Blackburn with Darwen news

• Car thief gang who targeted vehicles across Greater Manchester and Lanashire jailed

  26-08-2022 19:50
  
  A gang of car thief conspirators who targeted vehicles across Greater Manchester and Lancashire have been jailed for 24 years.
  
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• One-Day Cup: Steven Croft stars as Lancashire beat Notts to book semi against Sussex

  26-08-2022 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steven Croft hits a superb 115 not out on his home ground at Blackpool as Lancashire beat Notts to book a One-Day Cup semi against Sussex.
  
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• Denis Franchi: Burnley sign PSG goalkeeper on three-year deal

  26-08-2022 18:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley sign Paris-Saint Germain goalkeeper Denis Franchi on a three-year contract.
  
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• Witnesses sought as Vauxhall Corsa crash leaves man with serious leg injury

  26-08-2022 17:48
  
  Witnesses are being urged to come forward following a crash in Freckleton which left a man with serious leg injuries
  
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• Cost of living: 'Using a food bank is quite embarrassing'

  26-08-2022 17:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A mum, whose job sees her send people in need to food banks, says accepting help herself is difficult.
  
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• Burnley man accused of supplying heroin and crack cocaine denies drugs charges

  26-08-2022 17:38
  
  23-year-old Burnley man will stand trial over heroin and cocaine supply
  
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• Inspirational Islamic scholar Mufti Menk welcomed to Blackburn mosque

  26-08-2022 16:00
  
  A world-famous Islamic scholar led Friday prayers at a Blackburn mosque.
  
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• Michael Devlin: Fleetwood Town sign Scotland defender on short-term deal

  26-08-2022 13:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood Town sign Scotland international defender Mikey Devlin on a short-term contract.
  
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• Views sought on ideas for Nelson’s historic Trafalgar House redevelopment

  26-08-2022 13:28
  
  VIEWS are being sought on future options for a historic East Lancs building which could become town-houses, an events space, an electric car charging area or be partly demolished.
  
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• Sonny Carey: Blackpool boss Michael Appleton frustrated over failed red card appeal

  26-08-2022 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool boss Michael Appleton is disappointed their appeal over Sonny Carey's red card against Burnley was unsuccessful.
  
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• Congestion on M6 northbound as motorists make bank holiday getaway to Lakes

  26-08-2022 12:39
  
  Traffic is building on the northbound carriageway of the M6 as motorists make a Friday getaway to the Lakes
  
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• Darwen tower reopens to the public today

  26-08-2022 12:30
  
  AN East Lancashire landmark has reopened after a £300,000 restoration lasting 14 months.
  
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• Darwen: Sunnyhurst Pub reopens under new ownership

  26-08-2022 12:00
  
  Suzanne Halliwell has officially taken over the Sunnyhurst Pub in Darwen after the previous owners handed in their keys earlier this month.
  
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• Energy price cap: What is it and will I pay more?

  26-08-2022 10:58
  
  As the cost of living crisis hits many homes, we've explained what the energy price cap is and how it could affect you.
  
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• Energy options available to UK households amid Ofgem price hike

  26-08-2022 10:58
  
  Experts at consultancy Auxilione think the cap will reach £5,210 in January 2023 and £6,823 in April.
  
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• Energy price cap October 2022: Ofgem confirms £3,549 price hike for UK households

  26-08-2022 10:57
  
  The industry regulator confirmed an 80.06 per cent rise from October.
  
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• Bank holiday weekend - weather forecast for East Lancashire

  26-08-2022 10:46
  
  This is the bank holiday weekend weather forecast for East Lancashire.
  
