Blackburn with Darwen news

• Two lanes closed on M6 near Preston due to fuel spillage

  10-06-2023 19:29
  
  Two lanes are currently closed on the M6 near Preston due to a large fuel spillage, which is causing queues of 30 minutes on the M55.
  
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• New Mother Hubbard’s open in Nelson sells 45p fish and chips

  10-06-2023 18:00
  
  Mother Hubbard’s fish and chip shop has opened in Nelson today and eager locals queued for hours to get their hands on a bargain meal.
  
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• Annecy attack: British girl stabbed to leave hospital soon

  10-06-2023 17:50
  
  A three-year-old British girl was among those stabbed in an attack by a Syrian national in Annecy, France on Thursday, June 8
  
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• Fiat 500 Abarth stolen from King Street in Whalley

  10-06-2023 16:57
  
  Police are appealing for information after a Fiat 500 Abarth was stolen from King Street in Whalley yesterday (June 9).
  
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• Stacksteads: Dispersal order in place

  10-06-2023 16:42
  
  A dispersal order has been introduced in the Stacksteads area of Rossendale due to reports of intentions for a pre-planned fight between youths.
  
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• Charlotte Edwards Cup: Danni Wyatt stars as Southern Vipers beat Thunder to secure place in final

  10-06-2023 16:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  England batter Danni Wyatt stars as Southern Vipers move into the Charlotte Edwards Cup final with an 18-run win over Thunder.
  
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• Eight fire engines called to waste fire in Preston

  10-06-2023 16:01
  
  Eight fire engines were called to a waste fire in Preston this morning involving around one tonne of cardboard.
  
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• Drunk man who abused staff at Blackpool North station fined

  10-06-2023 15:51
  
  A drunk man who threw a sign at the booking office at Blackpool North station and abused staff has been given a penalty notice.
  
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• Man last seen in Chorley with links to Preston is missing

  10-06-2023 15:18
  
  Police are appealing for information to help find a man who is missing from Chorley. Simon Pole, 44, also has links to Preston.
  
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• Blackburn murder arrest after man found dead in flat

  10-06-2023 11:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  David Read, 50, was described as a "gentle giant" following the discovery of his body on Wednesday.
  
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• Two fire engines rushed to house fire in Chorley last night

  10-06-2023 10:32
  
  Firefighters were called to the scene of a house fire yesterday.
  
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• Garden plants could cost Brits £25k in their home's value

  10-06-2023 10:31
  
  From Japanese Knotweed to English Ivy, these garden plants could cost you up to £25k of your house's value.
  
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• Martin Lewis urges Tesco shoppers to use Clubcard points by Wednesday

  10-06-2023 10:29
  
  Money Saving Expert, Martin Lewis has urged Tesco shoppers to trade in their Clubcard points before the supermarket alters the rewards scheme on June 14.
  
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• RSPCA warns English cat owners over incoming microchipping law

  10-06-2023 10:28
  
  English cat owners have been issued an 'urgent' reminder by the RSPCA over an incoming microchipping law which could see them facing a fine of up to £500 if not followed.
  
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• Wanted man arrested at train station after stop-check

  10-06-2023 10:19
  
  A man has been arrested following a stop-check by police at a train station.
  
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• Victorian street ballads to be performed again in Preston

  10-06-2023 09:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The songs, printed by one of the 19th Century's most prolific printers, are being performed for one day.
  
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• Man arrested after David Read died of multiple injuries

  10-06-2023 09:09
  
  Police have arrested a man as part of an ongoing investigation into the murder of David Read in Blackburn.
  
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• Men in court for Lamborghini, Ferrari, driving offences

  10-06-2023 06:20
  
  A number of men caught driving Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches have appeared in court for driving offences in Lancashire.
  
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• Widow to skydive with husband's ashes for brother with terminal cancer

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  A widow is preparing to throw herself out of a plane whilst carrying her husband’s ashes in honour of her brother, who has a terminal brain tumour.
  
