Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley 2-0 Millwall: Vincent Kompany oversees first win at home

  30-08-2022 23:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Vincent Kompany oversees his first win at home as Burnley boss, with a hard-fought victory against Millwall.
  
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• One-Day Cup: Dane Vilas hits century as Lancashire beat Sussex in semi-final

  30-08-2022 19:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Dane Vilas' superb hundred helps Lancashire recover from 67-5 to beat Sussex in the One-Day Cup semi-final.
  
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• World Gravy Wrestling Championships cause a stir in Lancashire pub

  30-08-2022 18:52
  
  After a flavourless few years, the region's favourite broth-brawling fight fest has finally returned, and the crowd lapped it up.
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen to turn on lights

  30-08-2022 18:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The Changing Rooms star will turn on Blackpool's lights, after comic Johnny Vegas had to pull out.
  
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• Pubs across UK warn of mass closures due to ever increasing energy bills

  30-08-2022 17:51
  
  Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future
  
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• What's leaving Netflix UK in September 2022?

  30-08-2022 17:48
  
  As usual, there will be a number of shows and films leaving Netflix UK in September 2022
  
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• Thousands on these DWP benefits will be protected from energy price cap

  30-08-2022 17:48
  
  The energy price cap is set to increase to £3,549 in October, with a further increase expected for the start of 2023.
  
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• Sainsbury's follow Asda, Tesco and Morrisons in announcing UK-wide ban in all stores

  30-08-2022 17:48
  
  The nationwide ban follows similar initiatives from Tesco, Waitrose Morrisons and Asda.
  
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• Royal Mail Strikes 2022: When are the postal strikes?

  30-08-2022 17:48
  
  Check when you can expect post this week as thousands of Royal Mail staff strike.
  
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• BT and Openreach staff strike today and tomorrow over pay

  30-08-2022 17:48
  
  40,000 workers at BT and Openreach will strike on Tuesday and Wednesday
  
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• ITV Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Hayley Tamaddon rushed to hospital

  30-08-2022 17:44
  
  The 45-year-old spent time in hospital over the weekend, as revealed on their Instagram story
  
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• £3 Cinema Tickets: How to get cheap tickets this Saturday

  30-08-2022 17:44
  
  See some of the biggest movies of the year in cinemas for just £3 this weekend.
  
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• Anass Zaroury: Burnley sign Belgium Under-21 winger on four-year deal

  30-08-2022 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley sign Belgium Under-21 winger Anass Zaroury from Charleroi on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: English pop rock group The Beautiful South former singers on tour

  30-08-2022 16:00
  
  Former members of the English pop rock group The Beautiful South are performing in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Bez Lubala: Colchester United sign Blackpool winger on loan

  30-08-2022 15:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Colchester United sign winger Bez Lubala on loan from Championship side Blackpool for the rest of the season.
  
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• Nelson: Police thank public after woman is identified

  30-08-2022 15:11
  
  Police have thanked members of the public for helping to reunite a woman with her family.
  
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• Nelson: Police concern for welfare of confused woman who doesn't know who she is

  30-08-2022 15:11
  
  Police are trying to identify a vulnerable and confused woman who doesn’t know who she is.
  
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• Rod Stewart hits set to rock Oswaldtwistle Civic Centre

  30-08-2022 15:00
  
  The legendary sound of British rock and pop singer Rod Stewart will be sailing to an entertainment’s venue in Oswaldtwistle this weekend.
  
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• Clitheroe: Wheelie bin fire spreads to front door of house

  30-08-2022 14:46
  
  Firefighters were called to a house in Clitheroe after a wheelie bin caught on fire and spread to the front door.
  
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• Covid: Successful £1 Lancashire bus fare scheme extended

  30-08-2022 14:44 via bbc.co.uk
  The bargain fares cover any journey wholly within Lancashire after 19:00 BST.
  
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• Firefighters tackle kitchen fire at home in Blackburn

  30-08-2022 14:29
  
  Fire crews were called to battle a kitchen fire in Blackburn this morning.
  
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• Second arrest of man made as Oswaldtwistle shooting investigation continues

  30-08-2022 14:18
  
  A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a shooting on Sunday morning.
  
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• Second arrest made as Oswaldtwistle shooting investigation continues

  30-08-2022 14:18
  
  A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of firearms offences after a shooting on Sunday morning.
  
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• Tobacco products worth £25,000 stolen in Preston robbery

  30-08-2022 14:05
  
  An investigation is under way after more than £25,000 of tobacco was stolen in a burglary.
  
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• Autistic kidney-row teen's transplant 'a success'

  30-08-2022 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  The mother who went to court to secure her son a life-saving operation says he has "defied all odds".
  
