Blackburn with Darwen news

• Changes to Universal Credit and disability benefits to affect millions

  20-03-2023 19:23
  
  MILLIONS of people are set to see their benefits change after new rules aimed at getting more people into work were outlined by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt in his budget.
  
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• Driver of stolen car arrested while leaving Lancashire

  20-03-2023 18:42
  
  The driver of a stolen vehicle has been arrested after he was followed by police while trying to leave Lancashire.
  
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• Balaclava men arrested over 'dangerous driving' of stolen car

  20-03-2023 18:26
  
  Two balaclava-wearing men have been arrested after allegedly carrying a large amount of cash and drugs in a stolen Jeep.
  
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• Balaclava men arrested for dangerous driving of stolen car

  20-03-2023 18:26
  
  Two balaclava-wearing men have been arrested after allegedly carrying a large amount of cash and drugs in a stolen Jeep.
  
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• Bolton man being sought by police after burglary in Preston

  20-03-2023 17:56
  
  Police have issued an appeal to find a man wanted in connection with a burglary in last month.
  
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• Laura Nuttall feels hopeful over cancer treatment in Germany

  20-03-2023 17:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura, 23, who was given 12 months to live five years ago, is having electro hyperthermia in Germany.
  
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• Man undergoes surgery after serious assault at Burnley pub

  20-03-2023 16:35
  
  A man had to undergo surgery after being assaulted on a dance floor at a Burnley pub.
  
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• Padiham trams, textiles and Whit Walks to enliven town centre

  20-03-2023 16:21
  
  AN eye-catching arts project is set to boost a historic East Lancashire town centre.
  
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• Salesbury village hall campaign for £75,000 to make driveway safer

  20-03-2023 16:03
  
  THE trustees of a picturesque East Lancashire village community hub have launched a campaign to raise £75,000 to make its dangerous narrow driveway safe.
  
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• Police appealing for information on witnesses of Blackpool robbery

  20-03-2023 15:54
  
  Police are appealing for information to help identify three witnesses in relation to a robbery investigation in Blackpool
  
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• Blackburn singer appears on ITV's Starstruck as Kate Bush

  20-03-2023 15:48
  
  A Blackburn singer who had a chart hit in Italy appeared on ITV’s Starstruck.
  
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• Here's how to win free pizza for a year with Chicago Town

  20-03-2023 15:11
  
  Pizza brand Chicago Town is offering foodies the chance to win free pizza for an entire year, find out how to enter.
  
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• Hyndburn's £12m leisure centre plan 'in tatters' after objections

  20-03-2023 15:00
  
  THREE objections have been made to controversial proposals for a new £12million leisure centre which a campaigning Labour councillor claims leaves the scheme 'in tatters'.
  
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• Renewed appeal six months after man punched in Whalley

  20-03-2023 14:19
  
  Police have renewed an appeal after a man was punched in the face in an ‘unprovoked attack’ in September in Whalley.
  
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• Morecambe Winter Gardens gets £2.8m government grant for restoration

  20-03-2023 13:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe Winter Gardens, being restored by volunteers, is to become a 1,600-capacity music venue.
  
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• Some of the best UK sites to buy Instagram followers

  20-03-2023 13:04
  
  Instagram is a social media app centred around photography. Many photographers, both professional and novice, use the platform as a portfolio, to build their professional brand, and advertise their services.
  
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• Fleetwood driver assumed they could drive under brother's policy

  20-03-2023 12:31
  
  A vehicle has been seized in Fleetwood after the driver assumed they could drive under their brother's policy
  
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• Police appealing for witnesses following Burnley assault

  20-03-2023 12:19
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses following an unprovoked assault in Burnley
  
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• Vauxhall Zafira stopped after speeding through Blackpool

  20-03-2023 12:02
  
  A driver who only held a provisional license has been reported after being caught speeding through Blackpool
  
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• How to properly recycle your pizza boxes - 5 steps to take

  20-03-2023 10:41
  
  There are several ways you can help to properly recycle your takeaway pizza boxes
  
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• Gmail and Microsoft Outlook users issued red alert warning

  20-03-2023 10:40
  
  Cyber security experts found phishing scams targeting Gmail and Outlook users had increased 240 per cent
  
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• Pink blossom to flower this April and bring 'incredible' scenes

  20-03-2023 10:39
  
  The pink blossom will flower next month after cold weather in March delayed this, providing 'incredible' scenes according to the National Trust.
  
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• UK emergency alert system to be tested by government on mobile phones

  20-03-2023 10:38
  
  An emergency alert will be sent to mobile phones in the UK next month (April) to test a new government warning system, which is aimed at life-threatening events
  
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• New NQI documentary on the murder of BBC's Jill Dando

  20-03-2023 09:35
  
  A new NQI documentary today reveals a catalogue of police failings in one of the most high-profile murder investigations in modern British history.
  
