Blackburn with Darwen news

• Accrington Stanley 1-2 Peterborough United

  18-04-2023 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jonson Clarke-Harris and Ephron Mason-Clark score as Peterborough move up to fifth place with victory at Accrington.
  
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• Forest Green Rovers 0-0 Fleetwood Town

  18-04-2023 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Relegated Forest Green's winless run is stretched to five games as they play out a goalless draw with Fleetwood Town.
  
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• Blackpool 0-2 West Bromwich Albion: Baggies win to move back into top six

  18-04-2023 23:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Brom move back into the play-off places with an away victory which pushes Blackpool closer to relegation.
  
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• Police dog PD Buzz helped find Blackburn drink driver

  18-04-2023 20:54
  
  PD Buzz and his handler were called at around 1.25am today (April 18) following reports a Ford Fiesta was driving erratically
  
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• Drug dealer smuggled chemicals used to make amphetamines through Fylde

  18-04-2023 20:08
  
  Terence Earle, 48, played a “leading role” in a Merseyside-based organised crime gang which plotted to supply cocaine in England and Scotland
  
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• Police appealing for information about missing Burnley teenagers

  18-04-2023 18:40
  
  Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of two teenage girls, who have been missing for three days.
  
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• Fresh appeal after man assaulted outside Poulton-le-Fylde's Boca bar

  18-04-2023 18:18
  
  Police were called at around 1.25am to reports a man had suffered a head injury outside Boca Bar on Breck Road.
  
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• Arrest made after officers headbutted and spat at in Carnforth

  18-04-2023 17:55
  
  The 16-year-old, who was reported missing, was found by officers in Carnforth.
  
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• Labour claim of Pendle leisure centres ‘secret plan’ denied by Tories

  18-04-2023 16:18
  
  A row over claims about a report on the future of Pendle leisure centres has broken-out, with Labour allegations of secrecy being described as ‘lies’ by Conservatives – and a leisure trust boss advising people to ignore social media posts on ‘closures’.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man charged with string of sexual offences

  18-04-2023 16:05
  
  A man has been charged in connection with a series of rapes and sexual assaults in East Lancashire
  
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• Loose Women the live theatre show is heading to Manchester

  18-04-2023 14:32
  
  The award-winning daytime TV show Loose Women is heading to Manchester as it hits the road for the first time.
  
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• Northern North West boss comments on 'modern-day fare dodgers'

  18-04-2023 14:00
  
  The North West boss for Northern trains has commented on 'modern-day fare dodgers' as stats reveal the train company recouped £2.9m in lost revenue for taxpayers in 2022-23.
  
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• Lancashire man who raped 12-year-old girl jailed for 16 years

  18-04-2023 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nicusor Manole lured the girl to a flat after buying her a soft drink and offering her £10.
  
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• Warning over little-known rule when filling up at Tesco petrol station

  18-04-2023 12:35
  
  Tesco have a little-known rule at its petrol stations - one that caught one motorist out and left him embarrassed
  
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• Man jailed after raping 12-year-old in Brierfield flat

  18-04-2023 12:21
  
  A man who lured a 12-year-old girl to a flat and raped her, has been given a 16-year prison sentence
  
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• ITV Coronation Street and This Morning crossover announced

  18-04-2023 11:12
  
  Alison Hammond announced that the popular Manchester soap opera Coronation Street and This Morning would do a crossover special on May 5.
  
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• Warning ahead of Emergency Alert system trial - how it works

  18-04-2023 10:32
  
  Which? have warned the Emergency Alert system trial could be a “magnet for scammers” looking to take advantage
  
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• Edgworth: Rose and Crown pub bosses’ pride after a year in charge

  18-04-2023 09:15
  
  WE love to shine the spotlight on the top local venues to socialise with family and friends in our Pub of the Week feature. This time we have headed to Edgworth to find out more from the landlady of the Rose and Crown as they prepare to celebrate a special anniversary.
  
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• Tesco Clubcard app: What to know about Clubcard and Grocery app

  18-04-2023 08:38
  
  The revamped Tesco Grocery and Clubcard app combine all the features of the Pay+ and Clubcard apps.
  
