Blackburn with Darwen news

• Two unions suspend ambulance strikes in England as talks reopen

  03-03-2023 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Unison and GMB suspend strike in England but action from Unite members to go ahead as planned on Monday.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Serial flasher exposed himself in front of children twice

  03-03-2023 19:00
  
  A serial flasher with an “appalling record” exposed himself in front of children two days in a row.
  
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• Police and ambulance at scene of incident near to Blackburn park

  03-03-2023 17:55
  
  Emergency services are at the scene of an incident near to the entrance to a Blackburn park.
  
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• Police crack down on illegal off-road bikers in Gisburn Forest

  03-03-2023 17:52
  
  A van has been seized after it was seen dropping an off-road bike off in Gisburn Forest
  
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• Appeal for information following Newchurch-in-Pendle trailer theft

  03-03-2023 17:37
  
  Police are appealing for information after an IFOR Williams twin axle tipper trailer was stolen
  
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• Three Blackburn schools set for expansion to meet growing demand

  03-03-2023 16:00
  
  EAST Lancashire biggest borough is to create 345 new secondary school places for 11 to 16-year-old pupils.
  
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• Constance Marten's baby 'found in plastic bag under nappies'

  03-03-2023 15:52
  
  Constance Marten and Mark Gordon have been remanded into custody charged with manslaughter after a court heard the remains of a baby were found in a plastic bag under some nappies in an allotment shed.
  
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• World Book Day: Boy, 8, dresses as rugby hero Rob Burrow

  03-03-2023 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ex-Leeds Rhino player Rob Burrow has thanked Alfie, from Lancashire, for sharing his story.
  
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• Hulton House: Murder inquiry launched over care home death

  03-03-2023 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A suspect has been identified but no arrests have been made following the man's death, police say.
  
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• Man dies after falling from bridge at motorway junction in Burnley

  03-03-2023 14:14
  
  A man has died after falling from a bridge at junction 11 of the M65 yesterday.
  
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• Two Accrington men arrested during morning police raids

  03-03-2023 14:05
  
  Two men have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed in Accrington as part of Operation Vanquish.
  
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• Two Accrington men arrested as part of Operation Vanquish

  03-03-2023 14:05
  
  Two men have been arrested after a drugs warrant was executed in Accrington as part of Operation Vanquish.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen £8m plan to improve roads and buses revealed

  03-03-2023 13:30
  
  A LOCAL authority has revealed it is to invest more than £8million in improving roads and travel across and East Lancashire borough in the coming year.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen £8m plan to improve roads and buses ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  03-03-2023 13:30
  
  Blackburn with Darwen £8m plan to improve roads and buses ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Man denies trying to murder police sergeant and harm PC

  03-03-2023 13:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morgan Evans, 20, denies all charges over the alleged incident on 17 January.
  
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• 20-year-old Chorley man denies trying to kill police officer

  03-03-2023 13:10
  
  A 20-year-old man has denied trying to murder a police officer and injure another
  
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• Adlington: 10 men charged in relation to child sexual exploitation

  03-03-2023 12:49
  
  Charges have been brought relating to child sexual exploitation
  
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• Met Office issue four-day cold weather warning for Blackburn

  03-03-2023 12:27
  
  The amber warning is currently in place from Monday (March 6) until Thursday (March 9).
  
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• Lancashire man, 37 arrested on money laundering charges

  03-03-2023 12:10
  
  A 37-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering offences
  
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• M65 westbound blocked near Accrington due to police incident

  03-03-2023 11:37
  
  The M65 westbound is currently blocked due to police responding to a report of concern for welfare.
  
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• Blackburn’s Claudia Fogarty dumped from Love Island

  03-03-2023 11:12
  
  Claudia, the daughter of former World Superbike champion Carl Fogarty, was axed from Love Island in last night’s episode (Thursday, March 2).
  
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• Rossendale Rural Task Force joined by Andrew Snowden on patrol

  03-03-2023 10:56
  
  Rural police officers in East Lancashire have had a busy week of incidents, as well as being joined by PCC Andrew Snowden on a patrol.
  
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• RAC warning to diesel drivers planning on filling up soon

  03-03-2023 10:39
  
  The RAC found that retailers are subsidising cheaper petrol by increasing the price of diesel
  
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• Met Office UK snow verdict as country set for cold snap

  03-03-2023 10:36
  
  The Met Office reports an 'increased chance' of snow in the UK, but it is too soon to say where or when
  
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• Lancashire woman crowned winner of Gordon Ramsay's Next Level Chef

  03-03-2023 10:33
  
  A social media chef from Lancashire has won an ITV cooking show
  
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• Gordan Ramsay describe Jade Greenhalgh as 'humble'

  03-03-2023 10:33
  
  A social media chef from Lancashire has won an ITV cooking show
  
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• Paul Gerrard was found in Scotland after escaping from Lancs jail

  03-03-2023 10:25
  
  A convicted murderer who absconded from a prison in Lancashire has been jailed again after he was captured in Scotland
  
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• Funeral for magistrate and school secretary Mary Lord

  03-03-2023 09:32
  
  TRIBUTES have been paid to a former magistrate, who has died.
  
