Blackburn with Darwen news

• Can LAC Children Really Achieve?

  27-01-2023 18:58
  
  Can LAC Children Really Achieve?
  
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• Dance: What are the benefits? Annabelle - Ribblesdale

  27-01-2023 17:45
  
  Dancing: take the opportunity to better yourself. Not only does dance improve your mental wellbeing, it can help your social life and flexibility! Why not give this sport a try? Don’t worry, dancing isn’t as difficult and tedious as you believe.
  
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• Lancashire sex offender on the run could be in Cumbria

  27-01-2023 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Atkinson, who is convicted of rape and sexual assault, is believed to be in Cumbria.
  
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• New Lancs surgery bosses cold-shouldered by fellow GPs

  27-01-2023 17:00
  
  GPS say they will 'freeze out' a firm which is controversially poised to take over Lancashire surgery.
  
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• Operation Grip sees a reduction in crime across the East Division

  27-01-2023 16:47
  
  Officers in the East Division have seen a decrease in crime results following the implementation of Operation Grip – with almost 20 per cent reductions in crime.
  
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• Burnley councillors pledge to clear pavements of obstructions

  27-01-2023 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cafe tables and A-boards on pavements cause issues for visually-impaired people, a councillor says.
  
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• Avanti West Coast set to axe spate of Saturday services

  27-01-2023 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Avanti West Coast says high staff shortages were to blame and refunds would be made available.
  
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• Police renew appeal to find wanted sex offender

  27-01-2023 14:43
  
  Police have now arrested a 57-year-old man and closed their appeal.
  
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• Police renew appeal to find sex offender James Atkinson

  27-01-2023 14:43
  
  James Atkinson from St Annes, has been convicted of rape, indecent assault and sexual assault.
  
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• Blackburn pays its respects this Holocaust Memorial Day

  27-01-2023 14:30
  
  The ceremony, which took place between 10am and 11am saw speakers from different faith communities and contributions from local secondary school pupils.
  
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• Two men charged after pensioner robbed in Brierfield

  27-01-2023 14:29
  
  Graham Banks, 48, and Kyle Ashworth, 28, both of Pine Street in Nelson, have been charged with robbery and possession of a bladed article.
  
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• Lancashire residents to benefit from lower fares on most bus services

  27-01-2023 14:09
  
  Passengers across Lancashire can benefit from reduced bus fares for evening and weekend travel on most services from Monday.
  
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• Cost of policing to rise by between £10 and £15 for householders

  27-01-2023 14:00
  
  THE cost of policing in Lancashire is set to rise by between £10 and £15 a year for most householders in East Lancashire.
  
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• Cannabis farm found in Accrington following police raid

  27-01-2023 13:15
  
  A cannabis farm has been found following a raid earlier this week.
  
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• Enforcement delay as Haslingden extension row couple launch appeal

  27-01-2023 13:00
  
  A COUPLE facing enforcement action over an ‘odd-looking’ extension to their terraced home are appealing against a decision to refuse planning permission to alter the extension.
  
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• Blackpool: Police stop van that ‘looked like Leaning Tower Of Pisa'

  27-01-2023 13:00
  
  Police said the broken van looked like ‘The Leaning Tower Of Pisa’, a monument in Italy known for its nearly four-degree lean.
  
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• Covid-19 booster vaccine programme to end next month

  27-01-2023 12:35
  
  Residents across Lancashire are being encouraged to have their Covid-19 booster before the programme ends next month.
  
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• Driver found without licence or insurance in Accrington

  27-01-2023 12:19
  
  An ‘erratic’ driver who was found without insurance or a licence in Accrington will appear in court.
  
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• Great Harwood residents work to take down partially fallen sign

  27-01-2023 12:06
  
  Members of the community in Great Harwood came together yesterday to take down a large sign which was hanging onto the building by a single wire.
  
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• Great Harwood residents work to take down 'dangerous' sign

  27-01-2023 12:06
  
  Members of the community in Great Harwood came together yesterday to take down a large sign which was hanging onto the building by a single wire.
  
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• Vue Cinemas gearing up for return of Shah Rukh in spy-thriller

  27-01-2023 11:30
  
  Film fans are gearing up for the return of Bollywood's biggest star.
  
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• Nasa: How to watch asteroid 2023 BU as it makes close approach TONIGHT

  27-01-2023 11:22
  
  NASA has revealed that a passing asteroid could be among the closest ever recorded near Earth as 2023 BU makes its approach tonight.
  
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• Natwest to close 23 UK bank branches - see the full list

  27-01-2023 11:17
  
  These are the 23 Natwest bank branches set for closure and the dates they will shut
  
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• Former Lancashire easyJet executive takes up new role at Northern

  27-01-2023 11:05
  
  A former easyJet executive from Lancashire has switched planes for trains in a new role to head-up engineering transformation at Northern.
  
