Blackburn with Darwen news

• Manchester United 2-0 Burnley: Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford score in EFL Cup

  21-12-2022 23:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Christian Eriksen and Marcus Rashford score as Manchester United see off Burnley at Old Trafford in the Carabao Cup fourth round.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-4 Nottingham Forest : Brennan Johnson double puts visitors into quarter-finals

  21-12-2022 22:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Nottingham Forest reach the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup after overcoming Championship side Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.
  
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• Lanes closed on M65 following huge vehicle fire

  21-12-2022 21:37
  
  Sections of the M65 was closed after a transit van burst into flames.
  
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• Carriageway closed on M65 following huge vehicle fire

  21-12-2022 21:37
  
  The M65 was closed after a transit van burst into flames.
  
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• MK Dons and Fleetwood Town fined for not controlling players

  21-12-2022 19:08 via bbc.co.uk
  MK Dons and Fleetwood are fined by the Football Association for a fracas in their League One match on 10 December.
  
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• Police appeal after man suffers fractured eye socket in Preston

  21-12-2022 17:44
  
  Police have launched an appeal following an assault where a man suffered a fractured eye socket.
  
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• Warning loan sharks may target vulnerable Lancs people this Christmas

  21-12-2022 16:27
  
  Fears over the threat of extreme debt have been raised as Lancashire residents may resort to using loan sharks this Christmas.
  
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• Ambulance strike apology paramedic says action is necessary

  21-12-2022 16:22 via bbc.co.uk
  NWAS paramedic Dave Robb says he is sorry for strike action, but adds it is needed to improve conditions.
  
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• Issa brothers propose new industrial unit in Burnley

  21-12-2022 16:00
  
  THE property arm of Blackburn's billionaire Issa brother business empire has applied for detailed planning permission for a new commercial unit on the edge of a Burnley industrial park.
  
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• Prolific offender jailed for burglary and car stealing spree

  21-12-2022 15:27
  
  He travelled to Clayton le Moors from Merseyside to steal people's cars and will be spending Christmas at His Majesty's pleasure.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss's tax rise warning - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-12-2022 15:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Council boss's tax rise warning  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss's tax rise warning

  21-12-2022 15:00
  
  THE Labour leader of a major East Lancashire council has given a qualified welcome to the government's local government finance settlement but warned of potential council tax rises from April.
  
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• Water in Morecambe being restored after supplies switched off

  21-12-2022 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Water is returning to taps in Morecambe but the switch-on is being done gradually, United Utilities say.
  
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• Rossendale Council confirm Christmas changes to bin collection dates

  21-12-2022 13:21
  
  Rossendale Council have confirmed the changes to bin collection dates for the period over Christmas and New Year.
  
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• Watchdog closes down Blackburn law firm amid dishonesty fears

  21-12-2022 13:00
  
  A LEGAL firm in Blackburn specialising in commercial law has been closed down by an industry regulator.
  
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• Darwen Funeral Services not allowed to carry out funeral plans

  21-12-2022 13:00
  
  Darwen Funeral Services did not register with the Financial Conduct Authority and are no longer permitted to go ahead with funeral plans.
  
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• Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane, The Lowry

  21-12-2022 12:47
  
  OCCASIONALLY, very occasionally, you get the opportunity to watch an extraordinary piece of theatre. Many productions aspire to it but the majority fall short.
  
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• Accrington Stanley boss in freedom medal row accuses council

  21-12-2022 12:30
  
  THE owner of an East Lancashire football club who returned his 'Freedom of the Borough' in a row over live music noise has accused the council of saying one thing to his face and doing another behind his back.
  
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• Bob Dylan offered Coronation Street cameo by ITV producer

  21-12-2022 12:01
  
  Bob Dylan recently shared in an interview that he has been watching through Coronation Street
  
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• BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Channel 5: Christmas TV highlights 2022

  21-12-2022 10:44
  
  From the King's first Christmas Day speech to Ant and Dec's Christmas Limitless Win special, there's plenty to watch on TV - here's the TV schedule.
  
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• Morecambe: Coastguard rescue person with chest pains

  21-12-2022 10:41
  
  Morecambe RNLI were called at 3.04pm on Monday, December 19, after a person appeared to be caught in the tide in their small boat.
  
