Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police looking for missing dad and child last seen in Blackpool

  20-04-2023 21:46
  
  Police are growing increasingly concerned about a missing man and his daughter, who were last seen in Blackpool.
  
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• Todmorden Road in Burnley closed 'for some time' after crash

  20-04-2023 21:31
  
  Todmorden Road in Burnley, near the junction of Rock Lane, is closed.
  
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• County Championship: Tom Abell and James Rew hit tons for Somerset in 231-run stand against Lancashire at Taunton

  20-04-2023 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tom Abell and James Rew both make centuries for Somerset in a 231-run stand against Lancashire at Taunton.
  
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• Six points and £300 fine after motorist’s insurance was cancelled

  20-04-2023 19:58
  
  The driver was stopped by police Ring Way, Preston today (April 20) after the vehicle showed up as being uninsured.
  
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• Picture: Traffic on Blackburn roads with gridlocked traffic

  20-04-2023 19:19
  
  Traffic is building on roads in around Blackburn, with some streets gridlocked with traffic.
  
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• Man arrested after increase in vehicle crime in Darwen

  20-04-2023 18:17
  
  A man has been arrested and charged following a surge in vehicle crime across Darwen.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen polls spark election leaflet wars

  20-04-2023 18:00
  
  LEAFLET wars have broken out in the local election campaign for Blackburn with Darwen Council.
  
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• Eid-al-Fitr to be celebrated on Friday

  20-04-2023 17:46
  
  Muslims will celebrate Eid on Friday to mark the end of Ramadan.
  
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• Motorists warned of delays on M65 near Blackburn after crash

  20-04-2023 16:42
  
  Motorists have been warned of delays on the M65 near Blackburn after a crash this afternoon (April 20).
  
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• Two koi carp fish stolen from Charnock Richard Crematorium pond

  20-04-2023 16:25
  
  Two cherished koi carp fish have been stolen from a crematorium's pond
  
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• Darwen woman jailed after holding knife to mother's throat

  20-04-2023 16:15
  
  A Darwen woman who held a knife to the throat of her mother and cut her thumb in the process has been jailed.
  
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• East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust to strike in May

  20-04-2023 15:30
  
  Fresh strikes are to be held by East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust workers in May.
  
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• Forest of Bowland: Help sought to identify body found in wood

  20-04-2023 14:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police say the man could have been lying undiscovered in the Forest of Bowland for months.
  
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• Arrest made after pensioner had jewellery stolen in burglary

  20-04-2023 13:20
  
  Police have arrested a man after a pensioner had thousands of pounds of jewellery stolen from him in Preston.
  
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• Tesco to open pub to celebrate King Charles III's Coronation

  20-04-2023 13:13
  
  The Tesco pub will raise money for the supermarket giant’s charity partner, The Prince’s Trust
  
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• Appeal to identify man found dead in Longridge Fell woodland

  20-04-2023 12:58
  
  Police have launched an appeal to identify a body that was found in woodland in Longridge Fell.
  
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• Festival aims to repeat magic of post-Covid return

  20-04-2023 12:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nick Chambers says he hopes this year's Beat-Herder can match the intensity of 2022's event.
  
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• Butlin's: How to win a free holiday if your name is Charles or Camilla

  20-04-2023 12:21
  
  Butlin's are offering the chance for three people in the UK who have one of these 11 regal names to win a free family holiday ahead of the King's coronation.
  
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• Warning families could be missing out on free food vouchers

  20-04-2023 11:45
  
  The scheme can be used to buy healthy food such as milk, infant formula, and fruit and vegetables
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday April 20

  20-04-2023 11:19
  
  From an air fryer to a cycling helmet with indicators, here are some of the items you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, April 20.
  
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• Wetherspoons huge change for King Charles III's Coronation

  20-04-2023 11:16
  
  More than 800 Wetherspoon pubs will open for an hour longer on Sunday, May 7
  
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• Dog owners warned of common UK plants fatal to pets

  20-04-2023 11:06
  
  Experts are warning dog owners to avoid certain common plants which can be deadly if consumed by pets
  
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• AJ Odudu says mum told her to keep Blackburn accent in career

  20-04-2023 11:00
  
  Blackburn television presenter, AJ Odudu,has opened up about embracing her Lancashire accent at work.
  
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• M6 crash: Drug driver who killed woman in M6 crash jailed

  20-04-2023 10:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marcin Szewczyk ploughed into the back of the women's car which was stationary in heavy traffic.
  
