Blackburn with Darwen news

• Train passenger arrested at Lancaster on suspicion of money laundering

  22-05-2023 21:57
  
  A man was arrested by British Transport Police on suspicion of money laundering in Lancaster yesterday (May 21).
  
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• Bolton: Death of Emily Jones not 'predictable' or 'preventable'

  22-05-2023 19:23
  
  The death of a schoolgirl stabbed in the neck was not predictable or preventable, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Blackburn men arrested after driver attacked with weapons

  22-05-2023 19:02
  
  Three men have been arrested as part of a violent disorder investigation in Blackburn after a car was deliberately driven into and the driver attacked
  
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• Blackburn men arrested after attacking driver with weapons

  22-05-2023 19:02
  
  Three men have been arrested as part of a violent disorder investigation in Blackburn after a car was deliberately driven into and the driver attacked
  
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• Rivington Pike: Members of the public rushed to help man who collapsed

  22-05-2023 18:45
  
  Members of the public rushed to assist a man who collapsed at Rivington Pike shortly before he died.
  
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• Northern services disrupted due to incident near Preston

  22-05-2023 18:29
  
  Northern train services have been severely disrupted due to emergency services dealing with an incident between Bamber Bridge and Preston.
  
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• Lancashire Police launch operation to crack down on dangerous bikers

  22-05-2023 17:55
  
  Lancashire Police have launched Operation Sawfish to crack down on motorbikes speeding through rural towns and villages.
  
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• Lancashire Police launch Operation Sawfish to crack down on bikers

  22-05-2023 17:55
  
  Lancashire Police have launched Operation Sawfish to crack down on motorbikes speeding through rural towns and villages.
  
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• Police looking for man with links to Lancaster and Morecambe

  22-05-2023 16:17
  
  Police are looking to speak to a man with links to Lancaster and Morecambe in connection with an investigation into criminal damage of three cars
  
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• Madeleine McCann: Police will search a Portugal reservoir

  22-05-2023 16:00
  
  A Portugal reservoir will be searched by police in the ongoing search for Madeleine McCann who went missing in 2007.
  
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• Blackburn museum re-roofing project set for final go-ahead

  22-05-2023 16:00
  
  A MAJOR project to re-roof a heritage-listed East Lancashire cultural attraction is set for the final go-ahead.
  
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• Three teenagers from Blackpool charged with drug offences

  22-05-2023 15:51
  
  A trio of teenagers from Blackpool who were stopped by police have been charged with drug offences.
  
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• Matt Lowton: Burnley defender set to leave Turf Moor

  22-05-2023 15:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Matt Lowton is set to leave Burnley next month after spending eight years at Turf Moor.
  
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• M61: Woman dies after tragic bridge fall on M61

  22-05-2023 14:36
  
  A woman has died after falling from a bridge on the M61 near Bolton.
  
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• Montague Street in Blackburn partially closed due to crash

  22-05-2023 14:08
  
  A partial road closure has been put in place in Montague Street, Blackburn, following a car crash.
  
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• Blackburn car showroom plan for paper mill site set for approval

  22-05-2023 14:00
  
  COUNCILLORS have been recommended to approve a multi-million pound new state-of-the-art car showroom on a flagship commercial estate.
  
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• Laura Nuttall: Bucket list brain cancer fundraiser dies

  22-05-2023 13:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old was given 12 months to live five years ago and went on to complete a list of ambitions.
  
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• Paralysed Chorley dad speaks out about Manchester Arena attack

  22-05-2023 13:45
  
  Martin Hibbert, 46, has spoken out on the sixth anniversary of the Manchester Arena bombing, which is today (May 22).
  
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• Fleetwood Town owner guilty of fraud and money laundering

  22-05-2023 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrew Pilley's charges related to an energy firm and were not linked to Fleetwood Town, the club says.
  
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• M61: Woman dies after bridge fall in motorway incident

  22-05-2023 12:51
  
  The M61 is closed in both directions from J6 to J8 due to a police incident.
  
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• M61 closed in both directions due to incident

  22-05-2023 12:51
  
  The M61 is closed in both directions from J6 to J8 due to a police incident.
  
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• Book of condolence for Barrowford's Laura Nuttall

  22-05-2023 12:00
  
  We have opened this book of condolence to allow members of the public to leave messages in remembrance of Laura Nuttall, who has died at the age of 23.
  
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• Graeme Souness: Football legend to swim Channel for 'butterfly skin' girl

  22-05-2023 11:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The footballer fought back tears as he described the bravery of Isla Grist, who has the rare condition.
  
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• Barrowford’s Laura Nuttall has died aged 23

  22-05-2023 11:45
  
  A Barrowford woman with terminal brain cancer has died aged 23.
  
