Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn Road to remain closed after derelict mill fire

  20-08-2022 22:03
  
  A busy road in Accrington remains closed this evening after a fire broke out earlier today at a derelict mill.
  
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• Preston North End 0-0 Watford: Hosts in fourth scoreless draw from five as Hornets move second

  20-08-2022 20:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston play out a fourth goalless draw in five league games against a Watford side who also continue their unbeaten start.
  
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• LIVE: Blackburn Road partially blocked due to fire

  20-08-2022 19:12
  
  A679 Blackburn Road is partially blocked with queueing traffic due to a building fire between B6231 Market Street (Church roundabout) and Coach Road. Lancashire Fire and Rescue are currently at the scene as well as Hyndburn Police.
  
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• Fleetwood Town 0-0 Derby County

  20-08-2022 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood and Derby have to settle for a point apiece as they play out a hugely entertaining goalless draw.
  
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• Burnley 3-3 Blackpool - Seasiders fight back to earn point at Turf Moor

  20-08-2022 18:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool come back from two goals down to earn a draw at Burnley with both sides having a player sent off.
  
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• Milton Keynes Dons 1-1 Accrington Stanley

  20-08-2022 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington come from behind again as Sean McConville's penalty earns them a 1-1 draw against MK Dons at Stadium MK.
  
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• British toddler killed by car while on holiday in the Republic of Ireland.

  20-08-2022 18:17
  
  The two-year-old died while on holiday with his family in Ireland after being hit by a Jeep.
  
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• Sheffield United 3-0 Blackburn Rovers: Iliman Ndiaye double sends Blades top

  20-08-2022 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United move top of the Championship as they dethrone previous leaders Blackburn Rovers with a comfortable win.
  
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• Rail strikes: Passengers told not to travel by rail as disruption hits

  20-08-2022 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rail passengers face further disruption amid the sixth one-day strike of the summer.
  
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• New housing development to cause major roadwork delays in Blackburn for 7 months

  20-08-2022 17:02
  
  Blackburn residents have been warned of major roadworks that will cause disruptions until next February.
  
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• Firefighters spent over 2 hours tackling Chorley house fire

  20-08-2022 12:16
  
  Firefighters spent over two hours tackling a house fire in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Person taken to hospital after car crash on A56 Rawtenstall

  20-08-2022 11:56
  
  A person was taken to the hospital after a car crash earlier this morning.
  
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• Blackpool: Police appeal to find missing vulnerable man

  20-08-2022 10:56
  
  Police are appealing for help in finding a missing and vulnerable man from Blackpool.
  
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• Police appeal to hunt down Blackpool man who fled car crash

  20-08-2022 09:53
  
  A man who fled from the scene of a car crash in Blackpool is wanted by police.
  
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• 'Violent and monstrous' Blackburn man jailed for attacking dad

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  A 'violent and monstrous' Blackburn alcoholic has been jailed for attacking his father.
  
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• Tesco, Asda and Lidl issue 'do not eat' warnings amid health risk food recalls

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  If you have bought any of the items mentioned below, you need to be aware of these possible health risks.
  
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• Plans for 50 homes to be built on land of former factory in Colne

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  A factory could be knocked down to make way for 50 homes with a river view in Colne
  
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• Miss Lancashire winner and engineering student discusses sexism in STEM

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  The winner of Miss Lancashire shares how she deals with stereotypes as both a model and an aerospace engineering student.
  
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• Lancs parents are starving themselves to feed their kids due to cost of living

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  One in every four children in Lancashire live in poverty with parents starving themselves so they can feed their children
  
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• Lancaster mum diagnosed with cancer weeks after giving birth

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  A mother has been diagnosed with cancer just ten weeks after giving birth to her son.
  
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• Former Darwen warehouse to become children's Temple of Fun

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  A vacant warehouse in Darwen is set to be reborn as a children's indoor soft play centre called Temple of Fun
  
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• East Lancs MPs visit police HQ to see crime plan in action

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire MPs were taken to police HQ to see the commissioners Fighting Crime Plan in action and how it benefits the area.
  
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• Darwen children invited to a teddy bear picnic at Whitehall Rose Garden

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Darwen neighbourhood policing team will be running their second Teddy Bear’s picnic in Whitehall Rose Garden next Friday.
  
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• Colne gears up to host 'biggest and best' R&B festival

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Colne is gearing up to host the ‘biggest and best’ Great British R&B Festival of all time
  
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• Clitheroe man arrested for walking through train exposing genitals

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  A Clitheroe man has been arrested after he walked through a train with his genitals on-show and filmed it
  
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• Blackburn crisis team recognised by minister

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Communities Minister Paul Scully has visited a Blackburn crisis team which helps improve the lives of vulnerable adults
  
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• B&M customers rush to stores as classic Cadbury's Dream bar returns to UK

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  B&M shoppers have rushed to their local store to get their hands on the Cadbury's Dream bar.
  
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• Bail extended for pair arrested over death of baby in Hapton

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Two people arrested in connection with the death of a baby in Hapton have had their bail extended
  
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• Awards recognise Blackburn nurses for their exceptional care

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn nurses who arranged a message from Liverpool FC for a patient before he died have been recognised for their work
  
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• August Bank Holiday 2022: 3 things to do near Lancashire

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  If you’re unsure what your Bank Holiday weekend looks like, here is a round-up of what's on in and around Lancashire.
  
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• Asda 'Just Essentials' range reviewed: Aldi comes out on top for one reason

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Asda says the Just Essentials range is the "largest ever budget-friendly range" which includes food, toiletries and household essentials.
  
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• £1.7 million M6 repairs will take one month to complete

  20-08-2022 06:00
  
  Motorists will experience disruptions as roadworks on the M6 will take around one month to complete.
  
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