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• Chorley man with links to Bolton wanted by police on recall to prison

  26-08-2022 10:08
  
  A man with links to Chorley and Bolton is being hunted by police
  
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• Lancashire community centre staff appear on ITV's Good Morning Britain

  26-08-2022 10:00
  
  Staff from a community centre have appeared on ITV's Good Morning Britain to highlight the energy crisis
  
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• 124-plant cannabis grow spanning two houses uncovered by police

  26-08-2022 09:34
  
  Nelson cannabis farm with 124 plants located and seized by police
  
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• Man sought after JCB Telehandler stolen from Burnley Road building site

  26-08-2022 09:24
  
  Man sought after JCB telehandler stolen from building site in Loveclough
  
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• Twenty firms in Blackburn with Darwen are paying staff the 'real ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-08-2022 09:00
  Twenty firms in Blackburn with Darwen are paying staff the 'real ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Rise in employers across Blackburn with Darwen paying real living ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-08-2022 09:00
  Rise in employers across Blackburn with Darwen paying real living ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Man in CCTV wanted in connection with burglary in Brunshaw Road

  26-08-2022 08:57
  
  CCTV has been released in connection with a burglary in Burnley
  
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• Police seeking men in CCTV images following 'incident' at Giant Leap Childcare

  26-08-2022 08:51
  
  Police want to speak with the men in these CCTV images following an "incident" at Giant Leap Childcare in Burnley
  
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• Drop in off-road bike issues in Darwen as result of increased police patrols

  26-08-2022 08:44
  
  Blackburn with Darwen police see drop in off-road bike issues since upping patrols in the borough
  
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• Hen harriers fledge in record numbers in northern England

  26-08-2022 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nearly 120 birds fledged in County Durham, Yorkshire, Northumberland, Cumbria and Lancashire.
  
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• World Gravy Wrestling Championships return to Rose n Bowl in Stacksteads

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  The World Gravy Wrestling Championships return to the Rose n Bowl in Stacksteads on Monday
  
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• Uptown Band's special date at Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  IF there were ever to be a definitive history of the most influential bands in the North West then the Uptown Band should arguably have a chapter all to themselves.
  
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• Two weeks of overnight closures for resurfacing work on busy Lancs A-road

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Two roads close to Windy Harbour are due to be closed to allow for overnight resurfacing work to take place
  
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• Twenty firms in Blackburn with Darwen are paying staff the 'real living wage' - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Twenty firms in Blackburn with Darwen are paying staff the 'real living wage'  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Rise in employers across Blackburn with Darwen paying real living wage

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  There are now 20 employers in Blackburn with Darwen paying their staff a real living wage
  
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• Ribble Valley and Pendle Councils show support for Ukrainian

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  UKRAINE Independence Day was marked by Ribble Valley council with bundles of the war-torn country's iconic sunflowers and plates of good old-fashioned British butties
  
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• Long-serving former councillor and Ribble Valley mayor dies in hospital

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  A long-serving councillor who represented two local authorities and also served as a borough Mayor has died
  
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• English Curry Awards 2022: Padiham and Blackpool businesses win award

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Hawali Indian Takeaway in Padiham was named the north west’s takeaway and home delivery of the year.
  
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• Concerns 'polluted' Darwen river is harming animals

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  A resident is concerned that her dog threw up after their walk due to the fumes from polluted water in a river in Darwen.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council: Tax error nearly cost mum hundreds - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council: Tax error nearly cost mum hundreds  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council: Tax error nearly cost mum hundreds

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Following the Lancashire Telegraph's intervention and a threat of legal action, the council has since apologised and said they will resolve their error.
  
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• Blackburn funeral directors puts historic hearse up for sale

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  A funeral car which has been used to transport more than 1,500 people to their final resting place is up for sale.
  
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• Barnoldswick Medical Centre explains reason for appointment shortages

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  Barnoldswick Medical Centre, on Park Road, has written an open letter to patients explaining why they might not be able to get an appointment.
  
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• Bank Holiday reminder of NHS 111 service

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  East Lancashire residents have been reminded to use 111 online for health advice ahead of the August bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Accrington town centre offices set to be revived as family homes

  26-08-2022 06:00
  
  TWO vacant offices buildings in a town centre conservation area could be returned to their original use as family homes.
  
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• Cost of living payments: Energy bills, Universal Credit and benefit claimants

  26-08-2022 01:01
  
  Cost of living support is available to those in receipt of Universal Credit, disability benefits and other benefits, as well as energy bill discounts.
  
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