Blackburn with Darwen news

• Eden Project Morecambe gets £50m Levelling Up investment

  18-01-2023 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The government grant will cover half of the £100m needed to build the eco-tourism attraction.
  
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• Police tipped off by neighbouring force about ‘erratic’ HGV

  18-01-2023 21:50
  
  Police in Lancashire have been tipped off by a neighbouring force about an ‘erratic’ HGV driver on the M6.
  
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• Ambulance staff and nurses to strike on same day

  18-01-2023 21:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The walkout in England and Wales on 6 February is set to be the biggest yet in this NHS pay dispute.
  
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• Police forces ordered to check existing staff in same way they vet recruits

  18-01-2023 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The order follows the serving Met Police officer David Carrick admitting to being a serial rapist.
  
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• Man found with £20k and six bags of cannabis on side of M6

  18-01-2023 17:31
  
  A man was found with six zip-lock bags of cannabis and £20,000 on the side of the M6
  
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• Two jailed after man shot in face with improvised gun

  18-01-2023 17:13
  
  Two men have today been jailed after a man was shot in the face in a Morecambe alleyway
  
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• Oliver Mailey told police he was 'trying to save' his son

  18-01-2023 16:52
  
  The man accused of murdering his seven-week-old son by shaking him to death told police he did not hurt the tot and was "trying to save him"
  
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• Michael Appleton: Blackpool sack head coach after seven months in charge

  18-01-2023 16:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sack head coach Michael Appleton after only seven months in charge, following a run of one win in 11 games.
  
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• Kim Kardashian recreates TikTok trend created Blackpool star

  18-01-2023 15:55
  
  Kim Kardashian sang along to a song created by Blackpool-born TikTok star Mille B.
  
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• Man wanted after Audi stolen from driveway in Preston

  18-01-2023 15:47
  
  A man is wanted after an house was broken into and an Audi was stolen from the driveway.
  
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• Woman arrested after police witness driver smoking cannabis

  18-01-2023 15:38
  
  Officers witnessed a van driver smoking cannabis while behind the wheel in Audley Range.
  
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• Blackpool library and laundry room shortlisted for RIBA award

  18-01-2023 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool's Wash Your Words community building is "joyful" and raises expectations, RIBA judges say.
  
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• M65: HGV tractor driver arrested on suspicion of drug driving

  18-01-2023 14:41
  
  The 40-year-old man, who was driving an HGV tractor, was pulled over close to junction nine at Hapton at around 1.15pm on  Tuesday, January 17.
  
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• Several roads are closed after a building collapsed in Lancaster

  18-01-2023 14:15
  
  Police have closed Halton Road with The Bay Gateway and Church Brown with Low Road and High Road, as debris has fallen onto the roads.
  
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• Lancaster: Police close roads after building collapses

  18-01-2023 14:15
  
  Police have closed Halton Road with The Bay Gateway and Church Brown with Low Road and High Road, as debris has fallen onto the roads.
  
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• David Carrick: Police told to check staff against criminal database

  18-01-2023 13:50
  
  Police forces have been asked to check their officers and staff against national police databases in the wake of the David Carrick case
  
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• Hyndburn: Older taxis could be allowed on borough's roads

  18-01-2023 13:49
  
  The upper age limit of 15 years old for taxis and private hire cars in a borough could be lifted.
  
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• Murderer Paul Gerrard who escaped jail found in Scotland

  18-01-2023 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Gerrard, 40, who killed a man in Runcorn, is found in Irvine after absconding from HMP Kirkham.
  
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• Rebellion festival: How to buy tickets to 2023 Blackpool festival

  18-01-2023 12:50
  
  Rebellion is making its way back to Blackpool in August and festival goers can buy tickets now, here's how.
  
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• Footprints in snow help Preston police identify suspects

  18-01-2023 12:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Officers investigating an offence thank "Mother Nature for her assistance" in catching two suspects.
  
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• Blackburn: Met Office issue 24-hour weather warning for snow and ice

  18-01-2023 12:10
  
  The Met Office has issued a new yellow weather warning that covers all parts of East Lancashire.
  
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• Daughter of Lancs man who died from Aids demands apology

  18-01-2023 11:41
  
  A University of Cambridge worker's Lancashire father died from Aids after he was given infected blood
  
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• Daughter of Lancashire man who died from AIDS demands apology

  18-01-2023 11:41
  
  A University of Cambridge worker's Lancashire father died from AIDS after he was given infected blood
  
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• Burnley: Police looking for 2 women after money stolen

  18-01-2023 11:27
  
  The money was stolen from the woman’s handbag in Burnley town centre.
  
