Blackburn with Darwen news

• Morecambe 2-0 Accrington Stanley

  29-12-2022 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  Bottom club Morecambe earn a vital three points as they beat local rivals Accrington 2-0 at home.
  
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• Barnsley 2-1 Fleetwood Town

  29-12-2022 23:09 via bbc.co.uk
  Robbie Cundy's 86th-minute winner earns Barnsley a 2-1 victory at home to Fleetwood Town.
  
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• Pele: The footballing genius who pioneered the beautiful game

  29-12-2022 21:09
  
  The Brazilian superstar, regarded by many as the greatest footballer of all time, has died aged 82.
  
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• Brazilian football star Pele dies aged 82, family confirms

  29-12-2022 21:03
  
  Brazilian football legend Pele has died at the age of 82.
  
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• Driver asked to be 'let off as it was the festive season'

  29-12-2022 20:54
  
  A motorist who went through red lights asked to be 'let off' as it was the festive season.
  
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• Preston man wanted over assault after woman was kicked and punched

  29-12-2022 19:15
  
  Police have launched an appeal to trace a Preston man wanted over an assault on a woman.
  
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• Driver involved in collision off M6 named as Preston pensioner

  29-12-2022 18:25
  
  A man who died following a collision in Cumbria has been named as 82-year-old Keith Sanderson, from Preston.
  
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• Man suffers stab wound after being attacked by group in Blackpool

  29-12-2022 18:03
  
  A man suffered a serious stab wound to the stomach after being attacked in Blackpool.
  
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• Man wanted for smashing up café table in Clitheroe

  29-12-2022 16:36
  
  A man is wanted for damaging a cafe bar table in Clitheroe town centre.
  
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• Police appeal to find man wanted over theft

  29-12-2022 16:19
  
  Police are appealing for information to help trace a man wanted over a theft.
  
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• Blacko: The Cross Gaits pub to close in the new year

  29-12-2022 16:00
  
  The Cross Gaits, on Beverley Road in Blacko, will close in 2023 and the future of the pub is currently uncertain.
  
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• Blackburn: KSI and Logan Paul’s Prime Hydration being sold at Aldi

  29-12-2022 15:00
  
  Prime Hydration has been created by social media influencers KSI, real name Olajide Olatunji, and Logan Paul.
  
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• Penwortham: Fire service’s warning after tumble dryer catches fire

  29-12-2022 14:56
  
  The fire service shared an image of a scorched tumble dryer, urging people to never leave them unattended.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man charged over Boxing Day stabbing

  29-12-2022 13:31
  
  A man has been charged following a stabbing in Oswaldtwistle on Boxing Day
  
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• Police hunt man in CCTV after woman sexually assaulted

  29-12-2022 13:18
  
  Police have released an image of a man they want to speak with after a woman was sexually assaulted in Preston
  
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• £2 bus fares will help people's finances, Lancashire councillor says

  29-12-2022 11:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Most bus operators in Lancashire will offer the £2 flat fares between 1 January and 31 March.
  
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• 25 Lancashire properties searched in hunt for Liam Smith’s killer

  29-12-2022 10:50
  
  Around 25 homes in the region were searched in the a bid to find those responsible for the murder of Liam Smith, who died in November.
  
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• PUB OF THE WEEK: You don’t need Netflix to enjoy The Crown

  29-12-2022 10:43
  
  AS the curtain is set to come down on 2022, we are going to put the spotlight on local venues to enjoy socialising with family and friends.
  
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• Prince Andrew: The Musical full cast and when it will be on TV

  29-12-2022 10:41
  
  The one-off Channel 4 satirical biopic will star Kieran Hodgson, Harry Enfield and Munya Chawawa.
  
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• New Year opening times at Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and more

  29-12-2022 10:39
  
  These are the New Year opening hours for major UK supermarkets including Asda, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the Week - Wishbone Brewery - Short Supply(6%)

  29-12-2022 10:36
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Royal Mint reveals new coins celebrating NHS and the Flying Scotsman

  29-12-2022 10:35
  
  Royal Mint reveals the 2023 collection, marking the first set to include King Chale's III portrait.
  
