Blackburn with Darwen news

• Murder investigation after 22-year-old dies from head injury

  29-06-2022 22:00
  
  A murder investigation has been launched after a 'bubbly' 22-year-old man has died after an assault.
  
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• Three men sought after burglary at Chorley shopping centre

  29-06-2022 20:32
  
  Police are appealing for the identity of three men suspected of breaking into a shopping centre, causing damage and stealing from multiple businesses.
  
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• Royal Mail managers vote to strike in job dispute

  29-06-2022 19:53
  
  Royal Mail managers have voted to strike in a dispute over jobs.
  
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• Accrington teen jailed for hammer robbery at home of Winsford couple

  29-06-2022 17:47
  
  A TEEN has been jailed after he and another male burst into the bedroom of a couple in their 70s and threatened them with a hammer before ripping jewellery off the woman’s wrist.
  
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• Blackpool hospital staff plead not guilty in sedation probe

  29-06-2022 17:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A trial is set for four workers following an investigation into the alleged mistreatment of patients.
  
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• M65 between Guide and Earcroft to be closed for 10 hours

  29-06-2022 17:06
  
  Part of the M65 around Blackburn will be closed for 10 hours.
  
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• Why many small businesses are moving online to attract new customers

  29-06-2022 16:41
  
  It’s been estimated that up to 99% of consumers, at least once in a year, will now find a local business they need using the internet.
  
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• New Longton villagers rally against Pride flag hate mail

  29-06-2022 16:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A gay couple who run New Longton Post Office were sent homophobic abuse for displaying a rainbow flag.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen adoption plea for hard to place children - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-06-2022 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen adoption plea for hard to place children  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen adoption plea for hard to place children

  29-06-2022 16:00
  
  AN appeal has gone out for people to adopt children who have been waiting longest for new families.
  
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• Burnley: Woman treated for ‘major trauma’ after falling 20ft

  29-06-2022 15:00
  
  A woman was taken to hospital and treated for “major trauma” this week after falling 20ft onto an Burnley riverbank.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital workers striking for better pay

  29-06-2022 14:09
  
  Around 30 Royal Blackburn health workers are striking for three days demanding better pay and treatment this morning.
  
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• New Longton community rally after gay couple sent homophobic letters

  29-06-2022 14:00
  
  Daniel Cooper and Nathan Jones say they have received four homophobic letters since taking over the New Longton post office in February.
  
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• Dinosaurs coming to Burnley this summer school holidays

  29-06-2022 14:00
  
  A PACK of dinosaurs will be roaming a town centre during the summer school holidays.
  
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• Maximo Park added to Lytham Festival line-up at last minute

  29-06-2022 13:37
  
  Rockers Maximo Park are a last minute addition to the line-up for Lytham Festival.
  
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• Shadsworth Infants School, Blackburn, set for £600,000 investment

  29-06-2022 13:33
  
  WORK is to to start on a £600,000 upgrade of infant school including building a sensory room and install a new higher mesh fence to deter trespassers and vandals.
  
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• Empty Darwen flats earmarked for homeless

  29-06-2022 13:00
  
  AN empty apartment block is to be bought by a local authority and used to house homeless people.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council set to buy flats for homeless - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-06-2022 13:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council set to buy flats for homeless  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council set to buy flats for homeless

  29-06-2022 13:00
  
  AN empty apartment block is to be bought by a local authority and used to house homeless people.
  
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• Accrington: Shed fire sees two crews called to Peel Park

  29-06-2022 12:07
  
  A shed fire in East Lancashire last night required two fire engines to put out the blaze.
  
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• Millions of UK workers set for pay rise in July amid major National Insurance change

  29-06-2022 12:01
  
  It comes after the National Insurance price hike, announced by Boris Johnson last year, came into effect in April.
  
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• Blackpool: Mum's shock after finding tumour behind daughter's eye

  29-06-2022 12:00
  
  Skye Brierley, from Blackpool, woke up one morning with her ‘left eye turned the wrong way around’.
  
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• Celebrity Juice axed by ITV as Keith Lemon announces two farewell episodes

  29-06-2022 11:34
  
  Leigh Francis. the man behind Keith Lemon, confirmed the quiz show will return for two farewell episodes later this year.
  
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• TP Toys releases new trampoline in time for summer that's even cheaper than Aldi's version

  29-06-2022 11:33
  
  The brand new UP trampoline is set to keep the kids entertained, safe and active all summer long. 
  
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• Deborah James mum says her heart is 'broken' after daughter's death, aged 40

  29-06-2022 11:32
  
  Dame Deborah leaves a “tremendous legacy” for her tireless campaigning and the spotlight she shone in raising awareness for bowel cancer.
  
