Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston murder inquiry after man injured in attack dies

  15-08-2022 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Jermy-Doyle, 25, died in hospital two days after being attacked during a night out in Preston.
  
  Read more

• Murder inquiry after man dies following assault in Preston

  15-08-2022 19:04
  
  A murder enquiry has been launched after a 'funny and charismatic' man who was seriously assaulted in Preston city centre has died.
  
  Read more

• Darwen firefighters called to campfires during heatwave

  15-08-2022 18:06
  
  A warning has been issued by the fire service after crews from Darwen have been called to five 'out of hand' campfires during the heatwave.
  
  Read more

• 'Only travel if necessary' warning as rail strikes held this week

  15-08-2022 17:30
  
  Passengers have been warned to only travel if ‘absolutely necessary’ while staff are on strike this week.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Len Johnrose: Ex-Bury & Burnley midfielder dies aged 52, five years after motor neurone disease diagnosis

  15-08-2022 17:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Bury and Burnley midfielder Len Johnrose dies aged 52, just over five years after he was diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
  
  Read more

• Former Rovers and Burnley midfielder Lenny Johnrose, 52, has died

  15-08-2022 16:45
  
  The midfielder was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017.
  
  Read more

• Some households 'may be still without water' following burst pipe

  15-08-2022 16:43
  
  Some residents in Blackburn and Darwen may still not have running water, United Utilities have said.
  
  Read more

• Some Blackburn households 'may be still without water' after burst pipe

  15-08-2022 16:43
  
  United Utilities has issued a statement regarding ongoing issues.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Blackburn with Darwen winter road gritting salt supply secure

  15-08-2022 16:29
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council has secured its supply of salt for gritting winter road for the next four years.
  
  Read more

• Moderna Covid bivalent vaccine approved for use in UK adults

  15-08-2022 16:26
  
  The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has authorised Moderna’s bivalent vaccine
  
  Read more

• Burnley-born wrestler Georgina Nelthorpe on winning bronze at Commonwealth Games

  15-08-2022 16:00
  
  Local two-time Bronze winning wrestler Georgina Nelthorpe shares how much competing in Commonwealth Games means to the Burnley sportswoman.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn's 'fantastic' museum's roof replacement approved

  15-08-2022 16:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have praised the importance of Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery as they approved spending £465,000 on replacing its roof.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn with Darwen nominations call for volunteer awards

  15-08-2022 16:00
  
  AN appeal for last minute nominations for a borough's Community Volunteer Awards 2022 has gone out.
  
  Read more

• Police check nearly 300 vehicles for motoring offences in Blackburn

  15-08-2022 15:14
  
  Police in Blackburn have been monitoring vehicles over seat belt and mobile phone offences during the weekend.
  
  Read more

• Thwaites Hospitality Awards 2022: Full list of East Lancashire winners

  15-08-2022 13:15
  
  Here is the full list of East Lancashire winners of the 2022 Thwaites Hospitality Awards.
  
  Read more

• Bastwell resident's new porch and wall sparks row with neighbours

  15-08-2022 13:00
  
  Proposals to build a new porch, boundary wall and single-storey rear extension have angered neighbours in a suburban cul-de-sac.
  
  Read more

• Bastwell resident's new porch and wall spark row with neighbours

  15-08-2022 13:00
  
  PROPOSALS to build new porch, boundary wall and single-storey rear extension have angered neighbours in a suburban cul-de-sac.
  
  Read more

• 'Immature' learner led police on 70mph chase in Blackburn

  15-08-2022 12:45
  
  An ‘immature’ learner driver was ‘checking his car worked’ while taking police on a 70mph chase around the streets on Blackburn.
  
  Read more

• Tesco strips out traditional feature in major overhaul

  15-08-2022 12:12
  
  Tesco has said the move is due to a “lack of customer demand”.
  
  Read more

• Top 10 family attractions in North West to visit this summer

  15-08-2022 12:00
  
  There’s plenty on offer in the North West.
  
