Blackburn with Darwen news

• Forest of Bowland: Man's body found in wood identified after appeal

  21-04-2023 18:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bowland Mountain Rescue found the man in the Forest of Bowland earlier in April.
  
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• Body of man found dead in Longridge Fell has been identified

  21-04-2023 18:25
  
  The man’s body was found in woodland, just off Birdy Brow, earlier on Sunday April 9.
  
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• Towneley Park, Burnley, sees North West Air Ambulance land

  21-04-2023 17:49
  
  The North West Air Ambulance has been spotted in Towneley Park, Burnley, this afternoon.
  
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• Blackpool tourism bosses oppose festival amid disorder fears

  21-04-2023 17:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool's PierJam Festival is battling to have a licence approved amid opposition in the town.
  
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• Blackpool: Police still looking for missing dad and daughter

  21-04-2023 16:58
  
  Ahmed, 36, who also goes by Karwan, and Dunya, three, are missing and police are concerned about them and would like the public’s help to find them.
  
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• Further appeal for CCTV in operation targeting vehicle crime

  21-04-2023 15:31
  
  Police are appealing for CCTV footage after more people fell victim to vehicle crime in East Lancashire.
  
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• Hundreds from across borough turn out for Eid prayers in park

  21-04-2023 15:11
  
  Families from across Blackburn and Darwen attended the largest open-air Eid prayers event in Lancashire.
  
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• Watch: British India Line steams through Accrington

  21-04-2023 15:00
  
  The British India Line 35018 travelled through East Lancashire today (April 21), passing through Blackburn, Rishton, Oswaldtwistle, Accrington and other parts of the county.
  
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• Brookside's Claire Sweeney to join ITV's Coronation Street

  21-04-2023 14:29
  
  ITV have announced that former Brookside star Claire Sweeny is joining the cast as Tyrone Dobbs mum.
  
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• Man allegedly stole thousands of pounds worth of jewellery

  21-04-2023 12:53
  
  John Johnson, 50, who has links to Blackburn, is wanted after allegedly stealing thousands of pounds worth of jewellery.
  
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• TransPennine Express worst for train cancellations

  21-04-2023 12:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The troubled rail operator cancelled around one in six of its trains last month, the regulator says.
  
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• Lancashire: What ID can I use to vote in 2023 elections?

  21-04-2023 11:43
  
  There is not long left for residents across Lancashire to apply for a special document that they will need in order to vote in this year’s local elections – if they do not have a suitable form of photo ID.
  
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• UK Emergency Alert: Everything you need to know about trial

  21-04-2023 11:30
  
  The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday
  
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• AA warning to drivers ahead of Emergency Alert test

  21-04-2023 11:20
  
  The UK wide test of the life-saving public Emergency Alerts system will take place on Sunday
  
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• Dominic Raab resigns as Deputy Prime minister after report

  21-04-2023 11:18
  
  Dominic Rabb has resigned as Deputy Prime Minister following an official report that featured allegations that he bullied staff members while working as a cabinet minister.
  
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• Appeal to find dad missing with three-year-old

  21-04-2023 10:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ahmed Abdulla, 36, and Dunya Abdulla, 3, were last seen near the promenade in Blackpool on 10 April.
  
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• Preston World War Two veteran, 105, receives 3,000 birthday cards

  21-04-2023 10:48
  
  A World War Two veteran with no surviving relatives today celebrated his 105th birthday with more 3,000 cards from kind-hearted strangers after a charity appeal.
  
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• Man taken to hospital by helicopter after being hit by car

  21-04-2023 10:48
  
  Man in hospital after suffering serious injuries from crash on Todmorden Road in Burnley.
  
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• Man in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by car

  21-04-2023 10:48
  
  Man in hospital after suffering serious injuries from crash on Todmorden Road in Burnley.
  
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• Lancashire World War Two veteran, 105, receives 3,000 birthday cards

  21-04-2023 10:48
  
  A World War Two veteran with no surviving relatives today celebrated his 105th birthday with more 3,000 cards from kind-hearted strangers after a charity appeal.
  