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• Police find cannabis farms after executing drug warrant in Accrington

  27-01-2023 09:28
  
  On Wednesday morning (January 25) police executed two drug warrants and found cannabis farms other controlled drugs and weapons.
  
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• Woman thanks Brierfield Evri driver who helped her after M60 crash

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A woman has thanked a Brierfield man who “restored her faith in humanity” after he pulled over on a motorway to check on her after an accident.
  
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• WATCH: Burnley thief caught stealing parcel for woman’s assistance dog

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley woman has been left disappointed after a parcel containing reflective gear for her assistance dog was stolen from her doorstep.
  
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• St James' C of E Primary School, Blackburn, rated 'good'

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  St James' Church of England Primary School which ‘fosters children’s love of learning’ has been rated ‘good’ in their most recent inspection.
  
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• Rossendale Ukraine charity after Ferrero Rocher boxes for packaging

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A Rossendale charity is appealing for leftover Ferrero Rocher boxes to use as packaging for their items, the sales of which are used to aid Ukraine.
  
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• Rossendale Borough Council would improve busses with Levelling Up cash

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Rossendale Borough Council has confirmed that they will benefit from the Levelling Up Fund Round 2 awarded to Lancashire County Council (LCC).
  
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• Ribble Valley Labour oppose plans for BT 'hubs' in Clitheroe

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Ribble Valley Labour are opposing plans which have been put forward for three BT advertisement screens in Clitheroe town centre.
  
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• Plans to build seven homes in Barrowford rendered 'invalid'

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A developer who wanted to demolish 30 garages and build new homes in their place has had his application rendered invalid by the council
  
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• Planned power cuts to hit almost 150 homes in East Lancashire

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Almost 150 homes and businesses across East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts as works are undertaken by Electricity North West.
  
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• Pink Link’s International Women’s Day conference to return in March

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Two award-winning keynote speakers have been announced for Pink Link’s International Women’s Day conference.
  
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• Lomeshaye Junior School, Nelson, rated 'good' by Ofsted

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Lomeshaye Junior School, in Nelson, has been rated 'good' by Ofsted. Inspectors noted how children develop a love of reading.
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS FT to celebrate LGBT+ History Month

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust are inviting people to join them in February to celebrate LGBT+ History Month.
  
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• ‘Horrific’ dog attack leaves woman, 85, bruised and traumatised

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  An elderly woman from Burnley was rushed to hospital in an ambulance after being bitten and knocked down by a neighbour’s dog.
  
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• 'Good' rating for Lancashire county council's children's services

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Children's services in Lancashire have been rated 'good' across the board
  
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• East Lancashire NHS trusts number of resignations revealed

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust saw record resignations as people quitting the NHS soared in England last year.
  
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• Does anyone remember the Queen’s Restaurant in Blackburn?

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  This photograph was taken for an advertising feature in the Lancashire Evening Telegraph back in October 1984 for what is described as The Queen’s Restaurant, Blackburn.
  
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• Cheffins to host agricultural auction on behalf of Samlesbury farm

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  An auctioneer will be hosting a major machinery auction on behalf of a Lancashire farm
  
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• Burnley McDonald’s store has closed temporarily

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  The Burham Gate store will be closed until Thursday, February 16, much to the disappointment of McDonald's fans.
  
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• Burnley Council urges crackdown on pavement tables and A-boards

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have unanimously backed a crackdown on 'street clutter' like advertising boards and outside cafe tables and chairs on its borough's pavements,
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to recycle whilst also raising money for charity - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen to recycle whilst also raising money for charity  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to recycle whilst also raising money for charity

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Residents can now both recycle at the same time as raising money for the East Lancashire Hospice in Blackburn with Darwen over the next six months.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen sees more people claiming disability benefits - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen sees more people claiming disability benefits  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen sees more people claiming disability benefits

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  Dozens more people claimed disability benefits in Blackburn with Darwen in July than a year earlier, research has shown.
  
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• Blackburn man finds 'Allah' in Arabic on 'miracle fruit' AGAIN

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A man from Blackburn says he witnessed a miracle after finding the inscription of "Allah" in Arabic on a piece of fruit for a second time.
  
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• Accrington's North Lancs Training Group has more than 300 vacancies

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire training provider has more than 300 apprenticeship vacancies across the county
  
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• Accrington baker to star in TV show Wedding Valley

  27-01-2023 06:00
  
  A baker from Accrington is set to star in a TV series about weddings, that has being filmed across East Lancashire.
  
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