Blackburn with Darwen news

• Nicola Bulley: Man, 34, arrested over police scene footage

  08-03-2023 23:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Man is held on suspicion of malicious communications offences and perverting the course of justice.
  
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• The body of a 70-year-old man was found in Rawtenstall

  08-03-2023 22:21
  
  A man has been found dead in woodland in Rossendale
  
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• Five fined more than £20k for illegally demolishing Punch Bowl Inn

  08-03-2023 19:00
  
  Five people have been fined £22,250 and ordered to pay further costs of £46,625 after illegally demolishing the Punch Bowl Inn in Hurst Green.
  
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• Five fined £20k for demolishing Punch Bowl and ordered to rebuild pub

  08-03-2023 19:00
  
  Five people have been fined £22,250 and ordered to pay further costs of £46,625 after illegally demolishing the Punch Bowl Inn in Hurst Green.
  
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• Tributes paid to mother found dead at Blackburn house

  08-03-2023 18:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The family of Charlotte Wilcock, 31, describe her as "a devoted mother who was loved by many".
  
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• International Women's Day: Flying Scotsman staffed by all female crew

  08-03-2023 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The world famous steam train was operated entirely by women to mark International Women's Day.
  
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• RMT to vote on new and 'improved' Network Rail pay offer

  08-03-2023 18:19
  
  Members of the RMT will vote from Thursday, March 9 on a new pay offer from Network Rail
  
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• Aldi to offer free Hot Cross Buns to Greggs customers

  08-03-2023 18:05
  
  Aldi has confirmed it will offer 1000 Greggs customers a £5 voucher, which will be redeemable in any of its stores across the UK.
  
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• Lancashire County Council's gritters are out in force

  08-03-2023 16:51
  
  Lancashire County Council is urging people to consider their travel plans as their gritting teams gear up to deal with a late winter icy blast
  
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• Charlotte Wilcock's family pay tribute to 'their world'

  08-03-2023 16:40
  
  The family of a woman found dead in Blackburn have today (Wednesday, March 8) paid tribute to her
  
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• Charlotte Wilcock's family pay tribute 'their world'

  08-03-2023 16:40
  
  The family of a woman murdered in Blackburn have today (Wednesday, March 8) paid tribute to her
  
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• Met Office upgrades East Lancs weather warning to AMBER

  08-03-2023 16:30
  
  An amber warning has been issued for Burnley as well as parts of Rossendale and Hyndburn, which comes into force from 3pm on Thursday.
  
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• Met Office issues amber warning for heavy snow in England

  08-03-2023 16:29
  
  The Met Office amber snow warning will be in place for some areas of central and northern England
  
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• Three jailed for 'staggering' £1.3m Nelson machinery thefts

  08-03-2023 16:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The "audacious" gang sold stolen plant machinery as far away as Spain, Sweden and Australia.
  
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• Rossendale pensioner arrested in stolen car parts probe

  08-03-2023 15:40
  
  A man in his 70s has been arrested after police found a stash of 'stolen' car parts in a three-storey industrial unit
  
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• Live: Snow hits Blackburn as Met Office extends warning

  08-03-2023 15:09
  
  Snow has started to fall in Blackburn as the Met Office extends its yellow weather warning
  
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• Community centre to host ‘Warm Night’ event as temperatures plummet

  08-03-2023 14:27
  
  People from across Blackburn are being welcomed to a free ‘Curry Night’ at a Community centre.
  
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• The Flying Scotsman to steam into East Lancashire today

  08-03-2023 14:18
  
  spokesperson for the ELR said it will arrive at Rawtenstall station for a 20 minute turn around  at around 1.30 pm.
  
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• Met Office extends weather warning for snow in East Lancashire

  08-03-2023 13:15
  
  A yellow weather warning for heavy snow is in place across all parts of Lancashire on Thursday (March 9) and Friday.
  
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• Burnley plumber's plea to find lifesaving trio after suicide attempt

  08-03-2023 13:00
  
  A plumber from Burnley has posted an appeal to find the three young men who prevented his suicide over a decade ago.
  
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• Family of Valerie Kneale appear on BBC’s Crimewatch in hunt for killer

  08-03-2023 12:09
  
  A family member of woman who died after being attacked in Lancashire hospital, says she has been left with a “huge wound” as the person responsible is still at large.
  
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• Colne woman who was ‘illegally fired’ is now helping others succeed

  08-03-2023 11:45
  
  Robyn, from Colne, claims she was sacked from a previous job and believed the dismissal was not only unfair but could be classed as sex discrimination.
  
