Blackburn with Darwen news

• Channel 4's Married At First Sight to return: Here's how to apply

  19-05-2023 20:06
  
  Channel 4's popular dating show Married At First Sight has issued a casting call as applications open for new series in the UK.
  
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• Disney+: This could be your last chance to watch these 40 films

  19-05-2023 20:04
  
  Reports suggest that Disney+ could be removing more than 40 films from its global services next week, including Big Shot, Turner and Hooch and Black Beauty
  
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• Lancashire man accused of hailing Jo Cox killer a ‘hero’

  19-05-2023 19:56
  
  An alleged far-right extremist has appeared at the Old Bailey accused of encouraging terrorism by glorifying the murderer of MP Jo Cox.
  
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• Six-figure sum seized by Chorley police after car stopped on M61

  19-05-2023 19:39
  
  A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after a six-figure sum was seized by police on the M61.
  
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• Six-figure sum seized by police after car stopped near Bolton

  19-05-2023 19:32
  
  A 61-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of money laundering after a six-figure sum was seized by police on the M61.
  
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• Boris Johnson's wife Carrie announces third pregnancy on Instagram

  19-05-2023 19:27
  
  Carrie Johnson, the wife of former Prime Minister Boris Johnson reveals the couple is expecting their third child together to join children Wilf and Romy
  
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• Helen Flanagan opens £2.3m Gruffalo attraction in Blackpool

  19-05-2023 18:00
  
  Helen Flanagan and her son attended the grand opening of the £2.3million Gruffalo and Friends Clubhouse Attraction in Blackpool.
  
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• Police search Darwen home of woman last seen in Accrington

  19-05-2023 17:53
  
  Officers have been at the home of Joanne Nield on Olive Lane in Darwen today (May 19).
  
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• 'Health centre' in Accrington set up as front for brothel

  19-05-2023 17:01
  
  Six people have been jailed for setting up brothels across the country including one in Accrington and one in Blackburn.
  
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• Firefighters called to kitchen blaze in Darwen

  19-05-2023 16:26
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze in Darwen today (May 19).
  
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• Group of teenagers found guilty of Rishton violent disorder

  19-05-2023 16:15
  
  Following a trial, a jury came back and found the eight teenagers, some of whom cannot be named for legal reasons, all guilty of violent disorder.
  
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• T20 Blast: Edgbaston hosts double-header as 2023 competition gets under way

  19-05-2023 16:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 2023 T20 Blast season starts on Saturday - 20 years on from English county cricket's first - with an Edgbaston double bill.
  
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• Ribble Valley Tories close to enough votes to control council

  19-05-2023 16:00
  
  RIBBLE Valley Council's Tory boss Cllr Stephen Atkinson is within a whisker of keeping his role in charge of the rural borough despite hits party's local election meltdown.
  
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• People living with dementia treated to Blackpool tram trip

  19-05-2023 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The day trip in Blackpool was designed to evoke happy memories of holidays past for those on board.
  
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• Losing Ribble Valley candidates decide against election challenge

  19-05-2023 15:00
  
  An error by Ribble Valley Council saw a small number of people vote in the wrong wards, both of which saw a seat lost by the Conservatives.
  
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• Alleged far-right extremist called Jo Cox killer hero - court

  19-05-2023 14:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kieran Turner is accused of encouraging terrorism by glorifying the murderer of MP Jo Cox.
  
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• People with irregular heartbeat sees big jump in the UK

  19-05-2023 14:14
  
  Atrial fibrillation causes an irregular heartbeat which can increase the risk of someone having a stroke
  
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• The Smiths: What did Morrissey, Johnny Marr and Andy Rourke sing?

  19-05-2023 14:01
  
  Who were The Smiths and what songs did they perform as the band that was fronted by Morrissey and Johnny Marr loses former member Andy Rourke?
  
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• Hyndburn politicians in fear after election 'threats' warning

  19-05-2023 14:00
  
  A SENIOR councillor has warned that East Lancashire politicians are 'frightened' following alleged incidents of threats and intimidation during the May election.
  
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• Q&A with Lancashire police and crime commissioner Andrew Snowden

  19-05-2023 13:48
  
  Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden, on everything from antisocial behaviour and burglary to police officer numbers and knife crime
  
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• Review: The Book of Will, Octagon Theatre Bolton

  19-05-2023 13:37
  
  IT is appropriate that a play about arguably the greatest of all storytellers is itself a wonderful bit of storytelling.
  
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• Arrest made after police seize six-figure sum of cash in Chorley

  19-05-2023 13:36
  
  Officers stopped a car on the M61 just before 1pm on Thursday (May 18), near Botany Bay in Chorley.
  
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• Traffic is being diverted after a car overturned in Darwen

  19-05-2023 13:16
  
  There were reports of an overturned vehicle on Earnsdale Road at around 10.44am.
  
