Blackburn with Darwen news

• Dangerous driving arrest after car hits building

  12-05-2023 16:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man is arrested after the car he was driving hit a trailer and a building, injuring his passengers.
  
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• Five more arrested after Tuesday night assault in Nelson

  12-05-2023 16:34
  
  Five more people have been arrested after a man was left with a serious head injury during an assault.
  
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• Burnley Council Labour/LibDem pact talks continue

  12-05-2023 16:00
  
  THE current partnership between Labour and the Liberal Democrats to run a 'hung' East Lancashire local authority could be extended.
  
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• Man in hospital after crash on Stoneholme Industrial Estate

  12-05-2023 15:54
  
  A man is in hospital with serious injuries after a car crashed into a trailer and a building on Stoneholme Industrial Estate in Crawshawbooth.
  
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• Aynsley Pears: Blackburn Rovers goalkeeper signs new four-year deal

  12-05-2023 15:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Goalkeeper Aynsley Pears completes the turnaround of his Blackburn Rovers career by signing a new four-year contract.
  
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• Two Ribble Valley council polls set for rerun after voter error

  12-05-2023 13:39
  
  THE elections in two marginal wards of a deadlocked East Lancashire borough could have to be rerun after an error by council officials.
  
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• Body found in woodland in search for missing Nelson man

  12-05-2023 12:35
  
  The body of a missing 47-year-old has been found in woodland in Brierfield.
  
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• BBC TV Licence plans to help people struggling to pay

  12-05-2023 11:58
  
  UK households struggling financially will receive extra support if they cannot pay for their TV licence under BBC plans.
  
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• SATs: Parents and teachers say English paper left children 'in tears'

  12-05-2023 11:57
  
  Parents and headteachers have said the English reading SATs paper in England for Year 6 pupils damaged their “mental health and well-being."
  
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• How much does it cost to host the Eurovision Song Contest?

  12-05-2023 11:56
  
  The Eurovision Song Contest is a huge event that attracts thousands, but it costs the host country a fair penny to host- here's how much.
  
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• Blackbpool police launch appeal after man tried to kiss teenage girl

  12-05-2023 11:38
  
  Police have released pictures of a man they want to speak to after a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Blackpool.
  
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• Nando's recycles kitchen heat to warm water

  12-05-2023 11:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A system devised by a Lancashire firm enables a restaurant chain to use kitchen heat to warm water.
  
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• Eurovision: Blackburn with Darwen joins digital ‘Unity wave’ in solidarity with Ukraine - theshuttle.org.uk

  12-05-2023 09:00
  Eurovision: Blackburn with Darwen joins digital ‘Unity wave’ in solidarity with Ukraine  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Royal Mail celebrates Blackadder with special stamps

  12-05-2023 08:55
  
  The Royal Mail has announced that the British sitcom Blackadder will be celebrated with special stamps.
  
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• Police officers rescue woman from sea in Blackpool

  12-05-2023 08:41
  
  Four police officers have been praised after they saved the life of a woman in Blackpool.
  
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• Car cash and jewellery stolen from house in Barnoldswick

  12-05-2023 08:27
  
  A car and several items of jewellery were stolen after a late-night burglary.
  
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• Eurovision party planned for Ukrainian refugees in Preston

  12-05-2023 07:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 100 Ukrainian refugees are planning to watch Eurovision together and cheer on their nation.
  
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• Blackburn school responds over parents' LGBTQ+ teaching concerns

  12-05-2023 07:00
  
  Wensley Fold CE Primary School intends to bring in lessons teaching children about equality, diversity and the LGBTQ+ community - but some parents aren't happy.
  
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• Vision of future as mechanised looms arrived at India Mill

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  There is something symbolic about this great photo from 1970 which shows powered looms being looked after by one single worker.
  
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• Temporary traffic lights between Clitheroe and Sabden

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Temporary traffic lights will be put up on a main road while the council replaces two cattle grids.
  
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• Susan Waring's family call for killer to reveal where her body is

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  The brother of a woman who was killed by her partner four years ago said he and his family still hold on to the hope he will reveal where her body is
  
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• St Bede's RC High School Blackburn rated requires improvement

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  St Bede's Roman Catholic High School which is regarded by some to be ‘one of the best in a town’ has been told to improve by inspectors.
  
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• Simon Fowler 'in his element' sharing Ocean Colour Scene songs

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  SIMON Fowler admits that he is in his element with the intimate shows he’s currently performing alongside Ocean Colour Scene bandmate Oscar Harrison.
  
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• Ribble Valley MP backs drive to stop illegal puppy smuggling

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  A SENIOR East Lancashire MP is backing a campaign to crackdown on the 'cruel and illegal trade' of puppy smuggling.
  
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• Owners of Blackburn’s The Sun pub celebrate 20 years behind bar

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  On May 23, Phil and Bernadette ‘Bernie’ Price will celebrate two decades behind the bar of The Sun pub.
  
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• Old Vicarage Nursery in Blackburn rated 'good' by Ofsted

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Children are engrossed in learning and take pride in their work at the Old Vicarage Nursery in Blackburn which has been rated 'good'.
  
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• Lancashire Travelodge looking to fill more than 10 jobs

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Travelodge is gearing up for a busy summer and is looking to fill more than 10 jobs across its nine hotels in Lancashire immediately
  
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• Free fishing sessions in Accrington and Baxenden to help jobseekers

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  A housing association which helps support jobseekers is providing free fishing sessions to help boost the confidence of those using their service
  
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• Frankie Boyle took to pitch at Ewood Park before gig

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Frankie Boyle took to the pitch and got one in the net at Ewood Park before his gig at King George's Hall.
  
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• Curry on the Street moving into permanent Nelson venue

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Curry on the Street will be opening a permanent site at a building in Nelson town centre
  
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• Celebrations as fundraising for Youth Zone Darwen tops £500,000

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Last year, with the support and leadership of Wayne Wild, chair of the Darwen Town Deal, the Youth Zone Darwen concept was born.
  
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• Blackburn woman tried to throttle partner with towel during row

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  A WOMAN tried to throttle her partner with a towel during a row over work being done on their bathroom.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Average house prices fall by £400

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  House prices in Blackburn with Darwen have gone down by an average of over £400 in the month of February, according to figures from the Land Registry.
  
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• Blackburn takeaway given food hygiene rating of one

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Miami Chicken and Pizza, 48 Darwen Street, Blackburn, which allegedly served ‘raw chicken’ has been handed a one-star food hygiene rating.
  
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• Blackburn College announces £2.1m boost in higher education

  12-05-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn College has announced a £2.1 million investment into new cyber, digital and healthcare teaching facilities.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Average house prices fall by £400 - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-05-2023 05:56
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Average house prices fall by £400  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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