Blackburn with Darwen news

• Woman issued with Criminal Behaviour Order in Preston

  05-04-2023 21:33
  
  A woman has been told she must not ask people for money in Preston town centre.
  
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• '50p Claire' issued with Criminal Behaviour Order in Preston

  05-04-2023 21:33
  
  A woman has been told she must not ask people for money in Preston
  
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• Care home manager Caroline Taylforth to pay £55k over resident deaths

  05-04-2023 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  John Chapman, 82, and Patricia Sutton, 77, died after incidents at Rossendale Nursing Home in Lytham.
  
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• Tributes paid to woman who died in Darwen Road

  05-04-2023 19:31
  
  A family has paid an emotional tribute after a woman died in a horror crash
  
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• Man charged with Darwen and Chorley sexual assaults

  05-04-2023 17:51
  
  A man has been charged with three sexual assaults and drugs offences following an investigation into incidents in Darwen and Chorley
  
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• Fleetwood: Teenagers arrested over rape after park disturbance

  05-04-2023 17:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Two boys, 15, from Fleetwood, are being questioned about a rape reported in July 2022, police say.
  
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• HM Revenue and Customs tax office to stay open in Preston

  05-04-2023 16:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 1,400 full-time employees will now remain in Preston "for the long-term", HMRC says.
  
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• Ribble Valley woman appointed Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire

  05-04-2023 16:15
  
  King Charles III has named Amanda Parker, who grew up on a farm in Bashall Eaves, the new Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire.
  
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• Fleetwood teens arrested as police investigate rape allegation

  05-04-2023 16:10
  
  Today (April 5), police have arrested two 15-year-old boys from Fleetwood, who are currently in custody.
  
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• Man with connections to Blackpool wanted over threats to kill

  05-04-2023 14:28
  
  A man is wanted in connection with the theft of a car, threats to kill and criminal damage
  
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• Preston's Evans needs surgery for 'serious condition'

  05-04-2023 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston striker Ched Evans will need surgery having developed a "serious medical condition" from "repeated high force contact".
  
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• Ched Evans: Preston striker has 'serious medical condition' from 'repeated high force contact'

  05-04-2023 13:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston striker Ched Evans will need surgery having developed a "serious medical condition" from "repeated high force contact".
  
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• WHITTAKER ARMS: Wide variety of foods on offer at popular pub

  05-04-2023 13:18
  
  As we continue to shine the spotlight on local venues in our Pub of the Week feature, this time we head to Accrington.
  
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• Car park cordoned off after man’s body found at Preston Docks

  05-04-2023 12:54
  
  Police were called to a car park on Mariners Way in Preston today (April 5).
  
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• Car park cordoned off after man’s body found at Preston Dock

  05-04-2023 12:54
  
  Police were called to a car park on Mariners Way in Preston today (April 5).
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates looking for your vote - Lancs Live

  05-04-2023 12:52
  Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council local elections 2023: Full list of candidates looking for your vote  Lancs Live
  
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• The White Bull wins in National Pub & Bar Awards 2023

  05-04-2023 12:10
  
  The White Bull in Oswaldtwistle, Lancashire has been crowned a County Winner at the National Pub & Bar Awards 2023.
  
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• Rivington: Village Green Tea Room on dog friendly policy

  05-04-2023 11:43
  
  A popular tearoom in Rivington has hit out after their dog friendly policy was questioned.
  
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• Car seized after failing to stop for police in Nelson

  05-04-2023 11:04
  
  The vehicle failed to stop for police in the Southfield area of Nelson on Tuesday (April 4).
  
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• Woman who claims she is Madeleine McCann has DNA test results back

  05-04-2023 09:53
  
  DNA test results have come back for Julia Wendell, who claims she is Madeleine McCann
  
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• Pitbull owner loses destruction order fight at High Court

  05-04-2023 09:48
  
  A DOG owner from East Lancs has lost a near four-year legal battle to prevent her pitbull terrier from being destroyed, it has emerged.
  
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• Dispersal order in Fleetwood after anti-social behaviour reports

  05-04-2023 09:25
  
  Police also released a map of the dispersal order which was centralised to the Memorial Park area of Fleetwood.
  
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• County Championship 2023 season: Will 'Bazball' feature in new campaign?

  05-04-2023 09:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the new County Championship season starting on Thursday, will we see sides adopt England's 'Bazball' style?
  
