Blackburn with Darwen news

• Aya Hachem murder trial: Louis Otway gives evidence as Suleman's case closes

  27-10-2022 18:55
  
  The defence case of Suhayl Suleman closed today (October 27) and then co-accused Louis Otway took to the stand.
  
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• Clitheroe man arrested following drugs raid on house

  27-10-2022 18:11
  
  A man has been arrested following a drugs raid at an East Lancashire house.
  
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• Darwen Christmas lights switch on headlined by pop stars D:Ream

  27-10-2022 16:54
  
  A town's Christmas lights switch-on will be headlined by 1990s chart-topping band D:Ream.
  
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• Missing Winsford schoolgirl, 15, 'could be anywhere in the UK'

  27-10-2022 16:26
  
  POLICE are becoming increasingly concerned about a teenage girl who has been missing for a week.
  
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• Drugs investigation launched following raid on Bacup's Farholme Tavern

  27-10-2022 16:01
  
  An investigation has been launched after a stash of class A and B drugs were seized from an East Lancashire pub
  
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• Preston derelict church destroyed in fire

  27-10-2022 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Firefighters tackled the large blaze for several hours throughout the day.
  
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• Ten people arrested in Morecambe as part of cross-border drugs investigation

  27-10-2022 15:35
  
  Ten people have been arrested as part of a cross-border operation to tackle drug dealing and county lines offending
  
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• Police seize abandoned car in Pendle following poaching reports

  27-10-2022 15:25
  
  A car has been seized after incidents of poaching and hunting were reported to police.
  
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• Exempt housing system 'a complete mess'

  27-10-2022 14:18 via bbc.co.uk
  MPs highlight squalor for residents, some of whom have reported sexual abuse under threat of eviction.
  
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• Aldi shopper cuts weekly shop from £50 to £10 amid cost of living crisis

  27-10-2022 13:18
  
  Grace Mortimer creates recipes that can feed four people for as little as 22p per person with her weekly Aldi shop
  
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• Fewer Lancashire roads could be gritted in £84m funding cuts

  27-10-2022 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Roads that will no longer be gritted under proposed budget cuts will be decided after a risk-based review.
  
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• Lancashire County Council spending cuts set to top £84m

  27-10-2022 13:00
  
  Fewer roads will be gritted during winter and some grass verges will remain uncut for longer in summer under massive savings plans set to be considered by Lancashire County Council.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder trial recap: Suhayl Suleman and Louis Otway in witness box

  27-10-2022 12:53
  
  Suhayl Suleman will be taking the stand for the third day in a row in the Aya Hachem murder trial for the end of the cross-examination of him by the prosecution. Louis Otway is also expected to take the stand today to lay out his case.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder trial live updates: Suhayl Suleman and Louis Otway in witness box

  27-10-2022 12:53
  
  Suhayl Suleman will be taking the stand for the third day in a row in the Aya Hachem murder trial for the end of the cross-examination of him by the prosecution. Louis Otway is also expected to take the stand today to lay out his case.
  
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• Hyndburn MP Sara Britcliffe in sports clubs support plea

  27-10-2022 12:00
  
  An East Lancashire MP has called on the government to do more to ensure that grassroots sports clubs have the green land to train and play on
  
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• Co-op recall and 'do not eat' warning over health risk in product

  27-10-2022 11:52
  
  A spokesman for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) warned people with an allergy not to eat the product
  
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• BACUP: Police arrest man after rise in business burglaries

  27-10-2022 11:15
  
  A 38-year-old male from Morecambe has been arrested in relation to the rise in business burglaries in Bacup.
  
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• Why renting a van can help you save money

  27-10-2022 11:00
  
  Are you thinking about leasing a van but need a little bit of guidance? In this article we will discuss the pros and cons of leasing a van to help you make the right choice.
  
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• What The Mini-Budget U-Turn Means For Your Business

  27-10-2022 11:00
  
  The UK economy has endured a hectic few weeks with Jeremy Hunt, the new Chancellor, reversing Kwasi Kwarteng’s controversial September mini-budget.
  
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• Preston: Eight crews battling fire at old church on Eldon Street

  27-10-2022 09:41
  
  Fire crews have been called to a church fire on Eldon Street in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston.
  
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• Preston: Eight crews battling fire at derelict building on Eldon Street

  27-10-2022 09:41
  
  Fire crews have been called to a derelict building fire on Eldon Street in Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston.
  
