Blackburn with Darwen news

• One-Day Cup: Hampshire beat Lancs to maintain winning Group B start, while Middx top Group A

  14-08-2022 20:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire are now the only unbeaten side in the One-Day Cup, after a narrow two-wicket Group B win over Lancashire, while Middlesex top Group A.
  
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• Paul O'Grady last show on BBC Radio 2 - the real reason he's leaving

  14-08-2022 19:42
  
  Ahead of his last show on BBC Radio 2, Paul O'Grady reveals the real reason he's leaving.
  
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• Paul O'Grady last show on BBC Radio 2 - reason he's leaving

  14-08-2022 19:42
  
  Ahead of his last show on BBC Radio 2, Paul O'Grady reveals the real reason he's leaving.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 2-1 West Bromwich Albion: Rovers go top of Championship

  14-08-2022 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ben Brereton Diaz scores and makes another as Blackburn Rovers go top of the Championship with a win over West Bromwich Albion.
  
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• Residents without water on hottest weekend can expect normal water supplies

  14-08-2022 18:51
  
  Householders in Blackburn and Darwen should start to see their water supply return to normal today, United Utilities have said.
  
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• ‘This is a public health emergency!’: Darwen residents speak out over lack of water in baking temperatures

  14-08-2022 17:45
  
  Residents in Darwen say they have been left to 'fend for themselves' as a burst water pipe left scores of homes without water.
  
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• Darwen residents speak out over lack of water in baking temperatures

  14-08-2022 17:45
  
  Residents in Darwen say they have been left to 'fend for themselves' as a burst water pipe left scores of homes without water.
  
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• Man found dead at address on Square Street, Ramsbottom

  14-08-2022 14:14
  
  A police probe has been launched after a man was found dead in Ramsbottom this morning.
  
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• M6 and M61: Long delays and misery for motorists stuck in baking temperatures

  14-08-2022 13:00
  
  Drivers can expect long delays Northbound on the M6 and M61.
  
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• Asda recall and 'do not eat' warning over contamination risk

  14-08-2022 12:12
  
  The supermarket has taken the “precautionary action” to recall the product because of the risk, which has occurred due to a production fault
  
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• Vehicle rammed officers before losing control at roundabout

  14-08-2022 12:03
  
  Road Traffic police officers shared this image of a recently stolen car which was left in a mangled wreckage after trying to escape from police.
  
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• Car 'rammed police patrol before losing control at roundabout'

  14-08-2022 12:03
  
  Road Traffic police officers shared this image of a recently stolen car which was left in a mangled wreckage after trying to escape from police.
  
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• Dozens slapped with fines on Blackpool promenade

  14-08-2022 11:01
  
  Scores of vehicles were fined for parking ‘illegally’ on Blackpool’s promenade.
  
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• Fleet of tankers dispatched to pump water to homes in Blackburn and Darwen

  14-08-2022 09:27
  
  A fleet of tankers is helping to keep water flowing to homes following a burst pipe.
  
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• What's in the Aldi and Lidl middle aisles on Sunday, August 14

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Here's a selection of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Sunday, August 14.
  
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• Warning issued to Lancashire parents to check transport arrangements

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Parents and guardians in Lancashire are being reminded to make sure their child’s school travel arrangements are in place.
  
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• Ukrainian families enjoy thrilling penalty shoot-out on visit to Accy Stanley game

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Ukrainian families watched a thrilling penalty shoot-out after being invited to watch an Accrington Stanley match.
  
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• Thousands of people and no litter - why can't we have the same pride in our streets?

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  On a recent visit to family holiday to Morocco I noticed something quite spectacular.
  
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• Strongman legend Mark Felix to referee ‘Blackburn Strongest Man’ showdown

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn gym is inviting athletes from across the county to their Strongman event.
  
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• Skelmersdale man loses thousands after falling victim to online scam

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A Lancashire man fell victim to an online scam after finding a holiday home in Bulgaria on Ebay.
  
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• Sisters thanks stranger for random act of kindness after paying for their mum's shopping

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A generous stranger from Hyndburn has been praised for his random act of kindness after paying for 18 bags of Werther’s Original sweets.
  
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• Royal Mail, Ryanair and Network Rail: Full list of UK strikes in August

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A number of sectors will be affected in August as workers stage walk-outs set to affect Brits.
  
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• Rossendale named best place in UK for Indian takeaway

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  HouseholdQuotes analysed data from food order and delivery service, Just Eat, in 523 locations across the UK to discover the best places for 20 cuisine types.
  
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• Preloved school uniform available for free from Burnley shop

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A Burnley community hub has opened a free school uniform shop in town to help parents out during the cost-of-living crisis - while also helping the environment.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle volunteers praised for making train station one of the best

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Hard-working Oswaldtwistle residents have been praised for their work on improving Church and Oswaldtwistle station.
  
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• Moses arrived in Burnley for job at Carpe Diem nightclub

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Taken in 1990, this photo shows the arrival of a large statue which would divide opinion.
  
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• Burnley councillors reject children's care home plan

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have rejected plans to change a five bedroom end terrace house into a small care home for four children.
  
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• Burnley bank to betting shop is approved

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A VACANT town centre bank is to become a betting shop.
  
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• Boundary Mill: Disabled pensioner in tears over stolen wheelchair

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  A disabled pensioner cried herself to sleep after someone stole her wheelchair whilst she was shopping on Monday.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: £4m boost to tackle addictions

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Efforts to tackle drug and alcohol addiction in an East Lancashire borough have been rewarded with a £4 million boost from the government.
  
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• Blackburn has the highest number of approved driving instructors in UK

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  New research has revealed the 10 UK regions which have the highest number of approved driving instructors in the country - and one East Lancashire town is on the list.
  
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• Aldi's plan for new Burnley town centre store on hold

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Supermarket giant Aldi has withdrawn a planning application to build a new store in an East Lancashire town.
  
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• Accrington: Crafty Fox owner calls for change as thieves cost him thousands

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  Paul Fox says more needs to be done to protect local businesses from thieves.
  
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• A Taste of Leyland food festival is back and there's plenty of fun on the menu

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  The scrumptious South Ribble food and drink festival A Taste of Leyland is back "bigger and better" for 2022.
  
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• £250,000 investment in new vehicles for Rossendale manufacturers

  14-08-2022 06:00
  
  The leading independent kitchen, bedroom and bathroom manufacturer J and J Ormerod in Rossendale has invested £250,000 in four new tractor units.
  
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