Blackburn with Darwen news

• Lancs libraries proud to receive Library of Sanctuary award in Nelson

  02-02-2023 22:18
  
  Lancashire County Council's entire library network has achieved the Libraries of Sanctuary Award for their support of people seeking sanctuary.
  
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• Online tool aimed to make women feel safer on streets of Lancashire

  02-02-2023 21:52
  
  Women and girls in Lancashire are being encouraged to use a online tool to report areas where they feel uneasy or safe.
  
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• Police find suspected burglar hiding under bed in Blackpool

  02-02-2023 18:31
  
  An arrest has been made after a man was found hiding under a bed in Blackpool.
  
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• Wreckage strewn across the road following two car smash

  02-02-2023 17:59
  
  Wreckage could be seen strewn across the road following a crash in Tockholes.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers to appeal against EFL call not to ratify two signings

  02-02-2023 17:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers will appeal against the EFL's decision not to register two loan signings before Tuesday's deadline.
  
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• Urgent 999 plea as biggest strike action days looms

  02-02-2023 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  North West Ambulance Service urges people to only dial the number in life-threatening emergencies.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill - Place North West

  02-02-2023 17:24
  
  Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill  Place North West
  
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• Nicola Bulley: Potential witness found in search for missing mum

  02-02-2023 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police searching for Nicola Bulley, who disappeared walking her dog, say they have located the witness.
  
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• Tockholes Road in Darwen closed due to crash

  02-02-2023 16:41
  
  Police have closed a road in Darwen town centre following a crash.
  
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• Tockholes Road closed due to crash

  02-02-2023 16:41
  
  Police have closed a road in Darwen town centre following a crash.
  
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• Appeal after woman chased along canal path in Barrowford

  02-02-2023 16:38
  
  Police want to speak with the man pictured in this CCTV image after a woman was chased along a canal path
  
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• Nicola Bulley: New CCTV image released of potential witness

  02-02-2023 16:08
  
  Police are searching a river and have released another picture of a potential witness as the hunt for missing Nicola Bulley enters a seventh day.
  
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• New picture released as police teams search for Nicola Bulley

  02-02-2023 16:08
  
  Police are searching a river and have released another picture of a potential witness as the hunt for missing Nicola Bulley enters a seventh day.
  
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• New CCTV image released as police teams search for Nicola Bulley

  02-02-2023 16:08
  
  Police are searching a river and have released another picture of a potential witness as the hunt for missing Nicola Bulley enters a seventh day.
  
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• Manchester United's Mason Greenwood has all charges dropped

  02-02-2023 15:51
  
  21 year old Mason Greenwood has seen all charges against him dropped after he was arrested for alleged attempted rape and assault.
  
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• Thousands of Burnley residents to be let off council tax

  02-02-2023 15:30
  
  A LOCAL authority is proposing to boost cash help to vulnerable residents facing the cost of living crisis.
  
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• Cop tax will rise by £10 to £15 for households with more to come

  02-02-2023 15:00
  
  AN increase in the cost of policing of between £10 and £15 a year for most householders in East Lancashire from April 1 has been confirmed with a warning of another big rise next year.
  
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• Accrington Cemetery going 'green' project under way

  02-02-2023 15:00
  
  WORKS are underway on an eco-friendly upgrade of the Accrington Cemetery and Crematorium depot.
  
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• Blackpool Illuminations extended again after visitor boom

  02-02-2023 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The light show will run for two extra months after a large rise in visitors during 2022's extension.
  
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• Two wanted men arrested after a shooting in Lancaster

  02-02-2023 13:47
  
  They were both arrested on Wednesday (February 1) on suspicion of possession of firearms with intent.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with restraining order breach

  02-02-2023 13:22
  
  Dale Ryan, also known as Dale Sowerby, allegedly breached his restraining order on January 19.
  
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• Blackburn nail bar owners to repay more than £375k in ill gotten gains

  02-02-2023 13:22
  
  Two people who were convicted for operating a network of cannabis farms have been ordered to pay back more than £375,000 in ill gotten gains
  
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• World's oldest preserved brain found in prehistoric fish fossil

  02-02-2023 13:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "unexpected" discovery came to light when a 319 million-year-old fossilised fish was scanned.
  
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• Sex offender with skull and dagger tattoo wanted by police

  02-02-2023 12:44
  
  Police are looking for Steven Woodcock and are asking anyone with information to get in touch.
  
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• Man made racist and homophobic comments to rail staff

  02-02-2023 11:43
  
  A man has been jailed for assaulting a police officer and making homophobic and racist comments.
  