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• Passport warning for single parents travelling with kids

  18-04-2023 08:37
  
  Due to passport strikes single parents are being urged to sort out their children's passports soon
  
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• Ribble Valley: Fears for homes and people from Bowland tunnel traffic

  18-04-2023 08:35
  
  Historic houses, an old bridge, village lanes and pedestrians are all at risk from HGV vehicle routes suggested for a major new water tunnel plan for the Forest of Bowland, some Ribble Valley residents fear.
  
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• Tributes to Pendle Mountain Rescue member who died

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Mark Slocombe, from Ramsbottom, was a member of the Rossendale & Pendle Mountain Rescue Team.
  
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• Tributes to Khalid Mehmood at Great Harwood Community Iftar

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Hundreds of people from across Great Harwood joined together at an iftar event.
  
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• New rulings and guidelines proposed for burials at Blackburn cemetery

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Families who bury their loved one at the new Muslim burial section at a Blackburn cemetery may be expected to sign up to a new set of rulings and conditions.
  
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• Nelson thief hit shop worker over the head with a box of Maltesers

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A SHOPLIFTER who hit a member of staff over the head with a box of Maltesers got a cut price deal when he came to court.
  
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• Much-loved Blackburn family firm celebrates 125th anniversary

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  An iconic Blackburn furniture company celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2023.
  
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• Man spared jail after driving at 90mph on A666 into Blackburn

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Jordan Rooney, 30, has been spared jail after hitting speeds of 90mph on the A666 leading into Blackburn.
  
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• Man gets stuck on top of Blackpool rollercoaster The Big One

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  The video shows a carriage group of people on The Big One at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, which has come to a standstill near the top.
  
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• Lancashire Science Festival returns to Preston on May 20

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Large fireballs, loud explosions and BMX riders will all be on show at the Lancashire Science Festiva that is making a comeback next month.
  
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• Lancashire boy done 'summit' amazing as he hits fundraising target

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A little boy from Lancaster has done ‘summit’ amazing, as the six-year-old hiker has hit his fundraising peak in the challenge to climb the equivalent of Mount Everest.
  
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• Father spat in face of Mount Carmel High School deputy head

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  'Volatile' Johnathon Semain, 51, a father of two, spat in the face of a deputy headteacher after his son was expelled from Mount Carmel High School.
  
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• Clitheroe: Woman living in fear after chance encounter with ex-friend

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A WOMAN was left living in fear after a chance encounter with a former friend.
  
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• Bus shelters and flower beds were part of Blackburn Boulevard

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  This was the view which would have greeted you had you come out of Blackburn Station in 1982.
  
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• Burnley man jailed for assault on ex in Blackpool

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley man who breached the requirements of his suspended sentence has been jailed for 12 months for criminal damage and assault.
  
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• Burnley FC foodbank upgrade to tackle cost of living crisis

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  THE foodbank connected to an East Lancashire football club is to be upgraded to a cost of living crisis support centre.
  
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• Brierfield minister tows Crucifix from John O'Groats to Land's End

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Christian minister recently embarked on a mission to pray for a “broken nation” while raising money for foodbanks and struggling families.
  
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• Blackburn woman urges everyone to get into spirit of Eid

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn woman has launched a campaign which encourages everyone to get into the spirit of Eid.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council working on 'dying well' strategy - Lancashire Telegraph

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council working on 'dying well' strategy  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council working on 'dying well' strategy

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority is drawing up a 'dying well' plan for the first time.
  
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• Asda launches self-driving cars to deliver food shop to customers

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Asda and Wayve have partnered up and launched a trial for self-driving cars to deliver food shopping to customers' homes.
  
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• Accrington man took his life after sending concerning text messages

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  An Accrington man who sent concerning text messages prior to his death was found dead in his home having taken his life through suicide.
  
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• Accrington Carnival to return this June hoping to be bigger and better

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  A popular community event in Accrington which saw thousands of people attend in 2019 is set to return this summer, hoping to be bigger and better than ever before.
  
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• ‘A humble soul’: Hundreds pay final respects to Blackburn volunteer

  18-04-2023 06:00
  
  Hundreds of people turned out to pay their final respects to a Blackburn man who dedicated much of his life helping his local mosque.
  
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