Blackburn with Darwen news

• Prince Harry candidly discusses drug use month after Spare release

  04-03-2023 23:44
  
  Prince Harry has discussed his drug use after it was discussed in his memoir Spare, saying cocaine ‘did nothing’ for him.
  
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• Greggs customers ‘livid’ as bakery axes hot cross buns for Easter

  04-03-2023 23:43
  
  Bakery chain Greggs has angered fans after announcing that hot cross buns would not be sold ahead of Easter.
  
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• BBC EastEnders fans wrongly thinking Pat Butcher actress has died

  04-03-2023 23:42
  
  EastEnders fans panic after thinking actress Pam St Clement behind Pat Butcher had died.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 2-1 Forest Green Rovers

  04-03-2023 19:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rosaire Longelo scores the winning goal as Accrington come from behind to beat 10-man Forest Green and move out of the bottom four.
  
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• Blackpool 0-0 Burnley: Championship leaders held by strugglers in dour draw

  04-03-2023 18:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Struggling Blackpool hold runaway Championship leaders Burnley to a goalless draw in an uneventful Lancashire derby.
  
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• Watford 0-0 Preston North End: Hornets held at home as play-off bid stalls

  04-03-2023 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford's play-off hopes are dented after being held at home in a goalless draw by mid-table Preston.
  
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• Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more 'do not eat' warnings and recalls

  04-03-2023 17:51
  
  Tesco, Aldi, Asda, Marks & Spencer are among the major outlets issuing food recalls and do not eat warnings this week
  
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• Morecambe 0-0 Bolton Wanderers

  04-03-2023 15:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Play-off hopefuls Bolton have to settle for a point after a competitive goalless draw at Morecambe.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-0 Sheffield United: Harry Pickering's strike gives home side win over promotion rivals

  04-03-2023 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn edge to a narrow victory over fellow Championship promotion hopefuls Sheffield United in an exciting encounter.
  
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• Kate Garraway says Derek’s Covid battle is financially tough

  04-03-2023 14:54
  
  Good Morning Britain’s Kate Garraway said her husband, Derek Draper's, Covid journey has been 'financially tough'.
  
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• Strictly star Helen Skelton opens Blackburn Go Outdoor shop

  04-03-2023 12:43
  
  Strictly star Helen Skelton has reminded people to ‘not ignore what is on their doorstep’ while she opened the Go Outdoors shop in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackpool v Burnley

  04-03-2023 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Live coverage of Saturday's Championship game between Blackpool and Burnley.
  
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• AA debunks most common driving myths believed by UK motorists

  04-03-2023 11:32
  
  The Automobile Association (AA) has debunked some of the most common myths believed by UK drivers.
  
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• Tesco customers praise nationwide 'white envelope' scheme

  04-03-2023 11:31
  
  Tesco shoppers have praised the store chain's nationwide 'white envelope' scheme aimed at those struggling with period poverty.
  
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• Matt Hancock's WhatsApp texts reveal reaction to kissing scandal

  04-03-2023 11:29
  
  WhatsApp messages leaked by Isabel Oakeshott have revealed Matt Hancock's reaction to footage of him kissing Gina Coladangelo during the lockdown.
  
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• Actor Tom Sizemore dies after career tarnished by scandals

  04-03-2023 11:16
  
  Tom Sizemore, the Saving Private Ryan actor whose bright 1990s star burned out under the weight of his own domestic violence and drug convictions, has died aged 61.
  
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• Vandals trash barber shop linked to Nicola Bulley TikTok ghoul

  04-03-2023 09:51
  
  Vigilantes have targeted a barber shop linked to the TikTok ghoul who filmed police removing Nicola Bulley's body from a river.
  
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• Vandals trash barber shop linked to Nicola Bulley ghoul

  04-03-2023 09:51
  
  Vigilantes have targeted a barber shop linked to the TikTok ghoul who filmed police removing Nicola Bulley's body from a river.
  
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• Firefighters called to vehicle blaze on Haslingden bypass

  04-03-2023 08:56
  
  Firefighters spent 45 minutes tackling a vehicle fire on the Haslingden bypass last night (March 3).
  
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• Man to appear in court after being caught drink driving

  04-03-2023 08:47
  
  A man will appear in court after he was found drink driving by police as he was driving back home in Longridge.
  
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• Man arrested after failing a roadside breath test

  04-03-2023 08:47
  
  A man will appear in court after failing a roadside breath test.
  
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• Traders open second fruit and veg stall in Preston market hall

  04-03-2023 06:05
  
  A couple have opened a second fruit and veg stall in Preston Markets building on the success of their first.
  
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• Workmen were spotted at the Punch Bowl Inn earlier this week

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A council said it has “strongly advised” the owners of a demolished pub not to carry out any work on the site until legal action is resolved
  
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• Son criticises Accrington care home over ‘massive’ fee increase

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A man has criticised an East Lancashire care home where his parents are residing after a fee increase of 12 per cent was announced.
  
