Blackburn with Darwen news

• Delays on M6 after lorry sheds its load near Lake District

  13-03-2023 19:47
  
  Two lanes on the M6 have been blocked after a HGV has shed its load.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of money laundering detained by Border Force

  13-03-2023 19:18
  
  Officers have arrested two men after a vehicle was pulled over for speeding on the M6.
  
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• Delays on M66 near Ramsbottom after multi-vehicle crash

  13-03-2023 18:49
  
  Two lanes have been closed following a crash on the M66 near Ramsbottom.
  
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• Armed gang threaten staff during attempted robbery in vape shop

  13-03-2023 18:19
  
  An investigation is underway after three people armed with weapons attempted to rob a shop in Lancashire.
  
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• Burnley robber ‘wrestles’ shop assistant during knife-point robbery

  13-03-2023 17:08
  
  A shop assistant was attacked by a man during a knife-point robbery in Burnley.
  
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• Blackburn man arrested on suspicion of burglary following police chase

  13-03-2023 16:56
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary, dangerous driving, and failing to stop for the police.
  
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• Nelson pupils working with police scold drivers for speeding

  13-03-2023 16:46
  
  Nelson Police have been working with primary school students to provide education on dangerous driving.
  
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• Gritters to be sent out on East Lancashire priority roads tonight

  13-03-2023 16:35
  
  Lancashire County Council is gearing up for the winter icy blast by sending out gritters on all priority routes this evening.
  
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• Ex-Hyndburn MP and veteran Rossendale councillor chosen by Labour

  13-03-2023 15:05
  
  A CONTROVERSIAL former MP has been selected to by Labour to fight the seat he lost by 2,951 votes in 2019 at the next general election.
  
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• Accrington's potholed roads concern Hyndburn Tories

  13-03-2023 14:00
  
  TWO Tory politicians have highlighted the state of potholed streets on the outskirts of a town centre.
  
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• Accrington market hall sees new craft bakery rise

  13-03-2023 14:00
  
  A NEW craft bakery stall has joined a flagship East Lancashire market.
  
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• Dangerous predator who raped schoolgirl in Lancashire jailed

  13-03-2023 13:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Eastwood was 16 when he attacked the girl in an alleyway in Bamber Bridge, police say.
  
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• Nelson man wanted in connected with class A drugs offences

  13-03-2023 13:33
  
  A man is being sought by police over class A drugs offences
  
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• Tributes paid to much-loved Burnley dad Jakir Islam killed in crash

  13-03-2023 13:19
  
  A family have paid tributes to 'a doting father, brother and son' who died following a serious crash in Burnley.
  
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• Man jailed for raping teenage schoolgirl in Bamber Bridge

  13-03-2023 13:02
  
  A 20-year-old who attacked a teenage schoolgirl has been jailed for eight years.
  
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• Gary Lineker: Ribble Valley actor says ‘f*** the Tories’ at Oscars

  13-03-2023 12:47
  
  Lucien Laviscount, who grew up in Read, was asked for his thoughts on the Gary Lineker and BBC row..
  
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• Family pay tribute to Darwen boy who died aged 14

  13-03-2023 12:15
  
  Alfie James Watson, from Darwen, died suddenly in February and his heartbroken family has since left tributes for the teen.
  
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• 5 poisonous plants that are harmful for pets revealed by expert

  13-03-2023 11:07
  
  An expert has revealed 5 plants that are poisonous to cats and dogs ahead of Mother's Day.
  
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• Gary Lineker to return to Match Of The Day after BBC deal

  13-03-2023 11:06
  
  Gary Lineker is to return to Match Of The Day after a weekend of disruption to the BBC's sports content.
  
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• Oscars 2023: The full list of winners including four for the UK

  13-03-2023 10:57
  
  The UK won just four awards at The 2023 Oscars last night as Everything Everywhere All at Once won seven gongs including best picture and actress.
  
