Blackburn with Darwen news

• Arijanet Muric: Burnley sign goalkeeper from Manchester City on four-year deal

  22-07-2022 19:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley sign goalkeeper Arijanet Muric from Premier League side Manchester City on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• 'Out of control' arsonists blamed for fire on farm in heatwave

  22-07-2022 18:00
  
  Firefighters were called to New Barn Farm after a local man after spotted a hay bale on fire at New Barn Farm last weekend.
  
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• Lancashire discount store owner prosecuted for selling vapes to underage children

  22-07-2022 17:32
  
  A Leyland discount store owner has been prosecuted and fined after selling a vaping device to an underage teen
  
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• Paddy McGuinness and Christine McGuinness announce split in lengthy Instagram post

  22-07-2022 15:47
  
  The couple share three children together, Penelope, Felicity and Leo.
  
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• Blackburn home extension debate deferred

  22-07-2022 15:30
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Planning and Highways Committee has deferred debating a backdated planning application for a month.
  
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• Much-loved landlord of Duckworth Hall Inn, Philip Sandham, died of medication overdose

  22-07-2022 15:10
  
  The landlord of the Duckworth Hall Inn in Oswaldtwistle died after overdosing on prescribed medication due to suffering with his mental health
  
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• County Championship: Sundar and Williams secure Lancashire win over Northants

  22-07-2022 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Washington Sundar and Will Williams see Lancashire to a four-wicket Championship win over Northamptonshire.
  
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• Red Arrows set to fly over Morecambe today

  22-07-2022 14:30
  
  The Red Arrows are set to fly over Morecambe today after an airshow in Hampshire.
  
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• Blackburn mosque ladies' hall parking row a plan passed

  22-07-2022 14:00
  
  A FURIOUS row about parking almost derailed the granting of backdated planning permission for a part-built two-storey extension to a busy Blackburn Mosque.
  
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• Uncle of Harry Lee urges farming community to do more to keep children safe

  22-07-2022 13:28
  
  The grieving uncle of a four-year-old boy killed on a farm has urged everyone in agriculture to do more to keep children safe.
  
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• Police issue more than 70 tickets to drivers breaking the law

  22-07-2022 13:28
  
  Officers issued 72 tickets to drivers who were not wearing seatbelts, using their phones or having illegal number plates in just one day.
  
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• Darwen woman mourning husband died after consuming five times legal drink drive limit

  22-07-2022 13:13
  
  Michelle Hetherington from Darwen, died after drinking more than five times the legal limit permitted for driving.
  
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• Manslaughter arrest over Blackpool e-scooter battery fire death

  22-07-2022 13:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 40s died in a fire believed to have been caused by an e-scooter battery, police say.
  
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• New Darwen homes for 'terrible site' get the go-ahead

  22-07-2022 13:00
  
  A PLOT of land branded 'terrible' and 'an absolute nightmare' is to be transformed with five new homes.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen energy rebate scam warning - Lancashire Telegraph

  22-07-2022 12:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen energy rebate scam warning  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen energy rebate scam warning

  22-07-2022 12:00
  
  A SOCIAL media scam warning has been issued over the £150 council tax rebate to help households with rising energy costs.
  
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• AQA staff vote to strike during exam marking season

  22-07-2022 12:00
  
  Concern has been raised that the delivery of GCSE and A-level exam results could be affected after AQA staff are set to strike later this month.
  
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• Tyson Fury sponsors a Lancashire football club

  22-07-2022 11:00
  
  Tyson Fury’s Gypsy King brand will feature on Morecambe FC's playing shorts this season.
  
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• Driver suffering brain bleed after crashing near Blackburn hospital

  22-07-2022 10:57
  
  A man is being treated for a brain bleed after crashing near the hospital.
  
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• Sex offender wanted for breaching licence arrested by police

  22-07-2022 10:41
  
  A man who was wanted by police for breaching the conditions of his licence has been arrested.
  
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• Mains pipe bursts shooting water into the air in Blackburn

  22-07-2022 10:21
  
  Homes in Blackburn are without water this morning after a mains pipe burst, shooting water up into the air.
  
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• Extra £117million to be invested in North West schools

  22-07-2022 09:00
  
  An extra £117 million will be given to schools in the North West as part of 'levelling up' and helping education establishments to recover from Covid.
  
