Blackburn with Darwen news

• Car seized in Blackpool after driver’s insurance was cancelled

  29-03-2023 21:38
  
  Officers stopped the vehicle in Blackpool to check the light transmission of the window tint which was at the legal limit.
  
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• Aya Hachem murder: Man convicted of killing Blackburn student

  29-03-2023 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 19-year-old student was shot dead in a botched drive-by shooting in 2020.
  
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• Preston Police issue pre-match information ahead of local derby

  29-03-2023 19:14
  
  Preston Police are working closely with Preston North End FC and Blackpool FC to ensure a safe and enjoyable local derby day for football fans.
  
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• 18-month-old dies after being found unresponsive in Fulwood

  29-03-2023 18:39
  
  Police were called to Kings Drive in Fulwood to reports that an 18-month-old girl was unresponsive.
  
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• Mourners don Burnley kit for funeral of Ulverston woman Holly Lambert

  29-03-2023 18:30
  
  THE friends and family of Holly Lambert donned their Burnley kits and colourful clothing to give the much-loved 26-year-old a ‘beautiful’ send-off.
  
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• Lancashire police comment on Louis Otway murder conviction

  29-03-2023 17:25
  
  Police said Louis Otway played a 'key role' in the bungled assassination attempt that claimed the life of Aya Hachem, 19, in Blackburn in 2020.
  
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• Family of Aya Hachem speak out after Otway found guilty

  29-03-2023 17:17
  
  The family of a Aya Hachem has ‘thanked god for the justice that has been served’ after Junior Louis Otway, 42, has been found guilty of her murder.
  
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• Police looking for man after knifepoint robbery in Darwen

  29-03-2023 17:15
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of a man who they wish to speak to in connection with the robbery, which took place in Darwen on March 15.
  
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• Edenfield: Firefighters tackle chicken coop fire

  29-03-2023 17:05
  
  Firefighters were forced to tackle a fire at a chicken coop near Bury today.
  
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• St Peter’s Leisure Centre pool in Burnley is closed

  29-03-2023 17:00
  
  St Peter’s Leisure Centre’s main pool has been closed since Monday evening (March 27) due to a technical problem that is causing a circulation issues.
  
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• Blackburn's Carl Fogarty Way turbocharged by luxury car firm

  29-03-2023 17:00
  
  THE development of a key commercial complex on a town centre gateway has been given a boost by a fast-growing Blackburn luxury car specialist submitting the planning application for a new showroom.
  
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• Junior Louis Otway found guilty of murder of Aya Hachem

  29-03-2023 16:55
  
  A jury of 12 has found Junior Louis Otway guilty of murder and attempted murder on May 17, 2020. Suhayl Suleman has been found not guilty.
  
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• Police to increase patrols in Burnley after youths target cars

  29-03-2023 16:20
  
  Police have received many calls about youths targeting passing cars in areas of Burnley Town Centre and Colne Road in Burnley.
  
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• Verdict reached in Aya Hachem murder trial

  29-03-2023 16:18
  
  A verdict has been reached in the trial into the death of Aya Hachem, who was shot dead in Blackburn
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen young people told to use their vote - Lancashire Telegraph

  29-03-2023 15:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen young people told to use their vote  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen young people told to use their vote

  29-03-2023 15:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S young people have been urged to vote - many for the first time - in May 4's local elections by their representative to the council.
  
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• Blackburn pensioner left terrified of dogs following savage attack

  29-03-2023 14:57
  
  A pensioner has said she is “absolutely terrified” of any dog now after being attacked by a large Staffordshire Bull Terrier
  
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• Blackburn housing estate 'a bit of a disaster' as builder goes bust

  29-03-2023 13:35
  
  RESIDENTS on a flagship housing estate have been left 'in limbo' with half-finished streets and gardens and drains blocked with concrete after the main building contractor went bust.
  
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• Longridge nurse who 'seemed fine' died by suicide, inquest hears

  29-03-2023 12:40
  
  A Longridge nurse who “seemed fine” when she last spoke to her husband died as a result of suicide, an inquest has heard
  
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• Eleanor Williams case referred in unduly lenient sentence scheme

  29-03-2023 12:06
  
  Eleanor Williams was jailed for eight and a half years after falsely accusing men of raping and grooming her sparking uproar in Barrow.
  
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• Lancashire nurse's fell top sunrise proposal captured by drone

  29-03-2023 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Cole from Chorley popped the question to fellow nurse Amelia Harris on top of Haystacks fell.
  
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• Enjoy Easter treats with a Lancashire Telegraph digital subscription

  29-03-2023 11:35
  
  READERS who want to subscribe to the Lancashire Telegraph can enjoy their first month for just £1, receive a 10% discount code for Chococo.
  