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• Controversial Brierfield homes details submitted to planners

  30-08-2022 13:30
  
  A PENDLE building firm is seeking detailed approval for a controversial 19 home housing estate near Brierfield.
  
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• Watch: Oswaldtwistle man's appeal for help after 'drunk' kicks car wing mirror

  30-08-2022 13:00
  
  A man has been caught kicking the wing mirror off a car on ring doorbell CCTV footage.
  
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• World Gravy Wrestling Championships returns after two-year break

  30-08-2022 12:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Organisers of the World Gravy Wrestling Championships say it is "amazing to be back".
  
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• REVIEW: Jurassic Adventure at Mrs Dowson's Farm

  30-08-2022 12:22
  
  Jurassic Farm at Mrs Dowson's Farm is into its final week before the school holidays end, and there's still time to visit the must-see attraction.
  
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• Great Harwood: Brie Mine Bistro to open in October

  30-08-2022 12:15
  
  In mid-October, Brie Mine Bistro is set to open on Queen Street in Great Harwood.
  
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• East Lancs bus operator keeps £1 discount evening fare offer

  30-08-2022 12:00
  
  A CORONAVIRUS discount evening bus ticket deal by East Lancashire's main bus operator is to be extended after one million of the £1 fares were sold.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen chemist's shop numbers fall

  30-08-2022 12:00
  
  A FALL in the number of chemist's shops in Blackburn with Darwen and across Lancashire should ring alarm bells for the future, councillors and health experts have been warned.
  
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• Alarm bells ring as chemist's shop numbers fall in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  30-08-2022 12:00
  Alarm bells ring as chemist's shop numbers fall in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Garden shed fire breaks out on Yew Tree Drive

  30-08-2022 11:00
  
  A shed fire at a house in Oswaldtwistle broke out early this morning.
  
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• Leyland: Woman in 80s seriously hurt in hit-and-run

  30-08-2022 10:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Police say a man in is 40s has been arrested on suspicion of causing injury by dangerous driving.
  
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• Four fire engines sent to car fire on M6 North

  30-08-2022 10:00
  
  Fire crews were called to extinguish car fire on the M6 North yesterday.
  
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• Crews tackled car fire on M6

  30-08-2022 09:50
  
  Fire crews called to extinguish a car fire on the M6 yesterday.
  
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• Alarm bells ring as chemist's shop numbers fall in Blackburn with ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  30-08-2022 09:00
  Alarm bells ring as chemist's shop numbers fall in Blackburn with ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Train tickets from East Lancs across the north for just £1

  30-08-2022 06:05
  
  EAST Lancashire's main train operator Northern today launched a flash sale of more a million tickets for just a pound on a first come first served basis.
  
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• Three jailed for combined 24 years for raft of car burglaries

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  Three burglars who stole luxury cars worth £500,000 from homes in just over one month have been jailed for a combined 24 years.
  
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• Rossendale father-of-seven spared jail after attacking partner's best friend

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  A father-of-seven has been spared jailed after attacking his partner’s best friend following a night out
  
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• Police commissioner checks on new rape and sexual assault team

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  LANCASHIRE's police commissioner has visited one of the county's new dedicated teams investigating rape and sexual assault.
  
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• Plans to turn Barrowford church into dental practice and apartments withdrawn

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to turn St. Peter and St. Pauls Catholic Church in Barrowford into a private dental practice and three apartments have been withdrawn
  
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• Plans to convert Colne Exchange building into 11 apartments approved by council

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to convert a disused office building in Colne into 11 apartments have been approved despite being met with objections
  
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• Little Harwood Islamic education centre expansion approved

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  AN Islamic education centre can expand after its second application for planning permission was approved despite worries over parking and highway safety.
  
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• Fraud forum launches as cases set to rise by 25 percent in next three years

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  As reports of fraud are projected to increase by 25 per cent by 2025, a new forum which will fight fraud across the region has launched
  
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• Dispute over Blackburn 'green lung' sparks official probe

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  A DISPUTE over the future of a wildlife haven close to a housing estate is set to be investigated by a government inspector.
  
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• Call for volunteers in Lancs to support the Covid-19 autumn booster campaign

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  Covid-19 vaccination programme needs new volunteers to help support the autumn booster campaign
  
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• Blackburn taxi booking office approved - but no customers please

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  A TAXI booking office can be sited as a canalside business centre provided no customers turn up in person.
  
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• Blackburn couple celebrate 60 beautiful years of marriage

  30-08-2022 06:00
  
  A married couple from Blackburn are celebrating 60 years of their beautiful marriage this week.
  
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