Blackburn with Darwen news

• 30 minute delays and trains cancelled due to disruptive passengers

  01-05-2023 20:45
  
  Due to passengers causing a disturbance on a train between Blackburn and Burnley Manchester Road,  the line is currently blocked.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers 1-1 Luton Town: Hayden Carter rescues point against Hatters

  01-05-2023 20:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hayden Carter's goal rescues a point for Blackburn against Luton and keeps their faint Championship play-off hopes alive.
  
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• Motorist fails drug test for cannabis in Hoghton

  01-05-2023 20:33
  
  A motorist was stopped by police in Hoghton after a member of the public reported them for smoking cannabis.
  
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• Preston roads closed as six fire engines tackle blaze

  01-05-2023 20:05
  
  Six fire engines were been called to a fire on Mount Street, Preston, just before 6pm.
  
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• Burnley: Ex-NFL star JJ Watt and wife Kealia invest in Championship winners

  01-05-2023 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former NFL star JJ Watt and his wife Kealia, an ex-USA football international, are investing in Championship winners Burnley.
  
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• Lancaster man rescued from Kong Adventure dies from injuries

  01-05-2023 16:47
  
  A man who was rescued from a Lake District adventure attraction has died from his injuries – his family has announced.
  
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• Police looking for missing man last seen in Blackpool

  01-05-2023 16:32
  
  Warren Fleming, aged 27, was last seen in the early hours of the morning (May 1), on Dickson Road.
  
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• Blackburn’s Helen Flanagan to brave I’m A Celeb’s ‘highest trial ever’

  01-05-2023 16:30
  
  Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan is taking part in the ‘World’s End’ challenge on I'm A Celebrity... South Africa.
  
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• Man arrested after being found with machete in Blackpool

  01-05-2023 16:15
  
  Police received a report from the public that there was a man with a knife on a train from Preston to Blackpool.
  
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• Mum to 'spend £200k lottery win on bottles of Prime for daughter'

  01-05-2023 14:00
  
  A mum who has scooped a life-changing share of £3.2m with a win on the lottery says she will spend the money on bottles of Prime and a house.
  
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• Minute applause to be held at Rovers v Luton game for Elliott Simpson

  01-05-2023 12:20
  
  A minute’s applause will be held during the 27th minute of the Blackburn Rovers game with Luton Town today in memory of Elliott Simpson.
  
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• Blackpool Zoo's seagull-scaring jobs attract 200 applicants

  01-05-2023 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People around the world want to wear bird costumes under £10.80-an-hour "seagull deterrent" duties.
  
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• Two fire engines rushed to outbuilding fire in Bacup

  01-05-2023 09:26
  
  Crews attended the scene of a fire at an outbuilding in Bacup.
  
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• More than 150 people in Blackburn with Darwen were injured at ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  01-05-2023 09:00
  
  More than 150 people in Blackburn with Darwen were injured at ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Nelson: Road closed after crash on Halifax Road

  01-05-2023 08:31
  
  Police have closed a road after a crash in Brierfield.
  
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• 6 of East Lancashire's best free family days out

  01-05-2023 06:07
  
  Here are six great ways to spend a family day out that doesn't cost the earth in East Lancashire.
  
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• Woman appealing for information after ram attacked in Brierfield

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Bethany Cook said the attack happened on her grazing land, on Montford Road, on Wednesday, April 26, between 6pm and 8pm.
  
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• Union members mark International Workers Memorial Day

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  People from across Blackburn and Darwen marked International Workers Memorial Day (IWMD) in the town centre.
  
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• The East Lancashire offenders put behind bars in April

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  From thugs to killers, dangerous drivers to wife beaters, last month was eventful in the county's criminal courts
  
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• Plans to extend Nelson's Garden Project approved by council

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Approval has been granted to extend a community building and erect an arts and crafts workshop, pergola and youth zone building on the site
  
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• Parkinson’s UK fundraiser held by Ramsbottom home staff and residents

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Staff and residents at a Ramsbottom care home pledged to walk 5km last month to help raise money for Parkinson’s UK.
  
