Blackburn with Darwen news

• Ipswich Town 3-0 Accrington Stanley

  07-03-2023 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ipswich keep up the pressure on League One's top two sides with a comfortable victory over Accrington.
  
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• Wycombe Wanderers 2-0 Fleetwood Town

  07-03-2023 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Bloomfield picks up his first victory as Wycombe manager with a win against mid-table Fleetwood at Adams Park.
  
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• Cambridge United 1-1 Morecambe

  07-03-2023 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cambridge and Morecambe draw 1-1 in a meeting between two League One relegation rivals.
  
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• RMT suspends Network Rail strike action after pay offer

  07-03-2023 21:08
  
  The RMT Union has suspended all strike action for members of Network Rail after a new pay offer
  
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• Sean McConville: Accrington Stanley winger fined and banned by FA

  07-03-2023 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington's Sean McConville is suspended for two matches and fined £750 by the FA after an incident after the Papa Johns Trophy game against Bolton.
  
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• Boy opens holiday lodges as Everest challenge raises £14k

  07-03-2023 19:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oscar Burrow is climbing 12 separate peaks in a bid to summit the equivalent height of Everest.
  
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• Five charged and seven arrested as part of Operation Warrior

  07-03-2023 17:58
  
  Police have have arrested a further seven people on drugs charges as part of the ongoing Operation Warrior
  
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• Floral tributes left at house of Mill Hill woman found dead

  07-03-2023 17:15
  
  Bunches of flowers have been left at a house on Primrose Terrace, Mill Hill, where police found the body of Charlotte Wilcock on Saturday morning.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Woman taken to hospital after car crashes into road sign

  07-03-2023 16:04
  
  A woman was taken to hospital after a car crashed into a road sign on the M66 near Ramsbottom yesterday, Monday.
  
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• Leaders of £1m stolen machine operation jailed for 22 years

  07-03-2023 15:55
  
  Seven men have today (Tuesday March 7) been sentenced for their role in a stolen machinery operation valued at more than £1 million
  
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• Police receive ‘concern for welfare’ reports in Chorley

  07-03-2023 13:37
  
  Officers and other members of the emergency service were called to an address on Spurrier Square at around 5.15am.
  
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• Impressive water park with indoor beach coming to Manchester

  07-03-2023 13:26
  
  An impressive new water park is coming to Manchester and it will have an indoor beach, wellbeing spa, 'living' water slides and urban farm plus more.
  
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• Valerie Kneale: Reward to catch Blackpool Victoria Hospital killer

  07-03-2023 13:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Valerie Kneale was subjected to a "horrific attack" in Blackpool Victoria Hospital over four years ago.
  
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• £20K reward to catch Blackpool Victoria Hospital killer

  07-03-2023 12:00
  
  A £20,000 reward is being offered to the person who can help with the murder investigation of a woman who died in Blackpool Victoria Hospital.
  
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• £1.7 million M6 bridge repairs nearing completion

  07-03-2023 11:28
  
  Drivers using the M6 near Preston next week are being advised the southbound carriageway will be reduced to two lanes
  
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• Eurovision 2023 tickets go on sale today: How to get yours

  07-03-2023 10:45
  
  With demand for Eurovision tickets expected to be high, here's everything you need to know.
  
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• Starbucks to open 100 new coffee shops across the UK

  07-03-2023 10:43
  
  Starbucks plans to open 100 coffee shops which will focus on drive-through sites and locations within key cities
  
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• Crowds turn out to see Colne Winter Bloom Light Parade

  07-03-2023 10:30
  
  The festivities kicked off in Colne town centre on Saturday (March 4) and included live music, markets stalls, face painting and more.
  
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• Two lanes closed on M6 northbound due to crash

  07-03-2023 10:12
  
  Two lanes on the M6 northbound, between J31 for Samlesbury and J31A near Elston, are closed.
  
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• Two lanes closed on M6 northbound after lorry spills its load

  07-03-2023 10:12
  
  Two lanes on the M6 northbound, between J31 for Samlesbury and J31A near Elston, are closed.
  
