Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston: Vulnerable lady missing in Beacon Fell rescued by police dog

  23-11-2022 22:05
  
  A vulnerable lady who went missing earlier today was rescued by a police search dog.
  
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• Preston: Van driver tests positive for cocaine and cannabis

  23-11-2022 20:41
  
  A van driver has been arrested after testing positive on a roadside drug test today.
  
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• Past Present and Future is a celebration of Blackburn music

  23-11-2022 19:52
  
  A UNIQUE celebration of the Blackburn music scene will be held on Saturday night bringing together bands of different generations for one special event.
  
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• Trippier’s former school cheer him on during first World Cup match

  23-11-2022 19:39
  
  Holcombe Brook Primary School in Bury have shared their students cheering on their former student, Kieran Trippier on Monday when England took to the pitch for the first time in Qatar.
  
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• Tribute to Fulwood woman hit by double-decker bus

  23-11-2022 18:08 via bbc.co.uk
  Carol Fisher, 81, who died after the Preston crash, was "truly beautiful inside and out", her family says.
  
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• Three mains pipes burst leaving residents without water

  23-11-2022 18:00
  
  Three water mains have burst in East Lancashire in 'unconnected incidents', leaving many without water.
  
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• Huge Black Friday savings on Lancashire Telegraph subscriptions

  23-11-2022 17:26
  
  Here’s how you can save on a digital subscription to the Lancashire Telegraph today.
  
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• Blackburn men accused of Finchley Rd anti-Semitism charges dropped

  23-11-2022 17:16
  
  Campaigners have hit out at a “calamitous” decision to drop charges against two men accused of driving a convoy that screamed “f**k the Jews”.
  
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• Antisemitism charges against Blackburn men dropped

  23-11-2022 17:16
  
  Campaigners have hit out at a “calamitous” decision to drop charges against two men accused of driving a convoy that screamed “f**k the Jews”.
  
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• 'Eyesore' sign erected above old NatWest bank in Darwen

  23-11-2022 16:00
  
  A council is taking enforcement action after a distasteful sign was erected on the front of a former bank building without consent
  
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• 'Eye sore' sign erected above old Nat West Bank in Darwen

  23-11-2022 16:00
  
  A council is taking enforcement action after a distasteful sign was erected on the front of a former bank building without consent
  
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• Tributes to retired nurse who died in bus crash

  23-11-2022 15:09
  
  The family and friends of a retired nurse who died in a fatal bus crash have paid an emotional tribute to her
  
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• Tributes to retired nurse who died after being hit by bus

  23-11-2022 15:09
  
  The family and friends of a retired nurse who died in a fatal bus crash have paid an emotional tribute to her
  
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• Blackburn: Morrisons Daily on Openshaw Drive to close today

  23-11-2022 15:00
  
  Morrisons Daily, on Openshaw Drive, will officially close on Wednesday, November 23.
  
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• Derek Adams: Morecambe boss says January transfer hopes not affected by EFL Trophy exit

  23-11-2022 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Morecambe boss Derek Adams says their January transfer hopes will not be affected by being knocked out of the EFL Trophy.
  
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• What is Pension Credit and can I claim it?

  23-11-2022 14:27
  
  What is Pension Credit? The extra support system that is available.
  
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• ‘Ladies masquerade night’ to take place at Stanley House Hotel

  23-11-2022 13:51
  
  A ladies night is being held at the Stanley House Hotel in Blackburn.
  
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• ‘Ladies masquerade night’ at Stanley House Hotel

  23-11-2022 13:51
  
  A ladies night is being held at the Stanley House Hotel in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn mosque earmarked for major extension and new dome

  23-11-2022 13:30
  
  A MOSQUE is seeking to build a major extension with a new dome.
  
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• Vegan market event to be held in Darwen for first time

  23-11-2022 13:03
  
  A Vegan Market is coming to Darwen for the first time this weekend.
  
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• Lancashire residents and businesses face tough times says Labour

  23-11-2022 12:26
  
  A SENIOR Labour Lancashire politician has warned that Chancellor Jeremy Hunt's financial statement last week is bad news for local authorities and their residents.
  
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• Pendle MP appeals for military veterans to complete survey

  23-11-2022 12:00
  
  AN MP has called on veterans and their families in East Lancashire to complete the first ever Veterans Survey.
  
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• Andy Lyons: Blackpool sign Shamrock Rovers full-back on three-and-a-half-year deal

  23-11-2022 11:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Blackpool sign Republic of Ireland Under-21 international Andy Lyons on a three-and-a-half-year deal, beginning in January.
  
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• Four pulled from vehicle following crash on rural road near Rishton

  23-11-2022 11:57
  
  Four people were pulled from an overturned vehicle near Blackburn.
  
