Blackburn with Darwen news

• Large knives seized after police detain group of youths

  11-04-2023 22:03
  
  Police seized two large knives after detaining a group of youths in Preston.
  
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• Eight fire engines called to fire at storage facility in Preston

  11-04-2023 20:27
  
  Eight fire engines were called to deal with a large fire at a storage facility in Preston.
  
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• Sting operation employed to stop Viking coin hoard being sold

  11-04-2023 19:09
  
  Undercover officers carried out a sting operation to stop a historically important Viking hoard of coins worth £766,000 being sold to an American buyer, a court heard.
  
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• Residents warned over people knocking on doors asking for money

  11-04-2023 18:38
  
  Residents have been warned after 'suspicious individuals' were spotted knocking on doors asking for money.
  
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• Burnley Tories select shock 2019 election winner to fight seat

  11-04-2023 18:30
  
  THE man who in 2019 became Burnley's first Conservative MP for 109 years has been reselected to defend the Parliamentary seat at the next General Election.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers tribute as former chair William Bancroft dies aged 91

  11-04-2023 18:04
  
  Former Director, Chairman and President of Blackburn Rovers William Bancroft has died aged 91.
  
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• Man wanted over vehicle crime in Darwen

  11-04-2023 16:48
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of man they want to speak to over a vehicle crime in Darwen.
  
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• Forest at risk from 'weak' scrutiny of aqueduct plans, say objectors

  11-04-2023 16:00
  
  THE Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is at risk regarding plans for a major water tunnel, objectors claim.
  
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• Burnley bungalow extension for disabled child proposed

  11-04-2023 15:26
  
  PLANS to extend a bungalow to improve its accommodation for a disabled child are to be debated by councillors after objections from neighbours.
  
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• Burnley fishery seeks educational and therapy log cabin

  11-04-2023 15:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve a new log cabin for educational and therapy purposes at an East Lancashire fishery.
  
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• Burnley bungalow plans for ex-landfill site set for approval

  11-04-2023 15:00
  
  PLANS to knock down some derelict and unstable buildings and replace them with two new bungalows are set for approval.
  
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• Public inquiry to reopen into Lancashire super prison plans

  11-04-2023 14:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Gove says he wants to review "further evidence" before making his final decision.
  
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• Nicola Bulley: Police divers carry out work for coroner in River Wyre

  11-04-2023 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police carry out work for the coroner close to the spot where the missing mother's body was found.
  
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• Nicola Bulley: This is why police divers have returned to River Wyre

  11-04-2023 14:15
  
  Lancashire Police say they are “carrying out some work” in the river on the direction of the HM coroner ahead of Nicola Bulley's inquest.
  
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• Labour advice sessions in Darwen and Tockholes

  11-04-2023 13:28
  
  DARWEN'S Labour councillors will hold an advice surgery in the town's library from 10.30am to 11.30am on Saturday.
  
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• Darwen Food and Drink festival celebrates second year

  11-04-2023 12:56
  
  The organiser of Darwen Food and Drink festival has thanked everyone involved in making the event a great success.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen child in care sets fire to foster family's home - Lancashire Telegraph

  11-04-2023 12:37
  
  Blackburn with Darwen child in care sets fire to foster family's home  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen child in care sets fire to foster family's home

  11-04-2023 12:37
  
  A CHILD in the care of a local authority care set fire to the home of his foster parents causing more than £25,000 worth of damage.
  
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• Blackburn Hospital’s therapy dog Jasper dies after cancer diagnosis

  11-04-2023 12:08
  
  Colleagues and patients are trying to come to terms with the devastating news after Jasper the cockapoo was put to sleep on Wednesday, April 5.
  
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• Lancashire village without a shop may finally get one

  11-04-2023 12:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People living in Barton have complained there is nowhere to get basic items such as bread and milk.
  
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• Sky warns iPhone and Android users of QR code scam

  11-04-2023 10:59
  
  Sky is warning customers to check their devices in order to stay safe
  
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• Sainsbury's major change in bid to rival Tesco Clubcard

  11-04-2023 10:58
  
  Sainsbury’s is extending Nectar card discounts
  
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• BBC's Blackadder to return for 40th anniversary, star teases

  11-04-2023 10:57
  
  Tony Robinson, star of BBC Blackadder has teased that the classic and much-loved Blackadder could return for a special anniversary episode.
  
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• Smokers encouraged to vape in ‘swap to stop’ scheme

  11-04-2023 10:45
  
  A new scheme will encourage smokers to swap to vaping with a vape starter kit offered.
  