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• McVitie's launches brand new Gold Billions Wafer bar

  08-03-2023 11:30
  
  McVitie's is launching a new Gold Bar called the Gold Billions Wafer
  
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• National Grid emergency plan to avoid UK blackouts

  08-03-2023 11:11
  
  It is the first time the emergency coal stations have been used
  
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• BBC Gary Lineker to be 'spoken to' over Home Office tweet

  08-03-2023 11:11
  
  Gary Lineker commented on a Twitter video put out by Home Secretary Suella Braverman
  
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• Sunak to face MPs after unveiling Channel crossings plan

  08-03-2023 11:10
  
  Rishi Sunak will face Keir Starmer at Prime Minister's Questions today
  
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• Anthony Stinson set to stand trial for murder in August

  08-03-2023 11:10
  
  A man accused of murdering a woman in Mill Hill, Blackburn, is set to stand trial in summer.
  
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• Snow in East Lancashire - 25 photos from when it REALLY snowed

  08-03-2023 09:22
  
  AS forecasters predict a harsh winter we look back at the times when it REALLY snowed in East Lancs.
  
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• Consultation into proposed changes at two Blackburn with Darwen Post Offices - Yahoo Movies UK

  08-03-2023 09:00
  
  Consultation into proposed changes at two Blackburn with Darwen Post Offices  Yahoo Movies UK
  
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• 18-year-old arrested following incident at Blackburn train station

  08-03-2023 08:19
  
  An off-duty British Transport Police officer detained the 18-year-old.
  
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• Edenfield salon announced as finalist at Hair and Beauty Awards 2023

  08-03-2023 06:58
  
  A team of hair and makeup artists on the border of Bury have been recognised as one of the best in the North West. 
  
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• 'Young' vandals damage Colne Citadel memorial garden

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A memorial garden in Colne has been damaged by vandals.
  
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• Young people homeless shelter in Accrington given makeover by students

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A team of students have given up their time to help decorate a hostel for young homeless people in Accrington.
  
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• Work to begin on major redevelopment of Blackburn Rovers Indoor Centre

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Work is set to begin to upgrade the dated Indoor Football Centre at Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Women in Blackburn still not safe 2 years after Sarah Everard’s murder

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  This International Women’s Day, women have spoken out about why they don’t feel safe walking the streets alone and what can be done to protect them.
  
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• Vacant Waterfoot shop to become vibrant micropub

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A former frozen food shop is to be transformed into a micro pub after a council approved plans
  
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• The car was stopped at Lancaster services and searched

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A large amount of cash was found in a car and then seized by police under the Proceeds of Crime Act
  
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• Ribble Valley Borough Council calls on young people to answer survey

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Ribble Valley Borough Council is calling on more young people to respond to their survey that will help to shape the life of people in the area.
  
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• Ramsbottom Pantry set up in lockdown helps 80 families a week

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A "community pantry" which provides food and groceries to around 80 families a week in Ramsbottom has applied to make buildings set up during Covid lockdowns a permanent fixture.
  
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• Pub to open in Grindleton after years of community petition

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  The Rum Fox pub, at the former Buck Inn in Grindleton, will be opening today. The community has been petitioning after the last village boozer closed in 2018.
  
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• Preston's Alsico wins 8-figure contract with NHS Supply Chain

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire workwear manufacturer has won an eight-figure contract to provide a new standardised approach to clinical uniforms across England
  
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• Pendle MP Andrew Stephenson backs annual Marie Curie Daffodil Appeal

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Andrew Stephenson MP has backed end-of-life charity Marie Curie’s Great Daffodil Appeal which raises money to support those with a terminal illness.
  
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• New sandwich shop opening in Burnley next month

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  It will be similar to Jackie Jackson's flagship eatery, Bullough’s Sandwich Bar and Eatery, in Accrington.
  
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• More medical cannabis prescribed in 2022 than 2021

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Dozens of prescriptions were given by GPs for medical cannabis in East Lancashire over the past five years, new figures show
  
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• Martin Furber: How patterns of thinking can lead to negative emotions

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  I’ve always said I will keep my column simple, and explain mental health and well-being in plain language, so please excuse me using the term ‘cognitive distortions!'
  
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• Lord Street Primary School, Colne, rated 'good' by Ofsted

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Staff and students are celebrating after a Colne primary school has been rated ‘good’ in its first inspection since becoming an academy.
  
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• Lieutenant talks to students about National Cyber Force jobs

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Lieutenant General visited Blackburn College students to talk about jobs that will be available at the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury.
  
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• Lieutenant General talks to students about National Cyber Force jobs

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Lieutenant General visited Blackburn College students to talk about jobs that will be available at the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury.
  
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• Lancaster boy Oscar Burrow opens Derian House holiday lodges

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  A six-year-old attempting to climb 12 of the highest mountains in the UK had a “massive smile on his face” as he helped to open holiday lodges.
  
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• Every crime in Blackburn with Darwen in January 2023 mapped - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-03-2023 06:00
  
  Every crime in Blackburn with Darwen in January 2023 mapped  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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