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• Blackburn Morrisons supermarket plan clears first hurdle

  27-10-2022 09:40
  
  Proposals to transfer Morrisons in Blackburn to the site of the former Thwaites brewery have cleared their first hurdle
  
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• Preston road closed after van falls off bridge and crashes into canal

  27-10-2022 09:03
  
  A Mercedes van had come off the bridge and crashed into a canal in Preston
  
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• Celebrating National Care Leavers Week - theshuttle.org.uk

  27-10-2022 09:00
  Celebrating National Care Leavers Week  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023: Lancashire pubs listed

  27-10-2022 08:37
  
  From Accrington to Tockholes, the 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide is now available and several Lancashire establishments feature.
  
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• CAMRA Good Beer Guide 2023: 122 Lancashire pubs listed

  27-10-2022 08:37
  
  From Accrington to Tockholes, the 50th edition of CAMRA’s Good Beer Guide is now available and several Lancashire establishments feature.
  
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• Police locate cannabis farm in Darwen

  27-10-2022 08:34
  
  Blackburn with Darwen police found the farm on Clarence Street in Darwen, where the electricity had been bypassed.
  
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• Lancashire Police officers locate cannabis farm in Darwen

  27-10-2022 08:34
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Police found the farm on Clarence Street where electricity had been bypassed.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers fan gets new-born season ticket within hours of birth

  27-10-2022 07:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Andy Maxfield got Georgia a Blackburn Rovers ticket to ensure she does not become a Man Utd fan.
  
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• UCLan health degrees accredited by Health Education England

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Two health-related master’s degrees taught by the University of Central Lancashire have received official accreditation from a national body.
  
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• Rossendale Radio presenters carry sofa 6km to keep station going

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Rossendale Radio presenters took on a couch to 5k challenge - with a twist.
  
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• Preston family given keys to £250k Feniscowles home they won

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Charles Maughan and his partner Kerrie Moir were declared winners of the Great Big House Giveaway.
  
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• Pendle Council approves plans for three homes on MOT workshop site

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  An application to demolish an MOT workshop and build three houses in its place has been approved.
  
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• New Longton Post Office owners launch UK Pride coin

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Daniel Cooper and Nathan Jones from New Longton Post Office were one of the first to get their hands on the 50p Pride UK coin.
  
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• Maundy Relief to host wellbeing sessions for teenagers

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  A charity in Accrington are hosting an all new support group for the youths of the area.
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust wins three HSJ Patient Safety Awards

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust is celebrating after scooping three awards at the prestigious HSJ Patient Safety Awards.
  
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• Historic Blackburn terrace damage and development detail revealed

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  More details and images of the new design for Blackburn's historic Blakey Moor Terrace and the damage which caused the rethink have been revealed.
  
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• Green light for 17 new homes at Croft Mill site in Foulridge

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  An old mill which until recently was being used for storage is to be turned into 17 new homes after plans were given the green light by the council
  
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• 'Gentle giant' bar owner from Burnley dies aged 39

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  A Burnley bar owner described as a "gentle giant" by his family died after accidentally taking too many sleeping pills, an inquest heard.
  
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• Burnley war veteran designs crisis cards for veterans battling mental health

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  A Burnley-born veteran won an award for designing ‘Crisis Cards’ to help distract and stabilise veterans in times of extreme anxiety.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen integration projects get an inspection - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-10-2022 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen integration projects get an inspection  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen integration projects get an inspection

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  GOVERNMENT officials have visited Blackburn with Darwen to check on the progress of work to boost social integration.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Foster Carer's Association supported by Co-op - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-10-2022 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Foster Carer's Association supported by Co-op  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Foster Carer's Association supported by Co-op

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  A foster carers association in the county has been chosen as a nominated charity for the next twelve months by Co-op.
  
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• Beat the Street is coming back to Burnley with an exciting twist

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  The hugely popular Beat the Street game is set to return to Burnley next spring, this time with a focus on the environment.
  
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• Accrington: The Acorn pub opens after £400k refurbishment

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  The Acorn in Accrington, formerly known as The Brickworks, re-opened on Monday.
  
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• Accrington church initiative to help keep kids warm this winter

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  A church that helped families during the pandemic has restarted its initiative to help children in the run-up to Christmas
  
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• £500 reward after Burnley cat Socks goes missing

  27-10-2022 06:00
  
  Socks was last seen five weeks ago on Thorney Bank Road in Hapton, Burnley.
  
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• Blackburn BT hubs plans not totally on planning wavelength

  27-10-2022 05:00
  
  Proposals for a generation of futuristic telecoms and digital hubs to sprout from the pavements of an East Lancashire borough to replace telephone kiosks are having mixed planning fortunes.
  
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