Blackburn with Darwen news

• Norwich City 0-2 Blackburn Rovers: Dean Smith under pressure as Rovers beat Canaries

  17-12-2022 22:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Norwich boss Dean Smith says some Canaries fans had been "waiting" for his side to struggle after their home defeat by Blackburn.
  
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• Rossendale: Shops caught selling larger and e-cigs to teens

  17-12-2022 21:29
  
  Two shops across an East Lancashire borough failed a test set for them by police by selling larger and e-cigarettes to youngsters.
  
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• Rossendale: Shops caught selling lager and e-cigs to teens

  17-12-2022 21:28
  
  Two shops across an East Lancashire borough failed a test set for them by police by selling lager and e-cigarettes to youngsters.
  
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• Burnley 3-1 Middlesbrough: Manuel Benson scores twice for Championship leaders

  17-12-2022 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  Manuel Benson scores twice as Burnley beat Middlesbrough and extend their lead at the top of the Championship to six points.
  
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• Gary Madine: Cardiff accuse Blackpool striker of premeditated stamp

  17-12-2022 20:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Cardiff City manager Mark Hudson accuses Blackpool striker Gary Madine of a premeditated stamp on Bluebirds defender Perry Ng.
  
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• Preston 0-1 QPR: Jimmy Dunne goal gives new QPR boss Neil Critchley winning start

  17-12-2022 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Jimmy Dunne scores the only goal as QPR launch new boss Neil Critchley's reign by beating Preston North End at Deepdale.
  
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• Burnley police seize off-road bike following neighbour complaints

  17-12-2022 16:51
  
  Police have seized an off-road bike after numerous complaints were made
  
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• Blackburn football scout fell to his death while walking in Lakes

  17-12-2022 15:58
  
  A highly-regarded football scout tragically slipped and fell to his death while ascending a Lake District fell
  
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• Plymouth Argyle 2-1 Morecambe

  17-12-2022 14:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Plymouth Argyle return to the top of League One with a home win over bottom side Morecambe.
  
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• Two lanes closed on M6 as vehicle leaves carriageway

  17-12-2022 13:56
  
  There are delays of 45 minutes on the M6 southbound after a crash in which a vehicle left the carriageway
  
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• Man verbally abused blind woman before assaulting her partner

  17-12-2022 12:46
  
  A man is to appear in court after subjecting a blind woman to salacious comments and then assaulting her partner
  
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• 'Super cute' seal washes ashore to 'rest' on Blackpool beach

  17-12-2022 09:37
  
  A seal made its way onto Blackpool beach for a little rest from the cold of the Irish Sea
  
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• 4 members of major drugs gang convicted following Lancs police raid

  17-12-2022 09:04
  
  Police helped snare 4 members of an OCG after seizing a chemical capable of producing £1.1m worth of amphetamine
  
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• Toilet improvements for people with bladder and bowel conditions

  17-12-2022 08:36
  
  A scheme to improve access to toilets for people living with bowel and bladder conditions is being supported by Lancashire County Council
  
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• UK law on being drunk in a pub ahead of Christmas with £200 fine

  17-12-2022 08:23
  
  Were you aware that it is actually illegal to be drunk in a pub?
  
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• Christmas opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Morrisons, M&S and more

  17-12-2022 08:22
  
  We've broken down all the major supermarket opening times during the Christmas period so that you don't get caught out.
  
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• Burnley: Man’s plea after £500 worth of items stolen

  17-12-2022 07:00
  
  Aaron Johnson, from Burnley, has shared CCTV footage and issued a plea after £500 worth of items were stolen.
  
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• St John's Hospice installs new cuddle bed for patients

  17-12-2022 06:50
  
  The bed means patients at the Lancaster hospice can cuddle and spend quality time with loved ones in their final days.
  
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• Walking football volunteers praised by Rovers Community Trust

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Volunteers who support walking football sessions at Blackburn Rovers have been commended for their efforts.
  
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• Retired Darwen man sad with £50 voucher after losing out on £2K bonus

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  A man from Darwen who has worked at a company for six years says only receiving a Morrisons voucher because he isn't entitled to the Christmas bonus is a ‘kick in the teeth’.
  
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• Privilege to honour Brewery Street shooting victim 60 years on

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  On Tuesday I was privileged to lay a wreath on behalf of NARPO (National Association of Retired Police Officers) at the unveiling of a memorial plaque at Blackburn University Centre to the late Det Insp James O’Donnell on the 64th anniversary of his death when he was fatally shot whilst attending a domestic dispute in Brewery Street.
  
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• Pictures: Burnley FC's Jay Rodriguez and Josh Brownhill visit hospice

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley Football Club’s Jay Rodriguez and Josh Brownhill visited Pendleside Hospice, on Colne Road in Burnley, on Tuesday (December 13).
  
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• Pendle MP at opening of new tutoring centre in Nelson

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  A former assistant headteacher’s new learning centre for primary and secondary school children officially opened for Pendle families at the weekend.
  
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• Nolan sister and Corrie star bringing panto to Albert Halls

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  PANTOMIMES are known for their double acts but the festive offering at Bolton’s Albert Halls has thrown up an unlikely pairing.
  
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• Man jailed after emotionally and physically tormenting partner

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  A bully who emotionally and physically tormented his ex-partner has been jailed after he dragged her out on the street in just her knickers
  
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• Heartfelt exhibition of Darwen artist's paintings opens

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  A HEARTFELT collection of paintings and illustrations is set to go on displat at Darwen Library.
  
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• Fascinating photo from 1989 shows busy Blackburn Boulevard

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  We know that one of the most popular subjects for the archive photos we feature in Looking Back is the Boulevard in Blackburn over the years.
  
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• Evri depot photos reveal ‘poor work conditions' and delivery network

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Photos of Evri staff show that parcels are being sorted in the depot's car park, raising concerns over the working conditions in freezing weather.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway to host guided walks in 2023

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Discover the beautiful countryside of East Lancashire with free guided walks from the Lancashire Rail Ramblers. Visit Whalley, Clitheroe, and more.
  
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• Christmas By The Sea returns to Blackpool this Christmas

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Blackpool’s Christmas By The Sea village returns for 2022 with a variety of entertainment, rides, festive food and more.
  
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• Cabbies' victory as council amends controversial rule changes

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Cab drivers have claimed ‘victory’ over planned new rulings were dropped that they felt would ‘decimate their industry’.
  
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• Burnley Leisure pay tribute to man who took own life

  17-12-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley Leisure has launched a fundraiser for Cameron Hartley Ridge, from Read, who took his own life on December 10, 2021.
  
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