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• Asda announces major change to products across all UK stores

  18-01-2023 11:25
  
  Asda customers will notice the change to products in supermarkets in the next few weeks
  
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• BBC issues apology after ‘sex noises' interrupt coverage

  18-01-2023 11:23
  
  The BBC issued an apology for the incident and Gary Lineker revealed where the 'sex noises' came from.
  
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• Rebellion festival: Line up for the Blackpool festival 2023

  18-01-2023 11:08
  
  Rebellion festival is returning to Blackpool, Lancashire this summer.
  
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• Vehicle seized during police patrol in Great Harwood

  18-01-2023 11:07
  
  A vehicle was seized on Monday as police hit the streets of Great Harwood.
  
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• Man’s vehicle seized during police patrol in Great Harwood

  18-01-2023 11:07
  
  Police stopped and searched numerous vehicles and “dealt” with a male for driving offences, which resulted in the vehicle being seized.
  
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• Abel-Jax Mailey murder trial enters day five

  18-01-2023 11:00
  
  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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• Hyndburn Council warn of missed bin collections due to weather

  18-01-2023 10:45
  
  Hyndburn Council say some collections were missed on Tuesday (January 17) in Great Harwood, Accrington and Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• What's the cheapest and best supermarket to get a meal deal?

  18-01-2023 10:42
  
  Save money by seeing which supermarket offers the best meal deals, from Tesco, Asda, Boots, and more.
  
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• Nelson: Man arrested after allegedly giving police false details

  18-01-2023 09:50
  
  On Tuesday, January 17, police launched an appeal and shared an image of the man in the hopes that a member of the public would recognise him.
  
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• Man arrested after allegedly giving police false details

  18-01-2023 09:50
  
  On Tuesday, January 17, police launched an appeal and shared an image of the man in the hopes that a member of the public would recognise him.
  
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• Police in Padiham recover stolen £50KJCB

  18-01-2023 09:15
  
  The piece of machinery, which is worth approximately £50,000, was found in Padiham on Tuesday night (January 17) at around 7pm.
  
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• Padiham: Police recover £50K JCB that was recently stolen

  18-01-2023 09:15
  
  The piece of machinery, which is worth approximately £50,000, was found in Padiham on Tuesday night (January 17) at around 7pm.
  
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• Three fire engines attend caravan blaze in Silverdale

  18-01-2023 08:18
  
  Three fire engines from Carnforth, Silverdale and Milnthorpe were called to St John’s Avenue in Silverdale, to reports of a caravan fire.
  
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• Lancaster boy, six, climbing 12 mountains in charity bid

  18-01-2023 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oscar Burrow is climbing the equivalent height of Mount Everest to help a local children's hospice.
  
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• Year five pupils enjoy visit from MP Anthony Higginbotham

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  MP Anthony Higginbotham taught pupils from Springfield Community Primary School what it was like to be a politician.
  
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• University of Central Lancashire lecturers to go on strike

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  Lecturers from the University of Central Lancashire will be walking out on February 1 as they hold strike action in a pay dispute.
  
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• Three BT 'hubs' could be installed in Clitheroe town centre

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  Three digital BT digital ‘hubs’ could be installed around Clitheroe town centre.
  
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• The Gym Group has officially opened its doors in Accrington

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  The Gym Group has opened its first gym in Accrington – and it will be open 24 hours a day.
  
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• Shock as East Lancashire autism charity closes after funding issues

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  A charity offering support to people with autism around Blackburn with Darwen and East Lancashire has announced it will be closing.
  
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• Ribble Valley author pens two more books after success of first novel

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  A book which was inspired by children at Grindleton Primary school in Clitheroe will now become part of a trilogy, as author, Sophie Stewart begins to pen her next two children’s novels.
  
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• Plans for 6 glamping pods in Colne withdrawn from council

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  The owner of a farm has withdrawn an application to build six glamping pods on his land
  
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• Planned power cuts to hit more than 70 homes in East Lancashire

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  Multiple areas in East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts from today onwards as works are undertaken by Electricity North West.
  
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• Pest control tackle Nelson property’s rat-infested attic

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  A spokesperson for Atlas Environ Burnley estimate that the rats have been there for around two years.
  
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• Northern recruiting 280 drivers and conductors in 2023

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  Northern are looking to recruit up to 280 new drivers and conductors across the North of England in 2023.
  
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• New brain health checklist revealed to reduce Dementia risk

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  Staying socially active, looking after your hearing and taking care of your mental health are just some ways to reduce your risk of Dementia.
  
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• New bid to approve Blackburn hotel previously rejected over nuisance

  18-01-2023 06:00
  
  A YOUNG entrepreneur is seeking official permission to continue to operate a town centre hotel and expand it into the listed building next door.
  
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