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• Asda brings back heart shaped pizzas for Valentine’s Day

  02-02-2023 11:35
  
  Whether you're celebrating Valentine's or Galentines, Asda's heart-shaped pizzas will be a hit.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday February 2

  02-02-2023 11:05
  
  From a hoodie dress to an LED air purifier, here are some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, February 2.
  
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• Romance scam warning given to adults in the UK by TSB

  02-02-2023 10:50
  
  TSB has given a warning to adults in the UK on romance scams, which catch out around 60 people per week
  
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• Experts reveal 10 ways you could be invalidating your car insurance

  02-02-2023 10:49
  
  Experts are warning against these 10 common habits that could be invalidating your life insurance.
  
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• Tap Select was inspired by the beer culture of Belgium

  02-02-2023 10:48
  
  WE have headed to Hyndburn spoke to Dom Sanna from Tap Select to find out about another great local venue in our ‘Pub of the Week’ feature.
  
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• Experts warn of TikTok car hacks that could cost you thousands

  02-02-2023 10:48
  
  Experts have revealed the TikTok car hacks that could damage your motor and cost you thousands of pounds.
  
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• Mark Briggs previews 6 cask ales at Pendle Beer Festival

  02-02-2023 10:46
  
  This week I feel obliged to highlight one of the most anticipated events in the Pendle area social calendar. Yes, the Pendle Beer Festival opens its doors today. A three-day celebration of beer, at the splendid Muni Theatre, Colne.
  
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• Greggs adds 11 new items to its menu in parts of the UK

  02-02-2023 10:44
  
  Greggs has added 11 exciting items to its menu, and all are available for £4 or less
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill - placenorthwest.co.uk

  02-02-2023 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill  placenorthwest.co.uk
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill - Place North West - Place North West

  02-02-2023 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen to acquire historic mill - Place North West  Place North West
  
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• Burnley: Police looking for this person after incident at takeaway

  02-02-2023 08:34
  
  The incident took place at at Samino's Takeaway on Nairne Street, on January 21 at around 10.15pm.
  
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• Blackburn: Drugs found after driver runs away from police

  02-02-2023 08:16
  
  On foot police officers asked the driver to stop in the Daisyfield area of Blackburn, but they failed to do so.
  
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• Royal Mail to release X-Men stamps to mark 60th anniversary

  02-02-2023 07:54
  
  Royal Mail is launching a new collection of X-Men stamps to mark the 60th anniversary of the franchise.
  
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• Woman to run London Marathon for Accrington charity Maundy Relief

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  A woman will become the first person to run the London Marathon in aid of an Accrington charity Maundy Relief later this year.
  
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• Where mobile speed cameras will be located in February

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  All speed camera locations in Lancashire this month (February 2023) according to Lancashire Road Safety Partnership.
  
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• West Coast main line closure for Preston station track upgrades

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  West Coast Main Line passengers are being urged to plan their journeys ahead of four weekends of essential railway improvements at Preston station
  
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• Ungritted car park in Darwen sees seven crashes in two days

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  Business owners on Junction Street in Darwen experienced a shift from hell as an ungritted car park caused seven crashes in two days.
  
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• UK Passport price increase: New Child passport renewal prices

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  Here's how long a child's passport lasts and how much it will cost you to renew after the passport price rise.
  
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• Rossendale Council appealing for volunteers to help plant trees

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  Rossendale Borough Council are appealing for volunteers to help them plant 400 trees as part of their initiative to plant one for every child.
  
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• Rosegrove - the sidings where old steam engines went to die!

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  IT’S a sight to sadden the heart of anyone who enjoys the Golden Age of Steam.
  
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• Pest control find hundreds of wasps in Chaigley home

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley-based pest management and prevention business, Atlas Environmental Services, attended a property in Chaigley.
  
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• Parent's disgust after QEGS 'deny education' to injured girl

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  A parent is 'disgusted' after being told that her injured daughter cannot receive a full-time education as her school is not ‘disabled friendly’.
  
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• Imperial Blackburn ambition for landmark mill revealed by council

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  AN iconic industrial building on a key town centre gateway site is set to be bought by a local authority so it can be restored and regenerated.
  
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• Girls petrified by Clayton-le-Moors man's disturbing threats

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  TWO teenage girls were left "petrified" when a man burst into the house where they were staying and started shouting threats about what he was going to do to the father of one of them.
  
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• Excitement as kids’ darts team top Darwen Adults League

  02-02-2023 06:00
  
  A darts team with players as young as ten proved themselves as high flyers after topping an adults league.
  
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