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• Signalling fault between Blackburn and Bolton causing rail delays

  20-03-2023 09:26
  
  A fault with the signalling system between Blackburn and Bolton is causing rail delays that are expected to last until 9.30am
  
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• Driver 'upset' after police said they cannot reinsure car at roadside

  20-03-2023 09:05
  
  A driver wanted to reinsure their vehicle at the roadside after being pulled over by the police as part of Operation Tutelage
  
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• Six fire engines tackle Whittle-le-Woods landfill fire

  20-03-2023 08:38
  
  Six fire engines attended a landfill fire in Whittle-le-Woods last night (March 19)
  
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• Firefighters tackle two-property garden fire in Rishton

  20-03-2023 08:30
  
  Three fire engines from Hyndburn and Blackburn attended a fire that spread from a garden to two properties yesterday.
  
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• Firefighters tackle garden fire in Rishton

  20-03-2023 08:30
  
  Three fire engines from Hyndburn and Blackburn attended a fire that spread from a garden to two properties yesterday.
  
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• The Ribble Pilot's £130k refurb hits the spot

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A refreshing atmosphere and decent pub grub – that’s what sums up my recent visit to the Ribble Pilot in Preston following its £130,000 face lift
  
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• The Flying Scotsman returned to the East Lancashire Railway

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  Iconic and historic steam train, The Flying Scotsman, returned to the East Lancashire Railway this weekend
  
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• Proud Maqsood will be VIP at Pendleside Hospice Iftar celebrations

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  An 87-year-old man has spoken of his pride as Pendleside Hospice gears up for its Iftar celebrations this Ramadan.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle thief stole again after being released from prison

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A repeat shoplifter was warned that he was drinking in the last chance saloon after offending shortly after being released from prison
  
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• North Lancs Training Group installs 550 solar panels

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire training provider has reduced their carbon emissions by 75 per cent
  
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• Morecambe's Winter Gardens gets more than £2m from government

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Grade II listed building in Lancashire is to be awarded more than £2 million from the government
  
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• Mamma Mia! Ultimate Abba show opens in Blackpool tomorrow

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  It’s the mother of all contemporary musicals, a global, record-breaking super trouper of a show that’s been seen by over 65 million people worldwide.
  
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• Kate Hollern: Spring budget was 'another missed opportunity'

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn MP Kate Hollern writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph. This week she talks about the Spring Budget.
  
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• Hyndburn Council commission gold bus for coronation of King Charles

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A metallic gold bus has been commissioned by a council to mark the coronation of King Charles III
  
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• Great photo shows why Blackburn was known as 'brewery town’

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn has got a proud brewing tradition and this photo from 1987 leaves you in no doubt as to who one of the major players was at this time.
  
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• Far more children than childcare places in Blackburn with Darwen, data shows - Yahoo News UK

  20-03-2023 06:00
  Far more children than childcare places in Blackburn with Darwen, data shows  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Darwen Vale students learned about climate change

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils from and East Lancashire high school undertook work experience with a difference when they visited the UK Headquarters of Assystem
  
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• Darwen textile company helps make hat linings for the king

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  DHJ Weisters Ltd, based in Darwen, has helped to dress many royals and famous faces.
  
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• County's bridge repairs would cost council more than £100m

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  More than £100 million is needed to restore substandard bridges in Lancashire and Blackburn with Darwen to good condition, new figures show
  
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• Charity invites non-Muslims to 'fast or a day' this Ramadan

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  People from across the community are being invited to fast for a day this Ramadan as part of an annual project led by One Voice Blackburn.
  
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• Charity invites non-Muslims to 'fast for a day' this Ramadan

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  People from across the community are being invited to fast for a day this Ramadan as part of an annual project led by One Voice Blackburn.
  
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• Burnley man threatened to 'carve up' girlfriend with 14 inch blade

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A man assaulted his girlfriend and threatened to carve her up with a 14inch blade before punching her in the face causing her to fall down the stairs
  
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• Burnley Council to make bin collection changes

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority has announced changes to its bin collection rounds.
  
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• Burnley Council row over controversial 'flood risk' farm homes

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A NEW row has broken out over controversial planning application for 200 homes on farmland after it was referred to a full meeting of a local authority.
  
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• Burnley boy, 7, wins big at World Golf Championship in Portugal

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  A talented young golfer from East Lancashire is celebrating an incredible achievement after competing in the World Junior Golf Championship.
  
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• Blackburn: Data shows 2.6 times more children than childcare places

  20-03-2023 06:00
  
  As the Chancellor announces 30 hours of free childcare, data shows the number of children under five far outnumbers the number of childcare places.
  
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