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• Rossendale woman running London Marathon humbled by support

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancs woman who has been fundraising for the Blue Cross by taking on this year’s London Marathon says she has been humbled by the support.
  
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• Ribble Valley Council information session for would-be candidates

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  WOULD-BE councillors have been invited to a special fact finding session on what is involved in the job.
  
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• Ribble Valley Council approve plans for 125 new homes

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Outline planning permission for 125 new homes with public open space, landscaping and access has been approved by the council
  
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• Red Arrows to fly on both days at Blackpool Air Show 2023

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  The Red Arrows display team will return to Blackpool this summer to perform at its annual Air Show.
  
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• Rawtenstall Chinese takeaway forced to close due to soaring bills

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire councillor has called for government action after the owners of a Chinese takeaway were forced to close due to soaring energy bills.
  
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• Ramsbottom pupils praised for creativity after World Book Day success

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Ramsbottom Primary pupils wow with fantastic fantasy costumes on world book day.
  
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• Pop-up shop in Burnley selling discounted prom dresses

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley hospice is opening a pop-up shop this month to offer teenagers the chance to buy prom dresses for a fraction of the normal price.
  
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• Peaky Blinders' writer tells Thomas Shelby story in dance

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Peaky Blinders, the story of Tommy Shelby and his rise to prominence after the end of the First World War became one of the most eagerly-anticipated TV series of recent years. Now, Peaky Blinders: The Redemption of Thomas Shelby is heading to The Lowry, performed by the world famous Rambert dance company. Here, the show’s creator Steven Knight talks about bringing the cult production to the stage
  
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• NHS Trusts in East Lancs had more than 50 reported sewage leaks

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  More than 50 sewage leaks have been reported across two of the NHS trusts covering East Lancs in the last year.
  
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• Man threatened to smash Padiham woman's windows and have dog put down

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A WOMAN who looked out of her bedroom window to investigate a late-night disturbance was met with abuse and threats.
  
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• Lions gave Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital a lift with donation

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Members of Peel Lions are pictured presenting an ‘Ambulift’ to Ramsbottom Cottage Hospital in October 1974.
  
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• Hyndburn Tory MP's ski trip provokes Labour cost of living anger

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire MP has come under fire for taking a partly expenses paid skiing trip to a swanky Alpine resort.
  
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• Fleetwood fishmonger's first day at Darwen Market is huge success

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A fishmonger from Fleetwood has opened up her business from the heart of Darwen Square Market and has already been hailed a success by customers.
  
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• Five places to enjoy brunch in and around Rawtenstall

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Finding the perfect spot to go for brunch is always a satisfying way to spend a weekend.
  
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• February in Blackburn Magistrates' Court

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Every month we like to bring you a round-up of all the happenings in Blackburn Magistrates' Court.
  
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• Colne Winter Bloom Light Parade taking place today

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Winter Bloom Light Parade kicks off in Colne Town Centre today (March 4) and it’s set to be a great day out for all the family.
  
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• Clayton-le-moors: Hare and Hounds creates dog hydration station

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  The Hare and Hounds pub, in Clayton-le-moors has created a hydration and treat station.
  
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• Burnley man's 'Poems from Life' book aiming to put smiles on faces

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley man has written a collection of poems he hopes can help to cheer people up “when they’re feeling down and out.”
  
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• Burnley cinema offers £3.49 tickets for ALL showings on 10th birthday

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Reel Cinema Burnley is offering cut price tickets on all showings as it celebrates its 10th anniversary.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council set for cyber attack data disaster - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council set for cyber attack data disaster  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council set for cyber attack data disaster

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  STEPS to prepare for a cyber attack and potential data-loss 'disaster' are being taken by an East Lancashire local authority.
  
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• Blackburn mum says GP won't refer son for tonsillitis

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A mother says she’s considering legal action against her GP surgery claiming they’ve refused to refer her six-year-old son for a tonsils operation
  
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• Arrested man spat at Blackburn police officer after ‘strike’

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN spat at a police officer after he had been arrested  and handcuffed.
  
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• Accrington art gallery puts women of colour in uniform on parade

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  A NEW exhibition ‘Women in Uniform’ by photographer Shy Burhan will be coming to Haworth Art Gallery on International Women’s Day.
  
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• 50-year-old photos reveal life on Blackburn's newest housing

  04-03-2023 06:00
  
  NUMEROUS attempts have been made to improve the housing conditions for all across East Lancashire over the years.
  
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• Warning to dog owners as UK temperatures set to plummet

  04-03-2023 01:41
  
  These are the dog breeds most at risk of health complications as temperatures fall, and what owners can do to protect them
  
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