Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man wanted after building damaged on Pleckgate Road

  03-06-2023 16:17
  
  A man is being sought after a building was damaged in Blackburn
  
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• 22 arrests, eight stop searches and a cannabis farm

  03-06-2023 12:14
  
  Police in Chorley made 22 arrests, seized one car and located and dismantled a cannabis farm, amongst dealing with other crimes in the month of May
  
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• £90 fines for shops which sold alcohol to underage teens

  03-06-2023 12:05
  
  Three shops have been fined for selling alcohol to underage children
  
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• Man in CCTV wanted following robbery at William Hill bookies

  03-06-2023 11:53
  
  A man is being hunted by police following a robbery at a bookies
  
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• Man treated for skin cancer says he was not aware enough of the dangers

  03-06-2023 10:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chris Maguire developed the disease despite taking precautions and is now warning of the dangers.
  
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• East Lancashire drivers reported for motoring offences

  03-06-2023 09:31
  
  Several drivers across East Lancashire have been reported for various motoring offences.
  
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• ChatGPT: Best things to do outdoors in Blackburn with Darwen - Yahoo Finance UK

  03-06-2023 09:00
  
  ChatGPT: Best things to do outdoors in Blackburn with Darwen  Yahoo Finance UK
  
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• The prescribed medication that could get you banned from driving

  03-06-2023 08:58
  
  Changes to the Police Crime Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 have seen new offences for drugs and driving.
  
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• Lower motorway speeds and driving ban in plan to tackle oil reliance

  03-06-2023 08:58
  
  Motorway speed limits would be reduced by 6mph across the country under the proposals, while driving in cities on Sunday could be banned
  
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• Love Island star George Fensom apologises after homophobic tweets

  03-06-2023 08:58
  
  Newly revealed Love Island star George Fensom from Bedford has apologised after homophobic tweets from the contestant's teen years resurfaced
  
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• Lewis Prince found guilty of attempting to murder toddler

  03-06-2023 08:41
  
  A man has been found guilty of attempting to murder a toddler in Blackpool
  
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• Gogglebox star Pete Sandiford announces birth of second child

  03-06-2023 07:58
  
  Channel 4 Gogglebox stars Pete Sandiford and Ellie Warner announced the birth of their sons and daughters in a double reveal
  
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• Excitement ahead of Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival

  03-06-2023 06:27
  
  The festival, which is only 45 minutes drive from Blackburn, will feature names such as James Martin, the Hairy Bikers and Gino D'Acampo.
  
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• When Peppermint Place in Blackburn hosted search for Miss UK

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  This set of photographs record a night when Blackburn’s Peppermint Place nightclub hosted a heat of the Miss UK beauty pageant.
  
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• Underground heat pumps could come to two East Lancs areas

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Underground heat pumps could be installed in two East Lancashire boroughs to help create more renewable energy.
  
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• There will be life on Mars says astronaut landing at The Lowry

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Superstar astronaut – and some-time musician – Chris Hadfield is in the extraordinarily rare position of having spent 15 hours literally in space.
  
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• Shoppers urged to ask supermarkets to improve chickens' lives

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  East Lancs shoppers are being urged to ask their local supermarkets to sign up to the Better Chicken Commitment (BCC) to improve chickens' lives.
  
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• Shock as paving slabs stolen from Blackburn street

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Residents and a councillor have spoken out after ‘historic’ paving slabs were stolen from a street in Blackburn
  
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• Sadness as Anar Kali Indian Restaurant forced to cut staff

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A lack of customers has forced restaurant owners to let go of staff members to save costs.
  
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• Roughlee holiday cottage to appear on Escape to the Country

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  The owner of The Rookery countryside holiday cottage in Roughlee is hoping its appearance on BBC’s Escape to the Country will boost business.
  
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• Oscar Bears Nursery remains open despite plan for flats

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A nursery which received a scathing Ofsted report remains open despite plans submitted to convert the building into apartments.
  
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• Lancashire Tourism Awards 2023 applications now open

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Marketing Lancashire has opened applications for this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards
  
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• Iconic Midland Hotel is celebrating turning 90 this summer

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  An iconic hotel is turning 90 this summer and to celebrate, the owners are launching an online treasure hunt offering deals on stays
  
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• Hyndburn and Blackburn top list for noise complaints

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  We submitted Freedom of Information requests to each of the East Lancs councils to determine which had received the most noise complaints.
  
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• East Lancs doctor returns to work after drug drive conviction

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A doctor who had his fitness to practise deemed impaired following a drug driving conviction has been allowed to return to work with no conditions
  
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• Couple at helm of Rock Box for four years announce departure

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Andy and Karen Joss are handing over tenure of the Rock Box in Blackburn after four and a half years of being in charge.
  
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• Corrie star supports Mummys Star Charity for mums with cancer

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A soap star is supporting a charity ball in Manchester to support pregnant mums with cancer.
  
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• Controversial Tesco security rule shocks Blackpool shoppers

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Customers are stunned by the security measures in place at Tesco Express in Blackpool where shoppers can’t enter the store until a staff member lets them in.
  
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• Complaints over ‘5ft high grass’ but what do you think?

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Complaints have been made about overgrown grass in Blackburn during No Mow May, but residents have said the grow is 'beautiful'.
  
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• Blackpool named most affordable UK seaside location to retire to

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Blackpool, Lancashire has been named the most affordable seaside town to retire to in the UK by Compare the Market.
  
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• Blackburn: Shock as paving slabs stolen from street

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  Residents and a councillor have spoken out after ‘historic’ paving slabs were stolen from a street in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn man carried out prolonged attack on victim

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man carried out a prolonged assault on another man, dragging him from his car and punching him, then returning to attack him again
  
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• Accrington apprentice appears at final of competition

  03-06-2023 06:00
  
  A painting and decorating apprentice has tested their skills against top scorers across the UK at the first ever grand final of the Painting and Decorating Association (PDA) Apprentice of the Year competition.
  
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• Durham beat Lancashire in T20 Blast

  03-06-2023 00:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Somerset and Worcestershire maintain their 100% winning records in the T20 Blast, while there is a surprise first defeat for Birmingham Bears.
  
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