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• Estimated 1.9m households have 'missed payments near Christmas'

  21-12-2022 10:38
  
  The consumer group Which? found that 6.7% of those it surveyed had missed or defaulted on at least one payment in the past month in December
  
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• Cadbury Milk Tray removed from shops over taste concerns

  21-12-2022 10:33
  
  Mondelez has urged stores to remove certain boxes of Cadbury Milk Tray because of taste concerns
  
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• Ambulance strikes: Steve Barclay urges public to use 'common sense'

  21-12-2022 10:22
  
  With ambulance workers striking Steve Barclay has urged people to use "common sense" to avoid putting pressure on the NHS system
  
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• Risk to patients getting worse, NHS leaders warn

  21-12-2022 10:06 via bbc.co.uk
  An ambulance strike is likely to cause major disruption, with the public urged to take extra care.
  
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• Dog and owner attacked by two dogs on Padiham Greenway

  21-12-2022 08:45
  
  A dog and its owner have been left with significant injuries after being attacked by two dogs on Padiham Greenway.
  
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• Weekly warm bank is a lifeline for families in Blackburn

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A warm bank in Blackburn is offering much-needed support for families from across the borough.
  
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• Top tips to survive Christmas stress

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  ‘Tis the season to be jolly, and I hope yours is a good one. For anyone who struggles with their mental health and well-being, this time of year can prove more difficult.
  
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• St Alban's RC Primary School, Blackburn, told to improve by Ofsted

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  St Alban's RC Primary School has been rated as 'requires improvement' in their latest Ofsted inspection
  
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• Seasonal mental health help for those not feeling festive

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority has offered advice to people finding Christmas a difficult time.
  
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• Sainsbury’s responds after 'mould found under fridge shelf' in Darwen

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Darwen superstore has responded after an image showed mould under a fridge shelf.
  
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• Mental health: Five top tips to cope with Christmas

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Mental health and well-being with Martin Furber.
  
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• Langho farmer giving turkeys to those in need after 200 go unsold

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Paul, from Langho, has now launched a ‘Feast It Forward’ scheme where for £10 you can help to give a turkey to a family in need.
  
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• Lancaster University announce major cyber security development

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A development by Lancaster University will give the next generation of cyber security specialists access to cutting-edge education and training.
  
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• Lancashire Police take in kind donation from 'Team Chocolate Orange'

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire Police officers were gifted an early Christmas present by a kind-hearted man when they were delivered boxes of chocolate.
  
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• ‘Iconic’ Blackburn town centre restaurant The Chippery to close

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A ‘legendary’ fish and chips shop will close its doors in Blackburn town centre at the end of the month.
  
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• Highways company spreads salt and Christmas cheer across Blackburn

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Darwen Highways contractor donated Christmas presents as well as gritting services to help the Blackburn with Darwen community
  
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• Electricity North West warns residents to be 'winter ready'

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Electricity North West is warning residents and businesses to be ‘winter ready’ and prepare for potential power cuts this winter.
  
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• Doctor from Blackburn with Darwen found guilty of misconduct - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-12-2022 06:00
  Doctor from Blackburn with Darwen found guilty of misconduct  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Doctor from Blackburn with Darwen found guilty of misconduct

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A doctor who practised in Blackburn with Darwen has been erased from the register.
  
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• Designer utilises creative skills to promote positive mental health

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Westhoughton designer is utilising his creative skills to promote positive mental health
  
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• Darwen: TikTok star Max Balegde giving away PlayStation 5

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  The Darwen-born star, known as Max Balegde on the video sharing app, said he purchased the PS5 while “hungover” at an airport.
  
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• Council grants permission in principle for nine homes in Colne

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Permission in principle has been granted to build nine homes on vacant land in Colne.
  
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• Church Street photo after Blackburn's Bay Horse demolished

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  This was the view looking down Church Street in Blackburn in 1963 towards Salford.
  
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• Burst pipe in Church leaves water 'gushing' into woman's garden

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A woman from Church has so far received no help after a burst pipe left water gushing into her garden over the weekend.
  
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• Burnley's Turf Moor to host Lancashire County Council PROUD Awards

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Burnley's Turf Moor will host the 2023 Lancashire County Council PROUD awards, which returns next year for the first time since 2019.
  
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• Blackburn's Stop and Rest pub conversion gets go-head

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  An "iconic" former pub building in Blackburn can now be converted into two large homes.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen councillors back staff member's extension - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-12-2022 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen councillors back staff member's extension  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen councillors back staff member's extension

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  A COUNCIL worker has been given permission to knock down her existing garage and conservatory and build a erection of single-storey extension to side of her home.
  
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• Blackburn Santander branch to get new plastic card recycling machine

  21-12-2022 06:00
  
  Santander has launched a pilot scheme to allow people to recycle expired or unused plastic credit and debit cards
  
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