  Read more

• Cost of living: Train ticket price rise will be below inflation rate

  15-08-2022 11:58
  
  A DfT spokesperson said the increase, which usually comes in effect in January, will be delayed until March
  
  Read more

• The top 10 family attractions in the North West this summer

  15-08-2022 11:57
  
  The heatwave has provided cheap and cheerful entertainment for families this summer with people venturing to the seaside for a relaxing beach day.
  
  Read more

• RAC and AA warning to drivers as thunderstorm weather warning in place

  15-08-2022 11:57
  
  Drivers have been urged to drive carefully amid predictions of flash flooding
  
  Read more

• Virgin Media and O2 sign up to new Cost of Living scheme which will see bills slashed

  15-08-2022 11:56
  
  The plans have been drawn up by Boris Johnson’s cost-of-living business Tsar David Buttress.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn's flowers inspected by national Britain in Bloom judges

  15-08-2022 11:45
  
  JUDGES for the national Britain in Bloom awards with in Blackburn this weekend for a sun-soaked tour of its floral and plant displays.
  
  Read more

• Schools ‘considering three-day weeks’ from September ahead of teacher pay rise

  15-08-2022 11:42
  
  Some schools will see an expected 300 per cent rise in energy costs.
  
  Read more

• NSPCC advice for whether to leave kids at home this summer

  15-08-2022 11:36
  
  Parents thinking about leaving their children at home while they head out are being urged to read the latest NSPCC advice.
  
  Read more

• Weather: When will thunderstorms hit Blackburn today?

  15-08-2022 11:00
  
  Thunderstorms are expected to hit Lancashire between 1pm-3pm today and again on Tuesday.
  
  Read more

• Police team to walk 30 miles to raise funds for cancer charity - Here's how you can support them

  15-08-2022 10:38
  
  A team of police officers are hoping to raise funds to support a cancer charity by taking part in a gruelling 30 mile walk.
  
  Read more

• Lancs Police team to walk 30 miles to raise funds for cancer charity

  15-08-2022 10:38
  
  A team of police officers are raising funds to support a cancer charity by taking part in a gruelling 30-mile walk.
  
  Read more

• BBC Three: Red Rose full cast list and how to watch

  15-08-2022 10:30
  
  See the full cast list for BBC Three horror Red Rose, based in Bolton.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn with Darwen nominations call for volunteer awards - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-08-2022 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen nominations call for volunteer awards  Lancashire Telegraph
  
  Read more

• Appeal to identify two men following incident outside Burnley nightclub

  15-08-2022 08:31
  
  A police appeal has been launched to identify two men following an incident outside a Burnley nightspot.
  
  Read more

• Seventies' photo brings back memories of school play time

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  Who remembers when school play times were always like this?
  
  Read more

• Prizes up for grabs as Northcote and East Lancashire Hospice team up for raffle

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancashire Hospice has teamed up with a Michelin star restaurant to offer an impressive selection of prizes as part of a corporate challenge to raise thousands for the charity.
  
  Read more

• New 'CODE Show' added as Accrington Soapbox Challenge returns

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  Crowds are set to descend on Accrington town centre for the return of the Soapbox Challenge.
  
  Read more

• Ex-Darwen librarian's new chapter as a horse racing trainer

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  A FORMER librarian who swapped lending books to pursue her dream of becoming a racehorse trainer hasn’t looked back and is on course for her best ever season in 2022.
  
  Read more

• Darwen: Crown Paints apologise after new advert criticised

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  Darwen-based Crown Paints has since issued an apology to anyone offended by their Hannah and Dave advert.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn: The Chippery up for sale due to cost of living

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  The future of a beloved chip shop in Blackburn is looking uncertain as the building is currently up for sale.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn brothers' incredible feat for East Lancs hospice

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  Two brothers have raised more than £2,500 for East Lancs hospice that cared for their mum after climbing the Welsh 3000 in less than 24 hours.
  
  Read more

• Blackburn author releases music to cope with depression after husband's suicide

  15-08-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn author Penny J Black has ventured from writing books to song lyrics as a way of coping with her husband’s tragic suicide.
  
  Read more

Follow @bburnwithdarwen on Twitter!