Blackburn with Darwen news

• Who is new Love Island bombshell Leah Taylor from Manchester?

  12-06-2023 22:53
  
  This all we know about new Love Island bombshell Leah Taylor, 27 from Manchester and her connection to former islander Maura Higgins.
  
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• Teen moped rider badly hurt after crashing with police van on 999 call

  12-06-2023 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old suffered a serious pelvic injury in the crash in Preston on Sunday, police say.
  
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• Murder charge after man found dead in Blackburn flat, police say

  12-06-2023 21:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Detectives say that David Read, 50, whose body was found in the flat, died from multiple injuries.
  
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• Police charge Blackburn man with murder of David Read

  12-06-2023 20:26
  
  Police investigating the murder of David Read have charged a 34-year-old Blackburn man.
  
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• County Championship: Lancashire stay on top against Hampshire

  12-06-2023 20:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire lead by 113 runs after two days of their County Championship match against Hampshire at Southport.
  
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• Teenager suffered serious injuries after crash with police van

  12-06-2023 18:55
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious crash in Preston.
  
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• Police seen searching by road in David Read murder probe

  12-06-2023 17:05
  
  Lancashire Police teams investigating the murder of David Read were searching an area of land in Blackburn over the weekend.
  
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• Blackburn murder: Police forensic teams searching land off main road

  12-06-2023 17:05
  
  Police teams investigating the murder of David Read searching an area of land in Blackburn over the weekend. Forensic teams could be seen scouring and clearing the area of land at the corner of Adelaide Terrace and Preston New Road. Bushes and undergrowth had been removed with police vehicles parked on Adelaide Terrace. Earlier, police had also been knocking on doors and visiting homes in the area to check CCTV footage. Officers were called to Leamington Road at 11.38am on Wednesday (June 7) to
  
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• Parents of girl, 11, shot dead in France from Oldham

  12-06-2023 16:50
  
  The parents of an 11-year-old girl shot dead in Saint-Herbot, a village near the city of Quimper in Brittany, were born in Oldham, it has emerged.
  
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• Rossendale mum's birth trauma campaign after near-death agonies

  12-06-2023 16:32
  
  A LANCASHIRE woman is highlighting birth trauma after she and her baby went through near-death and emergency situations before, during and after his birth.
  
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• Man in 80s seriously injured in M65 collision near junction 6

  12-06-2023 16:27
  
  A MAN in his 80s has suffered serious head injuries in yesterday's multi-vehicle collision on the M65.
  
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• RNLI Blackpool called out seven times over weekend

  12-06-2023 16:24
  
  RNLI warning after being called out SEVEN times over hot weekend
  
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• Police release image after man left with fractured arm in Burnley

  12-06-2023 16:05
  
  Police release CCTV image after man left with fractured arm
  
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• Whalley call for new cameras in village to boost tractor safety

  12-06-2023 16:00
  
  A CALL has been made to instal additional traffic cameras in an East Lancashire village to to slow down giant tractors speeding through its streets.
  
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• M65 Westbound Junction 7 to 6 overnight closure after major crash

  12-06-2023 16:00
  
  THE Westbound carriageway of the M65 between Accrington and Blackburn with be closed completely overnight for emergency resurfacing.
  
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• Blackburn road closed as car crashes into shop front

  12-06-2023 15:16
  
  A Blackburn road has been closed after a car crashed into a shop front.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Warning over lack of rural electric car charging

  12-06-2023 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The issue has prompted fears some vehicles could even be abandoned at Lancashire beauty spots.
  
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• Hyndburn bestows Freedom of Borough on two more eminent citizens

  12-06-2023 14:00
  
  TWO new Hyndburn residents have been granted the Freedom of the Borough.
  
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• Readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale

  12-06-2023 13:34
  
  Lancashire Telegraph readers can subscribe for just £3 for 3 months in this flash sale.
  
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• McDonald's introduces new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry to UK menu

  12-06-2023 12:29
  
  McDonald’s has announced it will be adding a new Lotus Biscoff McFlurry to its summer menu - here's when you can get it.
  
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• Blackburn weather: Met Office issue thunderstorm warning

  12-06-2023 12:15
  
  Parts of Lancashire, including Blackburn, Darwen and Burnley are currently covered by a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms.
  
