Blackburn with Darwen news

• Laura the lobster fails to 'couple-up' at Blackpool's Sea Life Centre, despite watching Love Island

  31-07-2022 15:46
  
  A rare orange lobster living at Blackpool's Sea Life Centre has failed to 'couple up' despite watching ITV's Love Island
  
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• National hosepipe ban needed as UK drought looms, experts warn

  31-07-2022 14:13
  
  The National Infrastructure Committee has warned the Government needs to invest £20bn in supply equipment to prepare for more extreme temperatures.
  
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• Rain refuses to dampen spirits at hundreds turn out for Clitheroe Food Festival

  31-07-2022 13:47
  
  The rain refused to dampen spirits on Saturday, as hundreds of people flocked in their droves to the annual Clitheroe Food Festival
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of killing a dog with his own dog

  31-07-2022 13:04
  
  Rural task force officers arrested a man on suspicion of killing a dog with his own dog and stealing a quad bike
  
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• Asda lowers cost of petrol by 5ppl following criticism over keeping price high

  31-07-2022 11:52
  
  Drivers will now pay on average 174ppl for unleaded and 185ppl for diesel when filling up at Asda.
  
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• Teenager who raped sleeping girl jailed for five years

  31-07-2022 11:46
  
  A teenager from Blackpool who raped a girl when he was just 17-years-old, has been jailed
  
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• Georgia Stanway, who joined Rovers' centre of excellence was 'going places from a young age'

  31-07-2022 11:21
  
  Georgia Stanway, who went through Blackburn Rovers' centre of excellence was clearly a young footballer going places, even when she was just seven years old
  
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• Man dies after two houses go up in flames in Gorse Avenue

  31-07-2022 10:05
  
  A man has died after two houses went up in flames in Gorse Avenue, Thornton-Cleveleys
  
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• Two men arrested as fire extinguisher set-off during fight on train in Preston

  31-07-2022 09:59
  
  Two men were arrested after a fire extinguisher was set-off on board a train in Preston
  
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• Blackburn comedian Tez Ilyas gets married, posting cute pic on Twitter

  31-07-2022 09:45
  
  Blackburn comedian and best-selling author, Tez Ilyas, has married
  
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• Accrington mum credits Lionesses for inspiring daughter to ‘turn dream into a reality’

  31-07-2022 09:16
  
  An Accrington mum has praised England’s Lionesses for inspiring her daughter as they prepare to face Germany in the Euro 2022 final tonight
  
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• Home has a cinema room, hot tub, and looks out onto the finest views

  31-07-2022 09:13
  
  IT is rare to get a mix of the old with the new, but this delightful six-bedroom home which is originally thought to date back to the 16th century lives up to that tag.
  
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• Bolton: Mother and daughter clean up after teens barbecue at popular picnic spot

  31-07-2022 06:36
  
  A mum and her daughter have cleaned up a popular picnic spot after a group left their litter behind after having a barbecue.
  
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• More than 90 years of Blackburn with Darwen civic service honoured - Lancashire Telegraph

  31-07-2022 06:05
  
  More than 90 years of Blackburn with Darwen civic service honoured  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• More than 90 years of Blackburn with Darwen civic service honoured

  31-07-2022 06:05
  
  THREE former councillors with more than 30 years service each have been presented with Civic Service Awards.
  
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• Pioneering new Lancashire 'Choir Church' project awarded £250,000

  31-07-2022 06:01
  
  Nearly £250,000 has been awarded to The Church of England in Lancashire to invest in a major new ‘Choir Church’ project.
  
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• Your chances of starring on BBC, ITV and Channel 4 TV shows like Love Island & First Dates

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  How likely is it you would get cast on one of the UK's most popular reality TV shows? Find out here.
  
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• What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, July 31

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, July 31.
  
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• Waterfoot police station to open to public

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Waterfoot police station in Rossendale is re-opening to the public as part of a promise made to residents.
  
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• 'This is happening again and again': Man slammed for littering on Blackburn high street

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A man has been slammed for nonchalantly throwing a box on to someone’s doorstep in Blackburn
  
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• Teenage pianist from Colne is to host afternoon of live music from the movies

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Colne teenage pianist will be playing music from the movies at a special event at Christ Church on Saturday August 13
  
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• Rossendale and Darwen MP seeks best local independent shops

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancashire MP Jake Berry has launched a competition to find the best independent shops in his constituency
  
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• Research van hitting UK roads that detects dangerous driving

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Those caught will be sent a warning letters informing them of the dangers of their actions.
  
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• Pupil creates model of Oakhill School with 7,000 Lego bricks

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Whalley school pupil has dedicated six months of his life to creating a lifelike model of his school using more than 7,000 Lego bricks
  
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• New TikTok test goes viral as it calculates hearing age - What's yours?

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A new viral TikTok test has revealed how old your hearing age is.
  
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• More police firearms operations in Lancashire

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  There were more police operations involving firearms in Lancashire last year, new figures show.
  
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• 'It’s a big relief that all my hard work paid off': Rossendale dad celebrates gaining biology degree

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A married dad-of-two has combined running takeaways and grocery shops to studying for a full-time for a biology degree.
  
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• How many people over the age of 110 are living in Lancashire?

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire is one of the only counties in the country with six people living to the ripe old age of 111 - making them supercentenarians
  
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• Great Harwood housing estate to have 'hedgehog highway'

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A NEW township estate will have its own 'hedgehog highway' if it is approved by councillors.
  
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• Get your holiday on track by joining Peppa Pig at East Lancs Railway this summer

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  The East Lancashire Railway is gearing up for a busy summer and have announced exciting news that Peppa Pig fans will love.
  
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• Disgraced Lancashire Police officer has bid for retribution quashed

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A struck-off Lancashire police officer who sent abusive and racist messages to female colleagues has had his bid for retribution quashed.
  
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• Commonwealth Games 2022: Which athletes are from Lancashire ?

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire athletes are putting Lancashire on the map at The Commonwealth Games 2022.
  
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• Clitheroe and Fleetwood Aldi workers clock up 40 years

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A pair of dedicated colleagues are both celebrating 20 years working at one of the country’s biggest supermarkets.
  
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• Chorley teenager crashed car stolen from disabled woman

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A young man crashed a car stolen from a disabled woman while driving to escape police at speeds of up to 90mph.
  
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• Burnley Council executive rubber stamps levelling up cash bid

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A COUNCIL is set to submit its plans to spend £3.5million of Whitehall cash over the next three years.
  
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• Burnley charity unearths dinosaur trail activities for kids this summer

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A Jurassic summer lined up for children is supporting underprivileged families in Burnley during the school holidays.
  
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• Artist raises £2,400 for heart foundation at Rossendale exhibition

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  An artist has raised £2400 for a heart foundation after hosting an exhibition in Rossendale.
  
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• 9 prettiest villages you'll find in East Lancashire

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  Here's a roundup of 9 of the prettiest villages in East Lancashire.
  
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• £3.46million bid for a greener and safer Nelson given go ahead

  31-07-2022 06:00
  
  A bid to make Nelson more accessible and safer for pedestrians and cyclists has got the green light from Pendle Council.
  
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