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• Liam Gallagher adidas Blackburn trainers go on sale today

  22-07-2022 08:35
  
  The Liam Gallagher and adidas Spezial shoes which were launched in a fundraising gig the former Oasis star played in Blackburn are on sale today.
  
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• Work on a £14.7million scheme to transform part of Lancashire is starting to take shape

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Work on a £14.7million scheme to transform Preston city centre is taking shape
  
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• What are the best and worst GP surgeries in Rossendale?

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  The best and worst GP practices in Rossendale, according to patients, have been revealed following the GP Patient Survey.
  
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• Vaping company expects 'to break £100m revenue barrier'

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A vaping company says it is expected to record revenues of £100 million for the first time.
  
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• Plans to convert Colne Exchange building into 11 apartments met with objections

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to convert a disused office building into 11 apartments have been met with objections over parking and access.
  
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• Peekaboo Day Care in Darwen improves 'good' in Ofsted inspection

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Peekaboo Day Care in Darwen, which was previously rated ‘inadequate’, has made significant improvements to become ‘good’ in a recent inspection.
  
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• Owners of former Barrowford care home seek to turn disused building into 14 flats

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A council is soon to decide on whether to approve plans to convert a troubled former care home into 14 apartments.
  
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• New fast food and dessert brand 'Firebird' opens in Blackburn

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A new 25-seater takeaway has opened in Blackburn following a £90,000 makeover.
  
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• Mum's trauma after 'bully' Jordan Scott puts her autistic son, aged 8, in a bin

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Rachel Clemance's sons, one of whom is autistic, were attacked by next door neighbour Jordan Scott outside their Blackburn home.
  
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• Last look at another 'lost' Blackburn pub The Yutick's Nest

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  The ‘for sale’ sign had gone up marking last orders for the Yutick’s Nest on Pringle Street in Blackburn in April 1992.
  
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• Islamic procession to head through Blackburn at weekend

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  An Islamic procession will take place on the streets of Blackburn this weekend.
  
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• How BAE Systems COO rose from apprentice to the top

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  From budding apprentice to COO at BAE Systems, Ian Muldowney believes his journey can inspire the next generation of innovators across the borough.
  
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• Headteacher of Coates Lane Primary School announces departure

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A headteacher of Coates Lane Primary School is sad to be leaving the first school she ran behind but says it is ‘time for a change’.
  
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• Haslingden High School raises nearly £4,000 in charity day

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Haslingden High School and Sixth Form has raised nearly £4,000 during their first charity day in three years.
  
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• Haslingden dad-of-three completes second degree in 10 years

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A dad-of-three from Haslingden has successfully completed a second degree, returning to university after studying in Pakistan a decade ago.
  
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• FM ready to rock Saturday night of Great British R&B Festival

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  KISS, Def Leppard, Journey, Whitesnake - some of the biggest names in rock - and the all have one thing in common.
  
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• First look inside new Lancashire Aldi store which opened yesterday

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A new Aldi store has opened its doors to customers with Team GB track and field hero Anyika Onuora, cutting the red ribbon.
  
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• First look at £40m regeneration plans for Chorley town centre

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Funding bids are to be submitted by Chorley Council for the regeneration of Chorley town centre.
  
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• East Lancashire businesses dominate in finals of Lancashire Tourism Awards

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Finalists for the Lancashire Tourism Awards 2022 have been announced, with over 25 East Lancashire businesses making it through to competition's the next stage
  
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• Drugs row Blackburn man jailed for attacking brother and dad

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN assaulted his elderly father and his brother when they called the police because of concerns over his behaviour, magistrates have been told.
  
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• Dig underway for Roman Road evidence near Pendle Hill

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  PART of a Roman road, in the shadow of Pendle Hill, is being excavated as part of a community archaeology initiative.
  
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• Civil claim of £1.7million against Blackburn Council continues

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  The company tasked by Blackburn Council with building the bus station on Ainsworth Street faced 178 "critical days" where work could not be done, according to a delay expert.
  
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• Burnley's Calico Group gets youth jobs cash

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  BURNLEY'S Calico Group has won a share of £16million to help you people overcome the barriers to getting a job.
  
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• Blackpool cancer survivor hopes to smash four world records

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  Andrea Mason, from Blackpool, was diagnosed with severe endometriosis as well as cervical cancer.
  
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• Barrowford woman graduates from university despite being given year to live

  22-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Barrowford woman has graduated from university four years after being told she had year to live.
  
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