Blackburn with Darwen news

• M6 closed: Motorists stuck in long delays after lorry fire

  29-07-2022 22:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Motorists were stuck for hours after a lorry caught fire on the M6 in Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn Asda dismiss TikToker claims he was 'kicked out for helping homeless'

  29-07-2022 19:30
  
  A TikToker claims he was kicked out of Blackburn Asda for buying tents for the homeless – however the supermarket said he was already barred
  
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• Asda dismiss Blackburn TikToker claims he was 'kicked out for helping homeless'

  29-07-2022 19:30
  
  A TikToker claims he was kicked out of Blackburn Asda for buying tents for the homeless – however the supermarket said he was already barred
  
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• Wayne Couzens: PC in WhatsApp group with Sarah Everard killer says he was exemplary

  29-07-2022 19:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joel Borders is accused of joking about rape in a chat with Sarah Everard's killer, Wayne Couzens.
  
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• 9 best Tweets following outcome of Wagatha trial Vardy v Rooney

  29-07-2022 18:54
  
  The outcome of the Wagatha Christie trial has been revealed and Twitter responded in predictably hilarious fashion.
  
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• Hive Business Awards are back and they want to celebrate your local business

  29-07-2022 18:00
  
  Local businesses have the opportunity to be recognised and awarded for their hard work during a particularly challenging year.
  
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• Dirty nappy littered in Accrington park disgusts locals

  29-07-2022 18:00
  
  A local man shared his disgust after his discovery of a ‘poopy filled nappy’ at a park in Oswaldtwistle yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Blackburn boy weaver turned politician gets his own street

  29-07-2022 18:00
  
  A PUBLIC servant who devoted his life to serving Blackburn has had a street named after him.
  
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• Blackburn man who murdered girlfriend and two children has prison sentence increased

  29-07-2022 17:43
  
  Blackburn man, Jordan Monaghan, who murdered two of his own children and his girlfriend has had his prison sentence extended
  
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• Blackburn man who murdered girlfriend and two children has prison sentence extended

  29-07-2022 17:43
  
  Blackburn man, Jordan Monaghan, who murdered two of his own children and his girlfriend has had his prison sentence extended
  
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• Defence Secretary Ben Wallace endorses Liz Truss for PM

  29-07-2022 16:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Wallace, at one point a favourite to replace Boris Johnson, had not previously backed a candidate.
  
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• Paedophile who raped two girls has been jailed for 30 years

  29-07-2022 16:07
  
  A paedophile who raped two girls, ‘robbing them of their innocence' has been jailed for 30 years.
  
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• Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following assault

  29-07-2022 14:10
  
  ​Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to hospital following a serious assault in Preston
  
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• Police officer accused of sending rape joke message says he was "exemplary"

  29-07-2022 13:32
  
  A former policeman accused of joking about raping a colleague in a group WhatsApp with Sarah Everard’s killer has described himself as “exemplary” on the job.
  
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• Jordan Monaghan: Triple murderer's sentence extended by eight years

  29-07-2022 13:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Senior judges heard appeals against the prison sentences of five killers, including Jordan Monaghan.
  
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• Homes plan for Pendle village parkland area is rejected

  29-07-2022 13:00
  
  A PLAN for nearly 80 homes in a parkland setting of a Pendle village has been refused by councillors.
  
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• BT staff strike in East Lancashire for first time since 1987

  29-07-2022 13:00
  
  BT workers across East Lancashire have walked out today in the first national strike against the company since 1987.
  
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• Man found dead in Astley Bridge following shooting

  29-07-2022 12:52
  
  A 70-year-old man has been found dead at an address in Bolton.
  
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• Burnley baby death: Two arrested on suspicion of murder

  29-07-2022 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The baby fell seriously ill on 1 March before dying four days later in hospital, police say.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Labour bosses accused of 'build, build, build' policy

  29-07-2022 12:37
  
  A row over housing targets broke out at a Blackburn with Darwen council meeting as Tory councillors accused Labour town hall bosses of pursuing a 'build, build, build' policy
  
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• Gavin and Stacey's Robert Wilfort to star in production at Blackpool Grand Theatre

  29-07-2022 12:20
  
  The full cast for SPIKE has been revealed for the show at Blackpool Grand Theatre and you might recognise some famous faces.
  
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• Hapton baby death: Man and woman arrested on suspicion of murder

  29-07-2022 12:12
  
  Police investigating the death of a baby in Hapton have arrested two people on suspicion of murder
  
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• Woman who murdered boy she hoped to adopt lied to social workers about drink and anger issues

  29-07-2022 11:32
  
  A woman from Barrow-in-Furness, who murdered a baby she was hoping to adopt misled and lied to social workers about her anger and drink issues
  
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• Reopening of The Observatory pub in Blackburn pushed back

  29-07-2022 11:10
  
  Re-opening of the Observatory pub in Blackburn has been delayed
  
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• Blackburn: Reopening of The Observatory pub pushed back

  29-07-2022 11:10
  
  Punters waiting to get back inside The Observatory pub in Blackburn, will have to wait slightly longer after its renovation project was hit by delays
  
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• RANKEN ARMS, HODDLESDEN: Village pub has something for everyone say landlords

  29-07-2022 10:48
  
  PUBS have been at the heart of villages for years and years as a place to gather and have fun and relax after the stresses and strains of family and work life.
  
