Blackburn with Darwen news

• Everton face Fleetwood Town in EFL Cup

  10-08-2022 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester City travel to face League Two Stockport County in the second round of the EFL Cup, with Newcastle United visiting fourth-tier Tranmere Rovers.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 4-0 Hartlepool United: Championship side cruise into Carabao Cup second round

  10-08-2022 22:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers easily see off League Two side Hartlepool United to reach the second round of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Lancashire cruise to win over Worcestershire

  10-08-2022 21:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stevie Eskinazi's 182 off 136 balls leads Middlesex to a 102-run One-Day Cup win over Surrey, plus Wednesday's round-up.
  
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• Blackpool: Firefighters called to tackle house fire on Kentmere Drive

  10-08-2022 20:04
  
  Firefighters were called to tackle a house fire in Blackpool earlier this afternoon.
  
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• Hyndburn councillor's fears over 'mushrooming' care home industry

  10-08-2022 18:00
  
  A SENIOR councillor has expressed concern over the 'mushrooming industry' of turning family houses into small care homes.
  
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• Delays on A56 southbound caused by closure following smoke from vehicle

  10-08-2022 17:36
  
  A lane has been closed during rush hour on a busy Lancashire A road following smoke coming from one vehicle.
  
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• Delays and road closures in Huncoat following 'car fire'

  10-08-2022 17:36
  
  A lane has been closed on the A56 near Huncoat after smoke was spotted coming from a vehicle
  
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• Blackburn man arrested on suspicion of kidnap, false imprisonment and attempted rape

  10-08-2022 17:33
  
  A man from Blackburn has been arrested in Carlisle on suspicion of kidnap, false imprisonment and attempted rape
  
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• Delays on M6 northbound following crash involving sheep on the carriageway

  10-08-2022 16:56
  
  A collision involving sheep in carriageway has blocked the motorway in Lancashire between junctions 32 for the M55 and the junction 33 for Lancaster.
  
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• BBC Rewind 100: Woman stumbles on 1967 childhood TV interview

  10-08-2022 16:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 55-year-old footage has been republished as part of events to mark the BBC's 100th birthday.
  
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• Blackpool's zero lap dancing clubs policy used as licences rejected

  10-08-2022 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool refuses two lap dancing clubs in an attempt to make the resort more "family friendly".
  
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• BBC broke impartiality rules by broadcasting Russell T Davies interview

  10-08-2022 13:44
  
  The BBC has admitted it broke impartiality rules when broadcasting an interview at the Baftas with Russell T Davies.
  
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• Blackburn takeaway bid refused as 'too close to schools'

  10-08-2022 13:30
  
  A CAFE'S bid to continue operate as a hot food takeaway has been rejected.
  
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• Three arrests over £40k machinery thefts in Rossendale

  10-08-2022 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The trio were held after an excavator and dumper truck were stolen from a work site and later sold.
  
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• Lammack Fayre was fun day success

  10-08-2022 12:29
  
  ALMOST 500 people attended a weekend family fun day.
  
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• Lancashire man who made £500k selling fake car badges ordered to repay or face jail

  10-08-2022 11:54
  
  Lancashire man who raked in more than half a million pounds selling counterfeit car badges has been ordered to repay it all or face jail
  
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• Mountain rescue teams spring into action to save boy

  10-08-2022 08:45
  
  A teenage boy who fell from his mountain bike landed 40ft down a ravine.
  
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• Skelmersdale schoolboy running 125 miles for Derian House

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Joel Morley, who lives in Skelmersdale, plans to run four or more miles every single day this month.
  
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• Review: Night Bus to Monte Carlo by Blackburn poet Mark Ward

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Mark Ward’s latest book is a nostalgically crafted selection of poems from his previous collections as well as new literature written during lockdown.
  
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• Padiham man walking seven miles barefoot to raise money for mental health charity

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Ian, who lives in Padiham, was walking his dog along Gannow Top in Burnley when he came across a “young man with a dark, deep stare.”
  
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• Morecambe: Bigger B&M to open after current site closes

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  B&M's Morecambe store is set to be moved to a much bigger and better site.
  
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• Meet the East Lancs teacher drawing pixies to help disadvantaged children

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire teacher of 18 years is selling prints of her magical drawings and using the money to help poor families and children in the area.
  
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• Great-grandmother makes £5,000 donation to hospital in memory of her husband

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  A woman who arrived in Lancashire with little more than the clothes she was wearing has gifted £5,000 to the renal unit at her local hospital.
  
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• Connecting with others can help your mental health

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Burnley's youngest breast cancer patient shares her inspiring story

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  The youngest patient to receive breast cancer care at Burnley Primrose Unit is holding a fundraising day this weekend and shares her inspiring story.
  
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• Blackpool Tower lit up in red and white to honour Hindu spiritual leader

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Blackpool Tower was lit up to mark the centennial birth anniversary of a Hindu spiritual leader.
  
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• Blackburn accountants announce series of promotions across teams

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn based PM+M has revealed it has made 10 promotions across its departments.
  
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• BeFibre taking broadband services to Thornton and Cleveleys

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  People in Thornton and Cleveleys will soon be able to enjoy download and upload speeds which are up to 13 times faster.
  
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• Accrington park activity event

  10-08-2022 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire park is to host a sports and cycling event on August 19.
  
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• Arson plagued Blackburn garage boss may close if extension banned

  10-08-2022 05:00
  
  THE owner of a town centre garage repeatedly targeted by vandals and arsonists has warned planners he will have to close if not allowed to keep an extension.
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Barrow: League Two Bluebirds knock out Championship side on penalties

  10-08-2022 00:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  League Two Barrow beat Championship side Blackpool 4-3 on penalties after their Carabao Cup first-round tie ends goalless.
  
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• Morecambe 0-0 Stoke City (5-3 on pens): Shrimps shock Championship Potters

  10-08-2022 00:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shane McLoughlin scores the winning penalty as League One Morecambe knock Championship side Stoke City out of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 2-2 Tranmere Rovers (11-12 on pens)

  10-08-2022 00:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mateusz Hewelt saves the winning spot-kick as Tranmere beat Accrington in a 26-penalty shootout after a 2-2 Carabao Cup first-round draw.
  
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