Blackburn with Darwen news

• Love Island 2023: Who are the first 5 couples revealed?

  05-06-2023 22:52
  
  Love Island host Maya Jama has revealed the first five couples of the summer series as chosen by the public.
  
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• What can happen if you steal a pint glass from the pub

  05-06-2023 22:32
  
  A case study looked into Britain's obsession for stealing pint glasses, and the results were truly shocking
  
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• Can Love Island contestants drink alcohol in the villa?

  05-06-2023 20:12
  
  This is what we know about the rules for drinking alcohol in the Love Island villa and can the contestants smoke?
  
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• Robbie Brady: Preston North End winger signs new two-year contract with club

  05-06-2023 19:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston winger Robbie Brady signs a new two-year contract to remain with the club until the end of the 2024-25 season.
  
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• Man from Accrington and with links to Lytham is missing

  05-06-2023 19:03
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a missing man from Accrington, who also has links to Lytham.
  
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• Lewis Capaldi cancels all shows prior to Glastonbury

  05-06-2023 18:36
  
  Scottish musician Lews Capaldi has announced that he is cancelling all remaining shows up until his Glastonbury performance later this month.
  
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• Motorcyclist who crashed with van in Rishton taken to hospital

  05-06-2023 17:58
  
  A motorcyclist who crashed into a van in Rishton this afternoon (June 5) has been taken to hospital.
  
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• Motorcyclist injured in Rishton van crash

  05-06-2023 17:58
  
  A motorcyclist who crashed into a van in Rishton this afternoon (June 5) has been taken to hospital.
  
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• Lancs woman beaten up with hammer by ex-partner speaks about ordeal

  05-06-2023 17:15
  
  WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES - A woman who experienced a terrifying and life-changing three-day ordeal with an abusive ex-partner said she thinks he drove 12 hours to New Brighton to "throw her" in the River Mersey.
  
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• Lancaster man who spat at and threatened police and rail staff jailed

  05-06-2023 16:55
  
  A Lancaster man who spat at and threatened police officers and rail staff has been jailed for eight months following a British Transport Police investigation.
  
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• Blackburn man jailed for raping woman at Boxing Day party

  05-06-2023 16:01
  
  A man who was convicted of raping a woman on Boxing Day 2020 has been sentenced to five years in prison.
  
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• Lidl joins Sainsbury's in 'disgusting' packaging change

  05-06-2023 14:49
  
  The changes to mince beef packaging at Lidl were described as "disgusting" and "unappetising" at Sainsbury's earlier this year
  
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• Get Into Nature: BBC urges people to celebrate the wild in June

  05-06-2023 14:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The BBC, inspired by a Wildlife Trusts campaign, is asking us to connect with nature and spot wildlife.
  
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• Laura Nuttall donated her brain as 'ultimate gift', says mum

  05-06-2023 13:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 23-year-old donated her brain for cancer research to help save lives, her mother Nicola says.
  
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• LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Fraud combat team assembled

  05-06-2023 13:00
  
  COUNTY council chiefs have established a new team to reduce the risk of the authority falling victim to fraudsters.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers' Bradley Dack and Olivia Attwood get married

  05-06-2023 12:30
  
  Blackburn Rovers player, Bradley Dack, and Olivia Attwood got married after a four year engagement.
  
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• Firefighters rush to battle house fire in Blackpool

  05-06-2023 12:25
  
  Firefighters rushed to the scene of a fire after a home was set alight.
  
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• Carnforth stabbing: Boy, 14, charged with attempted murder

  05-06-2023 12:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boy is due to appear in court accused of trying to kill another teenager in Carnforth.
  
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• Teenager charged with attempted murder following stabbing

  05-06-2023 11:38
  
  A 14-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder after a teenager was stabbed.
  
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• Blackburn set for hottest day of year, with up to 25C forecast

  05-06-2023 11:30
  
  Blackburn with Darwen is expected to have sunny weather throughout this week - with highs of 25°C this weekend.
  
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• Holly Willoughby talks Phillip Schofield on This Morning return

  05-06-2023 11:14
  
  Holly Willoughby has returned to This Morning today (Monday, June 5) and addressed the ongoing Phillip Schofield drama.
  