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• New £500,000 Toro’s Steakhouse opens in Blackburn

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A new halal steakhouse has opened in Blackburn town centre following £500,000 renovations to the building.
  
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• More than 150 people in Blackburn with Darwen were injured at work last year - Yahoo News UK

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  More than 150 people in Blackburn with Darwen were injured at work last year  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Married man spared jail after shoving 'fit' neighbour

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Barry-Allan Cheetham, 52, told his neighbour that she was ‘fit’ but when she did not reciprocate the feelings he assaulted her.
  
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• Man takes on epic Lake District peaks challenge for charity

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A man who is climbing all 214 of the peaks in the Lake District has urged people to support the Alzheimer’s Society.
  
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• Letter: Nice idea but we're just not ready for electric cars

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  SURELY I am not alone in feeling totally confused about the whole question of electric vehicles.
  
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• Lancashire Victim Services praised for work

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A service which helps victims of crime move forward and recover has been praised by the deputy police and crime commissioner
  
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• Heineken's £1.8m investment will help these three Lancashire pubs

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Three pubs across Lancashire are to benefit from a £1.8 million investment thanks to Heineken UK
  
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• Former Nelson social club to be turned back into house

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A building which once formed part of a social club is to be turned back into a residential property after planning approval was granted
  
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• Finch Bakery to open pop up stall at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Finch Bakery owned by Lauren Sinclair and Rachel Finch, will be at Ewood Park when Blackburn Rovers play Luton Town.
  
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• Families enjoy a day of food and shopping at Eid in the park

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Crowds enjoyed a day sampling foods and shopping at the Eid in the park festival in Blackburn.
  
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• Easter and Eid celebrated at unique inter-faith dinner in Nelson

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A community group celebrated both Easter and Eid at a special event in Nelson.
  
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• Does anyone know what Thwaites Brewery Tower was used for?

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Taken in April, 1973, this photo from the archives shows the Thwaites Brewery in Blackburn.
  
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• Coronation exhibit opened in Ramsbottom with work from pupils

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Art work from Ramsbottom school pupils has gone on display as part of a royal celebration that links the town to "10 monarchs and eight coronations".
  
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• Cadent to replace almost six miles of gas pipes in Blackburn

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Close to six miles of gas pipelines will be replaced in Blackburn with Darwen over the next year as part of an £80m investment to modernise the network
  
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• Burnley boy, 13, meets footballing heroes for birthday

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Hughie Higginson, from Burnley, and his friend Freddie Xavi, from Whalley, celebrated Hughie’s 13th birthday with Burnley FC players.
  
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• Blackburn man to reopen The Little Tiger Indian restaurant

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  In the next two to three weeks, Abul Kashem is set to reopen The Little Tiger on School Lane in Brinscall.
  
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• Arts group unveils stunning mural at Blackburn Railway station tunnel

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn arts group has helped to bring some colour and vibrancy to Blackburn Railway Station.
  
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• Accrington: Sadness as founder of Café Ri-An dies aged 79

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  The family of Accrington café founder, Rita Schofield, have paid tribute to their ‘outstanding’ mum following her death aged 79.
  
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• A teen was 'punched' by police following the Rovers v Burnley game

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  Police say they are “investigating” after a teenage boy was “punched” by officers following the East Lancashire football derby last week
  
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• 170 people in Blackburn with Darwen were injured at work

  01-05-2023 06:00
  
  New figures show more than 150 Blackburn with Darwen workers reported suffering injuries at their jobs last year
  
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• Kate Hollern: I'm in awe of East Lancashire Hospice

  01-05-2023 05:30
  
  Kate Hollern, Labour MP for Blackburn, shares her thoughts on the importance of supporting East Lancashire Hospice and it's work.
  
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