Blackburn with Darwen news

• AFC Fylde: Former Chesterfield boss James Rowe resigns as manager of National League North club

  29-09-2022 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  James Rowe, who was charged with sexual assault earlier this week, resigns as manager of National League North club AFC Fylde.
  
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• School girl set up secret camera to catch vile abuser

  29-09-2022 17:02
  
  A pervert who sexually assaulted a child has been jailed for 30 months
  
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• PICTURES: Crowds flock to Ribble Valley Scooter Rally

  29-09-2022 16:50
  
  The Ribble Valley Scooter Rally returned on September 23
  
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• Sean Dyche on Elton John's nickname for him, Burnley sacking and misconceptions

  29-09-2022 16:33 via bbc.co.uk
  In the latest episode of the Proper Football podcast with Chris Kamara and Ben Shephard, manager Sean Dyche speaks about his Burnley sacking and his special friendship with Elton John.
  
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• Tyson Fury calls on Anthony Joshua to sign fight contract by Thursday

  29-09-2022 16:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Tyson Fury urges fellow British heavyweight Anthony Joshua to sign a contract for a world-title fight in December.
  
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• Biker suffers leg, wrist and lower back injuries in Clitheroe crash

  29-09-2022 16:29
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash
  
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• Three Chorley men wanted by police

  29-09-2022 16:18
  
  Three men from Chorley are being sought by police on recall to prison, and failing to appear in court
  
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• Andy Burnham says Labour leader speculation is annoying

  29-09-2022 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  The Greater Manchester leader vows to complete his second term as the region's mayor.
  
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• Blackburn man wanted by police on recall to prison

  29-09-2022 14:41
  
  A man with links to Blackburn, Chorley and Preston is being hunted by police
  
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• Lancashire drivers convicted after paying scammers for fake details

  29-09-2022 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  More than 60 motorists paid scammers to avoid prosecutions for driving offences, police say.
  
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• Ribble Valley business closures left thousands in unpaid rates

  29-09-2022 13:00
  
  More than £17,000 in unpaid business rates looks set to be written-off by Ribble Valley councillors
  
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• Asbestos tests at former Rossendale United ground leave tenants in limbo

  29-09-2022 13:00
  
  PEOPLE hoping to move into 95 new affordable homes on a former football club's ground are facing delays as soil at the site is tested for asbestos
  
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• New school to be built in the Ribble Valley

  29-09-2022 12:30
  
  Three new schools are set to be built to increase places for primary and secondary schoolchildren across Lancashire
  
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• Warning after 'bee killer' Asian hornets spotted in UK

  29-09-2022 12:19
  
  Defra said work is already underway to monitor the hornet activity and identify any nests nearby
  
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• Morrisons launches fuel offer to cut costs for customers

  29-09-2022 12:16
  
  The supermarket is offering those who spend £40 in store between Thursday, September 29 and Sunday, October 9 a coupon which can be used to get 5p off every litre of fuel purchased.
  
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• Liz Truss slammed after being quizzed about fracking in Lancashire

  29-09-2022 12:15
  
  Liz Truss hasn’t ruled out bringing fracking to Lancashire in a “disastrous” interview on a regional radio station.
  
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• County Championship: 2022 team of the season as chosen by BBC Sport users

  29-09-2022 11:27 via bbc.co.uk
  With the county cricket season finishing, who did BBC Sport users choose as their best Championship XI for 2022?
  
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• Tribute to ‘larger than life’ 75-year-old killed in car crash

  29-09-2022 10:59
  
  The family of a man who died in a car crash in Preston have paid an emotional tribute to him
  
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• Preston: Family’s tribute to ‘larger than life’ 75-year-old killed in car crash

  29-09-2022 10:59
  
  The family of a man who died in a car crash in Preston have paid an emotional tribute to him.
  
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• Liz Truss pressed on consent for fracking

  29-09-2022 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The prime minister is asked about controversial energy extraction method by BBC Radio Lancashire.
  
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• Rapper Coolio dies at the age of 59

  29-09-2022 10:31
  
  Gangsta's Paradise Rapper Coolio has died aged 59
  
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• THE DARWEN TAP: There’s a homely feel about microbar in town

  29-09-2022 09:21
  
  WE love to speak to landlords at our local entertainment venue and wateringholes in our ‘Pub of the Week’ feature.
  
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• Mark Briggs’ Beer of the Week - Acorn Brewery, Blonde(4%)

  29-09-2022 09:14
  
  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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• Public Health Annual Report – now online - theshuttle.org.uk

  29-09-2022 09:00
  Public Health Annual Report – now online  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Man wanted in connection with assault of teenage boy at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

  29-09-2022 08:58
  
  Police investigating an assault in Blackpool have released a photo of a man they would like to speak to as part of their enquiries.
  