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• DWP says state pension retirement age review is happening

  13-03-2023 10:57
  
  A review into the state pension retirement age has been confirmed by DWP boss Mel Stride
  
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• Safety advice needed for parents who co-sleep with babies

  13-03-2023 10:51
  
  The Lullaby Trust said that only four in ten parents had received advice about the risks of cot death from a health professional
  
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• Plans watchdog's owners blast amid historic Lancashire pub demolition

  13-03-2023 10:00
  
  A PLANNING inspector who told a Lancashire businessman to rebuild a historic Ribble Valley pub which was illegally knocked-down has criticised his alleged ‘disregard’ and inconsistent claims, and ordered him to pay full costs to a council for his ‘unreasonable’ behaviour.
  
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• 'It feels amazing to win': Lancashire owners triumphant at Crufts

  13-03-2023 09:23
  
  Lancashire owners were celebrating after winning in front of huge crowds at this year’s Crufts.
  
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• Chorley: Child arrested after police caught up in snowball fight

  13-03-2023 09:14
  
  A child was arrested after police officers were caught up in a snowball fight.
  
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• Michelle Yeoh makes Oscars history

  13-03-2023 08:42
  
  The actress, 60, took home the coveted best leading actress award.
  
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• Arrest made after masked men with weapons target van in Blackburn

  13-03-2023 08:23
  
  Police investigating a robbery in which a van was robbed by a group of masked men have made an arrest.
  
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• Cost of living payment due soon: How much is it worth?

  13-03-2023 08:22
  
  The next round of cost of living payments is due to start to be paid out to households next month.
  
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• Plans for BT 'Street Hubs' in Clitheroe refused by council

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Plans for ‘overtly modern’ and ‘visually detrimental’ digital BT ‘hubs’ in Clitheroe town centre have been foiled.
  
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• Owner speaks out after Blackburn hotel plans rejected again

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Retrospective plans to turn a building in Blackburn town centre into a hotel have been rejected by the council for a second time.
  
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• New programme offers people chance to explore historic sites in Lancashire

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  A new initiative is offering people the chance to visit historic Lancashire sites and share stories of living with mental health challenges.
  
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• Mum, who was 28-weeks pregnant, had rare pregnancy sickness

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Jessica Cronshaw was 28 weeks pregnant with her daughter Elsie when they both died in December as she battled an extreme form of sickness.
  
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• Kings Hotel Blackburn plans rejected again over crime concerns

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Retrospective plans to turn a building in Blackburn town centre into a hotel have been rejected by the council for a second time.
  
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• Junior doctor strikes: ELHT warns of appointment cancellations

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Junior doctors are walking out over pay disputes with the Government which could cause cancellations at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust.
  
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• Historic Lancashire cricket club taken over by Blackburn charity

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  A historic Lancashire cricket club has voted to be taken over by a Blackburn charity and community group.
  
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• Fire safety in your home during Ramadan: Everything you need to know

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service has launched a major safety campaign ahead of the month of Ramadan.
  
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• Blackburn woman battled for 10 years for endometriosis diagnosis

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Hannah Jardine suffers with endometriosis, a condition where tissue similar to the lining of the womb grows in other parts of the body.
  
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• Blackburn man stole meat from the Food Warehouse

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN who stole from a shop said he had been left in dire financial straits when a friend stole his entire months benefits.
  
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• Blackburn deaf hub and furniture firm unite to promote opportunities

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  A FURNITURE firm has teamed up with a Blackburn residential project to help kit out a specialist hub for people who are deaf or having hearing problems.
  
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• Actors rehearse for thoughtful one-act Clitheroe Easter play

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  ACTORS from an East Lancs stage collective are in rehearsals for an Easter Play.
  
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• “Accidental” Lancashire business that now boasts an 18-strong team

  13-03-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire not-for-profit business Chorley School Sport Partnership is going from strength to strength.
  
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• West End actress Ruthie Henshall to star in ITV's Coronation Street

  13-03-2023 01:01
  
  West End star Ruthie Henshall, who has starred in Oliver!, Miss Saigon, Les Miserables and more, will appear in ITV's Coronation Street from April.
  
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• Avanti West Coast launches discounted ticket scheme

  13-03-2023 01:01
  
  Avanti West Coast has launched a discounted ticket scheme for passengers and it will be trialled until the end of July.
  
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