Blackburn with Darwen news

• Appeal: woman in hospital after being attacked by group of men

  07-09-2022 22:06
  
  Police are appealing for help after a woman was assaulted by three men.
  
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• Preston dad suffers 60% blood loss in chainsaw accident

  07-09-2022 19:20 via bbc.co.uk
  Robert Gardner says he is "lucky to be alive" after a power tool he was using hit him in the chest.
  
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• James Anderson & Stuart Broad eyeing Ashes, says Ben Stokes

  07-09-2022 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  Veteran pace bowlers James Anderson and Stuart Broad have "got their eyes set" on next summer's Ashes, according to England captain Ben Stokes.
  
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• Rossendale: three people wanted for failing to attend court

  07-09-2022 18:33
  
  Police are still looking for three people wanted for failing to attend court.
  
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• Covid-19 booster bookings open to vulnerable and elderly residents in Lancashire

  07-09-2022 17:00
  
  A Lancashire and South Cumbria nurse urges everyone eligible for the Covid-19 booster to book in as emergency services face rising demand this winter.
  
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• Bridge safety work to take place on M6 in Lancashire

  07-09-2022 15:47
  
  Essential bridge safety and maintenance work is to take place on the M6 in Lancashire
  
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• Kristian Woolf, Matt Peet and Paul Rowley: Trio nominated for Super League coach award

  07-09-2022 15:18 via bbc.co.uk
  St Helens' Kristian Woolf, Wigan's Matt Peet and Salford's Paul Rowley are nominated for Super League coach of the year in 2022
  
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• Sabden: two weeks of roadworks set to bring queues and delays to village

  07-09-2022 15:00
  
  Lancashire County Council have apologised for the inconvenience these roadworks will cause for residents of the village.
  
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• Bank of England's September warning to anyone who uses £20 and £50 notes

  07-09-2022 13:34
  
  It is encouraging anyone who still has them to use them or deposit them at their bank or a Post Office before the end of September.
  
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• Car overturns following three-vehicle collision in Darwen

  07-09-2022 13:32
  
  A driver had a lucky escape following a collision in Darwen.
  
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• RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Clitheroe queen Sminty Drop to star in new series

  07-09-2022 13:15
  
  ‘Sminty Drop’ from Clitheroe is one of 12 queens who will be taking part in RuPaul's Drag Race UK
  
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• Clitheroe: Sminty Drop to star in season four of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK

  07-09-2022 13:15
  
  ‘Sminty Drop’ from Clitheroe is one of 12 queens who will be taking part in RuPaul's Drag Race UK
  
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• Three charged over assaults on police officers

  07-09-2022 13:01
  
  Three people have been charged after five of police officers were assaulted in three separate incidents.
  
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• ‘Accrington at its best’: residents reminisce over nostalgic photos from the 70s

  07-09-2022 13:00
  
  Photos taken by a former member of the Accrington Camera Club have been scanned and shared with locals.
  
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• Police and mountain rescue called out after body discovered near village

  07-09-2022 11:40
  
  A body was recovered over the weekend by police and a mountain rescue team.
  
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• The Earl and Countess of Wessex to visit Preston and Lancaster today

  07-09-2022 11:30
  
  Prince Edward and his wife Sophie Rhys-Jones will be visit Preston and Lancaster today.
  
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• Jake Berry appointed Minister without Portfolio as Pendle MP booted out of Cabinet

  07-09-2022 10:02
  
  Prime Minister, Liz Truss, has appointed Jake Berry, MP for Rossendale and Darwen, the new Tory Party Chair
  
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• Police dog helps locate suspects fleeing from stolen car

  07-09-2022 08:57
  
  A stolen Hyundai was pursued and eventually forced to stop by road traffic officers and police in Chorley.
  
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• Chorley police dog helps locate suspects fleeing from stolen car

  07-09-2022 08:57
  
  A stolen Hyundai was pursued and eventually forced to stop by road traffic officers and police in Chorley.
  
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• Police appeal to find missing Blackpool 15-year-old

  07-09-2022 08:42
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last known to be at Blackpool's North Pier.
  