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• Landlords say it is just right to run pub after enjoying visiting it for 30 years

  29-07-2022 10:48
  
  PUBS have been at the heart of villages for years and years as a place to gather and have fun and relax after the stresses and strains of family and work life.
  
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• Tesco delivery saver scheme: How to save on your shop and redeem Tesco Clubcard vouchers

  29-07-2022 10:27
  
  The scheme will cost either £2.49, £4.99 or £7.99.
  
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• Long delays on M6 and M55 after lorry fire

  29-07-2022 09:10
  
  Motorists can expect delays after a vehicle fire on the M6.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Labour bosses accused of 'build, build, build ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-07-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Labour bosses accused of 'build, build, build ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Traffic stopped on M6 following vehicle fire near Preston

  29-07-2022 08:47
  
  Motorists can expect delays after a vehicle fire on the M6.
  
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• Officer accused of shoplifting to face misconduct hearing

  29-07-2022 08:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  PC Sam Rigby is alleged to have hidden items in his coat after taking them from a Sainsbury's store.
  
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• Hyndburn finance ace is guilty of £21m Bitcoin scam role

  29-07-2022 06:57
  
  A FINANCIAL advisor from East Lancs is facing a possible jail sentence after being convicted of helping to launder the proceeds of a £21m crypto-currency racket.
  
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• Crash driver fled from scene of Lancashire collision

  29-07-2022 06:50
  
  A MOTORIST drove off after causing a collision which put three people in hospital.
  
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• Thief is nabbed red-handed with tool boxes

  29-07-2022 06:48
  
  TWO men were caught in the act dragging boxes of tools worth £9,000 which had been stolen from a parked van.
  
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• Sean Dyche visits fans at Burnley pub which bears his name

  29-07-2022 06:03
  
  Sean Dyche, former Burnley FC manager visited the town’s pub named in his honour yesterday afternoon.
  
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• Woman admits to assaulting same man twice

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A woman has admitted to assaulting the same man twice.
  
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• St Edward’s RC Primary School earn Eco-Schools Green Flag

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  Pupils at a Darwen primary school have received international recognition for work in climate change and eco-awareness.
  
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• Shifa Surgery sets up clinic to try and detect bowl cancer earlier

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn GP practice is leading the way after setting up a bowel cancer clinic to trial a new hand-held endoscopic device to spot cancer.
  
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• Shifa Surgery sets up clinic to try and detect bowel cancer earlier

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn GP practice is leading the way after setting up a bowel cancer clinic to trial a new hand-held endoscopic device to spot cancer.
  
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• Second Peek a Boo nursery rated 'good' after re-inspection

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  The Peek a Boo nursery group, where three of their four sites were told to improve, has seen its second successive ‘good’ rating by Ofsted.
  
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• Red Arrows set to perform at Blackpool Air Show in August 2022

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  Blackpool Air Show is about two weeks away and the line up includes displays from the Red Arrows.
  
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• Padiham students learn the ropes with sessions at Blackpool Zoo

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancashire students have been learning the ropes of a career in wildlife conservation with sessions at the county’s zoo.
  
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• Padiham: Heatwave reveals historic feature at National Trust site

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  Heatwave reveals historic ‘ghost garden’ at Padiham National Trust site, Gawthorpe Hall.
  
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• MP calls for Eurovision Song Contest 2023 to be held in Blackpool

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  Blackpool MP, Scott Benton, is urging local officials to place a bid to host the  Eurovision Song Contest 2023 in Blackpool.
  
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• Mother's anger after being fined £100 while having a KFC in Accrington

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A mother has been left furious after being given a parking fine while eating at KFC in Accrington after her food took half an hour to arrive.
  
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• Meet the 72-year-old learning defence from a martial arts instructor

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A 72-year-old woman from Blackburn is proving that age is just a number by taking part in a self-defence course.
  
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• Lancashire Police officer accused of theft to face misconduct hearing

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire Police officer accused of shoplifting is set to face a misconduct hearing.
  
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• Lancashire police dog finds suspect hiding in the woods

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A man who took police on a pursuit was later found hiding in the woods by a police dog.
  
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• Lancashire company launched new app in wake of Manchester Arena bombing

  29-07-2022 06:00
  
  A service which aims to prevent a repeat of failures seen after the Manchester Arena bombing has been backed by a family who lost a relative in the 2019 tragedy.
  
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