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• Firefighters spend an hour tackling chimney fire in Nelson

  05-04-2023 08:21
  
  At around 11.13 two fire engines from Nelson and Hyndburn were called to Sansbury Crescent in Nelson.
  
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• Whalley man walking Two Roses Way to help charity supporting his wife

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A fundraiser from Whalley will be walking 100 miles in six days in support of his wife who has recently been diagnosed with a rare brain disease.
  
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• Smiles all round as Haslingden dentist celebrates a year in business

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A dental surgery is celebrating its first birthday after treating more than 1,000 new patients
  
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• Rossendale house prices: Average house prices fall by £2,000

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  House prices in Rossendale have gone down by an average of over £2,000 in the month of January, according to figures from the Land Registry.
  
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• Ribble Valley women purchase Whalley bridal boutique Lulu Browns

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  The owner of a Whalley-based bridal shop has sold her business to two fashion-obsessed women who are committed to carrying on the boutique’s legacy
  
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• Renowned gospel singer from Pakistan welcomed to Brierfield

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A renowned Christian gospel singer from Pakistan was the special guest at a Brierfield church.
  
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• Pendle nursing team wins Pride of Barnoldswick award

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  The Pendle east district nursing team has been named the ‘Pride of Barnoldswick’ for delivering excellent patient care.
  
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• Northern completes final refit in 'digital train' programme

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Northern is celebrating the completion of a three-year project to improve on-board technology for their customers in East Lancashire and beyond.
  
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• Nelson schoolchildren to play starring role in King's Coronation event

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils across Nelson are being challenged to decorate their own cardboard crowns for the King's Coronation, with a trip to London up for grabs for the winner and their family.
  
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• Nelson drug driver took police on high speed chase not once but twice

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A drug driver led police on a dangerous high speed chase, was banned from driving, and then did the same thing again three months later
  
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• Nelson driver caught with cannabis after crashing car into wall

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A man who was caught with £290 of cannabis after crashing into a garden wall was then caught drug driving just two weeks later
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Living with the effects of bipolar disorder

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  BIPOLAR disorder is a term you may be familiar with.
  
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• Leading Lancashire law firm Farleys acquires Mulderrigs Solicitors

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Leading Lancashire law firm Farleys Solicitors has made the next move in the firm’s growth plans with the acquisition of Mulderrigs Solicitors
  
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• Lancashire County Council to receive extra £20m to help families

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council is set to receive almost £20m to help families during the cost of living crisis
  
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• Lancashire County Council to receive extra £20k to help families

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council is set to receive almost £20,000 to help families during the cost of living crisis
  
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• Huge £33m power project announced for Lancashire

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Electricity North West is to make a £2 billion investment in the North West’s power network, which includes £33m in specific projects for Lancashire
  
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• Great Harwood residents to campaign over 'dangerous' Cliffe Lane leak

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Residents are rallying to try and resolve an ongoing water drainage issue on a road in Great Harwood.
  
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• Five generations of Darwen family gather for 101st birthday

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Five generations of a family have gathered together to celebrate a 101st birthday
  
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• First look at stunning mural that celebrates Padiham's heritage

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Artist Chris Butcher has transformed a gable wall on Church Street, in Padiham, into a piece of art.
  
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• Do you recall 'lost' Blackburn pub that became carpet shop?

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  SITUATED on the road into Blackburn, the Hopwood Arms was at one time a popular local serving the area around Bottomgate.
  
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• Delays on busy Blackburn route due to new sewer connection

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  Motorists can expect delays on a busy Blackburn road as work takes place to extend a section of the sewer.
  
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• 'Cruel youths' throw sick hedgehog 6 feet in heartless attack

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire woman rescued a frightened hedgehog after a group of teenagers were seen throwing the animal around and trying to make a dog hurt it.
  
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• Company fined £80k after Blackburn man's arm dragged into machine

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A conveyor maintenance company has been fined £80k after an engineer suffered serious injuries when his arm was dragged into a machine
  
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• Charity sale to take place at Burnley pub

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A special charity sale will be held at a Burnley pub this weekend.
  
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• Blackburn charity secures funding to run ‘We are All Heroes’ project

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn community group has secured funding to deliver projects encouraging more Black and Asian people to become blood, organ, and stem cell donors.
  
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• 10 fun activities for families and friends to enjoy at home at Easter

  05-04-2023 06:00
  
  With the cost of living crisis continuing to burn a hole in people’s pockets, spending a fortune on fun Easter activities isn’t an option for many.
  
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