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• Police appeal to find missing 15-year-old

  07-09-2022 08:42
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a missing 15-year-old who was last known to be at Blackpool's North Pier.
  
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• Cost of living payment: When will Universal Credit claimants receive £325

  07-09-2022 08:10
  
  Millions in receipt of Universal Credit, pension credit and other benefits will receive the payment
  
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• Pubs and nightclubs adverts banned after encouraging excessive drinking

  07-09-2022 08:08
  
  Pubs in England and Scotland have been reprimanded by the advertising watchdog for breaking strict alcohol rules by encouraging excessive drinking.
  
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• Thwaites searching for tenant to take over Station Pub and Grill

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  Thwaites are seeking a new tenant to take over the Station Pub and Grill in Clitheroe following its closure earlier this year.
  
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• Social bullying: What are the signs?

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Rowing partner threw cat at oncoming traffic

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN threw his partner's cat at a moving car during a row.
  
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• Roughlee cottage to appear on BBC's Escape To The Country

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  The Rookery Holiday Cottage, on Ridge Lane in Roughlee, was visited by Escape to the Country crew on Monday (September 5).
  
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• Owners of pub submit plans to convert Keepers Cottage to boutique hotel

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  The owners of the Black Bull in Old Langho have submitted their plans to convert the Keepers Bed and Breakfast to an eight-bedroomed boutique hotel.
  
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• North Lakes Hotel and Spa: Review of four-star Penrith venue

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  Here's what our Editor thought of his one-night stay.
  
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• Jordan North reviews Burnley Football Club’s new Umbro away kit

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  Speaking about Burnley Football Club's new away kit Jordan North said: "When I was at college EMA stood for education maintenance allowance".
  
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• Jimmy Anderson and The Hollies memorabilia donated towards Colne church auction

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A parish church, which is celebrating its 900th anniversary is hosting a special auction to help raise funds to maintain the much-loved building.
  
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• Islamic centre opens its doors as part of ‘Visit My Mosque’ day

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  People from across Blackburn and Darwen were invited to a mosque as part of the national initiative.
  
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• Hyndburn school children to be given free Accrington Stanley shirt

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  Hundreds of school pupils will be given Accrington Stanley shirts as part of their big annual shirt giveaway.
  
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• Hoddlesden moorland housing estate set for extension

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  PLANS have been submitted to extend a proposed new housing estate on a moorland eyesore site.
  
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• Fire service advice ahead of changing rules for HMOs

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A campaign to make the owners of multi-occupied residential buildings more aware of their responsibilities has been launched
  
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• Darwen man could stand trial next year accused of grievous bodily harm

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A 27-year-old could be hauled before a jury next year after denying a charge of grievous bodily harm with intent
  
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• Couple assaulted and subjected to barrage of racial abuse

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A COUPLE who had taken their camper van into a garage for repairs were confronted by a man shouting racist abuse.
  
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• Car boot sale organiser's anger as dog owners 'hiding poo'

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  The organiser of the Great Harwood car boot has hit out at irresponsible pet owners who are dumping their dog poo around the field.
  
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• Blackpool man convicted of historic sexual abuse jailed for eight years

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A man who is still adamant he did not sexually abuse a young girl some 10 years ago has finally been jailed
  
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• Blackburn town centre flats plan given the go ahead

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  ANOTHER Blackburn town centre property is to be turned into upper floor flats.
  
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• Blackburn to host Lancashire's first extreme sports night for wheelchair users

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  The number one male Wheelchair Motorcross rider in the UK will be attending Lancashire’s first ever WCMX night in Blackburn, this Saturday.
  
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• Blackburn councillor facing court over investigation into 'fly tipping' at bonfire

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn with Darwen councillor is due to appear in court later this year following an investigation into fly-tipping at bonfire.
  
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• Blackburn artist to create unique mural to brighten up patients' days

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A talented artist is adding a splash of colour to a mental health ward and the streets of Blackburn, this week.
  
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• Bacup Nursery School retains 'outstanding' Ofsted rating

  07-09-2022 06:00
  
  A nursery school where children ‘teeter of the edge of their seats with excitement when teachers read stories’ has been rated ‘outstanding’ in their first inspection in more than a decade.
  
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