Blackburn with Darwen news

• Bitcoin fraud gang struggled to spend cash - police

  17-01-2023 21:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Parker, who masterminded the scam, had so much money he bought cars for strangers, say police.
  
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• High-risk sex offender on run from police

  17-01-2023 17:22
  
  A high-risk sex offender has failed to turn up to court
  
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• Evofit released of man wanted over attempted rape

  17-01-2023 17:13
  
  Police have released an Evofit image of a man they want to speak with in connection with an attempted rape
  
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• Love Island star Haris Namani 'caught in lie' in opening show

  17-01-2023 16:37
  
  Before going in the Love Island villa, Haris revealed that he had "never taken a girl home" but fans beg to differ...
  
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• Nelson: Police launch appeal after £5,000 stolen from van

  17-01-2023 16:14
  
  Police have now shared an image of the man who they wish to speak to in connection to the incident.
  
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• Jailed heroin gang spread misery in east Lancashire, police say

  17-01-2023 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The gang which operated out of a house in Burnley were collectively jailed for more than 30 years.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's youth offending team's 'passion' praised - Lancashire Telegraph

  17-01-2023 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's youth offending team's 'passion' praised  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's youth offending team's 'passion' praised

  17-01-2023 16:00
  
  AN East Lancashire service dedicated to keeping young offenders out of permanent involvement with the courts and police has been rated as 'good' in a recent inspection.
  
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• FA Cup: Accrington Stanley v Boreham Wood replay postponed because of unplayable pitch

  17-01-2023 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley's FA Cup third-round replay with Boreham Wood is postponed because of an unplayable pitch.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's games event to boost numeracy returns - Lancashire Telegraph

  17-01-2023 15:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's games event to boost numeracy returns  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's games event to boost numeracy returns

  17-01-2023 15:00
  
  A BOROUGH is to stage a second 'Games Fest' as part of a drive to improve numeracy and maths skills among its residents.
  
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• Abel-Jax Mailey's injuries were caused by deliberate shaking

  17-01-2023 14:58
  
  Neurological evidence revealed to doctors that the fatal injuries sustained by a seven-week-old baby were non-accidental
  
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• Darwen row over 'too big' balcony goes to councillors

  17-01-2023 14:00
  
  COUNCILLORS will decide on Thursday over whether to approve a controversial balcony extension to a chalet-style bungalow which has already resulted in formal complaints.
  
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• Police launch appeal after man allegedly gave them false details

  17-01-2023 13:51
  
  Police shared an image of the man they are looking for, asking if anyone recognises him.
  
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• Man charged after recent burglary in Nelson town centre

  17-01-2023 13:34
  
  Robert Gaina, from Nelson, has been charged with burglary.
  
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• Car seized after BMW clocked speeding 25 times in five weeks

  17-01-2023 13:24
  
  The same black BMW was allegedly picked up on cameras across the county on multiple occasions in various locations.
  
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• Two arrested in Blackburn as police crack down on drug crime

  17-01-2023 13:10
  
  Pendle Task force said they have made a “flying start to the new year” making a number of arrests and seizing drugs on an almost daily basis.
  
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• Met Office predict snow in Blackburn today and later this week

  17-01-2023 12:15
  
  This is when snow is forecast in Blackburn as weather warning issued
  
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• Darwen Labour councillors' advice surgery

  17-01-2023 12:00
  
  RESIDENTS of Darwen have been invited to an advice session at the town's library on Saturday.
  
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• Ryan Porteous: Blackburn make contact with Hibernian regarding Scotland defender

  17-01-2023 11:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers make contact with Hibernian regarding Scotland defender Ryan Porteous, but are yet to make an offer for the player.
  
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• Almost 300 NHS Mersey Care workers to go on strike

  17-01-2023 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nurses, health care assistants, support staff and cleaners will walk out for 24 hours on Wednesday.
  
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• Bacup: Northern Primary School closed due to heating failure

  17-01-2023 11:32
  
  Northern Primary School, on Burnley Road in Bacup, will be closed all day as there is no heating or hot water.
  
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• Fulwood: Police find missing man Joseph Busuttil

  17-01-2023 11:08
  
  38-year-old Joseph Busuttil went missing from the Fulwood area of Preston on Wednesday, January 11.
  
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• Lower Buck Inn, Waddington, advertising for new tenants

  17-01-2023 11:00
  
  The Lower Buck Inn, Waddington, is on the hunt for new operators to take over four months after the management business went into liquidation.
  