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• Greggs makes menu changes including three new additions

  21-04-2023 09:39
  
  There are a number of menu changes being rolled out across Greggs stores in the UK this week including new additions like the vegan Mexican chicken-free bake
  
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• Council celebrates St George’s Day - theshuttle.org.uk

  21-04-2023 09:00
  Council celebrates St George’s Day  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Manchester Marathon runner proposes to girlfriend during race

  21-04-2023 06:20
  
  A loved-up runner proposed to his stunned longtime girlfriend just before they both completed a marathon together in personal best times.
  
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• Woman helping Turkey earthquake victims to cope with her mum’s death

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire woman grieving the loss of her mum is channelling her kindness and creativity to help earthquake victims in Turkey.
  
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• Trailer released for Take That movie which was filmed in Clitheroe

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  The trailer for Greatest Days the musical, filmed in Clitheroe, was shown on ITV’s Lorraine this morning (April 20).
  
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• Shawbridge Italian wine bar and café opens in Clitheroe

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Carlo Graziani is bringing a taste of Italy to Clitheroe with his new venture called Shawbridge, on Shawbridge Street.
  
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• Outdoor riding arena to be created on farmland in Kelbrook

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Full approval has been granted to change a piece of agricultural land into equine use and create an outdoor riding arena
  
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• New Zealand cricketer Dale Phillips visits Rishton's Rish 'n' Chips

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  A chippy manager was left in shock this week when professional cricketer Dale Phillips paid a visit to their shop.
  
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• Muslim burial site: Council extends consultation period after concerns

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Mosques have raised concerns over new proposed guidelines and rulings for the new burial section at Blackburn cemetery.
  
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• Man hurled racist abuse at men and threatened to 'fire bomb' cars

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Michael Riding, 34, jumped out of his car and hurled racist abuse at the group of men who had just told him to slow down.
  
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• Man hurled racist abuse at men and threated to 'fire bomb' cars

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Michael Riding, 34, jumped out of his car and hurled racist abuse at the group of men who had just told him to slow down.
  
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• Man admits strangling and assault and making threats to ex

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Anthony McNulty, 19, pleaded guilty to three charges when he appeared in the dock at Burnley Crown Court on Tuesday (April 18).
  
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• Lancashire police aiming to tackle rise in sexual images of children

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Police in Lancashire are joining forces to support a campaign to tackle increasing numbers of sexual images of children online.
  
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• Hyndburn boss fights for future as Tories and Labour contest control

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
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• Holland's Pies to create just 6 special Coronation Pies

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire pie maker has created a pie to commemorate King Charles III’s coronation
  
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• Gretchen Peters plans to savour every moment of last UK tour

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  “THERE will definitely be tears,” says Gretchen Peters as she looks ahead to what will be her last ever tour of the UK which opens with a date in Lytham next month. “Psychologically it was a hard thing to say publicly that I’m stopping but I felt that for me, it was the right thing to do.”
  
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• Canal & River Trust create 'Canalathon' to support county's waterways

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  People from across Lancashire are being challenged to take to the towpaths in June to raise money to protect the country’s canal network
  
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• Can you identify the vans outside Blackburn town hall?

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  A foreboding looking Blackburn town hall pictured in the early 1960s.
  
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• Burnley Council recognised as youth friendly employer

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley Council has officially been recognised as a youth friendly employer as part of a national scheme
  
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• Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood filming Olivia Marries Her Match

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Rovers’ Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood’s wedding to be documented in TV show
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's most expensive house on sale on Rightmove - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's most expensive house on sale on Rightmove  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's most expensive house on sale on Rightmove

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  The most expensive property in Blackburn with Darwen on Rightmove is listed for a cool £1.25 million.
  
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• Bacup man avoids jail for neglecting and injuring two-year-old

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  A cannabis smoker has narrowly avoided a jail sentence after admitting to two counts of neglecting a child causing them suffering
  
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• 963 appointments at ELHT rescheduled due to doctor strikes

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  Almost 1,000 appointments at East Lancashire Hospitals Trust were rescheduled as a result of the junior doctor strike last week, new figures show
  
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• 7 Eid traditions you should be aware of

  21-04-2023 06:00
  
  As times have changed some traditions have stood the test of time – others have not. Here, we take a look at seven Eid traditions for British Muslims.
  
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