Blackburn with Darwen news

• Top Gear's James May rushed to hospital after The Grand Tour crash

  12-08-2022 22:00
  
  Former Top Gear presenter, James May, was rushed to hospital after a 75mph crash while filming The Grand Tour.
  
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• Arriva North West bus drivers to vote on new pay offer

  12-08-2022 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bus services in North-West England have been cancelled for more than three weeks due to the walkout.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen politician tells of suicide heartbreak - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-08-2022 17:46
  
  Blackburn with Darwen politician tells of suicide heartbreak  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen politician tells of suicide heartbreak

  12-08-2022 17:46
  
  A SENIOR councillor who has lost two relatives who have taken their own lives has spoken out in the run up to World Suicide Prevention Day.
  
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• Red Arrows to fly over East Lancs - where you can see the flypast

  12-08-2022 16:52
  
  They'll be making their way to the Blackpool Air Show.
  
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• Two Lads cairns in Lancashire targeted by vandals

  12-08-2022 16:46
  
  The cairn at the top of a much loved Bolton hill has been damaged yet again.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors: Reece Ball wanted by Lancashire Police

  12-08-2022 16:43
  
  Lancashire Police is appealing to the public in a bid to track down a wanted 21-year-old.
  
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• Cancer warning issued to UK men amid 35C heatwave this weekend

  12-08-2022 15:15
  
  The Met Office has issued an extreme weather warning for Thursday onwards with highs of around the mid-30s.
  
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• How to sleep in a heatwave: 5 reasons you can't sleep amid UK heatwave

  12-08-2022 14:19
  
  The Met Office has issued a four-day Amber weather warning as Brits prepare for a second heatwave in as many months.
  
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• Drought areas UK: Will there be a hosepipe ban in Lancashire?

  12-08-2022 14:12
  
  Has a drought been declared in Lancashire? What to know as the Environment Agency moves areas into drought.
  
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• 'Knife drawn' on Burnley Aldi staff in alleged robbery

  12-08-2022 13:40
  
  A ‘knife was drawn’ on staff at Aldi after two men allegedly tried to steal a bag full of items.
  
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• Arriva North West: Political leaders urge bus firm to end strike

  12-08-2022 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mayors, councillors and MPs say the strike is having a "significant impact" on people's lives.
  
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• Boy, 6, made new voice of Blackpool Tower

  12-08-2022 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tower superfan Charlie is the voice in the lift, sharing facts and figures about the famous attraction.
  
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• Padiham: Wayne Dawson pleads not guilty to murder of Stephen Macro

  12-08-2022 13:03
  
  Wayne Dawson, 56, appeared before Preston Crown Court via video link.
  
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• Padiham: Wayne Dawson pleads not guilty murder or manslaughter of Stephen Macro

  12-08-2022 13:03
  
  Wayne Dawson, 56, appeared before Preston Crown Court via video link.
  
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• Preston: Victim in critical condition after city centre 'attack'

  12-08-2022 12:40
  
  The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he remains. His condition is described as critical.
  
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• Preston: Police appeal for information after man left with critical injuries

  12-08-2022 12:40
  
  The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital where he remains. His condition is described as critical.
  
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• Met Office issues yellow weather warning for thunderstorms in Lancashire

  12-08-2022 12:22
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms affecting much of the UK, including Lancashire on Monday, August 15.
  
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• Millie Chandarana: I grew up not knowing any other Asian footballers

  12-08-2022 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers Ladies' Millie Chandarana wants to inspire other people with Asian heritage to play.
  
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• Drought expected to be declared in parts of England amid heatwave

  12-08-2022 11:19
  
  Temperatures in England today (August 12) could reach 35C making it hotter than parts of the Caribbean. A drought is to be declared for parts of England.
  
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• Eurovision 2023: Shortlist for UK host cities announced

  12-08-2022 10:50
  
  It was announced that the UK would be hosting the Eurovision for the 2022 winners Ukraine.
  
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• Can you leave work if it is too hot? Your rights amid Met Office warning

  12-08-2022 10:50
  
  Drought could be declared for some parts of England on Friday, as the country bakes in another heatwave.
  
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• Firefighters to investigate cause of Briercliffe house blaze

  12-08-2022 08:24
  
  Firefighters are investigating the cause of a house blaze in Briercliffe.
  
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• Tribute paid to great baker Maureen Leeming

  12-08-2022 06:55
  
  Maureen Leeming of Laburnum Drive, Oswaldtwistle, passed away peacefully in hospital, on Wednesday 27th July 2022, aged 83 years.
  
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• Funeral for James Francis Devlin who loved the great outdoors

  12-08-2022 06:01
  
  THE funeral took place earlier this week for a generous and kind gentleman, who has died.
  
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• ‘We will find you and you will be punished’ - message to online child abusers 

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  An online child abuse investigation team is warning sex offenders across Lancashire that they WILL be found, and when they are, they WILL be punished.
  
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• 'Trap' wire set in woods at Roddlesworth Reservoirs

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A woman said her ‘dog’s neck could have been hit’ after finding trap wire tied between trees in the woods at Roddlesworth Reservoirs
  
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• Spectacular summer panto is heading off to Tik-Tok Land

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  THE cast of Blackburn’s biggest ever summer panto are getting ready to take audiences on a journey into Tik-Tok Land.
  
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• Pictures: New Indian restaurant opens in Padiham

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  No. 81 on Burnley Road, Padiham, only opened last week but has already been impressing customers
  
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• New homes to be built in Trawden despite resident objection

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  Six houses will be built in Trawden, despite local residents’ pleas that they ‘do not want any more housing’
  
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• Man jailed after harassing and threatening Blackburn mosque worker

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man has been jailed for harassing a mosque worker, turning up at his home and threatening him in a takeaway with a knife.
  
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• Lancaster: Festival to be held for murdered journalist Dom Phillips

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  Dom, who has family in Lancaster, and fellow activist Bruno Pereira were killed in June while travelling in the Brazilian Amazon.
  
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• ‘It’s my life’ says John Steel as The Animals head to Colne

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  For more than 60 years. John Steel has had the best seat in the house witnessing the impact that The Animals have had on the music scene.
  
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• Friends are Amazing: Whalley and Burnley Pride of Britain winners write book

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  Friends Are Amazing will be published on October 13 but is available to pre-order right now.
  
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• Family who ran Sunnyhurst Pub to hold leaving party after 10 years

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A family that has been running a ‘happy and lively’ pub for the past decade are holding a leaving party to thank punters for all their support.
  
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• Darwen children's play centre parking fears spark council debate

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  Parking congestion fears over an empty warehouse being converted into a children's play centre will be debated by councillors.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors man strangled and threatening to kill ex-partner

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A man has been spared jail after strangling his ex-partner and threatening to kill her after he discovered she was texting other men.
  
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• Blackburn charity aiming to support disabled communities awarded £10,000

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A pilot project to support disabled communities in Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded £10,000
  
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• Accrington prepared to open controversial public loos

  12-08-2022 06:00
  
  A RARE photograph of arguably one of Accrington’s most controversial buildings nearing completion.
  
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• Boris Johnson told to 'wake up' as UK energy bills could cost two months' wages in 2023

  12-08-2022 01:01
  
  Average take home pay after tax will be £2,054 a month in 2023, so two months’ worth will be less than the £4,200 predicted cost of energy bills.
  
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