Blackburn with Darwen news

• Tez Ilyas, Tyson Fury and other celebrities pay tribute to the Queen

  08-09-2022 22:25
  
  Tez Ilyas, Tyson Fury, Alex Bain and other Lancashire celebrities have paid tribute to the Queen.
  
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• UK schools set for imminent advice on school closures following death of the Queen

  08-09-2022 22:07
  
  According to reports, schools will learn whether they should close on Friday.
  
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• "We mourn a legend" says former Blackburn with Darwen Mayor

  08-09-2022 22:00
  
  Salim Mulla, who was Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen when the Queen came to distribute the Maundy Money at Blackburn Cathedral in 2014, said: "Her passing is a sad, sad loss for our countty.
  
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• East Lancs dignitaries pay their respect to Queen Elizabeth II

  08-09-2022 21:35
  
  MPs, councillors, the police and other dignitaries from across East Lancashire have paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after her death, aged 96.
  
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• Burnley FC and Blackburn Rovers pay their respects to the Queen

  08-09-2022 21:23
  
  Football clubs across Lancashire have been paying their respects to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth who died peacefully this afternoon.
  
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• East Lancs people on Queen’s honours list pay heart-felt tribute

  08-09-2022 21:15
  
  East Lancashire people who have been named on the Queen’s honours list have paid a heartfelt tribute to the monarch who died today.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II: Online Book of Condolence for Her Majesty The Queen

  08-09-2022 20:45
  
  An online Book of Condolence has been set up for Her Majesty The Queen, who has passed away at the age of 96.
  
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• Queen Elizabeth II: A life in pictures

  08-09-2022 20:02
  
  Her Majesty the Queen, Elizabeth II has died at the age of 96, Buckingham Palace has confirmed.
  
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• LIVE: Reaction from East Lancs as Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

  08-09-2022 20:02
  
  The country mourns as Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 96.
  
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• LIVE: Reaction from East Lancs and updates as Queen Elizabeth II dies aged 96

  08-09-2022 20:02
  
  The country mourns as Queen Elizabeth II, dies aged 96.
  
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• Queen dead: what happens now? ‘Operation Unicorn’ explained

  08-09-2022 19:51
  
  Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now
  
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• Queen dead: what happens now? ‘Operation London Bridge’ explained

  08-09-2022 19:45
  
  Buckingham Palace has confirmed that Her Majesty The Queen has died aged 96, what happens now.
  
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• Queen dead: Every time the Queen Elizabeth II came to Burnley

  08-09-2022 19:40
  
  Queen Elizabeth II visited Burnley several times during her reign.
  
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• Queen dead: Elizabeth II dies aged 96, Buckingham Palace confirm

  08-09-2022 19:34
  
  The Queen has died, aged 96, Buckingham Palace has said.
  
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• PICTURES: The Queen's visit to Crown Paints in Darwen

  08-09-2022 19:26
  
  On the sad day of the Queens death, we look back over her visit to Crown Paints’ head office in Darwen on May 16, 1968.
  
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• Preston Police appeal to speak to potential witness

  08-09-2022 19:05
  
  Preston Police are appealing for information regarding an incident which happened in Fulwood last month.
  
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• What will happen if the Queen dies? Operation London Bridge explained

  08-09-2022 19:03
  
  The concerning news has sparked fears for the Queen's health with many asking what happens next, if the worst happens. 
  
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• Fracking: Lancashire reacts to PM lifting ban on hydraulic fracturing

  08-09-2022 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  Locals who live near a fracking site react to the prime minister lifting a ban on hydraulic fracturing.
  
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• Greater Manchester Police officer sex attack sentence appeal rejected

  08-09-2022 18:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Ernesto Ceraldi, who throttled a woman while trying to rape her, will not have his sentence increased.
  
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• East Lancs politicians welcome energy plan but question fracking

  08-09-2022 18:00
  
  PRIME Minister Liz Truss's measures to cap energy price rises have been broadly welcomed by East Lancashire politicians although opinion is split on putting fracking back on the agenda.
  
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• County Championship: Yorkshire batters hold out for draw against Lancashire

  08-09-2022 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  Yorkshire's batters thwart Lancashire as Roses game ends in a draw at Old Trafford.
  
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• Pictures of the Queen in Blackburn as country mourns death

  08-09-2022 15:25
  
  After an incredible 70 years on the throne, Queen Elizabeth II has sadly died. Here is a gallery of her visits to Blackburn
  
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• Sentence of police officer jailed for attempted rape not increased

  08-09-2022 14:35
  
  A former police officer who left a woman fearing for her life as he tried to rape her will not have his jail term increased.
  
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• Sentence of Darwen police officer jailed for attempted rape not increased

  08-09-2022 14:35
  
  A former police officer who left a woman fearing for her life as he tried to rape her will not have his jail term increased.
  
