Blackburn with Darwen news

• Cardiff City 1-0 Blackburn Rovers: Late Mark Harris stunner earns Bluebirds win

  04-10-2022 23:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Cardiff City win 1-0 as Mark Harris' late thunderbolt sinks Blackburn Rovers, who miss an injury-time penalty.
  
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• Blackpool: concern growing as 77-year-old man missing from home

  04-10-2022 22:24
  
  Concern is growing for a 77-year-old man who has gone missing.
  
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• Police appeal and high concern for missing Rishton man

  04-10-2022 22:13
  
  Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 46-year-old man
  
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• Police appeal and high concern for missing Lishton man

  04-10-2022 22:13
  
  Police are appealing for information to help find a missing 46-year-old man
  
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• Heysham explosion: Fatal blast caused by 'neighbour from hell'

  04-10-2022 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  George Hinds, 2, was killed in the blast in Heysham caused when Darren Greenham cut a gas pipe.
  
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• Warning after reports of suspicious teens trying car doors in Clitheroe

  04-10-2022 20:10
  
  A group of five teens have reportedly been acting suspiciously, trying car door handles in areas of Clitheroe.
  
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• Burnley College staff hold picket line during open evening

  04-10-2022 19:37
  
  Staff from Burnley College have held two picket lines in a day - one while prospective students and parents visited the site for an open evening.
  
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• ‘Neighbour from hell’ caused gas blast that killed a two-year-old boy

  04-10-2022 19:32
  
  A “neighbour from hell” caused a gas explosion which killed a two-year-old boy after cutting a gas pipe to sell for scrap metal, a court heard.
  
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• Shock after toddler escapes Accrington nursery

  04-10-2022 18:45
  
  A toddler escaped from nursery before being taken back to the school by a resident who found her walking down the street on her own.
  
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• Identity sought in relation to Clitheroe assault

  04-10-2022 17:45
  
  Police are investigating an assault that happened in the early hours of the morning in Clitheroe town centre.
  
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• Clitheroe man thanks stranger for heart attack hospital dash

  04-10-2022 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Gary Walton tracks down the woman who drove him to hospital when he suffered a heart attack.
  
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• Crash causing massive tailback on the M6

  04-10-2022 17:27
  
  There are severe traffic delays on the M6 southbound due to a crash on the motorway.
  
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• Firefighters sent to tackle blaze at former Adelphi pub in Burnley

  04-10-2022 17:03
  
  Firefighters spent four and a half hours tackling a derelict building fire this morning.
  
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• Owain Wyn Evans: Wales first for new BBC Radio 2 show

  04-10-2022 16:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The new programme from Cardiff will be the first Radio 2 weekday show to move out of London.
  
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• M6 bridge repairs paused for second time

  04-10-2022 16:34
  
  Drivers using the M6 are being advised that important repairs to two bridges have been paused
  
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• Appeal for two men in connection with theft of building materials in Accrington

  04-10-2022 14:49
  
  Police have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the theft of roof tiles from a local business.
  
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• Fisher More High School re-opens but Burnley Road still closed following burst pipe

  04-10-2022 13:45
  
  Residents were left without water and a high school was forced to close its doors on Monday after a mains pipe under a busy main road burst
  
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• Blackburn Rovers and Burnley FC remembrance day kick-off time changed

  04-10-2022 13:20
  
  The kick-off time changed for Remembrance Day East Lancashire derby - but fans are still outraged.
  
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• Virgin, BT and Sky broadband customers issued WiFi warning amid soaring energy bills

  04-10-2022 13:03
  
  Virgin, BT and Sky Broadband customers have been warned against turning off their internet routers at night amid soaring energy prices.
  
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• Liverpool dog attack: Five American Bulldogs destroyed and man arrested after woman killed

  04-10-2022 13:02
  
  “Five American bulldogs, which were inside the property, were handed over and have since been humanely destroyed.”
  
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• Asda, Tesco, Aldi and more forced into nationwide ban amid crackdown

  04-10-2022 13:02
  
  New rules from the Department for Health and Social Care (DHSC) will affect Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Aldi and Lidl.
  
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• Aldi launches premium wine advent Calendar

  04-10-2022 13:02
  
  One of the nation's favourite budget supermarkets Aldi is launching an extra special advent calendar at the perfect time for the Christmas build-up.
  
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• Martin Lewis forces Treasury into U-turn over 'nonsense' first-time buyer message

  04-10-2022 13:01
  
  Martin Lewis has since thanked the Treasury for deleting the message.
  
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• Highway Code: Drivers could face £1,000 fine for letting ambulances and police cars pass

  04-10-2022 13:01
  
  According to the Highway Code drivers should give way to emergency vehicles using flashing lights, but could still face fines.
  
