Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man sustained 'significant injuries' in assault at Havelock Inn

  07-10-2022 17:07
  
  A man sustained ‘significant injuries’ after a serious assault in Blackburn pub.
  
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• RuPaul’s Drag Race UK: Sminty Drop praised by Alan Carr

  07-10-2022 16:45
  
  Sminty Drop ‘has breakdown’ on RuPaul's Drag Race UK – but was she eliminated?
  
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• Two men arrested after crashing Audi A3 in police chase

  07-10-2022 16:35
  
  Two men have been arrested after crashing a car into a traffic island during a police chase in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• North West ambulance workers vote on strike action

  07-10-2022 16:24 via bbc.co.uk
  North Ambulance Service is considering the move amid anger at an enforced 4% pay rise.
  
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• Burnley Council handyman hits the road

  07-10-2022 16:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S new handyman who will do household jobs and repairs for older and disabled residents at £10 a hour is now on the road
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen £3m family hubs support scheme revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  07-10-2022 16:00
  Blackburn with Darwen £3m family hubs support scheme revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen £3m family hubs support scheme revealed

  07-10-2022 16:00
  
  A MULTI-million pound plan top create four family hubs in a borough has been unveiled.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers fans to be questioned over Bloomfield Road disorder

  07-10-2022 15:40
  
  Five Blackburn Rovers fans are set to be interviewed after missiles were thrown between fans at a match at Bloomfield Road.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers and Blackpool fans to be questioned over Bloomfield Road disorder

  07-10-2022 15:40
  
  Five Blackburn Rovers fans are set to be interviewed after missiles were thrown between fans at a match at Bloomfield Road.
  
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• Morecambe: 'No concern' over player or staff payments, says co-chairman Rod Taylor

  07-10-2022 15:01 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe have no concerns they will miss payments to players or staff despite Worcester Warriors' plight, says co-chairman Rod Taylor.
  
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• Crash on M65 between Brierfield and Nelson

  07-10-2022 15:01
  
  Traffic is building up on the M65 following a crash between Brierfield and Nelson.
  
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• Crash causes tailbacks on M65 between Brierfield and Nelson

  07-10-2022 15:01
  
  Traffic is building up on the M65 following a crash between Brierfield and Nelson.
  
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• Heysham explosion: Dad's anguish as boy killed by 'selfish' drunk

  07-10-2022 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  Two-year-old George Hinds died after drunken neighbour Darren Greenham cut a gas pipe for scrap.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital’s plea after surge in patients

  07-10-2022 14:00
  
  Royal Blackburn Hospital staff say busy waiting rooms and hospital awards are becoming a “daily occurrence”.
  
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• Kirkham newsagent sold e-cigarette to 16-year-old in test sale

  07-10-2022 13:44
  
  A couple who run a newsagent have been fined £780 for selling an e-cigarette to a 16-year-old during a test purchase.
  
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• Ribble Valley residents warned about cold calling gardeners

  07-10-2022 13:30
  
  Residents in the Ribble Valley are being warned about cold calling gardeners after someone paid £3,000 for just an afternoon's work.
  
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• UK drivers warned fallen autumn leaves could lead to costly car bill and fire risk

  07-10-2022 13:15
  
  Dead leaves can strip paintwork, clog vents, damage electrical systems and even cause a fire risk.
  
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• Lidl 'do not eat' warning and recall due to potential health risk

  07-10-2022 13:15
  
  The Food Standard’s Agency (FSA) have issued a ‘do not eat’ warning
  
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• Blue Cross tips on how to keep your dog safe this Halloween

  07-10-2022 13:15
  
  Blue Cross has shared tips on how to keep your dog safe this Halloween.
  
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• Freddie Flintoff's Field of Dreams returns for a second series

  07-10-2022 12:27
  
  Andrew Flintoff’s ‘Field of Dreams’ cricket documentary has been commissioned for a new four-part follow-up series
  
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• 'Overworked' ambulance service staff to vote on strike over salaries

  07-10-2022 12:05
  
  'Overworked' North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) workers are to vote on whether to strike over salaries.
  
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• Jake Berry apologises for telling struggling people to get new job

  07-10-2022 11:40
  
  Jake Berry, MP for Rossendale and Darwen and Conservative Party chairman, said the language he was “rather clumsy”.
  
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• Funeral for Phillip Marton who held legendary parties

  07-10-2022 11:00
  
  A FUNERAL is taking place for the manager of the Trafalgar Hotel in Samlesbury, who has died.
  