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• Extra 1,000 defibrillators could be installed across England

  29-12-2022 10:35
  
  The £1m defibrillator fund will be financed by an as-yet-unannounced independent partner
  
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• Police officer dies on duty at Preston Police Station

  29-12-2022 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  PC Richard Kemp of Lancashire's South Division is described as "popular" and "a really good cop".
  
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• Lancashire properties searched over Wigan acid murder

  29-12-2022 10:11 via bbc.co.uk
  About 25 sites are searched over the killing of Liam Smith, who was shot and doused in acid and alkali.
  
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• Blackpool Road at Ashton on Ribble closed following crash

  29-12-2022 08:50
  
  The crash, on Blackpool Road at Ashton on Ribble, was reported at around 4.43am on Thursday morning
  
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• The Lancs nurse began a sexual relationship with her patient

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A mental health nurse from Lancashire has been struck off for having a sexual relationship with one of her patients
  
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• The East Lancashire men on the run from police this week

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  This week's most wanted men are being sought in connection with robbery and criminal damage offences and recall to prison
  
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• Seven things to do in Lancashire between Christmas and New Year

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  Lancashire has something to suit everyone and every pocket, from gourmet dining to free walking trails and fantastic family activities. 
  
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• Readers given first look at new Burnley Girls' High School

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  THE year was 1954 and the long-awaited new Burnley High School for Girls was getting ready to welcome pupils for the first time when a new academic year began.
  
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• Over £8000 raised for Blackburn man who fell ill in Canada

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A family have thanked all those who donated towards the medical bills for a Blackburn Rovers fan who fell ill while spending Christmas in Canada.
  
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• New seated exercise classes for over 60s announced

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Blackburn charity has announced new ‘seated’ exercise classes.
  
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• New director announced at Pendle council

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  Pendle Council have announced a new Director of Place who will help to champion the borough as a destination for investment.
  
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• Mum with kids tells of terrifying moment car set alight in Blackburn

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A mum who was travelling with her young children has spoken of the moment her car set alight.
  
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• International stars bringing The Nutcracker to Manchester

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  ACCLAIMED company Varna International Ballet and Orchestra will be at Manchester’s Bridgewater Hall next week as part of its first tour of the UK.
  
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• Hapton mum-of-one to star in Young MasterChef

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A mum-of-one from East Lancashire is taking part in the new series of MasterChef
  
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• Great Harwood Mayor presents couple Platinum Jubilee award

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A married couple from Great Harwood received the Platinum Jubilee award from the Mayor of Hyndburn for their devotion to the community.
  
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• Give life-saving help as a volunteer at Ribble Valley First Aiders

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A group of first aiders in the Ribble Valley are looking for volunteers to become part of their life-saving team.
  
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• East Lancashire Morrisons selling Easter eggs on Boxing Day

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  Shoppers express disbelief as Morrisons sell Easter eggs just days after Christmas
  
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• Darwen Kung Fu instructor strikes 6th degree masters

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A Kung fu instructor at a club in Darwen struck his sixth master’s degree and was commemorated by his students at an awards ceremony.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle host festive activities for families for Betwixtmas

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  Are you looking for something to do between Christmas and New Year to keep the children entertained?
  
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• Breda Murphy hopes to open takeaway for ready-meal business

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  Award-winning chef Breda Murphy who set up a 'restaurant at home' catering business in lockdown is looking to open a hot food takeaway.
  
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• Blackburn man critically ill in Canada with Strep A and flu

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A family have thanked all those who donated towards the medical bills for a Blackburn Rovers fan who fell ill while spending Christmas in Canada.
  
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• Author Matt Cain to release new novel at start of 2023

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A well-established author will be bringing in the new year with a bang as he celebrates the paperback publication of his latest novel which is inspired by Lancashire.
  
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• Accrington woman donates more than 200 toys to children this Christmas

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  A woman from Accrington has kindly donated three cars worth of toys and one car full of food to charity as she didn't want anyone to go without this Christmas.
  
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• 2022's most read court cases - January to June

  29-12-2022 06:00
  
  We have covered hundreds of cases and seen numerous criminals brought to justice - from killers to drugs gangs, dangerous drivers to rapists
  
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