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• Whalley man used McDonald's drive-thru while on ketamine

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  STAFF and members of the public reported a driver who appeared to be intoxicated as he went through a McDonalds drive-thru.
  
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• Waddington student fashion collection about fertility stigma

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Phoebe O'Gorman, who was diagnosed with polycystic ovary syndrome, has created a fashion line.
  
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• Teenagers jailed for role in burglaries in Rossendale

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two teenagers have been jailed for their parts in a series of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Crawshawbooth and Rawtenstall.
  
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• Shoulder of Mutton Pub to re-open in Holcombe Village

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Ramsbottom pub, known for its history and popularity amongst locals and walkers, will be re-reopening this month after planned works have been taking place.
  
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• Preston's Carmelite Convent brought to market for £2 million

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  A 100-year-old Carmelite Convent and associated land has been brought to market with a guide price of £2 million
  
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• Parking at Ewood Park was at a premium in the 1920s

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  This fantastic old photo shows matchday parking at Ewood Park in the 1920s. The car park was off Bolton Road close to Blackburn Rovers’ ground.
  
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• Nursery in Foulridge rated 'outstanding' by Ofsted

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Lakeview Children's Nursery on Skipton Road, Foulridge, has been deemed to be ‘outstanding’.
  
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• Man stole brother's car and took it for birthday 'joyride'

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  An immature ‘birthday boy’ took his brothers car for a joyride and hit speeds of 70mph during a police chase.
  
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• Letter: PMs squabbling over Covid is unedifying spectacle

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  There are many challenges facing Lady Hallett and the Covid enquiry, not least the reluctance of the government to engage in a process it set up.
  
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• Less than two weeks until the Colne Soapbox Challenge

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  In less than two of weeks, a four-metre high ramp will be installed in a town centre in preparation for its annual Soapbox Challenge
  
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• Kevin Clifton wanted Strictly Ballroom role since he was 10

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  WHEN he was 10, Kevin Clifton watched a movie which would shape his life. Already a highly successful dancer in junior competitions, the young Kevin was fascinated by Strictly Ballroom and the lead character Scott Hastings, a maverick who broke all the rules.
  
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• Great Harwood: Mercer Hall Leisure Centre to reopen

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Leisure centre has reopening date after burst pipe forced three week closure
  
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• Eddie the Eagle pulls out of Ski Rossendale 50th anniversary

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Legendary Olympian Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards was meant to attend Ski Rossendale's 50th anniversary celebrations this weekend.
  
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• Deputy PCC Andy Pratt visits Blackpool police station

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire’s deputy police and crime commissioner Andy Pratt has paid a visit to Blackpool police station as part of National Volunteers Week.
  
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• Darwen sees sharp rise in vital health checks for fatal diseases

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  TESTING rates in Darwen for heart disease, diabetes and other life threatening diseases have risen sharply since the coronavirus pandemic, senior councillors have been told.
  
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• Burnley NHS staff receive parking fines dating back 5 years

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Nurses and NHS staff at Burnley General Hospital have described receiving £267 fines dating back more than five years as ‘heartless’ and ‘greedy’.
  
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• Burger Shaq had no running water and no training records

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn takeaway has been handed a zero-hygiene rating after inspectors found no evidence of training records, no allergen information, and no running water
  
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• Blind cat injured after shot with air rifle in Accrington

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  Volunteers at an Accrington cat rescue were horrified to discover that a blind cat they rescued from the streets had been shot with an air rifle.
  
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• Blackburn presenter AJ Odudu breaks down on motorway

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
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• Accrington blue badge user furious after hit with £100 fine

  10-06-2023 06:00
  
  A woman from Accrington says she is furious after being hit with a £100 fine after parking on double yellow lines.
  
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• Leave bowl of water out in garden for animals this summer

  10-06-2023 04:00
  
  Animals such as birds and hedgehogs can struggle due to dry weather so homeowners are being advised to help them out by leaving a bowl of water in their garden
  
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