Blackburn with Darwen news

• Love Island 2023: Fans in hysterics over Casey's trumpet playing

  06-03-2023 23:00
  
  Love Island's talent show saw fans in hysterics over Kai's life drawing of Will
  
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• Blackpool attack: Football fan dies after post-match brawl at pub

  06-03-2023 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool FC pay tribute to "lifelong Seasider" Tony Johnson and lay flowers at the ground.
  
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• Drag queen criticises Sara Britcliffe after appearance at event axed

  06-03-2023 19:35
  
  A drag queen has criticised an East Lancashire Tory MP after their children’s reading event was cancelled due to ‘safety concerns’ following a tweet.
  
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• Burnley and Blackpool FC issue statements following death of fan

  06-03-2023 18:53
  
  Two rival football clubs have issued statements after a fan was killed following a brawl outside a pub
  
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• Is Twitter down UK? Thousands report issues with links and pictures

  06-03-2023 18:16
  
  There are many reports on DownDetector of Twitter not loading for many people
  
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• Men wanted after stolen card used to withdraw £200 in Chorley

  06-03-2023 17:24
  
  A stolen bank card has been used to withdraw £200 from a cash machine
  
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• Seven to be sentenced for £1m stolen machinery operation

  06-03-2023 17:15
  
  Seven men are to be sentenced for their role in a stolen machinery operation valued at more than £1million
  
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• The Lancashire Fusilier will be passing through East Lancashire today

  06-03-2023 16:17
  
  The Lancashire Fusilier train is coming to East Lancashire today and here is where you can spot it.
  
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• Teenage girl found dead at house in Blackburn

  06-03-2023 15:55
  
  A teenager has been found dead at a house in Blackburn.
  
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• Preston driver arrested after testing positive for cocaine

  06-03-2023 15:23
  
  A 51-year-old man has been arrested after testing positive for cocaine during a vehicle stop and search
  
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• Important to review Nicola Bulley case, says PCC

  06-03-2023 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The search for the mother-of-two and investigation into her disappearance attracted huge scrutiny.
  
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• Forest of Bowland tunnel plan for aqueduct renewal scheme

  06-03-2023 15:00
  
  PLANS for a huge new water tunnel system through the Forest of Bowland, affecting villages, roads, footpaths and land across Lancashire, are to go before Ribble Valley councillors.
  
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• 162 people arrested in police domestic violence operation

  06-03-2023 14:26
  
  162 people have been arrested across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire as part of a month of action to tackle domestic abuse.
  
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• East Lancashire to be hit with snow as temperatures drop

  06-03-2023 14:24
  
  Brighter and sunny weather won’t be coming to East Lancashire just yet as snow is to make an appearance towards the end of this week.
  
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• Blackburn and East Lancashire snow weather warning

  06-03-2023 14:24
  
  Brighter and sunny weather won’t be coming to East Lancashire just yet as snow is to make an appearance towards the end of this week.
  
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• Blackpool FC vs Burnley FC: Fan killed in fight outside pub

  06-03-2023 14:15
  
  The man has since been named as 55-year-old Tony Johnson from Blackpool.
  
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• Fine and driving ban for man who drove into back of police car

  06-03-2023 13:33
  
  Simon Ashworth, of Lancaster Drive in Clitheroe, has been disqualified from driving for 17 months, fined £1,666 and must pay £666 to victim services.
  
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• Preston: Public inquiry into building of mosque cost council £19,800

  06-03-2023 13:32
  
  The public inquiry into the building of a new mosque in Broughton cost Preston City Council almost £20,000 in legal fees alone.
  
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• EG Group agrees to sell 415 US based sites in $1.5bn deal

  06-03-2023 13:26
  
  Blackburn based EG Group has announced the the sale of its sites on the east coast of America.
  
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• EG Group agrees to sell 415 US based sites in £1.25bn deal

  06-03-2023 13:26
  
  Blackburn based EG Group has announced the the sale of its sites on the east coast of America.
  
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• Nandos confirms Burnley site at new Pioneer Place complex

  06-03-2023 12:54
  
  Peri-peri chicken restaurant Nando’s is set to open its first site in an East Lancs town, they have confirmed.
  
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• Morecambe care home owner says sector is on a 'cliff edge'

  06-03-2023 12:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adult social care vacancies are at record highs as many staff seek better wages in other sectors.
  
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• Blackburn: Woman at centre of murder probe found with throat slit

  06-03-2023 12:45
  
  A man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of Charlotte Wilcock.
  
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• Blackburn: Woman at centre of murder probe found with head injuries

  06-03-2023 12:45
  
  A man has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of Charlotte Wilcock.
  