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• Man to be sentenced over vicious Blackburn dog attack

  29-03-2023 11:34
  
  A man has admitted to being a person in charge of a dog dangerously out of control which caused life-changing injuries to his next door neighbour
  
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• Scott Wharton: Blackburn Rovers defender extends deal until 2027

  29-03-2023 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Wharton extends his contract until the end of the 2026-27 season.
  
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• Bupa closing dental practice in Blackpool with Preston at risk

  29-03-2023 10:44
  
  Bupa Dental Care has announced it will be cutting 85 dental practices due to a decline in recruitment affecting 1,200 staff.
  
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• Paul O'Grady: Who is the TV presenter's husband Andre Portasio?

  29-03-2023 10:42
  
  Paul O'Grady's death was confirmed by his husband but who is Andre Portasio?
  
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• Mecca Bingo Bolton player hits £50k jackpot

  29-03-2023 10:32
  
  One lucky Bolton bingo player won a life-changing £50,000 on the National Bingo Game at Mecca Bingo this month.
  
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• The Whitaker Museum puts Rossendale on the map

  29-03-2023 08:36
  
  An art gallery is putting an East Lancashire borough on the national and international map
  
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• TV star Paul O'Grady dies aged 67

  29-03-2023 08:18
  
  TV presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady has died at the age of 67, his partner Andre Portasio has said
  
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• Aldi's Burnley store bid back on track after seven month delay

  29-03-2023 08:00
  
  SUPERMARKET giant Aldi has restarted its bid to build a new store in an East Lancashire town after a seven-month delay.
  
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• Warning issued as scammers target elderly in Great Harwood

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  There have been reports of scammers pretending to be sales people and targeting the elderly in Great Harwood.
  
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• Two men jailed after running a brothel in Blackburn

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  Two men have been jailed after setting up a brothel with the help of their partners in a house in Blackburn.
  
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• The most expensive items ever sold on eBay revealed

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  From a Gigayacht to a letter from Albert Einstein to even a town in Texas, these are the most expensive items sold on eBay.
  
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• Ramsbottom pianist on appearing on Channel 4 show The Piano

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Ramsbottom pianist who performed at one of the UK’s most prestigious venues has described how a reality TV competition helped him rediscover a love of music.
  
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• Pictures: Van written off in crash on Bolton Road, Darwen

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  Pictures have emerged of a van that has been written off by a careless driver in East Lancashire
  
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• Photo gives us great view of Darwen from almost 50 years ago

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  This great photograph shows life in Darwen in 1975. It is taken looking down School Street towards the town centre.
  
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• Pendle's Patch now covers 125,000 homes with its window cleaning tech

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A window cleaning tech company that simplifies finding, booking, and managing your window cleans has expanded its reach by another 100,000 houses
  
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• Padiham man pleads guilty to making indecent images of children

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to making more than 300 indecent images of children
  
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• New Turtle Bay menu will be available at Blackburn restaurant

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  Caribbean-themed restaurant Turtle Bay has launched a new menu and it is available to order from its location in Blackburn.
  
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• New Lancashire thriller with Dark Knight actor out this summer

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A director from Lancashire shares the behind-the-scenes makings of his second film that will release this summer.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Spotting eating disorder signs

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  In the UK, approximately 1.25 million people are affected by eating disorders, which can have serious physical and mental health consequences if left untreated.
  
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• Man who suffered brain damage at birth jailed for being at mum's home

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN who suffered brain damage at birth has been jailed for breaching a restraining order in favour of his mum.
  
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• Man jailed for having knife after police called to incident in Burnley

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN convicted of his second knife offence has been jailed.
  
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• How a Burnley FC fan channels his creativity to cope with depression

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A 27-year-old graphic designer from East Lancashire has shared how he found happiness in creating artworks of his beloved Burnley FC.
  
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• Hapton wedding venue for 248 guests plan shocks neighbours

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  PROPOSALS to turn a large house into a wedding venue have alarmed nearby residents.
  
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• Great Harwood: Date revealed for new Indian street food bistro opening

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A councillor has shared his excitement after an Indian street food café and bistro has announced its opening date.
  
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• Former Mayor tells of' pride' after being presented with award

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A former Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen was presented with an honorary doctorate in Mauritania to recognise his charitable work in the country.
  
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• Former Coversure apprentice speaks about leading Colne business

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A high street staple of Colne is celebrating its 40th anniversary this week having been led by a man who has climbed his way up company ladder
  
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• Fly-tipped mince at The Coppice cause for concern for residents

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  A Hyndburn resident has shared her concerns over minced meat which has been dumped near the bridge before the first lodge on the way up to Coppice.
  
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• Crowds enjoy open air Ramadan meal in Barnoldswick

  29-03-2023 06:00
  
  People from all backgrounds and faiths were invited to an open air Iftar in Barnoldswick town centre.
  
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