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• T20 Blast: Edgbaston to host Blast Off double-header to launch 2023 competition

  23-11-2022 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  Birmingham Bears, Yorkshire, Derbyshire and Lancashire will take part in a Blast Off double-header to open the 2023 T20 competition.
  
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• Love Island's Olivia Attwood says she likes watching ITV's I'm A Celeb

  23-11-2022 11:24
  
  Olivia Attwood said that despite leaving the show, she is "enjoying" watching her campmates in I’m A Celebrity.
  
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• Rail Strike Dates December 2022: When are they taking place?

  23-11-2022 11:19
  
  Train strikes will be taking place in December after the RMT announced new strike dates.
  
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• Aldi announces emergency winter foodbank fund this Christmas

  23-11-2022 11:08
  
  Aldi has announced that it will be supporting local charities, foodbanks and community groups across the UK this Christmas.
  
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• Accrington: Five-year-old girl designed t-shirts for Children In Need

  23-11-2022 11:00
  
  A five-year-old girl has gone above and beyond to help Children In Need by making her own t-shirts and selling them to raise money for the cause.
  
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• Lancashire's oldest woman says getting to 108 is quite easy

  23-11-2022 10:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Martha Jean Garstang says it was "easy getting to 108" and will toast her own birthday with Scotch.
  
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• Stolen trailer worth £30k recovered in Darwen after tracked by owner

  23-11-2022 10:54
  
  A stolen trailer worth £30,000 was recovered by police in Darwen after it was tracked by the owner.
  
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• Police recover stolen trailer in Darwen after it was tracked by owner

  23-11-2022 10:54
  
  A stolen trailer was recovered by police in Darwen after it was tracked by the owner.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with burglary finally arrested

  23-11-2022 10:08
  
  A man who has been wanted by the police for more than two weeks in connection with a burglary has finally been arrested
  
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• Accrington wanted for breaching a court order

  23-11-2022 09:14
  
  A man from Accrington is wanted for breaching a court order. Police want to trace Sajid Khan, 50, who is from the Springhill area of the town.
  
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• Darwen youth get £100,000 Chrstmas gift from John Lewis

  23-11-2022 09:00
  
  An East Lancashire youth organisation has received a £100,000 Christmas gift from the charitable arm of John Lewis.
  
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• Council chiefs defend planning powers amid staff shortages claim

  23-11-2022 08:44
  
  PLANNING officers' capacity to monitor developers’ on new homes has been questioned in one East Lancs borough.
  
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• Delays expected due to burst water pipe in Lower Darwen

  23-11-2022 08:36
  
  A burst water pipe led to a road closure in Lower Darwen.
  
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• Quiz over Rawtenstall ‘three-year wait’ for bus station retail units

  23-11-2022 08:29
  
  COUNCILLORS have questioned why there are a lack of retail units within an East Lancashire town's long-awaited bus station.
  
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• Pensioners to receive £600 to help with energy bills today

  23-11-2022 08:04
  
  Pensioners are to receive their Winter Fuel Payments from today.
  
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• Rovers' Academy players deliver meals and clothes to homeless

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Rovers’ Academy youngsters delivered hot meals and warm clothing to the homeless in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• Plans to turn Nelson property into children's home approved

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to turn a house into a residential care home for children have been approved by the council
  
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• Plans for 12 pitch caravan park close to Eaves Hall rejected

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Plans to turn a vacant piece of land close to a Grade II listed building into a holiday park with space for 12 caravans have been rejected
  
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• Pendle Council approve new homes plan North of Rockwood

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  An application to build four homes on land close to a golf club has been approved
  
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• Owners of Evertaut hand down business to the next generation

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  The owners of Evertaut has passed the business on to the next generation.
  
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• Oldest woman in Lancashire celebrates 108th birthday today

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  The oldest woman in Lancashire who made bombs during the Second World War is celebrating her 108th birthday today
  
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• New Burnley coffee shop and drive-thru set for town centre edge

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  A new coffee shop with drive-thru is to be located on the edge of Burnley
  
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• Mental health: How to feel better if you have low self-esteem

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Look inside historic town centre building as demolition stage complete

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Here is a view from inside the Blakey Moor Terrace which is being converted into plush new restaurant and leisure space in Blackburn
  
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• Do you have any idea where this photo was taken in 1968?

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  Looking Back readers, we need your help in identifying where this photo was taken in August, 1968.
  
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• Darwen restaurant announces shock closure due to cost-of-living crisis

  23-11-2022 06:00
  
  An Italian restaurant which has been hailed as a ‘pillar in the community’ is closing due to the cost-of-living crisis
  
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