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• Burnley: Man charged after police find overturned vehicle

  06-03-2023 11:12
  
  A number of officers from found a vehicle on its roof after it had been abandoned by the driver.
  
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• Lancashire: Driving test examiners to go on strike

  06-03-2023 11:02
  
  Learner drivers due to take their tests in Blackburn with Darwen, Chorley and Preston might be affected by strike action at times during March 2023.
  
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• Murder charge after woman found dead at Blackburn house

  06-03-2023 10:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Charlotte Wilcock, 31, was found at a house in Blackburn, on Saturday morning, police say.
  
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• Man charged with murder after Blackburn woman found dead

  06-03-2023 10:42
  
  Charlotte Wilcock was found dead by police on Saturday, March 4, in Blackburn. Anthony Stinson, from Blackburn has been charged with her murder.
  
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• Burnley: Engineers work to fix 'unplanned' power cut

  06-03-2023 10:38
  
  A power cut has left 20 Burnley homes without power.
  
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• Eurovision 2023 tickets: 5 expert tips to get to Liverpool arena

  06-03-2023 10:20
  
  Are you desperate to go to Eurovision in Liverpool? Here are five top tips to help you secure your tickets from TicketSource.
  
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• Charity received average of 128 dog rehoming requests a month in 2023

  06-03-2023 10:19
  
  A charity, Spaniel Aid, has said an average of 128 dog rehoming requests have been received by it per month so far in 2023.
  
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• Accrington road closed and person injured after crash

  06-03-2023 10:18
  
  Queen’s Road at the junction of Whalley Road is closed as police deal with with the crash.
  
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• Harry and Meghan statement on King Charles III Coronation invite

  06-03-2023 10:16
  
  Harry and Meghan's Coronation invite was discussed on ITV Good Morning Britain today
  
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• ITV Coronation Street star lands major acting role in US

  06-03-2023 09:20
  
  Twana Omer, who played Daryan Zahaw on the ITV show, left ITV Coronation Street weeks ago
  
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• Clitheroe woman charged after reportedly failing breathalyser

  06-03-2023 08:20
  
  The female driver reportedly provided a breath specimen that was twice legal limit.
  
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• Driver, 18, dies after crashing into tree in Lancaster

  06-03-2023 07:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Four male passengers, aged between 18 and 19, suffered injuries including broken bones, police say.
  
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• When Blackburn shopping centre had its own fountain

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  It’s the tiles and the fountain which should give away where this was.
  
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• Pupils motivated to pick up 'Happy Habits' by Blackburn author

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  Children learnt how to support their mental health and wellbeing after they were visited by a Blackburn author and motivational speaker.
  
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• Preston is the city with ‘the best drivers’ in the UK

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  A new study says that Preston is the city with 'the best drivers' in the UK.
  
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• Padiham reviewer reveals pies you need to try this British Pie Week

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  It's British Pie Week and Padiham man Steve Hallam is the man to speak to when it comes to all things pies in East Lancashire.
  
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• One in eight workers in borough have no qualifications

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  One in eight workers and jobseekers in Blackburn with Darwen have no qualifications whatsoever, Census figures show.
  
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• North Lancs Training Group sponsor Hyndburn events for 2023

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  North Lancs Training Group will be sponsoring an exciting line-up of events in 2023, showcasing their commitment to the local community.
  
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• Nigel Evans MP supports Long Live the Local campaign

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  Nigel Evans MP has pledged support to the Long Live the Local campaign to help pubs and breweries in the Ribble Valley recover and thrive.
  
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• Multiple calls about drunks walking into traffic on motorway

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  There were at least 16 calls made to police last year reporting drunk people walking into traffic or drinking beer while stood on the motorway
  
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• More than 4,000 trees planted by River Darwen in Samlesbury

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  Volunteers have planted more than 4,200 trees in less than two months along the River Darwen to help boost water quality.
  
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• More asylum seekers receive support in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  More asylum seekers receive support in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• More asylum seekers receive support in Blackburn with Darwen

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  More asylum seekers in Blackburn with Darwen were receiving support while their claim was processed than last year, figures show.
  
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• Members from Darwen, Nelson and Great Harwood have been sentenced

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  Six people who were involved in a cannabis conspiracy worth around a million pounds have been sentenced
  
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• Kate Hollern MP: People need more help to get back into work

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn MP Kate Hollern writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph. This week she talks about job seekers and Universal Credit.
  
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• IMO Charity, Blackburn, to host International Women's Day event

  06-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn charity is hosting an 'Embrace Equity' event to celebrate International Women's Day.
  
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