Blackburn with Darwen news

• Woman who hates being in care facility wins legal fight

  06-01-2023 21:35 via bbc.co.uk
  A judges rules the woman can return home after being asked to decide what is in her best interests.
  
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• Three teenage boys charged after Failsworth tram stop robberies

  06-01-2023 19:44
  
  Three teenage boys have been charged after a number of robberies at Failsworth tram stop.
  
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• Burnley man ordered to pay £360k after dumping hazardous waste

  06-01-2023 18:59 via bbc.co.uk
  John Allison, 75, of Burnley, left waste at sites in Colne and profited by £840,000, a watchdog says.
  
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• Lancashire: Nelson cannabis farm discovered by police

  06-01-2023 18:42
  
  Police have discovered a cannabis farm in the Nelson area and are calling for residents to come forward with information about similar crimes.
  
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• Junior doctors in England to strike for three days if vote passes

  06-01-2023 18:41
  
  If a vote passes, NHS junior doctors in England will strike for three days.
  
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• Blackpool v Nottingham Forest: Steve Cooper hopeful of more Forest signings

  06-01-2023 18:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup third-round game between Blackpool and Nottingham Forest.
  
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• Burnley motorists to face 11-month disruption due to major roadworks

  06-01-2023 18:25
  
  Motorists and pedestrians have been warned of disruption as road works on a major bridge in Burnley will begin shortly.
  
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• Bournemouth v Burnley: Hosts aim to end four-match losing run

  06-01-2023 17:48 via bbc.co.uk
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's The FA Cup game between Bournemouth and Burnley.
  
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• Police are hunting Jamie Jones, also known as Scouse Danny

  06-01-2023 17:24
  
  A man known as 'Scouse Danny' is wanted by police in connection with several domestic abuse incidents
  
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• Shaun Rooney: Fleetwood Town defender receives four-match ban for reaction to red card

  06-01-2023 16:53 via bbc.co.uk
  Fleetwood Town defender Shaun Rooney has been banned and fined for his reaction to a red card in the League One match against Sheffield Wednesday.
  
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• Sunbird Records' Jonathan Lindley died on January 4 last year

  06-01-2023 16:00
  
  An East Lancashire record label is holding a special event to mark the one year anniversary of its founder’s death
  
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• Shadsworth Road roundabout closed following crash

  06-01-2023 15:56
  
  Motorists are being asked to find alternative routes after a mini-roundabout has been closed following a crash.
  
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• Man left with broken jaw after being punched in nightclub

  06-01-2023 15:47
  
  A man has been left with a broken jaw after being attacked in a nightclub.
  
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• Power cut in Blackburn hits homes and businesses

  06-01-2023 14:46
  
  A power cut is affecting 104 homes and businesses in Blackburn.
  
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• Businesses and homes affected by power cut in Blackburn

  06-01-2023 14:46
  
  A power cut is affecting 104 homes and businesses in Blackburn.
  
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• Swimming gala and maintenance to shut Darwen pools

  06-01-2023 14:00
  
  FURTHER closures have been confirmed for a swimming pool in an East Lancs borough.
  
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• NHS bosses slammed over 'disgraceful’ clinic bid for old Pendle bank

  06-01-2023 13:30
  
  NHS bosses have been slammed over a "disgusting and disgraceful" plan to turn a vacant town centre bank into a health clinic.
  
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• Homes bid in Pendle delayed amid historic land 'sinking' reports

  06-01-2023 13:00
  
  A DEVELOPER who wants to demolish 30 old garages and build new homes on land behind terraced homes in an East Lancs villages claims he has been subjected to racist comments from some objectors.
  
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• Tributes paid to veteran East Lancs reporter after death aged 69

  06-01-2023 12:00
  
  A FORMER Lancashire Evening Telegraph reporter has died at the age of 69.
  
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• Longridge cheesemonger Singleton's sold to Carron Lodge

  06-01-2023 11:00
  
  Singleton’s Dairy Limited, formerly based in Longridge, has been sold to family-run cheese and dairy producer and wholesaler Carron Lodge.
  
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• Kraken Covid symptoms to look out for as new variants spreads

  06-01-2023 10:44
  
  The new Covid variant, XBB 1.5, dubbed “The Kraken”, has already been spotted in the UK
  
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• Covid guidance for schools in England as 'Kraken' variant spreads

  06-01-2023 10:44
  
  The new ‘Kraken’ Covid variant has spread across the US and is now in the UK experts have warned
  
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• Expert warns against viral TikTok hack for getting rid of dust

  06-01-2023 10:43
  
  An expert is warning against a viral TikTok hack for getting rid of dust that could burn down your home.
  
