Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley homes could be heated by water from flooded mines

  09-12-2022 19:47 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley Council is exploring the potential of pumping warm water from disused mines in the town.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway Santa Specials nominations final call

  09-12-2022 18:11
  
  East Lancashire Railway is making its final call for five local heroes to attend the new and improved Santa Specials event this Christmas.
  
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• Man jailed after abandoning his injured cousin after a crash

  09-12-2022 17:00
  
  A man who abandoned his cousin who was unable to walk after crashing his car after hitting speeds of 78mph has been jailed.
  
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• Ashley Barnes: Burnley striker fined £7,500 for 'insulting words' in post-match interview

  09-12-2022 16:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Burnley striker Ashley Barnes is fined £7,500 using "abusive or insulting" words in a post-match interview.
  
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• Lancashire Constabulary HQ could be set for £75million refurb

  09-12-2022 16:08
  
  The Lancashire Constabulary headquarters could be in for a £75million refurbishment if plans are approved.
  
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• Staff at Shelter taking part in ‘unprecedented’ strike action

  09-12-2022 15:40
  
  Staff at housing and homeless charity Shelter say they have been forced to strike due to being ‘in crisis themselves’.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Power cut hits more than 80 homes

  09-12-2022 15:29
  
  A power cut has hit homes​ in Ramsbottom across nine postcodes this afternoon with more than 80 homes affected.
  
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• 'Extremely violent' man released from prison wanted by police

  09-12-2022 15:27
  
  Police are on the hunt for an “extremely violent” man.
  
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• Pendle stonemason used business premises as cover for drugs offences

  09-12-2022 15:12
  
  A highly-regarded stonemason has been jailed for more than six years after he used his business premises as a cover for drugs offences.
  
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• Man charged after Burnley businesses hit by shoplifting spree

  09-12-2022 14:36
  
  A man has been charged with counts of shoplifting and burglary after shops in Burnley were targets for a shoplifting spree.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen binmen 'quitting before job done' claim

  09-12-2022 13:50
  
  A HOUSEHOLDER has taken his belief that a borough's refuse crews are knocking off early and leaving full bins uncollected to its senior councillors.
  
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• Championship: Kolo Toure in at Wigan and Coventry's woes continue as second tier resumes

  09-12-2022 13:29 via bbc.co.uk
  As the Championship returns from a four-week break for the World Cup, BBC Sport takes a look at the state of play in the second tier.
  
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• Alan Ball: 1966 World Cup winner's medal sells for £200,000

  09-12-2022 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Alan Ball was the youngest member of the legendary 1966 England team which won the tournament.
  
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• New Darwen homes 'need schools, surgeries and roads' warning

  09-12-2022 13:00
  
  A LOCAL authority has been accused of proposing to build hundreds of home on a former school site without proving the roads, classroom places and health surgeries needed for its residents.
  
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• Review: Betty! A sort of Musical, Royal Exchange, Manchester

  09-12-2022 12:28
  
  LET'S face it, there isn't much to laugh about at the moment.
  
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• Ice warning issued for Lancashire as freezing temperatures continue

  09-12-2022 12:16
  
  The Met Office has warned residents across Lancashire that disruption is likely due to icy conditions.
  
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• UK, Italy and Japan team up for new fighter jet

  09-12-2022 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  The countries enter a joint venture to design and build the next generation of fighter aircraft.
  
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• What's new to Netflix UK this week: December 9

  09-12-2022 11:45
  
  See all the new films and shows added to Netflix UK this week.
  
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• Swan trapped in frozen lake rescued by firefighters

  09-12-2022 11:33
  
  Firefighters freed a swan stuck in a frozen lake yesterday.
  
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• Asda recall & 'do not eat' warning as mince pies may contain plastic

  09-12-2022 11:27
  
  Asda is recalling three Asda Extra Special Mince Pies as they may contain pieces of plastic.
  
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• Range Rover stolen from Waddington during the night

  09-12-2022 11:08
  
  Police are asking the public to help them trace a Range Rover that was stolen from Waddington overnight.
  
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• Man charged with attempted murder of Blackpool toddler

  09-12-2022 10:55 via bbc.co.uk
  The boy was found with injuries to the face and neck at a home in Blackpool, police say.
  
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• Man, 28, charged with attempted murder after toddler found injured

  09-12-2022 10:32
  
  A 28-year-old man has been charged with the attempted murder of a toddler.
  
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• Blackburn man accused of stabbing mother and sister in cigarettes row

  09-12-2022 10:24
  
  A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with stabbing his mother and sister during a row over cigarettes.
  