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• Longridge woman stole £13k from grandad’s savings

  17-01-2023 11:00
  
  A WOMAN who was asked to help her grandad with his banking and bill payments stole more than £13,000 from his account.
  
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• Met Office forecast sparks 'serious' warning to UK dog and cat owners

  17-01-2023 10:54
  
  The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), a Government health agency, issued a level three cold alert on Monday in response to “severe winter weather”.
  
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• Doctors to give evidence on day 4 of Abel-Jax Mailey murder trial

  17-01-2023 10:42
  
  The trial of a man accused of murdering his seven-week-old son continues at Preston Crown Court today. Oliver Mailey, 26, from Burnley is accused of shaking his son, Abel-Jax, to death. He denies murder.
  
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• Five Burnley men sentenced for more than 31 years for drug offences

  17-01-2023 10:40
  
  Five Burnley men have been sentenced to more than 31 years in prison following a major police investigation.
  
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• Severe delays on the M65 near Blackburn after car crash

  17-01-2023 10:30
  
  There is queuing traffic on the M65 Eastbound from J5 for Guide to J6 for Whitebirk and westbound junction J3, for Blackburn West and J2 for Clayton Brook.
  
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• Some help is at hand for children

  17-01-2023 10:26
  
  The NSPCC and Childline are here to support children through whatever they’re dealing with, but the public can be an important help to children too.
  
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• Police accidentally find wanted man at Preston train station

  17-01-2023 08:06
  
  British Transport Police were called to Preston Train Station to meet the man who was too drunk to say where he was traveling to.
  
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• Tockholes Parish Council's 'equestrian escape' fear

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A PARISH council has expressed fears that a moorland village could become a suburban escape for residents with an interest in horses.
  
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• The Great Pottery Throwdown: Second-week success for Rishton-born man

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  It was a successful week for a Rishton-born man after he made it through to the third episode of Channel 4 show The Great Pottery Throwdown.
  
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• Snowy outlook over East Lancashire but where was it taken?

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A snowfall left many East Lancashire roads difficult for drivers back in 1979.
  
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• Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson welcomes defibrillator fund expansion

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson has welcomed a new £1m grant from the government aimed at expanding access to defibrillators.
  
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• Padiham primary school site set for supported living bungalows

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  THE town centre site of a former primary school is set to become a supported housing estate.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: Takeaway reopens after NYE fire and vandal attack

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Customers of an Indian takeaway in Oswaldtwistle shared their excitement after the owners announced their reopening.
  
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• New Baxenden mill site homes plan finally set for approval

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A FORMER mill site turned scrapyard looks set to be turned into new homes at the fifth time of asking.
  
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• MP praises new Intensive Care Unit at Airedale Hospital

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  An MP has praised a new, £16million award-winning Intensive Care Unit at Airedale Hospital.
  
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• Housing association granted permission to demolish seven garages

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A housing association has been granted prior permission from the council to demolish a number of garages
  
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• Helen Flanagan praises Sunday roast at Pleasington pub

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Helen Flanagan, Helen, who used to attend Blackburn’s Westholme School, visited The Clog and Billycock in Pleasington and praised their Sunday roast.
  
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• Earby: Indian restaurant shortlisted in national competition

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  An Indian restaurant in Barnoldswick has been nominated by an MP to compete in a national contest to crown Britain’s best South Asian restaurant.
  
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• Darwen man donating hair and money to Little Princess Trust

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen man who has been growing his hair for three years to donate to the Little Princess Trust will finally be getting it cut this weekend.
  
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• Clitheroe Royal Grammar School rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils are ‘extremely proud’ to attend Clitheroe Royal Grammar School which has one again been declared as ‘outstanding’.
  
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• Charity offering free home security for Hyndburn residents over 65

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A charity is providing Hyndburn residents, aged over 65, free door chains, alarms, and other security items for free.
  
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• Burnley plan for 200 new homes on farmland recommended again

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to give the go-ahead for a proposal to build 200 homes on farmland after the asking planning officers to take a second look.
  
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• Burnley: Charity donate minibus after school's damaged by thieves

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils at Cherry Fold Community Primary School were facing a future without day trips and extracurricular activities after their minibus was damaged.
  
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• Brennands Endowed Primary School rated 'good' by Ofsted

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A primary school which ‘lies at the heart of the community’ continues to be ‘good’.
  
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• Blacko Primary School rated 'good' following Ofsted visit

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  A 'good' school has been praised for their ‘broad, balanced and interesting curriculum’ following a visit by Ofsted.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen boss urging mould action on landlords - Lancashire Telegraph

  17-01-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen boss urging mould action on landlords  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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