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• BEES KNEES DARWEN: Pub helps locals unwind from their hectic lives

  20-04-2023 08:58
  
  WE continue to shine the spotlight on our local venues where we go to socialise and enjoy our favourite tipple.
  
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• Mark Brigg’s Beer of the Week - Hydes Brewery - Break Out

  20-04-2023 08:53
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Clitheroe house fire sees one person treated by firefighters

  20-04-2023 08:29
  
  Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in Clitheroe had to give treatment to one person yesterday (March 19).
  
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• Clitheroe house fire sees one casualty treated by firefighters

  20-04-2023 08:29
  
  Firefighters at the scene of a house fire in Clitheroe had to give treatment to one casualty yesterday (March 19).
  
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• Burnley man appears in court charged with rape and sexual assault

  20-04-2023 06:22
  
  A MAN has appeared before Blackburn magistrates after police issued a CCTV image of a man they wanted to speak to about an alleged rape.
  
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• Two men involved in £2m cannabis ring ordered to pay courts

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Two men involved in a multi-million pound drug ring in East Lancashire have been ordered to pay back their criminal profits.
  
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• Two involved in £2m cannabis ring ordered to pay back £60k

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Two men involved in a multi-million pound drug ring in East Lancashire have been ordered to pay back their criminal profits.
  
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• Strongman Mark Felix to take on charity crossbar challenge

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Strongman legend Mark Felix will be taking on the crossbar challenge to raise money for Accrington Stanley women to get a minibus.
  
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• Rare photo of ‘lost’ Blackburn street. Do you remember it?

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Here’s a photo from the archive which will test you as it shows a street which no longer exists.
  
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• Prolific Blackburn thief jailed for spending £200 on stolen bank cards

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  A man with a “very poor record” for theft has been jailed after stealing bank cards and using them to buy goods worth more than £200
  
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• Plans to turn Bacup church into new business centre approved

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  An application to convert a Grade II-listed church into a business office hub has been approved by the council
  
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• Pendle YES Hub to deliver free 12-week programme to youngsters

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  A free 12-week programme has been launched offering outdoor skills, weekly social activities, and volunteering opportunities to people aged 16 to 24
  
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• Friends of 'good guy' from Colne to host Pendleside Hospice fundraiser

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Family and friends of an “all-round good guy” from Colne will host a night of fundraising to support the hospice which cared for him in his final days
  
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• Colne caravan site could grow by additional six static homes

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  The owner of a static caravan park has applied to the council to site an additional six two-bed static park homes within the lawful park boundary
  
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• Clitheroe scout group get overwhelming response to defibrillator fund

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  A cub and scout group aiming to fund a defibrillator at their site for a young boy with a complex heart condition has received an “overwhelming” response to their appeal and are close to reaching double their target.
  
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• Charity hands out free Iftar packs to families during Ramadan

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Families struggling with the cost of living and rising prices were gifted ‘Iftar packs’ by a team of volunteers in Blackburn.
  
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• Burnley mum calls for smart motorway ban after scary incident

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Sally Jacks, from Burnley, was travelling home in heavy rain on the M6 when her windscreen wipers stopped working.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen sees number of deaths drop in 2022 but 'still ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen sees number of deaths drop in 2022 but 'still ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen sees number of deaths drop in 2022

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Fewer deaths in Blackburn with Darwen were registered in 2022 than in any other year since the pandemic began
  
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• Blackburn comic Tez Ilyas raising money for Pakistan flood victims

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Tez Ilyas is raising money for Muslim Hands, a charity that works in developing communities to tackle the root causes of poverty.
  
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• Blackburn care home celebrates 'good' rating following inspection

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn care home is celebrating after being rated ‘good’ following a recent inspection.
  
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• BAE working on robotic systems to help maintain aircraft

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Aerospace giant BAE Systems has teamed up with AMRC to drive digital innovations into the maintenance of aircraft
  
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• Appeal to extend Eleanor Williams' sentence rejected

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  A woman who falsely claimed she was trafficked to be ‘raped by grooming gangs’ and was jailed has had an appeal to extend her sentence rejected
  
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• Aldi donates meals to good causes in Lancashire

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Aldi donated 13,900 meals to local good causes in Lancashire to help people in need over the Easter school holidays
  
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• A major eight-week road closure will be in place from next month

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Drivers are being advised about a major road closure that will be in place for eight weeks
  
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• 8 teens stand trial accused of vicious attack at Rishton Paper Mill

  20-04-2023 06:00
  
  Eight teenagers are standing trial accused of violent disorder and wounding with intent
  
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