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• Coronation Street's Helen Flanagan makes parenting confession

  22-05-2023 10:42
  
  I'm A Celeb star Helen Flanagan has made a confession about her parenting struggles to her Instagram followers.
  
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• The 4 most convincing scams of 2023 to be on the lookout for

  22-05-2023 10:40
  
  Consumer group Which? has issued a warning for people in the UK to be on the lookout for the most convincing scams it has seen so far in 2023.
  
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• Morrisons launches new More Card loyalty scheme for customers

  22-05-2023 09:45
  
  Morrisons has launched a new loyalty programme which will see the return of Morrisons Fiver vouchers.
  
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• M65 closed for more than four hours after man hit by car

  22-05-2023 09:11
  
  A motorway was closed for more than four hours overnight after a man was hit by a car.
  
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• Police search more than 25 people after Brierfield dispersal order

  22-05-2023 08:25
  
  Police conducted more than 25 stop searches after ‘men fighting with weapons’ saw a dispersal order imposed.
  
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• NHS app to offer private hospital care option soon

  22-05-2023 08:17
  
  A private hospital treatment option will be added in an attempt to free up the NHS
  
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• Manchester Arena attack: Young survivors lack support, study finds

  22-05-2023 08:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some young Manchester Arena attack survivors have not received professional support, research finds.
  
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• Colne: Serial thief re-offended less than 12 hours after leaving court

  22-05-2023 06:15
  
  A MAN who was given a chance by a District Judge re-offended less than 12 hours later.
  
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• Rishton primary school rated 'good' in Ofsted inspection

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A ‘happy and welcoming’ primary school has been rated ‘good’ in it’s most recent inspection.
  
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• Recharge your batteries with the Lake District’s first EV Trail

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  With sales of Electric Vehicles (EVs) outstripping petrol and diesel cars for the first time, a new multi-day EV trail has been unveiled to help people exploring the Lake District, Cumbria take the cleaner, greener option.
  
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• Rawtenstall woman stopped by police failed to give breath samples

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A WOMAN driver who was stopped by police failed to give breath samples at the road side and at the police station.
  
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• Netflix star Molly Robbins at Accrington Food Festival

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  Netflix star Molly Robbins is among the line-up for the Accrington Food Festival on June 5.
  
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• Nelson drug dealer who was 'lured back' into dealing jailed

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A drug dealer from Nelson who was “lured back" into the world of dealing has been jailed following a sentencing at Burnley Crown Court.
  
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• Longridge man thanks cycling project for mental health help

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  Andrew Chapman from Longridge was an inpatient at Ormskirk hospital two years ago and now credits the bike rides with helping him to recover.
  
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• ITV1 Maryland: Full cast list and how to watch

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  Suranne Jones and Eve Best star in ITV's latest drama, Maryland, here is everything you need to know about the show.
  
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• Hunt for site as Darwen bank hub confirmed

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A BANKING hub has been proposed for an East Lancs town which was deserted by its last high street name last year.
  
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• Education summit for businesses and schools held in Accrington

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  Business leaders, local schools and education providers all came together for an annual education summit last week.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway hosts fun-packed 1940s weekend

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  The East Lancashire Railway is holding its annual 1940’s weekend, jam-packed with old-fashioned fun.
  
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• Do you remember 'lost' Blackburn pub The Three Pigeons?

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  For Looking Back regulars, photos of the ‘lost’ pubs of East Lancashire are often the most popular. This picture was taken in October 1962 and shows the Three Pigeons on the corner of Oakenhurst Road and Montague Street.
  
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• Darwen textile mill marks70 years as partner for posh retailer

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A THRIVING Darwen textile mill is celebrating 70 years as part of the John Lewis Partnership creating high-quality soft furnishings, curtains, cushions, and bedding.
  
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• Burnley woman left threatening voicemails

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A woman sent threatening voicemails to another female who had the benefit of a court order which involved the caller’s children.
  
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• Bolton: Jail for man who savagely attacked pregnant partner

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A man carried out brutal attacks on his partner in Bolton including while she was pregnant with their child.
  
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• Blackburn Steve Pemberton reveals Inside No.9 secrets at exclusive Q&A

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn-born actor and writer Steve Pemberton and co-creator Reece Shearsmith share behind the screen scares and secrets about Inside No.9.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers ‘biggest fan’ praises walking football sessions

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn Rovers fan with dementia has praised walking football sessions being hosted by the club.
  
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• Anti-immigration bill petition drafted by Lancashire trade unionists

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  CAMPAIGNERS from Lancashire trade unions have petitioned the county council over the government's controversial Illegal Immigration Bill.
  
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• Accrington grass complaint sparks council lawn mowers into action

  22-05-2023 06:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S lawn mowers have sprung into action after ward councillors highlighted overgrown grass that was turning a suburban neighbourhood into 'a jungle'.
  
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