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• Soccer Aid 2023 line up: Jill Scott, Paddy McGuinness and more to play

  07-03-2023 09:21
  
  Jill Scott, Paddy McGuinnes, Joel Corry and more will play in the 2023 Soccer Aid football match at Manchester United's Old Trafford.
  
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• Tribute to Blackpool’s Tony Johnson who died after pub fight

  07-03-2023 08:19
  
  55-year-old Tony Johnson, from Blackpool, died after being assaulted on Saturday (March 4).
  
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• Rovers stars past and present lined up for Sky TV quiz

  07-03-2023 07:00
  
  HOW much do you think this quartet of Blackburn Rovers stars would be worth in today’s transfer market?
  
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• Three East Lancashire men are STILL on the run from police

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Three of this week's most wanted men have appeared on our list before and are still on the run from officers who want to find them
  
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• Student inspired by 'humble spirit' of people affected by earthquake

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn medical student who visited Turkey to help with earthquake relief efforts said he was inspired by how ‘humble’ people were despite the hardships they now faced.
  
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• Social media buying and selling scam warning

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Police in Lancashire are warning people about selling goods on social media after receiving a high number of reports about a scam over the weekend
  
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• Schoolboy, 12, running marathon after encounter with homeless man

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A schoolboy is gearing up to run a full marathon this month after an encounter with a homeless man inspired him to raise money for charity.
  
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• Rossendale: Tributes to war veterans, councillors and former MP

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A number of Rossendale people who have died recently, including two Second World War veterans, former councillors, a church minister and former MP Janet Anderson, were remembered at the borough council’s latest full meeting.
  
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• Pendle Yes Hub has helped 500 young people since 2021

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A youth employment service has supported 500 young people with employment, mental health, housing problems
  
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• Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson presented with copy of Quran

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A community inter-faith group met with Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson to present him with a copy of the holy Quran.
  
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• Morrisons launches two-course set menu deal for less than £9

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Morrisons has launched a new set menu deal in all its cafes which gives customers two courses and a drink for £8.99.
  
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• Long A&E waits for mental health patients in Blackburn

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  LONG waits for mental health patients in Lancashire accident and emergency departments rose in January - with the Royal Blackburn Hospital causing the most alarm.
  
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• Lancashire-born James Stead through to Great Pottery Throwdown final

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Kirkham-born potter James Stead has made it through to the final of Channel 4’s The Great Pottery Throwdown.
  
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• Knuzden recreation ground and kid's play area ready this spring

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  An exciting new play area and recreation space is underway in Knuzden, and it should be ready for spring.
  
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• Father who set up own business to host Easter NERF events

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  An entrepreneur who quit his job and set up his own business is hosting Easter NERF events in Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
  
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• East Lancashire maternity services praised in recent inspection by CQC

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Maternity services in East Lancashire have been praised in a recent inspection by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
  
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• Colne speedway lover has Harley Davidson bike carry coffin at funeral

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A speedway and motorbike enthusiast from East Lancs had his wishes fulfilled when his coffin was carried by a Harley Davidson at his funeral.
  
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• Clitheroe natural care product company Bare Bar gets financial boost

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancs-based producer of natural personal care products has received £15,000 of additional funding after a big growth in their second year
  
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• Burnley man kick-starts transformative trainer cleaning business

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  A 23-year-old entrepreneur from Burnley who launched a sustainable shoe cleaning business shares his journey and plans for the future.
  
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• Burnley hospice to hold Memories on the Lake floating lantern ceremony

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Supporters of a hospice are gearing up for a sponsored lantern ceremony and walk in memory of special moments and loved ones.
  
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• Bungalow plans for greenfield site in Brierfield

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to build seven three-bedroom detached bungalows for the elderly on land already earmarked for development
  
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• Blackburn's Science in Sport signs partnership with Manchester Met

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire sports endurance brand has announced a three-year strategic partnership with Manchester Metropolitan University
  
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• Blackburn pony club hosting free event for budding young equestrians

  07-03-2023 06:00
  
  Young horse lovers can turn their equestrian dreams into a reality as a Blackburn club is hosting a free event to encourage people to join as members.
  
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