Blackburn with Darwen news

• Preston pervert who raped and sexually abused girl jailed

  09-06-2023 21:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Seed subjected a girl to "horrendous abuse to satisfy his own perverted desires", police say.
  
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• Police catch four speeding drivers at checkpoint in Preston

  09-06-2023 19:07
  
  Four drivers have been caught speeding in Preston after police set up a checkpoint following concerns being raised in the Broughton area.
  
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• Coronation Street star to exit ITV show after huge storyline

  09-06-2023 19:07
  
  Coronation Street actor James Craven to exit the show after little over a year after starring in one of the ITV show's biggest storylines as Aaron Sandford.
  
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• Man in 70s missing having last been seen in Fulwood

  09-06-2023 18:33
  
  A man in his 70s is missing from the Fulwood area of Preston having last been seen there at around 2pm.
  
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• Mirror admits using private investigators in Nikki Sanderson stories, court told

  09-06-2023 17:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Coronation Street actor Nikki Sanderson is accusing the publisher of breaching her privacy.
  
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• CCTV of 4 men released after incident in Blackburn last year

  09-06-2023 17:35
  
  Police have released CCTV images of four men they want to speak to in connection with an incident.
  
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• Nadine Dorries steps down as MP after Twitter announcement

  09-06-2023 17:29
  
  Conservative MP for Mid Bedfordshire has announced that she is stepping down 'with immediate effect' after the former Culture Secretary announced the news on Twitter
  
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• B&M shoppers spot Wham Bars with a strange twist on shelves

  09-06-2023 17:29
  
  B&M shoppers rush to supermarkets after popular 1990s treat Wham Bars get a makeover with the new Wham Space Babies
  
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• Renewed appeal for man in connection with wounding offence

  09-06-2023 17:27
  
  Police have renewed appeal for a man who is wanted in connection with a wounding offence and recall to prison.
  
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• Burnley vs Hannover 96 disorder: Fans fined and cautioned after violence

  09-06-2023 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A police officer and steward were injured in the disorder at a Burnley friendly match against Hannover.
  
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• Severe delays after M65 near Blackburn closed after crash

  09-06-2023 16:46
  
  A road closure is in place after an accident involving an overturned vehicle took place on the M65.
  
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• Blackburn's crematorium will be shut for several weeks after fire

  09-06-2023 16:05
  
  BLACKBURN'S Pleasington Crematorium will be shut for weeks if not months after mourners had to be evacuated from the building on Thursday after an uncontrolled fire broke out during a funeral.
  
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• Free pint for Father's Day on offer at Hungry Horse pubs

  09-06-2023 15:37
  
  A free pint is on offer for dads if they make a booking at a Hungry Horse pub for over the Father's Day weekend
  
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• Preston pervert who raped and sexually abused young girl jailed

  09-06-2023 15:29
  
  A pervert from Preston who raped and sexually assaulted a young girl has been jailed for 11-and-a-half years.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen new homes council tax boost for tough times

  09-06-2023 14:31
  
  A PREDICTED £13million a year boost to tax revenues from new family houses by 2026/27 is set to help tide East Lancashire's biggest local authority through tough financial times.
  
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• Blackburn Tory councillor questions rise in nursery move costs

  09-06-2023 14:00
  
  A LOCAL authority education boss has hit back at a claim town hall officers failed to factor in the cost of a new play area and car parking when pricing the long-awaited transfer of a Blackburn nursery to a new home.
  
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• Coronation Street star Helen Flanagan lost daughter in a supermarket

  09-06-2023 13:41
  
  The ex- ITVCoronation Street star, 32, described that she got a “sinking feeling” when she couldn’t find her seven-year-old daughter Matilda in the supermarket.
  
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• Blackburn's Issa brothers' EG on track despite cost of living hit

  09-06-2023 13:00
  
  BLACKBURN'S billionaire Issa brothers main EG group has taken a cost of living crisis hit in earnings its latest results show
  
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• Weather: Met Office issue heat health alert in Blackburn

  09-06-2023 12:00
  
  A yellow heat health warning is in place across the county from today (June 9) until Tuesday (June 13).
  
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• Met Office issue warning for thunderstorms in Blackburn

  09-06-2023 12:00
  
  A yellow heat health warning is in place across the county from today (June 9) until Tuesday (June 13).
  
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• Accrington fire crews tackle blaze at commercial property

  09-06-2023 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ten engines rushed to the scene after a fire broke out in the early hours, the fire service says.
  
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• Tesco 'could be breaking the law' with unclear pricing

  09-06-2023 10:31
  
  Which? has reported Tesco to the UK competition watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA)
  
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• Road closed as 10 fire engines battle Clayton-le-Moors fire

  09-06-2023 09:52
  
  Blackburn Road is closed in both directions in Clayton-le-Moors as firefighters battle a huge blaze.
  