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• Morrisons launches Halloween food and costume range

  04-10-2022 13:00
  
  Morrisons launches Halloween food and costume range for 2022 celebrations.
  
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• Historic Blackburn town centre terrace to get dramatic new look

  04-10-2022 13:00
  
  A DRAMATIC new look for a historic row of buildings at the heart of a £3.8million town centre heritage refurbishment has been revealed.
  
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• Do you remember these scenes of Darwen

  04-10-2022 11:51
  
  WE have been delving into our archives and trying to find pictures which stir memories for our readers.
  
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• Large group of men seen fighting in Brierfield car park with weapons

  04-10-2022 11:20
  
  Four people have been arrested after a group of men were seen fighting with weapons in a car park
  
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• ITV launches ITVX social media ahead of new streaming service

  04-10-2022 09:27
  
  The change comes after ITV revealed in March that it was launching the "first integrated advertising and subscription funded platform" called ITVX. 
  
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• Council's day of action highlighting rogue trader awareness

  04-10-2022 08:28
  
  Lancashire County Council joined forces with other services to raise awareness of the dangers of doing business with rogue traders
  
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• RSPCA reports 25% increase in pets being abandoned

  04-10-2022 07:36 via bbc.co.uk
  The charity says cost of living fears are making it difficult for some people to keep an animal.
  
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• Cost of living: Burnley free plumbing charity sees 'massive' rise in calls

  04-10-2022 07:27 via bbc.co.uk
  James Anderson does free work for vulnerable people who might otherwise struggle to afford it.
  
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• Ultimate spooky golf comes to the American Golf Complex Rossendale

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Spooky season is coming to Rossendale this Halloween in the form of creepy golf.
  
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• Salvation Army hostel bust-up lands Blackburn man in dock

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A MAN was kicked out of the Salvation Army Hostel in Blackburn after attacking two fellow residents.
  
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• RSPCA shares fears as more pets abandoned and less adopted

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  The RSPCA has shared fears of the effects of the cost-of-living crisis as more pets are being brought into rescue shelters while rehoming rates drop.
  
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• Rishton: Deli Delish up for sale as owner departs for pastures new

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Nicholas Moss, owner of Deli Delish on High Street in Rishton, is looking for a new owner to take over the business
  
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• Recall to prison: East Lancashire's most wanted men this week

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  The four most wanted men in East Lancashire this week are all being sought on recall to prison
  
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• Pictures: Enough is Enough cost of living protest in Lancaster

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Protests were planned across Lancaster, Preston, Blackpool and other parts of the UK in the nationwide day of action.
  
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• New sweet shop to open in Colne this week

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Sweet Craze will open on Albert Road, Colne, this Friday (October 7)
  
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• Great Harwood businessman make THIRD bid for glamping near town

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire businessman has made a third bid to create a 'glamping' site on the outskirts of an historic industrial township.
  
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• Former Accrington church set to become special needs school

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A FORMER church and its outbuilding are set to become a special needs primary school.
  
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• Finch Bakery to headline Accrington Christmas Market 2022

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A spectacular Christmas Market is coming to Accrington headed up by Great Harwood's twins, Rachel and Lauren Finch, owners of Finch Bakery.
  
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• End terrace in Nelson could become nine-bed HMO

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  An application has been submitted to Pendle Council seeking permission to turn an office building into an house of multiple occupancy.
  
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• Employment Hub in Blackburn helps more than 200 people as it hits milestone

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  An employment hub in Blackburn which matches job seekers and businesses looking for new recruits is marking its three month milestone.
  
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• Duke of York Inn could welcome back customers after five years

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A Grade-II listed, former village pub that has been closed for five years could be welcoming in punters once again.
  
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• Chung's Chinese Chippy closes for good due to cost-of-living

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Chung's Chinese Chippy, which has been trading for around 40 years, has been forced to close due to the cost-of-living crisis.
  
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• Care firm boss invites people to fill vacancies at 'top rated' company

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A home care company has praised employees and called on more people to join the firm following a survey of staff.
  
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• Burnley Wood Community Centre appeal for winter donations

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A team of Burnley volunteers are helping people living in poverty to keep warm this winter.
  
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• Burnley: Depher CIC names local business of the year 2022

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley-based Disability and Elderly Plumbing and Heating Emergency Repair, also known as  Depher CIC, has been named local business of the year.
  
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• Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery to host first ever Young Artists Open

  04-10-2022 06:00
  
  A local museum and art gallery is excited to be holding it's first ever Young Artists' Open, launching in the Autumn half term.
  
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