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• The Glass Menagerie, Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester

  08-09-2022 14:23
  
  THE constantly revolving neon sign above the stage has just one word - Paradise.
  
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• Rossendale MP Jake Berry appeared on ITV’s Peston to discuss cost of living crisis

  08-09-2022 13:45
  
  Jake Berry says fracking is a ‘good thing’ and reveals why Liz Truss rejects windfall tax on ITV's Peston
  
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• The Queen under 'medical supervision' after royal doctors become concerned for her health

  08-09-2022 13:43
  
  The 96-year-old monarch’s latest setback will raise fresh fears for her health the day after she was pictured in a historic audience with Liz Truss.
  
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• Statue of former MP Barbara Castle dressed up with hula skirt

  08-09-2022 13:21
  
  A purple hula skirt has been placed on the statue of Barbra Castle in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Martin Lewis reveals 15 things you need to know amid Liz Truss energy price plan

  08-09-2022 13:19
  
  Liz Truss announced the UK Ofgem energy price cap will be capped at £2,500
  
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• Darwen Royal Mail workers join national strike by CWU

  08-09-2022 13:17
  
  Striking Royal Mail workers are in it for “the long haul”, their union leader said as they staged fresh action in a dispute over pay and conditions.
  
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• Liz Truss announces UK Ofgem energy price cap to be capped at £2,500

  08-09-2022 12:51
  
  Prime Minister Liz Truss announced that she will be freezing bills at the £2,500 mark
  
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• Northern issues do not travel notice on railways ahead of strikes

  08-09-2022 12:50
  
  Rail operator Northern has issued passengers with a ‘do not travel’ warning ahead of RMT and ASLEF strike action due to take place later this month.
  
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• This is why police closed Darwen town centre this morning

  08-09-2022 12:26
  
  Police closed off a town centre road following a collision between a bus and a pedestrian.
  
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• Darwen town centre road cordoned off due to police incident

  08-09-2022 11:44
  
  Police had cordoned off a town centre road in Darwen.
  
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• Police officer who tried to rape woman could have sentence increased

  08-09-2022 11:30
  
  A former police officer from Darwen who attempted to rape a woman could be jailed for longer as his sentence is to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Former police officer jailed for attempted rape sent to Court of Appeal

  08-09-2022 11:30
  
  A former police officer from Darwen who attempted to rape a woman could be jailed for longer as his sentence is to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Darwen police officer jailed for attempted rape sent to Court of Appeal

  08-09-2022 11:30
  
  A former police officer from Darwen who attempted to rape a woman could be jailed for longer as his sentence is to be reviewed by the Court of Appeal.
  
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• THE ALEXANDRA, DARWEN: Find out more about the breakfast pizza at pub?

  08-09-2022 11:16
  
  WE continue our trip around East Lancashire putting the spotlight on some of the finest venues in the Pub of the Week feature.
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the Week - Blackledge Dark Mild (3.9%)

  08-09-2022 11:11
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the Week - Blackedge Dark Mild (3.9%)

  08-09-2022 11:11
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• BrewDog releases 2022 advent calendar with chancer to make £5 saving

  08-09-2022 09:56
  
  The BrewDog 2022 advent calendar features 24 330ml cans of various beers from the company
  
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• BBC EastEnders star Danny Dyer quit EastEnders 'fearing he would die' amid drug binges

  08-09-2022 09:56
  
  The EastEnders star sat down with BBC bosses and told them "I'm going to die".
  
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• Cost of living crisis: 4 out of 10 Universal Credit claimants 'skipping meals' to survive

  08-09-2022 09:55
  
  The Trussell Trust claimed existing support measures were not doing enough to help with the cost of living crisis
  
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• Cineworld bankruptcy: UK cinema chain files for bankruptcy in US - what we know

  08-09-2022 09:55
  
  Cineworld had previously warned audience numbers have been weaker than expected and predicted they will stay low until November.
  
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• Entwistle Reservoir water levels falls as England records it joint hottest summer

  08-09-2022 09:40
  
  Dramatic pictures taken by a Bolton News Camera Club member show how water levels have fallen at a reservoir located in a popular beauty spot.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen pays tribute to HRH the Queen - theshuttle.org.uk

  08-09-2022 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen pays tribute to HRH the Queen  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Disney Plus: Films and TV shows coming to platform in September and October

  08-09-2022 08:24
  
  All the titles coming to Disney Plus UK in September and October
  
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• Tommy Spurr: Football legends play in aid of Blackburn star's ill son

  08-09-2022 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  The former Blackburn defender's three-year-old son was diagnosed with a rare kidney cancer in April.
  
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• ‘Viking pic’ provoked violent attack on partner in Blackburn

  08-09-2022 06:37
  
  A MAN attacked his partner in the street in a row over money.
  
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• Drunken man attacked Pendle clubgoers after wake

  08-09-2022 06:33
  
  A DRUNKEN man who had been at a wake kicked off with patrons of a Conservative club.
  
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