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• P!NK's daughter Willow joins her onstage for an emotional performance

  09-06-2023 09:29
  
  P!NK surprised fans as her daughter Willow Hart joined her on stage during the Bolton opening night of her Summer Carnival Tour.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen planners leap up national performance table - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-06-2023 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen planners leap up national performance table  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen new homes council tax boost for tough times - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-06-2023 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen new homes council tax boost for tough times  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• TikTok to place videos behind paywall in new update

  09-06-2023 08:28
  
  Social Media platform TikTok is set to start charging users to watch videos with a new paywall scheme.
  
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• Firefighters tackle huge blaze at Junction 7 business park

  09-06-2023 08:21
  
  Crews were called to Junction 7 business park on Blackburn Road in Clayton-le-Moors at about 3am.
  
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• Upgrade for Classic Cinema in historic Blackburn building

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Major renovation work was underway at Blackburn’s Classic Cinema in 1976 when this photograph was taken.
  
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• The Wish Centre to open first charity shop in Blackburn

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  New Blackburn charity shop will support families affected by domestic abuse
  
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• Taxi driver took woman and teen to Burnley to 'burn out car'

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Wasim Ashraf had taken the woman and a teenager to Burnley where he was spotted walking around in a balaclava in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Struck off Blackburn doctor has license application refused

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A doctor who had his name erased from the medical register for deficient professional performance has had an application to restore his license refused
  
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• Struck off Blackburn doctor has licence application refused

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A doctor who had his name erased from the medical register for deficient professional performance has had an application to restore his licence refused
  
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• Rishton school boy hailed 'amazing young man' for help at foodbank

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Rishton primary school student has received an award from the Diocese of Salford for work in his community.
  
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• Prolific shoplifter wants to move away from Blackburn

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A prolific shoplifter wants to start her life over in London after being jailed again.
  
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• Preston's Crown Glazing Ltd fined £130k over nuisance calls

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two energy companies have been fined a total of £250,000 for bombarding people and businesses on the UK’s ‘do not call’ register with unlawful marketing calls
  
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• Man fed up of potholes on Whalley Road in Clitheroe

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Reece Robinson says the condition of Whalley Road, particularly between Aldi and the A59 is "shocking".
  
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• Little Oaks Of Accrington Private Day Nursery rated 'good'

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Little Oaks Of Accrington Private Day Nursery, on Cannon Street, has been praised by Ofsted in an inspection on April 28.
  
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• Letter: Drivers have total disregard for double yellow lines

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  I am unfortunate enough due to where I work to have to travel on the A682 twice a day through Brierfield and Nelson.
  
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• Lancaster physicist wins 2023 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Dr Samuli Autti from Lancaster University has been awarded the 2023 Nicholas Kurti Science Prize by Oxford Instruments Nanoscience.
  
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• Lancashire Police names two new Assistant Chief Constables

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Constabulary has appointed two new Assistant Chief Constables to the Chief Officer Team
  
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• Helmshore teenager climbs Three Peaks in under 24 hours

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Helmshore teenager has raised more than £300 for Mountain Rescue England and Wales after scaling the three highest peaks in Britain in under 24 hours.
  
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• Go Ape to open in Blackburn in July with 2 new experiences

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Go Ape has announced that two brand new high rope experiences will be coming to Blackburn this summer
  
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• Go ahead for Longridge high school to increase pupil numbers

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Several schemes that will create more primary and secondary school places in Preston and Longridge have been approved by councillors
  
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• Dave Fishwick offers £25k for Loch Ness monster proof

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Netflix star Bank of Dave Fishwick has offered £25k to anyone who can find proof of the existence of the Loch Ness Monster on ITV's This Morning.
  
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• Darwen man given suspended sentence for 'appalling' attack

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen man has been given a suspended sentence after launching an 'appalling' attack on his victim, who suffered a broken eye socket.
  
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• Dame Jacqueline Wilson visits Westholme School pupils

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  Tracy Beaker author Dame Jacqueline Wilson has visited pupils at Westholme School in Blackburn.
  
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• Buffy Revamped, a show for fans and non believers at Lowry

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  COMEDIAN and writer Brendan Murphy doesn’t try to hide his inner nerd. In fact, he’s made a career out of it.
  
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• Brickhouse Farm Holiday Cottages wins silver award

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire tourist attraction has won a silver award at this year's Visit England awards
  
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• Blackburn woman out of pocket as Staffie attacks chihuahua

  09-06-2023 06:00
  
  A woman whose pet chihuahua was attacked by a Staffordshire bull terrier says she wants the dog’s owners to pay for her vet bills
  
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