Blackburn with Darwen news

• Sir Lindsay Hoyle: Time as Commons speaker has been unbelievable

  04-11-2022 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Sir Lindsay Hoyle says "nobody could have predicted" the events he has presided over as speaker.
  
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• M6 traffic: Bluebell Way closed after crash involving lorry and cyclist

  04-11-2022 16:27 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A road near the M6 is closed following a crash involving a cyclist and a lorry.
  
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• Three charged after violent disorder erupts following Blackpool v Preston match

  04-11-2022 15:44 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Three football fans have been charged in connection with disorder after a Lancashire derby match
  
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• Hyndburn men charged in connection with Clitheroe burglaries

  04-11-2022 15:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Four men have been charged in relation to a spate of burglaries and vehicle break-ins
  
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• Multi-million pound boost for East Lancashire museums and art projects

  04-11-2022 15:28 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Festivals, museums and arts projects across East Lancashire have been given a major financial boost following the announcement of Arts Council England’s investment programme for the next three years.
  
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• Blackburn: Strictly star AJ Odudu to switch on Christmas lights

  04-11-2022 15:22 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  'Strictly Come Dancing' star AJ Odudu will bring some glitter to her home town when she turns on its Christmas lights.
  
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• Lancaster: Teen carrying 8-inch knife arrested after punching rail staff

  04-11-2022 14:54 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A teenager was arrested by the British Transport Police after punching a member of rail staff.
  
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• Tributes to artist Steve Crowther following sad cancer death

  04-11-2022 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An artist who would ‘bring Hyndburn to life’ with his sketches of Clayton and Accrington passed away over the weekend.
  
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• New Blackburn town centre Best Western hotel open to the public

  04-11-2022 14:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  BLACKBURN'S latest hotel has opened to the public.
  
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• Matt Hancock could be ruled out of ITV I'm A Celeb trials due to Channel 4 show injury

  04-11-2022 13:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The former health secretary reportedly suffered from trench foot after he competed in SAS Who Dares Wins according to the Express. 
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses in Lancaster rape investigation

  04-11-2022 13:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police are appealing for information regarding a rape that happened in Lancaster, this week.
  
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• Padiham: CCTV appeal after two men carrying bats chase man into Tesco

  04-11-2022 13:20 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A 21-year-old has been arrested after a man was chased into Tesco by two men wearing face coverings and carrying bats, last night.
  
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• Blackburn town centre road reopens following three week closure

  04-11-2022 13:16 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A town centre road which was closed to traffic due to emergency road works has reopened.
  
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• Hyndburn Council row after homophobic slur to ex- Cllr in street

  04-11-2022 13:01 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A FURIOUS row broke out at Hyndburn's full council meeting on Thursday night after its leader accused Labour Party members of homophobic abuse in a street altercation.
  
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• Hyndburn Council row after homophobic slur to Cllr in street

  04-11-2022 13:01 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A FURIOUS row broke out at Hyndburn's full council meeting on Thursday night after its leader accused Labour Party members of homophobic abuse in a street altercation.
  
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• The Mall Blackburn and Secret Santa partner up for Christmas

  04-11-2022 12:35 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The Mall Blackburn is once again supporting Secret Santa in its bid to deliver toys to the most underprivileged families in the area this Christmas.
  
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• Blackpool FC submits plans for stand and community pitches

  04-11-2022 12:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The proposal includes building a new East Stand and sports pitches next to Bloomfield Road stadium.
  
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• Lidl launches Christmas advert 2022 set to air during ITV's Coronation Street

  04-11-2022 10:56 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Lidl has launched its 2022 Christmas advert and it will air tonight on ITV during Coronation Street.
  
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• National Grid could offer discount on energy bills amid new scheme

  04-11-2022 10:54 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The discounts will be available to homes that cut down on their use of energy during peak hours and could save households up to £100.
  
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• Lancs man not guilty of criminal damage at Sajid Javid's home

  04-11-2022 10:31 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A man has been found not guilty of intent to cause criminal damage after turning up at Sajid Javid’s home with adhesive spray and posters
  
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• Blackpool train conductor braves the shave after friend diagnosed with cancer

  04-11-2022 10:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Northern conductor has been stripped of his long locks to raise money for charity after his close friend was diagnosed with breast cancer.
  
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• Ramsbottom takeaway Stubbins Tandoori wins Good Food award

  04-11-2022 08:57 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A takeaway restaurant in Ramsbottom has won a prestigious food award for the second time.
  
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• RIBBLE VALLEY: ‘Council seeing domestic abuse cases every day’ amid cost-of-living pressures

  04-11-2022 08:30 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  COUNCIL chiefs say they are receiving a domestic abuse case call nearly every day as incidents rise amid cost-of-living pressures.
  