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• 14-year-old boy punched in head at Blackpool Pleasure Beach

  29-09-2022 08:58
  
  Police hunt for man in CCTV after teenager punched in head
  
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• Blackburn fire threat man set window sill alight

  29-09-2022 07:38
  
  A MAN started a fire at his mother’s address and then rang his sister making comments about burning the house down.
  
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• Lancashire's five most dangerous roads revealed

  29-09-2022 07:07 via bbc.co.uk
  Average speed cameras will be installed on the county's "high-risk" roads, a council says.
  
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• 'Undercover officers' to fine people not picking up dog poo

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Undercover officers will be visiting dog walking hot spots in Blackburn with Darwen to fine anyone committing ‘faecal foul-play’.
  
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• Springfield Community Primary School opens 'Forest School'

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Springfield Community Primary School has been visited by the Mayor of Burnley who has officially opened their forest school.
  
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• Sew Confident Chorley honoured to be nominated for award

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A business owner from Chorley is feeling 'honoured' after she was nominated for a solo business finalist award.
  
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• Safer Rossendale launches, as hundreds of businesses join scheme

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A scheme has launched in which businesses sign up to become 'safe venues'
  
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• Rossendale Council launch recycling pilot in four areas

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Rossendale Council, which has one of the lowest recycling rates in the county, is launching a pilot scheme to encourage residents to recycle more.
  
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• Plans to build 257 homes near Barrowford withdrawn

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to build 257 new homes between two small villages have been withdrawn after hundreds of objections were raised with the council
  
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• Pictures: Crowds flock to Burnley Vintage Car Show

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  The Burnley Vintage Car Show was said to be a revved up day of fun for the whole family.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man denies stealing set of Audi keys before driving off in car

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A man is to stand trial after denying breaking into a home and stealing a set of Audi car keys before allegedly driving off in the vehicle
  
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• More households with children threatened with homelessness

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  More households with children were threatened with homelessness in Blackburn with Darwen last year, new figures show.
  
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• Meet young stars stealing show in The Book Thief at Octagon

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  THEY are the two young stars of the future who have been handed a tremendous amount of responsibility. On their shoulders effectively rests the success of the world premiere of the best selling novel The Book Thief currently being staged at Bolton Octagon.
  
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• Lancs Hindus and Muslims share message of ‘solidarity and harmony’

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Representatives from Hindu and Muslim groups in Lancashire have come together to share a message of ‘peace and harmony’.
  
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• Lancashire Choir of the Year 2022 finalists revealed

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire choirs have been made finalists in the Lancashire Choir of the Year competition.
  
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• Lancashire Adult Learning Centre launched Library Ambitions Project

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire Adult Learning Centre has reignited its library ambitions project, in the hopes that the local community will rekindle their love for the library.
  
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• Huey Morgan to bring his NYC Block Party to St Mary's Chambers

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Huey Morgan to play St Mary's Chambers next month
  
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• Haslingden Hall Care Home shortlisted for two Caring UK Awards

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Haslingden Hall, on Lancaster Avenue in Haslingden, is in the running for two awards at the Caring UK Awards
  
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• Football match raises £12k for Tony Parkes and Tommy Spurr

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A Tony Parkes legends team beat soap star rivals 7-2 in a charity football match that raised around £12,000.
  
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• Fishermore High School new classrooms plans given green light

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Plans have been approved for a new three-storey block of classrooms to replace temporary units at a high school
  
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• Death of 'one of a kind' Blackburn man brought on by drugs

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A “one of a kind, funny and intelligent” father and grandfather’s death was brought on by consuming an excess of drugs, a coroner has ruled.
  
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• Darwen dad wins £20,000 on 70p BOTB ticket

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A man from Darwen has has won £20,000 in cash thanks to BOTB.
  
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• Clitheroe band lifts care home residents’ spirits with Last Night of the Proms concert

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Residents and guests at Pendle Brook Care Home in Oswaldtwistle enjoyed a day of smiles and laughs with a feel-good musical performance at the home.
  
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• Burnley: 73-year-old thrill seeker completes wing walk

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  Ivor Nemo, from Burnley, was strapped into a harness and took a ride on the wing of a Boeing biplane.
  
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• Blackburn cannabis driver avoids jail following 80mph police chase

  29-09-2022 06:00
  
  A man who led police on an 11-minute chase through the streets of East Lancashire because he was ‘scared’, has avoided jail
  
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