Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn: Confessional Festival to return in 2023

  02-01-2023 16:00
  
  The Confessional Festival in Blackburn is set to come back with a bang in 2023 as organisers have secured funding.
  
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• 'Serious' crash closes rural road in both directions

  02-01-2023 14:31
  
  A ‘serious crash’ has closed a rural Lancashire road in both directions.
  
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• Walkers rescued after celebrating new year in Lake District

  02-01-2023 12:44
  
  Two experienced and well-equipped hikers had to be rescued in the Lake District after one broke her ankle
  
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• Walkers celebrating new year on Lake district rescued

  02-01-2023 12:44
  
  Two experienced and well-equipped hikers had to be rescued in the Lake District after one broke her ankle.
  
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• Rawtenstall man arrested for possessing suspected stolen items

  02-01-2023 10:35
  
  A man who protested his innocence was arrested after police found him in possession of stolen goods
  
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• Haslingden Road closed as fire crews battle house blaze

  02-01-2023 10:20
  
  Crews battled for four hours overnight after a fire broke out in the roof of a terraced house
  
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• Where mobile speed cameras will be located in January

  02-01-2023 09:32
  
  Lancashire Road Safety Partnership has announced the locations where mobile speed cameras will be located this month
  
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• Smoking passenger squares up to guard on-board Burnley train

  02-01-2023 09:20
  
  A man has been reported for a public order offence after squaring-up to a train guard
  
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• Briefield driver arrested for drug driving

  02-01-2023 09:05
  
  It was an unfortunate start to the new year for this Kia driver after he was arrested for drugs offences
  
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• Police seize BMW following dangerous driving reports

  02-01-2023 08:55
  
  A BMW has been seized by police after it was witnessed undertaking other cars on pavements and driving dangerously through Nelson
  
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• When is Waterloo Road returning? See 2023 start date, time and cast

  02-01-2023 08:16
  
  Waterloo Road is back and there are a few familiar faces returning to the classroom...
  
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• Warning to drivers as strikes set to hit highways this week

  02-01-2023 08:16
  
  Members of the Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) are planning a national walkout on January 3 and 4
  
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• Woman sets up support group as Blackburn suicide worse than England

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Rishton woman has set up a support group in Blackburn this month at a time when mental health is believed to deteriorate during the winter months.
  
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• More than 400 establishments have 5-star hygiene scores

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  More than 400 restaurants, takeaways, cafes, pubs, hotels and shops in Burnley have five star ratings awarded by the Food Standards Agency (FSA)
  
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• How Rovers Trust is facing challenges across Blackburn and Darwen

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  The head of the Blackburn Rovers Community Trust (BRCT) has spoken about how the charity is aiming to be at the 'heart of the community' into the new year.
  
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• Holcombe Moor: Redisher Wood footpath repairs after safety concerns

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A badly eroded footpath has been repaired after safety fears were raised for Ramsbottom walkers.  
  
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• December in East Lancashire's magistrates courts

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  Dozens of people have appeared before magistrates accused of committing various crimes across East Lancashire
  
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• Darwen mum shares 'shock' breast cancer diagnosis and community appeal

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen woman who was diagnosed with hormonal breast cancer in July has finished her treatment and is on a mission to help the community.
  
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• Care worker speaks out over ‘no cash’ policies at major restaurants

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A care worker has claimed the ‘no cash’ policy at some restaurants is ‘discriminating’ against people who are unable to pay any other way.
  
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• Burnley care home drops rating and must improve after safety concerns

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley care home has dropped from ‘good’ to ‘requires improvement’ after a random inspection carried out by the Care Quality Commission.
  
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• Blocked pipe in Accrington caused road to flood with raw sewage

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  Keely Alice Isherwood said it took days for the blocked pipe, on Thorneyholme Road in Accrington, to be fixed.
  
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• Bacup: Thieves steal Ring doorbell from Trinity Baptist Church

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  A minister says he was left feeling frustrated after a £60 Ring doorbell was stolen from the front of his church.
  
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• 99p pints available at Wetherspoons pubs in East Lancashire

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  Five pubs in East Lancashire are selling pints for as little as 99p as part of a January sale.
  
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• 10 places to eat in Blackburn with Darwen in 2023 - Lancashire Telegraph

  02-01-2023 06:00
  10 places to eat in Blackburn with Darwen in 2023  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• 10 places to eat in Blackburn with Darwen in 2023

  02-01-2023 06:00
  
  If your New Year’s resolution is to broaden your taste bud horizons and try different things, then look no further.
  
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