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• Scouts take a break from activities to enjoy burgers

  07-10-2022 10:54
  
  The Darwen Cubs in 1991 - Steven Dixon, Ryan Bickham, Stephen Kenyon, Michael Broughton, Simon Ledder, John Dutson – all celebrated with a hamburger at their 75th celebrations at Bold Venture Park in Darwen.
  
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• Burnley Hillsborough disaster survivor slams Home Office for launching new review

  07-10-2022 10:20
  
  Burnley’s Christopher Whittle, who survived the disaster, said it is “disgusting” that families have not been informed about the new review.
  
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• Couple 'swore at and threatened' rail staff after missing train

  07-10-2022 08:56
  
  A couple have been reported for swearing and threatening rail staff after missing their train
  
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• Stolen Mercedes seized by police following high speed chase

  07-10-2022 08:45
  
  The driver of a stolen Mercedes led police on a high speed chase through Blackburn
  
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• Six alleged Church of England abuse cases in Lancashire referred to police

  07-10-2022 08:23 via bbc.co.uk
  The Diocese of Blackburn now has 120 past incidents of abuse claims requiring further action.
  
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• Couple in their 60s die in crash on A59 Gisburn Road

  07-10-2022 08:21
  
  A man and a woman have died in a crash between an HGV and a car
  
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• Couple in 60s die in crash on A59 Gisburn Road, Sawley

  07-10-2022 08:21
  
  A man and a woman have died in a crash between an HGV and a car
  
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• Man and woman die in Sawley crash involving car and HGV

  07-10-2022 08:13 via bbc.co.uk
  The pair who were in their 60s were pronounced dead at the scene in Sawley.
  
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• Haslingden man David Sykes banned over Covid loan fraud

  07-10-2022 07:00
  
  An East Lancashire builder has been banned from being a company director for nine years after fraudulently claiming a Coronavirus Bounce Back Loan.
  
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• X-RAYS Rossendale to put on production of Legally Blonde in Bacup

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  ​An amateur theatre group, X-RAYS in Rossendale, is putting on a production of the Legally Blonde musical at Bacup Royal Court Theatre.
  
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• Rawtenstall charity’s plea as benefits rise under threat

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  Rawtenstall-based charity M3 Project supports single homeless 16 to 21-year-olds and young families.
  
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• Pendle Hill named 'most haunted place in the UK'

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  As Halloween approaches, many will be looking for a fright. Allegedly, the most haunted place in the UK is a world-famous Lancashire landmark.
  
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• Pendle: Family of Carlo Lionti reveal funeral details

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  Carlo Lionti, the owner of Carlo’s Italian Restaurant in Colne, died after a battle with prostate cancer.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle care home teams up with Burnley FC to host Dementia Café

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  Pendle Brook Care Home has joined forces with Burnley FC to host a weekly café so people with dementia and carers can come together and socialise.
  
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• Muslim group will be in Blackburn town centre handing out roses and chocolates

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A group of Muslims will be in Blackburn town centre this weekend handing out roses to shoppers.
  
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• Local firms urged to support hospice by bringing £1 to work

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  The East Lancashire Hospice is asking employees at local businesses to 'bring a pound to work' to help raise funds for patient care.
  
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• Lancs property firm appoints managers for £21m project

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A £1billion property firm has made two signings to oversee its multi-million pound office refurb project
  
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• Labour activist speaks out after Tory Cllr hails 'hero' Saddam Hussein

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn Labour party activist has spoken out over a councillor who said, ‘Saddam Hussein was his hero’.
  
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• Jail for Burnley man who denied sexual assault

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A man who sexually assaulted a young girl while she was asleep has been jailed
  
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• Fernhurst and Oakdale Charity Scarecrow Hunt returns this month

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A popular scarecrow festival, raising money for charity, is coming back to Ewood, Blackburn, later this month and it is big and better than ever before.
  
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• Darwen faulty lights traffic chaos angers drivers and councillors

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A COUNCIL has been condemned after faulty traffic lights between two towns causing days of chaos.
  
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• Dairy farm hopes to build four holiday lodges with hot tubs

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A Clitheroe dairy farm is looking to build four holiday lodges, complete with hot tubs to help pay the bills due to ‘fluctuating milk prices’.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers FC champions diversity with new artwork reveal

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  A new mural has been unveiled at Ewood Park celebrating Rovers’ diverse community and fanbase.
  
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• Accrington charity worker awarded for work with Making Space

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  Corinne Riley, from Accrington, was named frontline leader of the year by Making Space.
  
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• £94,000 fund to help groups support young people with eating disorders

  07-10-2022 06:00
  
  Local voluntary groups are backing a new initiative that supports young people with eating disorders.
  
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