Blackburn with Darwen news

• Heysham and Hartlepool power plants could generate longer - EDF

  28-09-2022 19:51 via bbc.co.uk
  The energy firm reviews decommissioning the Heysham 1 and Hartlepool nuclear power plants in 2024.
  
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• County Championship: Lancashire beat champions Surrey inside three days

  28-09-2022 19:37 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire wrap up an impressive innings victory over county champions Surrey inside three days in Manchester.
  
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• Holidaymakers left in wrong country after flight aborted

  28-09-2022 19:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Holidaymakers trying to return to Liverpool ended up in Romania after their flight ran into trouble.
  
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• Bishop of Salford calls for rethink on lifting fracking ban

  28-09-2022 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  Fracking is a "short-term" energy solution which threatens local people, the Bishop of Salford says.
  
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• People asked not to approach sex offender with Blackburn links

  28-09-2022 16:45
  
  People are being asked not to approach a registered sex offender who has links to East Lancashire
  
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• More than 60 people convicted over driving fine and points scam

  28-09-2022 15:38
  
  More than 60 motorists who paid scammers to avoid driving prosecutions, have been convicted
  
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• Blackburn man who drove wrong way on M6 for 46 miles while on ketamine jailed

  28-09-2022 14:28
  
  A MOTORIST who was high on drugs drove the wrong way on the M6 Motorway through Cumbria for 46 miles.
  
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• Review: Saturday Night Fever, Palace Theatre, Manchester

  28-09-2022 13:31
  
  PREPARE to be dazzled as the ultimate celebration of the disco era turns the venerable old Palace building into a glitterball sensation.
  
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• Vault beneath former Blackburn bank brought back into use after £250k renovations

  28-09-2022 13:00
  
  A basement vault which became redundant following the closure of a town centre bank has been brought back into use.
  
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• Celebrations for Darwen family company after winning female business award

  28-09-2022 13:00
  
  A Darwen based electrical company is celebrating their huge win in a women’s competition that shines a light on North West businesses.
  
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• Thunderstorms to hit East Lancashire this week

  28-09-2022 12:00
  
  Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to sweep across East Lancashire later this week.
  
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• Thunderstorms set to hit East Lancashire this week

  28-09-2022 12:00
  
  Heavy rain and thunderstorms are set to sweep across East Lancashire later this week.
  
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• Man arrested on train over domestic violence assault

  28-09-2022 11:35
  
  A man was arrested by officers following accusations of an assault on a train.
  
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• Man arrested on train in Burnley over domestic violence assault

  28-09-2022 11:35
  
  A man has been arrested by officers following accusations of an assault on a train in East Lancashire.
  
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• Royal Mail workers announce 19 days of strikes in coming months

  28-09-2022 11:00
  
  The CWU said the strikes will have a “dramatic impact” and will cover peak mail periods such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas build-up.
  
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• How much could my mortgage go up amid potential interest rate rise?

  28-09-2022 10:58
  
  A forecast for an interest rate rise as seen some lenders suspend mortgages for new homeowners
  
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• AA issues £5 petrol price hike warning to Asda, Morrisons and Tesco drivers

  28-09-2022 10:57
  
  A tank of fuel could cost an extra £5 for shoppers at Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury’s.
  
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• ITV I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up 'revealed' with Helen Flanagan and more

  28-09-2022 10:51
  
  I'm a Celebrity All Stars line up revealed for 2023 series.
  
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• Armed officers swoop on Leyland street following reports of woman with gun

  28-09-2022 10:44
  
  Armed officers, the police helicopter and the dog unit descended on a residential street yesterday
  
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• Plans for new money featuring King Charles III revealed

  28-09-2022 08:20
  
  Coins and banknotes featuring King Charles III and Queen Elizabeth II will co-circulate, with old coins remaining legal tender
  
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• Waddington Inn goes into liquidation after struggling during pandemic

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Waddington Inn pub goes into liquidation after struggling to bounce back from pandemic.
  
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• The White Swan at Fence receives three AA Rosettes at Hospitality Awards 2022

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  The White Swan at Fence is one of 23 restaurants in England, and the only one in Lancashire, to receive new AA Rosettes.
  
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• Salvation Army cup backed by Pep Guardiola and Terry Butcher to take place

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Football teams from across Lancashire are set to take part in The Salvation Army’s annual tournament, The Partnership Trophy, this week.
  
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• Ramsbottom pupill wins competition to have art on display in The Lowry

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A talented primary school pupil’s art has been hung in The Lowry among the work of the gallery's namesake.
  
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• Police arrest drug driver just 13 days after he was spared jail

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A Nelson man who has spared jail was caught by police driving while under the influence of cannabis just 13 days later.
  
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• Perspex: 74 jobs at risk at Darwen and Blackburn firm

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Perspex International has confirmed there could be as many as 74 job losses at their sites in Darwen and Blackburn, blaming rising energy costs.
  
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• Pastor Mick Fleming’s new book is an Amazon best seller

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Pastor Mick Fleming, from Burnley, published Blown Away: From Drug Dealer to Life Bringer earlier this month.
  
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• Padiham's Gawthorpe Textiles Collection release Herb Pillow gin

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Gawthorpe Textiles Collection, has created their exclusive ‘Herb Pillow Gin'.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle play centre named best in Lancashire

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Playtime Oswaldtwistle, on John Street, was recently named regional winners of England’s Business Awards.
  
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• Ocean Colour Scene stars set to rock St Mary's Chambers

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  This Friday, a music venue will host one of the largest acts to ever perform in Rossendale
  
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• Morecambe: Radford family’s pie company has one star food hygiene rating

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  The Radford’s Pie Company, located on Heysham Road in Morecambe, has been told to improve by the Food Standards Agency.
  
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• Hugh Grant donates another £10K to Burnley charity

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Hollywood actor Hugh Grant and his wife Anna Eberstein have donated a total of £55,000 to Depher since 2021.
  
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• Holcombe Brook scout leader awarded plaque after 45 years of service

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A devoted scout leader has been honoured with a purple plaque in recognition of his work in the community.
  
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• Grief: How to cope with loss

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• East Lancashire's WHN Solicitors donates more than £5k to Bury's Met

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire law firm has thrown its support behind the arts, donating £5,255 to an entertainment venue
  
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• Councillor calls for action on 'dangerous' Darwen junction

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A councillor has warned there could be a fatality at a busy junction unless road markings are re-painted after another bad crash.
  
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• Cinderella panto cast surprised shoppers with a magical visit at Blackburn Mall

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  The cast of Blackburn Empire Theatre’s Cinderella delighted shoppers during the launch of this year’s Pantomime last weekend.
  
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• Burnley mosques football tournament a success

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Mosques from across Burnley competed to be crowned Inter Madrasah Football champes at a tournament.
  
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• Blackburn's luxury portable toilet company sold for undisclosed sum

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A company that hires out portable loos has been acquired by a new owner for an undisclosed sum
  
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• Blackburn pair jailed over £40,000 World War Two memorabilia burglary

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  Two men stole more than £40,000 worth of World War Two memorabilia have been jailed
  
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• £6.1m funding boost to accelerate digitalisation among East Lancs manufacturers

  28-09-2022 06:00
  
  A trailblazing programme supporting East Lancashire manufacturers to go digital has secured £6.1m funding for the next three years
  
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