Blackburn with Darwen news

• Crews spend two hours tackling blaze at house in Nelson

  07-12-2022 20:21
  
  Fire crews spent more than two hours tackling a blaze at a house in Nelson.
  
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• Family tribute to elderly man killed in Chorley van crash

  07-12-2022 17:55
  
  The family a loving 76-year-old grandfather who was killed after his van crashed into a lamppost have paid tribute to him.
  
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• Rosewood Primary School confirms positive cases of strep A

  07-12-2022 17:43
  
  Rosewood Primary School has told parents that they have positive cases of Strep A after nine children are reported to have died from the illness.
  
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• Rosewood Primary School, Burnley, confirms cases of Strep A

  07-12-2022 17:43
  
  Rosewood Primary School has told parents that they have positive cases of Strep A after nine children are reported to have died from the illness.
  
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• Peter Kay teases 'big announcement' following Manchester shows

  07-12-2022 17:28
  
  Peter Kay has teased a "big announcement" following the first shows of his UK tour in Manchester.
  
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• Appeal to trace taxi driver who is witness in investigation

  07-12-2022 17:24
  
  Police are trying to trace a taxi driver who they believe is a witness to an investigation.
  
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• Border Force staff to take strike action over Christmas

  07-12-2022 17:05
  
  Border Force staff who re members of the PCS Union will take part in strike action over the festive period.
  
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• Grinch and his dog back out wandering the streets of Darwen

  07-12-2022 16:41
  
  Police officers have told the Darwen Grinch that he cannot ruin Christmas – or else!
  
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• Lancashire's Tom Bailey, Luke Wells & George Bell sign one-year contract extensions

  07-12-2022 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  Lancashire trio Tom Bailey, Luke Wells and George Bell sign one-year contract extensions, keeping them with the club to 2024.
  
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• Crews spend three hours tackling house fire in Rossendale

  07-12-2022 16:20
  
  Firefighters have spent more than three hours tackling a blaze at a house in Rossendale.
  
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• Burnley 200 homes plan with a £1.25m extra price tag

  07-12-2022 16:00
  
  A HOUSING developer is set to be asked to stump up more than £1.25million to build 200 homes on farmland.
  
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• Levelling up grants of £27m to improve east Lancashire

  07-12-2022 15:54 via bbc.co.uk
  The government announces the grants as part of its agenda to boost economies in the north of England.
  
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• Blackburn man arrested as two women hospitalised after stabbing

  07-12-2022 14:55
  
  A 35-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two women were stabbed in the neck.
  
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• Barrowford Reservoir safety works on track to finish in summer

  07-12-2022 14:00
  
  MAJOR safety works at an East Lancashire reservoir are making 'good progress' and should be finished by June next year an MP has said.
  
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• Chorley: CCTV image released after £500 garden centre theft

  07-12-2022 13:36
  
  Police have released CCTV images of a couple following a theft of around £500 from a garden centre.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital A and E often has 100 waiting to be seen

  07-12-2022 13:29
  
  THE Royal Blackburn Hospital's emergency medicine director has revealed that its casualty department often has 100 people awaiting for treatment.
  
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• More than 2,000 Blackburn patients wait weeks for GP appointments

  07-12-2022 13:25
  
  Over 2,000 people in Blackburn waited 28 days to see a GP in October, new data from NHS shows.
  
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• Burnley man, 68, left with fractured skull after being hit by van

  07-12-2022 13:11
  
  A 68-year-old man from Burnley was rushed to hospital after being hit by a van yesterday.
  
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• Matt Lucas steps down as Channel 4 Great British Bake Off host

  07-12-2022 12:00
  
  Matt Lucas said the Great British Bake Off was a "delicious experience".
  
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• Lancashire residents asked to keep warm and safe as temperatures drop

  07-12-2022 12:00
  
  The County Council is appealing for residents to make sure they’re ready for winter by staying warm and safe on the roads.
  
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• Advice issued to parents as cases of scarlet fever and Strep A rise

  07-12-2022 12:00
  
  Parents are being warned to remain vigilant as cases of Scarlet Fever and Strep A rise.
  
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• Asda to stop 10 per cent discount for Blue Light Card members

  07-12-2022 11:55
  
  Blue Light Card discount at Asda will end this month but there's still time to use it.
  
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• Cold Moon 2022: When you can see it in the UK

  07-12-2022 11:53
  
  The December full moon will appear in UK skies during this week
  
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• Met Office issues warnings as East Lancashire temperatures plummet

  07-12-2022 11:38
  
  Temperatures could feel as cold as -7°C in East Lancashire this weekend as the UK is hit by Arctic chill, warns the Met Office.
  
