
  A driver has been arrested for drinking a bottle of wine at the wheel.
  
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• PLATINUM JUBILEE: Send your photographs of street parties and celebrations

  01-06-2022 14:36
  
  THERE is nothing quite like a Jubilee celebration to get the nation together and have good fun.
  
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• Improvements to pavements in Whalley to be completed this week

  01-06-2022 14:06
  
  Businesses in an East Lancashire village are looking forward to seeing the full impact of the smart new high-quality paving being installed on their high street later this week.
  
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• Co-op recall and 'do not eat' warning as product may contain metal

  01-06-2022 13:28
  
  The Food Standards Agency warned customers not to eat any of the products they may have already purchased.
  
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• Brits urged not to kill flies, wasps and bees this summer amid declining UK population

  01-06-2022 13:27
  
  The number of flying insects has declined by as much as 60% in the past two decades, a new study has revealed.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee bank holiday supermarket opening times - Aldi, Tesco, Lidl, Sainsburys

  01-06-2022 13:22
  
  Find out how the Platinum Jubilee bank holiday weekend will affect all the major supermarket opening times.
  
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• Mike Ashley's Frasers Group saves Missguided from administration

  01-06-2022 13:19
  
  Billionaire Ashley has stakes in a number of businesses, including Sports Direct
  
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• Recreate the Royal jewels worn by Kate Middleton, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle

  01-06-2022 13:16
  
  Take inspiration from iconic jewellery worn by the Duchess of Cambridge, Princess Diana and Meghan Markle.
  
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• LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out in time for Father's Day - How to get yours

  01-06-2022 13:16
  
  Race to the checkouts because LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out TODAY.
  
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• LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 in time for Father's Day - How to get yours

  01-06-2022 13:16
  
  Race to the checkouts because LEGO's Technic Ferrari Daytona SP3 is out TODAY.
  
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• B&Q launches garden sale on BBQs, furniture and more – you’ll need to be quick

  01-06-2022 13:16
  
  As we prepare for a warm summer (hopefully), now is the time to do the garden revamp you’ve been thinking about all winter.
  
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• Swimming pools and garden accessories from ManoMano for the Jubilee bank holiday weekend

  01-06-2022 13:15
  
  Keep cool and have fun over the Jubilee bank holiday with the addition of a swimming pool, plus lots more outdoor additions to get your garden ready for the celebrations.
  
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• Aldi’s £17 whiskies beat those twice the price at International Spirits Challenge

  01-06-2022 13:15
  
  In the battle of the whiskies a budget supermarket brand has come out on top - and it costs just £17 a bottle.
  
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• Platinum Jubilee beacon locations in Lancashire: See the list

  01-06-2022 13:09
  
  There were will be many locations in Lancashire that have a beacon set up for the Platinum Jubilee
  
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• Clitheroe: Arrests made as two found with suspected knife injuries

  01-06-2022 12:33
  
  A WOMAN and man have been arrested after two people were taken to hospital with suspected knife injuries.
  
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• Blackburn weather forecast over the Platinum Jubilee weekend

  01-06-2022 12:27
  
  The weather forecast for Blackburn and Darwen heading into the Platinum Jubilee weekend.
  
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• Blackburn homes plan hit by Covid now back on the agenda

  01-06-2022 12:25
  
  PROPOSALS for a 60 home housing estate on 'eyesore' open fields on the edge of a town have been resurrected.
  
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• Violent incidents at GP surgeries double in five years

  01-06-2022 11:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A senior GP warns that the steep rise is likely to have a "significant impact" on doctors and staff.
  
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• Did you feel the earth move this morning?

  01-06-2022 10:27
  
  DID you feel a tremor this morning?
  
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• Two people rescued after falling down cliffs

  01-06-2022 09:23
  
  Two people were rescued by coastguards after falling down some cliffs while out walking.
  
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• ARRESTED: Man spotted wandering round streets with imitation firearm

  01-06-2022 08:59
  
  A man was arrested for possession of an imitation firearm after brandishing the gun in a public place.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Belmont School teacher was rightfully sacked

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A TEACHER who told a student at a special school he would "kick his f***ing head in" was fairly dismissed, a tribunal has found.
  
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• Off-duty cop nabs an erratic motorist in Blackburn

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  AN off-duty police officer raised the alarm after witnessing a car being driven erratically on Blackburn.
  
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• Longridge: 123 home development approved despite objections

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  PLANNING bosses who were told to "expect backlash" should they grant permission for a new housing estate have approved the 123 home plan.
  
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• Lancashire casino celebrates £1m refurbishment with night of entertainment

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire casino celebrated its £1million refurbishment last Saturday, which has transformed the venue into a modern dining, entertainment, and gaming destination.
  
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• Fundraiser for Blackburn cat set up by ex-sex worker gets big response

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A FUNDRAISING page set up by a former sex worker to help a struggling stray cat has raised more than £1,000 in just five days.
  
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• Full timeline for Jubilee beacon lighting at Darwen Tower

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A full timeline of events for the Darwen Jubilee beacon lighting has been announced, with Janet Pearce from Keep Darwen Tidy lighting the beacon.
  
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• Full line-up and list of venues as Darwen Live returns this weekend

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  DARWEN Live is taking place this Jubilee weekend featuring 70s crooners Hot Chocolate and festival favourites The Lancashire Hot Pots.
  
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• Car seized from disqualified driver who gave police false details

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A disqualified driver who was found behind the wheel in Haslingden tried to give police fake details but was rumbled by a fingerprint scanner.
  
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• Burnley man who is banned from Piccadilly Gardens is jailed

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  A REPEAT offender has been jailed after he was caught stealing from someone’s car in Manchester city centre.
  
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• Blackburn making festival plea for volunteers to boost the buzz

  01-06-2022 06:00
  
  THE leader of an East Lancashire borough has called for volunteer helpers to boost the 'massive buzz' the return of the National Festival of Making will bring to Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Wickes BBQs, chairs and more will have you hosting the best Jubilee party

  01-06-2022 01:01
  
  Brits up and down the country and preparing for the long weekend as Jubilee celebrations kick-off.
  
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• T20 Blast: Lancashire thrash Notts as Sam Curran stars for Surrey

  01-06-2022 00:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Lightning thrash Notts Outlaws in the T20 Blast while Sam Curran helps Surrey see off Gloucestershire.
  
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