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• Darwen: £1.3m scheme to improve bottleneck junction

  03-03-2023 08:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The scheme, around Holden Fold, links M65 access to land previously occupied by a school.
  
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• Preston driver tests positive for cannabis at roadside

  03-03-2023 08:35
  
  A motorist in Preston was arrested yesterday evening after testing positive for cannabis.
  
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• Roman Pizzeria owner says business will still open despite fire

  03-03-2023 06:06
  
  A pizza restaurant will still be opening soon despite a fire breaking out at the back after a fridge caught fire.
  
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• Stylist who has dressed celebrities opens new shop in Rawtenstall

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Selene has helped dress Strictly star Giovanni Pernice, Blue singer Duncan James and Hollyoaks actresses Nikki Sanderson and Sarah Jayne Dunne.
  
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• Solicitor on Turkey mercy mission describes ‘heart-breaking scenes’

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn solicitor who headed out to Turkey to help with the relief effort has described the 'widespread devastation' across whole regions.
  
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• Shakespeare’s Macbeth coming to Oswaldtwistle theatre

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Tickets are on sale for Shakespeare’s Macbeth which is showing in Accrington this weekend.
  
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• Ribble Valley Citizens Advice Bureau to close after funding cuts

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  The Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) in the Ribble Valley will close for the final time at the end of March.
  
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• REVIEW: The Assheton Arms, Downham - a 'proper pub'

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  The Assheton Arms recently reopened after being closed for 18 months. It is a lovely pub in Downham, near Clitheroe, serving good food and good beer.
  
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• Pets ban after Blackburn man’s second dog death

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  A DOG seized by the RSPCA because of its neglected condition had to be put down.
  
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• Pendle Council grant permission for two bungalows in garden

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  An application for permission in principle for two bungalows to be built in the garden of an existing house has been approved by the council
  
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• Mum’s the word: find your perfect base to treat mum this Mother’s Day

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire-based, family-owned brewer and hotelier, Daniel Thwaites invites guests to celebrate Mother’s Day at one of its luxury four-star hotels – the perfect base for those looking to make memories with their loved one.
  
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• Man threatened to kill police officer while referencing Dale Cregan

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  A dangerous offender made threats to kill a police officer while claiming ‘cop killer’ Dale Cregan and Raoul Moat were his idols
  
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• Longridge banger racer punched man who was looking at his girlfriend

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  A BANGER racer punched a man following a race meeting in Norfolk.
  
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• Lancaster boy, six, smashes Derian House fundraising target

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  A boy with dreams of becoming the youngest person to climb Everest has passed his fundraising target to help support families at a children’s hospice.
  
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• Ladies' Day bringing characters with real heart to Octagon

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  IF reactions to Ladies’ Day so far are anything to go by, it’s an odds-on certainty that audiences at The Octagon are going to love the next production when it comes to Bolton next week.
  
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• Helmshore man found dead by friend of 25 years during welfare check

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancs man was found collapsed at his home in Helmshore by his friend who had gone to do a welfare check, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson plants first tree at Bleakholt's new woodland

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Former Hollyoaks actress and Hits Radio presenter Gemma Atkinson planted the first tree in a new woodland at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary
  
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• Fewer than 1 in 30 rape reports in Lancashire led to conviction

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Victims of rape in Lancashire have only a 3 per cent chance that reporting their assault will lead to a conviction.
  
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• Estate agents to appear on BBC show Homes Under the Hammer

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  Staff at Padiham's Fardella and Bell Estate Agents are the property experts in Homes Under the Hammer
  
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• Embrace a bright new season this spring with Cottons Hotel and Spa

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  As the days get longer (and the British weather gets better), award-winning hotel, Cottons Hotel and Spa in Knutsford, provides the perfect base to explore this spring. Whether it’s a revitalising spa package, or an opportunity to sample the hotel’s latest spring-inspired dishes, it’s time to seize the season no matter the occasion.
  
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• Eid In The Park returns with Halal Food Festival

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  An Eid in the Park celebration in Blackburn will feature a Halal Food Festival this year.
  
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• East Lancashire wins grant to keep offenders from rough sleeping

  03-03-2023 06:00
  
  FIVE East Lancashire boroughs will share a £232,808 government grant to keep convicted criminals from living on the streets and returning behind bars.
  
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