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• Road closed after driver crashes into telegraph pole in Blackburn

  04-11-2022 08:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have closed a road in Blackburn due to a car crash on a main road in Blackburn this morning.
  
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• Driver and passengers fled scene of car crash in Blackburn

  04-11-2022 08:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have closed a road in Blackburn due to a car crash on a main road in Blackburn this morning.
  
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• Blackburn road closed due to police incident

  04-11-2022 08:29 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Police have closed a road in Blackburn due to a police incident, this morning.
  
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• Avanti West Coast: Rail boss apologises for recent disruption

  04-11-2022 08:27 via bbc.co.uk
  Avanti West Coast and Transpennine Express have been criticised for reduced timetables and cancellations.
  
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• PC Darren Coathup in court over 'relationship with vulnerable person'

  04-11-2022 07:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  It's alleged that while a police officer Darren Coathup engaged in an inappropriate sexual relationship with a vulnerable person.
  
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• Bolton: Martial arts fundraiser to help Blackburn man stricken with cancer

  04-11-2022 07:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Martial arts legends are appealing to 'the kindness of strangers' to help a young man who desperately needs cancer treatment.
  
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• What can you tell us about the Broken House Restaurant?

  04-11-2022 06:55 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  We know we can turn to Looking Back readers for help when we come across a photo in the archive with very few details attached.
  
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• Westend Fish and Chips make shortlist in National Fish and Chip Awards

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  The owners of a chippy say they are ‘buzzing’ after being named as finalists in the National Fish and Chip Awards
  
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• Waterfoot: Man shaving 21-year-old beard off to raise money for Derian House

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Chris Watts, originally from Waterfoot, has had some form of beard for 21 years but must now shave it off in order to play a pantomime role.
  
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• Three Blackburn charities are in the running to win a share of £88K from Skipton

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Skipton Building Society is handing over £88,000 to its customers, inviting them to decide which causes in their local areas should receive a share.
  
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• Third Blackburn cab firm links up with Uber

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Passengers can now book trips with another Blackburn cab firm on the Uber app.
  
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• Theft offences rise in both Blackburn and Burnley

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  According to official police records, violent crime has risen over the last year in Burnley, but fallen in Blackburn with Darwen
  
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• The Gym Group to open all-new gym facility in Accrington

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A new gym is opening in Accrington at the start of next year, hoping to offer residents a low cost 24/7 gym experience.
  
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• THE BEER SHACK, CLITHEROE: Pub deserves spot in list of Lancashire top venues

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  WE try to put the spotlight on our top local venues to socialise and enjoy good times with family and friends in the Pub of the Week feature.
  
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• School House Nursery rated 'good' by Ofsted

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Blackburn nursery has told Ofsted about ‘social interaction delays’ in children born during the lockdown.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Bigtank makes GA Pet Food Partners videos

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Ramsbottom video production company has made a series of videos for a pet food firm to improve its customers' and employees' understanding of its work.
  
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• Next steps decided for future of Queen Street Mill and Helmshore Mills 

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Councillors have taken important steps to ensure a vibrant and sustainable future for two East Lancashire mills
  
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• Natural bodybuilder from Accrington wins European championship

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An Accrington man has become the European champion in drug free bodybuilding by winning in the finals competition in Hungary last month.
  
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• Lancashire MP condemns ITV over decision to turn murder plot into drama

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  Rosie Cooper, MP for West Lancashire, called ITV’s The Walk In a “stupid, stupid, stupid” drama series.
  
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• ibar, Accrington, back on market after sale fell through

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  ibar in Accrington, which has been closed since before the pandemic, has hit the market again after a previous sale fell through.
  
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• ‘Helping animals keeps me alive’: Burnley woman, 87, hosting charity sale at pub

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  An 87-year-old woman Burnley is hosting a sale in aid of raising money for animal charities at the Woodman Inn.
  
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• Hacienda legend to play special night at Ewood Park

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  ORIGINAL Hacienda DJ Graeme Park is to get behind the decks for a special night in Blackburn.
  
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• Darwen's Grade II listed Priory House on market for £625,000

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Grade-II listed building dating back to the 1600s has gone on sale for a modest £625,000
  
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• Darwen takeaway plan which shocked councillor refused

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A BID to turn an empty former travel agent’s shop into a hot food takeaway which horrified a councillor has been turned down.
  
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• Darwen Co-op to close after being sold to Nisa

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A Co-op store on Blackburn Road in Darwen, has been purchased by another supermarket chain, Nisa.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen faces ageing population crisis - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-11-2022 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen faces ageing population crisis  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen faces ageing population crisis

  04-11-2022 06:00 via lancashiretelegraph.co.uk
  
  A BOROUGH with one of the youngest age profiles in the UK is set to see a sharp rise in the number of older people.
  
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