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• Costa Coffee customers can get a free drink and 50 percent off this week - How to redeem

  29-06-2022 11:32
  
  Here's how you can get a free drink at Costa Coffee this week.
  
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• Holland & Barrett has up to 50 per cent off in huge summer sale

  29-06-2022 11:11
  
  With deals on over 1000 health and wellness products, you’ll find everything you need for a summer of wellness.
  
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• Body found in canal believed to be that of Justin Butterworth

  29-06-2022 11:10
  
  A body has been found in the search for a missing man.
  
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• Egerton family demand answers after son, 20, dies

  29-06-2022 10:45
  
  A GRIEVING family have demanded answers after a pre-inquest review heard how their “fit and healthy” son tragically died from bowel disease at the age of 20.
  
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• Burnley axeman in dock over street dispute with neighbours

  29-06-2022 07:04
  
  A MAN involved in a neighbour dispute returned to his home and emerged carrying an axe.
  
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• Beat-Herder Festival sells out for 15th year in a row

  29-06-2022 07:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "most joyous party in the festival calendar" is set to return for four days of music in July.
  
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• Blackburn drug driver told police blood is 90 per cent cannabis

  29-06-2022 06:59
  
  A DRUG driver who was stopped by police after he was clocked doing 85 mph on an A road was brutally honest with police.
  
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• Blackburn drug driver - my blood is 90 per cent cannabis

  29-06-2022 06:59
  
  A DRUG driver who was stopped by police after he was clocked doing 85 mph on an A road was brutally honest with police.
  
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• Haslingden High School student beats county 100m record

  29-06-2022 06:23
  
  A speedy schoolgirl has broken a county record which has stood for more than 40 years.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson opens new £75,000 Bleakholt cattery

  29-06-2022 06:16
  
  A new facility which will allow an animal sanctuary to care for more cats has been officially opened by their celebrity ambassador.
  
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• Rossendale residents asked how often they wish to vote

  29-06-2022 06:01
  
  RESIDENTS of an East Lancashire borough are being asked if they want to change the way they vote for their councillors.
  
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• Who remembers Ewood Park when it looked like this?

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Before the arrival of chairman Jack Walker and the transformation of Blackburn Rovers ground which he funded, this photo from February 1986 shows Ewood Park as it used to be.
  
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• UCLan named third best in UK for mental health support

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  The University of Central Lancashire has been ranked third best in the UK for the mental health support it gives to students.
  
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• Teenage musician Jacob Reddy teams up with band Novustory for climate change track

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn singer-songwriter Jacob Reddy has joined forces with upcoming alt rock band Novustory to create a new track in support of StreamAid.
  
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• Runshaw College loses 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Runshaw College has lost its ‘outstanding’ rating in its first full inspection in 14 years.
  
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• Residents ‘misery’ over off-road vehicles using Everton playing fields

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Residents living close to playing fields in Blackburn used by motorcycles and quad bikes have spoken out over the ‘daily damage’ being done by riders.
  
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• Morrisons launches Daily Special meals in its cafés for less than £5 and kids eat free

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Morrisons is set to launch a ‘meal of the day’ offer in all its cafés.
  
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• 'I want to normalise talking about mental health': Blackburn author releases children's book series

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn author has spoken about tackling issues relating to children's mental health through her book series.
  
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• Hyndburn Labour suspends finance boss for joining rainbow cabinet

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  A VETERAN Labour politician has who took a post in Hyndburn Council’s new ‘Rainbow’ cabinet has been suspended from the party group on the authority.
  
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• Health workers strike in sick pay and unsociable work hours dispute

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Workers at Royal Blackburn Hospital are striking in a dispute over 'lack of sick pay and unsocial hours payments' compared to NHS staff, says UNISON
  
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• Entrepreneurs in Lancashire win share of £30,000 in competition

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Three innovative Lancashire entrepreneurs have secured a slice of a £30,000 prize pot in a Dragon's Den inspired competition.
  
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• ‘Echothon’ scheme slashes Lancs hospital wait times by 12 per cent

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  The ‘echothon’ has been praised for reducing Lancashire hospital wait list by 12 per cent.
  
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• Community group call out for stalls ahead of summer farye

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Plans for a summer fayre have been been announced by a community association.
  
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• Cat rescuer Cat English admits 'former sex worker' life is made up

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  Facebook users are confused after Darwen author revealed the book about her life as a former sex worker earning money to rescue cats is “all made up.”
  
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• Blackburn mum turns love for cooking into career during covid

  29-06-2022 06:00
  
  The owner of a new healthy takeaway and meal prep stall in Blackburn Market shares how she turned her love for cooking into a career during Covid.
  
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