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• How to save money on the Christmas food shop

  07-12-2022 11:16
  
  Save money this Christmas with these expert shopping tips.
  
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• Scarlet Fever symptoms as parents urged to be on the 'lookout'

  07-12-2022 11:15
  
  Officials said they can “fully understand” that parents are concerned about rising cases.
  
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• GP explains why you shouldn't eat a fry-up when hungover

  07-12-2022 10:49
  
  GPs reveal the real reason why you shouldn't have a fry-up when hungover.
  
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• Crews spend hours battling Wiswell house fire last night

  07-12-2022 10:37
  
  Firefighters tackled a house fire in Wiswell last night.
  
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• Man in 70s dies after van smashes into lamppost on Wigan Road

  07-12-2022 09:51
  
  A man in his 70s has died after a van crashed into a lamppost on Wigan Road.
  
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• Parents warned as scarlet fever cases confirmed at Accrington school

  07-12-2022 09:25
  
  A school in Accrington has issued a warning letter to parents after a number of children have been diagnosed with scarlet fever or chicken pox.
  
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• Preston: 12-year-old and 4 teens arrested on suspicion of 3 offences

  07-12-2022 08:39
  
  Five young people have been arrested following a crackdown on antisocial behaviour in Preston.
  
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• Firefighters battle blaze at Barrowford home

  07-12-2022 08:25
  
  Firefighters spent over an hour tackling a house fire yesterday.
  
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• Rossendale Valley Energy get £15k for solar farm from ENW

  07-12-2022 06:20
  
  They will also use the money to help residents on a terraced street become net-zero consumers.
  
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• East Lancashire boroughs get £27m from Shared Prosperity Fund

  07-12-2022 06:05
  
  THE seven local authorities providing services to East Lancashire will share more than £27million of levelling up cash from Whitehall.
  
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• ‘This will attract rats’: Warning as rubbish tipped on to car park

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  A restaurant manager has spoken out over people using the car park next to his business to tip rubbish.
  
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• Thief left half-eaten pie in takeaway during burglary spree

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Two thieves who went on a burgling spree across Blackburn, stealing cash and charity boxes from takeaways and mosques have been jailed
  
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• The West End is coming to Accrington and singers are wanted

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  A touch of the West End is coming to Accrington thanks to a local singing coach - and he is asking for keen and enthusiastic singers to join him.
  
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• Tesco, Sainsbury's and more own budget products hit worst by inflation

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Supermarkets' own brand and budget prices jumped higher than premium brands during the cost of living crisis, according to Which?
  
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• 'Talking about mental health issues should never be taboo'

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Recommendations made following Blackburn man's suicide

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  A mental health trust has made four recommendations following the death of a loving, football mad son who took his own life in his loft
  
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• Ramsbottom Christmas Festival criticised by residents

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Disappointed Ramsbottom residents have criticised this year's Christmas Festival.
  
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• Police act over World Cup domestic violence spike

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  POLICE are working to tackle a football World Cup spike in violence against women the Lancashire crime commissioner Andrew Snowden has revealed.
  
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• People who drop chewing gum in Pendle could be fined £150

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Residents are being warned they face fines of up to £150 if they are caught dropping chewing gum on the streets
  
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• Open day at sheltered housing scheme in Blackburn welcomes over 60s

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Members of the public on the hunt for a new place to live are being invited to an open day at Onward Homes sheltered housing scheme.
  
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• New 'Inspired Bridal' boutique opens at Ainsworth Jewellers

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  One of the oldest businesses in Blackburn has launched a new bridal boutique at their store close to the town centre.
  
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• Nelson to get £2.29m advanced digital skills academy

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  A £2.29m investment proposal for an Advanced Digital Skills Academy has been given the green light by the government
  
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• Nelson author launches book in Oman raises money for Pakistan

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire based author and artist has released her book in Oman and is donating the proceeds towards the Pakistan Flood Victims Relief Fund.
  
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• Mount Pleasant Primary School rated 'requires improvement'

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Mount Pleasant Primary School in Clayton-le-Moors has been rated as ‘requires improvement’ by Ofsted following their first inspection since 2008.
  
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• Lancaster Farms prison told to improve 'purposeful activity'

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Limited work and education is holding back a ‘safe and respectful’ prison in Lancashire, inspectors have said.
  
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• Great Harwood councillors appeal for road safety interventions

  07-12-2022 06:00
  
  Great Harwood councillors are appealing to the council for road safety interventions following a recent accident on Blackburn Road.
  
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