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• UK households can claim £159 refund on BBC TV licence fee

  06-01-2023 10:41
  
  You could be due a £159 refund if you do not need a TV licence
  
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• Residents without water after mains burst in Rawtenstall

  06-01-2023 09:52
  
  A road has been closed and residents are left without water while United Utilities is repairing a burst mains pipe.
  
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• Padiham's Memorial Park set for new £120k skatepark

  06-01-2023 08:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Located at Padiham's Memorial Park in Park Road, it will replace a skate ramp built in 1992.
  
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• Blackpool library's leaky roof in line for £390k repair job

  06-01-2023 08:35 via bbc.co.uk
  Items of historic interest at Blackpool's Central Library have been moved to prevent water damage.
  
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• Senior Hyndburn councillor 'guilty' over Issa planning remarks

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A SENIOR councillor has been found to have breached her authority's code of conduct over remarks during a heated committee debate over a planning application from the property arm of Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers’ business empire.
  
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• Rawtenstall carers reject accusations of neglecting old woman

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A woman who has accused carers of neglecting her late sister before she died, says the service has sent ‘threatening letters’ demanding payment.
  
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• Preston doctor suspended for a month over dishonesty

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A doctor has been suspended from practicing for a month after lying about recording the patient’s heart and breathing sounds
  
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• Plumber jailed for strangling partner in front of children

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A plumber strangled his girlfriend in front of her two children on two separate occasions before he was PAVA-sprayed by police for resisting arrest
  
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• Planned power cuts to hit homes across East Lancashire next week

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  Multiple areas in East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts next week as works are undertaken by Electricity North West.
  
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• Padiham park set for new BMX and skate area in sports upgrade

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A TOWN'S main park is set to get a new £120,000 BMX, skateboard and scooter track as part of a major improvement programme
  
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• New Holden’s store to open in Abbey Village

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A new shop Holden’s shop, renowned for its ice cream, is set to open in Abbey Village.
  
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• Illegal activity ceased at four waste sites in Lancashire

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  The operators of a waste site in Blackburn with Darwen were found illegally importing waste including scrap metal and treated wood.
  
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• Fascinating look at once-mighty Padiham power station

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  FOR more than 60 years Padiham Power Station helped kept industry in East Lancashire going.
  
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• Eviction notice served to tenant was 'invalid' say council

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A woman who was issued with an eviction notice after complaining about damp and rats has been told she doesn't need to leave her property
  
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• East Lancashire maternity services deemed to be 'good'

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A chief nurse has spoken of her pride after maternity services in East Lancashire have been deemed to be ‘good’.
  
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• Crimestoppers launches new campaign to help tackle money laundering

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  Crimestoppers has launched a new campaign across Lancashire and the North West to help tackle money laundering.
  
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• Burnley: Cuppa Cake closes amid cost of living crisis

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  Cuppa Cake, on Standish Street in Burnley, is no longer accepting orders and is in the process of selling off remaining produce, equipment and assets.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's £4.5m cash reserve for roads and schools - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-01-2023 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen's £4.5m cash reserve for roads and schools  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's £4.5m cash reserve for roads and schools

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority had almost £4.5million in its coffers from developers towards new roads, school places. affordable homes and public open space in 2022/23.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen set for 4.99 per cent council tax rise - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-01-2023 06:00
  Blackburn with Darwen set for 4.99 per cent council tax rise  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen set for 4.99 per cent council tax rise

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  EAST Lancashire's biggest borough is actively considering increasing its council tax by 4.99 per cent committee papers have confirmed.
  
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• An Inspector Calls, brings thrills and suspense to Lowry

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  IT is a play written almost 80 years ago about a period more than 100 years ago and which was revived 30 years ago. Not a lot there to make you think that it’s going to have much relevance today.
  
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• All the establishments in Pendle with 5 stars for food hygiene

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  More than 350 cafes, pubs, restaurants, shops and takeaways in Pendle have received five star food hygiene ratings from the Food Standards Agency
  
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• Accrington businesswoman launches bereavement sessions for children

  06-01-2023 06:00
  
  An Accrington businesswoman is launching bereavement and grief workshops for children this month, offering free taster sessions to East Lancashire Schools.
  
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