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• BBC TV Licence refund worth up to £159 for eligible homes

  05-06-2023 09:35
  
  If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence
  
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• Appeal: Police concerned for welfare of missing boy, 12

  05-06-2023 08:39
  
  Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager.
  
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• Appeal: Police concerned for welfare of missing 12-year-old

  05-06-2023 08:39
  
  Police have issued an urgent appeal to find a missing teenager.
  
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• Lancs rivers caught with stolen vehicles and drug-driving

  05-06-2023 08:28
  
  A number of drivers were stopped over the weekend as officers targeted vehicles entering Lancashire.
  
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• Lancs police chase driver and make arrest in thick brambles

  05-06-2023 08:28
  
  A number of drivers were stopped over the weekend as officers targeted vehicles entering Lancashire.
  
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• Veterans team at hospital trust nominated for national award

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  The Veterans team at East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust are nominated in the Services Awards.
  
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• Unpaid carer households with no transport at 9.7% in Burnley

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley features in the list of areas with the highest proportion of unpaid carer households living in terraces without a private vehicle
  
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• Tessa Clemson features in new documentary with Davina McCall

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A yoga teacher is to feature in a new documentary by Davina McCall about the revolution of the pill
  
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• Taxi driver racially abused by Darwen passenger

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A RESIDENT at supported living accommodation racially abused a taxi driver who had taken him home.
  
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• Rossendale drunk avoids jail for threatening to kill partner

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man who threatened to kill his partner and was seen walking through the streets of Rossendale holding a knife has narrowly avoided jail
  
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• No sentence referral for 'showboating' driver who killed man

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  The sentence of a “showboating” driver who hit and killed another man will not be referred for being unduly lenient
  
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• Man who fell off wagon damaged Darwen hotel room

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN punched holes in the walls of a Darwen hotel after drinking heavily.
  
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• Letter: Enough of Schofield affair, let's have some real news

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  At a time when the war in Ukraine continues to rage, there are strikes seemingly every week, families across the country are trying to deal with inflation. high mortgage costs and a general credit crunch, what is the main focus of attention? Phillip Schofield.
  
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• 'I have gained more confidence': Lydia says 'yes' to Pendle YES Hub

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A woman who suffered from social anxiety says she has benefitted from new opportunities with support from the Pendle YES Hub.
  
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• Former Swan Pub on Bolton Road could be turned into flats

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to turn a former pub in Darwen into four flats
  
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• FA Cup final Sports Pink was flown to fans at Wembley

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  This weekend’s FA Cup final prompted us to dig this remarkable photograph out of the archive.
  
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• Extra £420,000 to ensure much-needed relocation of Blackburn nursery

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  AN extra £423,000 is set to be found to ensure the long-awaited transfer of a Blackburn nursery to a new home.
  
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• Council secures partners for £30m Blackburn M65 junction overhaul

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MAJOR project to tackle congestion at one of the gateways into Blackburn and Darwen has signed up a contractors.
  
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• Council refuse hot food takeaway plans for Bolton Road

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to turn a mid-terraced property into a hot food takeaway have been refused by the council
  
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• Council clarifies ‘earth mounds’ next to Muslim graves at cemetery

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A council has clarified why large mounds of earth have been left encroaching onto graves at a cemetery.
  
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• Chorley cruise company makes travel awards shortlist

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  For the second time in two years, Lancashire’s Panache Cruises has made the shortlist for the ‘Top 25 Workplaces in Travel’
  
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• Children left home alone while East Lancashire mum got drunk

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MUM who left her four children home alone while she went shopping ended up in a pub getting drunk.
  
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• Burnley home care bosses to jump 10,000 feet for charity

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  Business owners, Rachel Kershaw and Jessica Croft, are jumping from 10,000 feet in a freefall tandem skydive to raise money for charity
  
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• Blackburn’s ‘mango tower’ is back and it is bigger than ever

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn shopkeeper who has been turning heads with his ‘tower of mangoes’ says he has received nothing but great comments from passers-by.
  
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• Backdated plans submitted for Darwen antiques market

  05-06-2023 06:00
  
  Retrospective planning permission has been submitted for an old mill to be transformed into an indoor market for antiques
  
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