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• BBC reveals TV coverage and presenters for King's coronation

  11-04-2023 10:44
  
  The BBC has revealed the TV programmes it will air in the lead up to King Charles III's coronation including specials of EastEnders and Countryfile.
  
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• East Lancashire Hospital Trust reissues advice for strikes

  11-04-2023 10:20
  
  East Lancashire Hospital Trust has reminded patients to attend appointments as planned unless they have heard otherwise during junior doctor strikes.
  
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• Hay fever sufferers warned amid high levels of pollen

  11-04-2023 09:48
  
  Hay Fever sufferers are being warned to prepare amid high levels of poison ahead of warming temperatures in spring.
  
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• May local elections: Deadline to register vote and how to register

  11-04-2023 09:46
  
  Find out when the deadline to register to vote is as May local elections are just weeks away.
  
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• AJ Odudu says project highlights ‘under-represented’ people

  11-04-2023 09:45
  
  AJ Odudu has said her latest TV project shines a light on people and a location which are often “under-represented” in mainstream media.
  
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• Fire crews called to derelict building fire in Oswaldtwistle

  11-04-2023 09:08
  
  Fire crews spent more than one hour battling a blaze which broke out in a derelict building.
  
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• Mountain rescue team called in to look for missing Peter from Padiham

  11-04-2023 08:41
  
  A mountain rescue team has been drafted in by police to help in the search for missing Peter Beason from Padiham.
  
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• Mountain rescue team called in to look for missing Peter

  11-04-2023 08:41
  
  A mountain rescue team has been drafted in by police to help in the search for a missing Peter Beason from Padiham.
  
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• Soccer Aid: Lee Mack jokes he represents 'overweight deluded dads'

  11-04-2023 08:22
  
  Blackburn's Lee Mack has joked he is representing “every overweight dad” who is “deluded” about their football skills at Unicef’s event Soccer Aid.
  
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• Lee Mack jokes he represents 'overweight deluded dads'

  11-04-2023 08:22
  
  Blackburn's Lee Mack has joked he is representing “every overweight dad” who is “deluded” about their football skills at Unicef’s event Soccer Aid.
  
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• Rotunda Café in Towneley Park re-opens under new management

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  Rotunda Café in Towneley Park has re-opened under new management, with all profits set to be invested back into the community.
  
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• Rodent droppings found in fridge of Blackburn takeaway Pizza Guys

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  Rodent droppings were found in the fridge of Pizza Guys, on Whalley New Road, Blackburn, which was given a zero-star food hygiene rating.
  
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• Policy approved to support pupils with medical conditions

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  A key document that aims to create consistent and fair guidance to enable special schools to best meet the medical needs of pupils has been approved by councillors.
  
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• Planned power cuts to hit more than 60 homes in East Lancashire

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  Multiple areas in East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts from Wednesday onwards as works are undertaken by Electricity North West.
  
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• More people able to pay their debts in borough - Lancashire Telegraph

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  More people able to pay their debts in borough  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• More people able to pay their debts in Blackburn with Darwen

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  More people were able to pay their debts in Blackburn with Darwen in 2022, new data has shown.
  
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• Extra £5.1million to be invested in fixing Lancashire roads

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  The council has confirmed they will be spending an extra £5.1million on road maintenance as part of the Spring budget
  
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• Cost of living crisis may harm Blackburn with Darwen kids' teeth

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  Fears that the impact of the cost of living crisis could hinder a borough's drive to tackle rotten teeth amongst its children
  
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• Burnley Council bosses to approve £950k cost of living support

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  BURNLEY Council's executive is set to authorise spending of £950,000 to help residents with the cost of living crisis.
  
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• Brierfield mosque bomb hoax woman still shows 'no remorse'

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  Terry Chester has been sentenced after posting a note through a neighbour’s door saying a bomb was going to go off at her local mosque
  
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• Blackburn man to run 2 marathons in week - 1 while fasting for Ramadan

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancs man is taking on a brutal physical challenge to run two marathons in the space of a week – one while still fasting for Ramadan.
  
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• Accrington man avoids jail after stealing £40,000 BMW

  11-04-2023 06:00
  
  A man who took a £40k BMW off the owner's drive and abandoned it after crashing into a wall has avoided a custodial jail sentence
  
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• Walkers fans left fuming amid price hike despite smaller bags

  11-04-2023 01:01
  
  Crisp brand Walkers have left customers angry after making their multipack bags smaller but increasing the cost of the products.
  
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• New McDonald’s shows vision for Nelson says Pendle Rise mall owner

  11-04-2023 01:01
  
  The opening of a McDonald’s restaurant in a Pendle town centre illustrates a property developer’s belief in the area and public support for new ventures, a shopping centre owner has said.
  
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