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• Multi-vehicle crash near Haslingden causes rush hour traffic jams

  09-12-2022 09:51
  
  Traffic is building on the A56 Bypass due to a crash this morning.
  
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• Motorway crash near Haslingden causes rush hour traffic jams

  09-12-2022 09:51
  
  Traffic is building on the A56 Bypass due to a crash this morning.
  
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• Peter Kay adds new UK 2023 tour dates: How to get tickets

  09-12-2022 09:08
  
  Peter Kay fans will be able to get tickets for new dates in Newcastle, Glasgow, Sheffield and more following the announcement.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Tory boss questions house cash play upgrade - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-12-2022 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Tory boss questions house cash play upgrade  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen binmen 'quitting before job done' claim - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-12-2022 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen binmen 'quitting before job done' claim  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• 'Severe delays' caused by crash on motorway near Preston and Blackburn

  09-12-2022 08:57
  
  Lanes were closed on a busy road that leads from the M6 into East Lancashire following a crash on the motorway.
  
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• New global air combat deal will have Lancashire at its heart

  09-12-2022 08:45
  
  A NEW deal has been struck for next generation fighter aircraft to protect the UK's skies - with Lancashire at its heart.
  
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• New global air combat deal will have BAE Lancashire at its heart

  09-12-2022 08:45
  
  A NEW deal has been struck for next generation fighter aircraft to protect the UK's skies - with Lancashire at its heart.
  
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• Clitheroe Royal Grammar School one of the best in North West

  09-12-2022 08:00
  
  Clitheroe Royal Grammar School has been named as one of the best state secondary schools in the North West.
  
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• Winter £25 'extreme cold' payments coming for some in East Lancs

  09-12-2022 06:20
  
  The Cold Weather Payment scheme is designed to help vulnerable people who cannot afford their sky-rocketing energy and food bills.
  
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• Blackburn man caught speeding in Lamborghini in Colne

  09-12-2022 06:06
  
  Police caught Nabeel Nasir driving above the speed limit in a Lamborghini Urus.
  
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• Trinity Care Group donated selection boxes to Carers Link

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  Trinity Care Group has donated 100 selection boxes to young carers from Carers Link in Accrington.
  
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• The risk of flooding in Lancashire has increased since 2018

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  The risk of flooding in Lancashire has increased more than 8.76 per cent since 2018, new data has revealed.
  
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• The Grapes Inn, Goosnargh, to close after Christmas

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  The landlord and landlady of the Grapes Inn, Goosnargh, have announced they will be leaving after Christmas following a ‘challenging few months’.
  
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• Rick Wakeman bringing own Christmas cheer to Blackburn

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  It’s Christmas, that must mean Rick Wakeman is out on tour. Not quite as ubiquitous as Noddy Holder’s voice coming out of a speaker in every shop, a solo tour by the piano maestro has still become a staple of the festive season.
  
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• Record number of domestic abuse offences recorded in Lancashire

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A record number of domestic abuse offences were recorded in Lancashire last year, new figures show
  
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• Post Office agrees on new premises for Blackburn branch

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  The Post Office has agreed that the Blackburn town centre branch can relocate to a new location at the site of the former Crawshaw’s butchers.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle councillor makes tackling fly tipping a priority

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A councillor representing St Andrews Ward Oswaldtwistle is making one of his top priorities tackling fly tipping and littering in Hyndburn.
  
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• NHS trust launches Hidden Talents programme to support disabled staff

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are celebrating the launch of their new hidden talents programme supporting disabled staff
  
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• Mountain rescue team try to save sheep from Scout Moor Quarry

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team tried to help firefighters save a sheep that got stuck on a ledge of a quarry.
  
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• Hyndburn's Ukranian refugees promised housing help

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority leader has promised Ukrainian refugees living in his borough with help to rehouse them if they need it.
  
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• Extra £2bn in government funding for East Lancashire schools

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  Schools across East Lancashire are to receive a share of £2 billion in extra government funding over the next two years
  
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• Evri driver caught ‘pretending’ to deliver parcel in Accrington

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A customer’s Ring doorbell footage shows his Evri driver "pretending to attempt delivery" by taking a photo of the door before driving off in the van.
  
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• Disabled Blackburn Rovers fan praised for efforts in gym

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A young Rovers fan with cerebral palsy has been praised by staff from Blackburn Rovers Community Trust and his school.
  
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• Can you identify chimney close to Accrington town centre?

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  Taken in 1956 this was the view from the railway viaduct as it crossed Blackburn Road looking towards Accrington town centre.
  
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• Burnley Council debate heated up by charges row

  09-12-2022 06:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S Conservative's had attacked plans by its Labour and Liberal Democrat council bosses to increase fees and charges to residents.#
  
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