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• Hyndburn Tories take control of divided council by two votes

  19-05-2023 13:00
  
  THE Conservatives have taken control of a bitterly divided local authority after a stormy annual meeting.
  
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• Huge cannabis farm found in disused Blackpool hotel

  19-05-2023 12:57
  
  Officers were conducting an unrelated visit nearby when they located the cannabis farm.
  
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• Great Harwood leisure centre update after asbestos inspection

  19-05-2023 12:30
  
  Mercer Hall, on Queen Street, has been closed since Monday after a pipe burst.
  
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• Phillip Schofield's brother jailed over child sex offences

  19-05-2023 12:28
  
  Timothy Schofield, brother of ITV This Morning presenter Phillip Schofield, has been jailed for 12 years
  
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• Police launch appeal after attempted break-in at Accrington pub

  19-05-2023 11:22
  
  Police were called to The Stanley pub, on Blackburn Road, on May 16 at around 4.25am.
  
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• Man charged after reports of abuse towards police officer in Blackpool

  19-05-2023 10:00
  
  Police say they are aware of video footage, which reportedly shows men being arrested in Blackpool on Thursday (May 18).
  
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• Andy Rourke: The Smiths bassist dies aged 59

  19-05-2023 09:22
  
  Johnny Marr announced "kind and beautiful soul" Andy Rourke had died after a "lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer"
  
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• NHS worker takes up his role as Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen - Yahoo Eurosport UK

  19-05-2023 09:00
  NHS worker takes up his role as Mayor of Blackburn with Darwen  Yahoo Eurosport UK
  
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• Essential Blackburn and Darwen service for children with home adaption needs brought under council control - Lancs Live

  19-05-2023 09:00
  Essential Blackburn and Darwen service for children with home adaption needs brought under council control  Lancs Live
  
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• Chorley man jailed after police find £10K worth of cocaine

  19-05-2023 08:37
  
  31-year-old Jack Haddon, of Liptrott Road in Chorley, has been jailed for three years and five months.
  
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• Person in custody as Blackburn police find stolen vehicle

  19-05-2023 08:20
  
  A person is in custody after being spotted driving a stolen vehicle.
  
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• Sunday Times Rich List: Issa brothers place fifth in North West

  19-05-2023 08:00
  
  Blackburn’s Issa brothers are worth over £5 billion according to the new Sunday Times Rich List.
  
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• Blackpool Tory group leader to return to rock star roots

  19-05-2023 07:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tony Williams was in Stealers Wheel and Jethro Tull in the 1970s before taking up politics.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Blackburn Rovers player Barrie Ratcliffe

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Barrie Ratcliffe died on Friday,  May 12, aged 81 after a battle with dementia.
  
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• Richard Madeley speaks with Ramsbottom man on new podcast

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Alan Sykes invited TV presenter Richard Madeley onto his new podcast to discuss his thoughts on social media, music, his family and more.
  
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• Rare glimpse inside Darwen’s private power station in Sixties

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  This historic photo shows what life was like inside Darwen’s private £2million power station.
  
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• ‘No changes’ to traffic lights as Blackburn drivers complain of queues

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  A council says 'no alterations' have been made to priorities at traffic lights in Blackburn after drivers said they experienced 'noticeable queues'.
  
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• New Accrington Pals Health Centre parking fines slammed as ‘cash cow’

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Residents have voiced their frustration over the new parking charges introduced at Accrington Pals Health Centre.
  
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• Letter: Abuse of referees has become all too common

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  As the football season grinds to a close and the final whistle is blown on that rollercoaster ride of promotion and relegation my mind floods back to some of the happiest days of my young life playing the amateur game.
  
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• 'Geology Rocks': Explore ancient fossil at Clitheroe Castle event

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Families can take part in an exciting learning opportunity with four leading geologists at Clitheroe Castle.
  
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• Driver involved in Blackburn horror crash: ‘We could have been killed’

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  A man involved in a late-night crash in Blackburn says he was 'lucky to be alive' following the incident.
  
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• Dog and Partridge pub in Chipping could become housing

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  A planning application has been submitted to convert the former Dog and Partridge Pub in Hesketh Lane, Chipping, into housing after it closed in 2018.
  
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• Darwen charity supporting bereaved families is praised by NHS Trust

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen charity which has helped to support those who suffer miscarriage, still birth or neonatal death has been praised by their local hospital trust.
  
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• Charlie Stubbs from Coronation Street now saving Shakespeare

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  When Bill Ward was presented with the script for The Book of Will, he admits that he couldn’t put it down.
  
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• Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary devastated after mum cat dies

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary, in Edenfield, is now appealing to the public and needs to raise around £3,000 for the cat’s vet bills.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen treasure finds increased in 2022, figures show - Lancashire Telegraph

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen treasure finds increased in 2022, figures show  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen treasure finds increased in 2022, figures show

  19-05-2023 06:00
  
  The founder of a leading metal detecting body has warned that interest in the hobby must also be met with awareness of its responsibilities.
  
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