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• Electric car charge headaches feared for rural East Lancashire

  12-06-2023 11:47
  
  Electric cars could be abandoned in rural parts of East Lancs, such as the Forest of Bowland, because of a lack of charging points and mobile phone signals.
  
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• Blackpool named among the best places to raise a child in England

  12-06-2023 11:12
  
  Blackpool, Lancashire has been named among the best places to raise a child in England.
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley says one food is perfect for losing weight

  12-06-2023 10:46
  
  Dr Michael Mosley has been helping people in the UK stay in shape and eat healthy for decades, and has talked about nuts as being a great for a brain boost
  
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• Aldi and Lidl's middle aisles this week: See what's in store

  12-06-2023 10:39
  
  Aldi and Lidl have plenty of Father's Day gifts inspiration in their middle aisles this weekend.
  
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• Delays and traffic on M65 while lanes are resurfaced

  12-06-2023 09:53
  
  There are delays on the M65 near Blackburn this morning (June 12).
  
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• Part of Shadsworth Road in Blackburn closed after crash

  12-06-2023 09:29
  
  Motorists urged to avoid area Road in Blackburn
  
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• Firefighter called to blaze on Blackburn Road in Clayton-le-Moors

  12-06-2023 08:39
  
  Firefighters called to ANOTHER blaze in this area after shipping container alight
  
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• Wensley Fold primary to provide nursery in next door kid's centre

  12-06-2023 06:01
  
  A BLACKBURN school is to provide government-funded nursery provision at a nearby children's centre to tackle a shortage of places for two, three and four year olds in the north of the town.
  
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• ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign joined by Bury stations

  12-06-2023 06:01
  
  The East Lancashire Railway Station has joined a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance and history of railways.
  
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• ‘Love Your Railway’ campaign joined by Bury station

  12-06-2023 06:01
  
  The East Lancashire Railway Station has joined a national campaign to raise awareness of the importance and history of railways.
  
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• Whitworth teen crowned champion in horse riding competition

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  A teenage horse rider has only been partnered with her horse for 10 months but the duo are already winning competitions.
  
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• Three-year project aims to help people connect with nature

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  A scheme enabling people to enjoy the benefits of getting outside has been launched in the Forest of Bowland and its urban fringes.
  
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• Shadsworth homeless pods to move for demolition of leisure centre

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  THE homeless pods in the grounds of Blackburn's former Shadsworth Leisure Centre are to be moved to allow for the safe demolition of the redundant main building.
  
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• Record five-month drought saw Wayoh reservoir drying up

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  The recent spell of good weather has seen water levels fall at reservoirs across the area.
  
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• Kate Hollern: 'Government must to do more to help hospitals'

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  During last week’s oral questions to the Department of Health and Social Care, I asked the Health Secretary about his department’s work on cancer waiting times and outcomes. I raised the tragic case of my constituent Elliott Simpson, who passed away on 28 April, aged just 27. Elliott’s funeral at Blackburn Cathedral was one of the most moving and upsetting that I have ever attended.
  
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• Community Solutions North West summer fair this weekend

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  Community Solutions North West will be hosting their annual summer fair at Gatty Park in Church this weekend.
  
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• Community raising money for funeral of Rishton legend 'Little Bob'

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  Robert Currie, better known as ‘Little Bob’ by loved ones, died on April 27, aged 64.
  
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• Burnley FC's Jimmy McIlroy stand to be redeveloped

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  ‘Premium dining space’ with gaming lounge coming to football stadium
  
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• Burnley drug dealers who used WhatsApp to plan sales jailed

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two Burnley drug dealers who exchanged photos of their goods and planned sales over WhatsApp have been jailed for a combined 36 months.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council boss quizzed on climate change plan - Lancashire Telegraph

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen council boss quizzed on climate change plan  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen council boss quizzed on climate change plan

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  A LOCAL authority boss has been quizzed on its Climate Emergency Action Plan.
  
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• Blackburn man used hammer to damage partner's car

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  A DRUNKEN man upped the ante on three visits to his partner’s home.
  
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• Bankers Draft in Barrowford named best pub in Pendle

  12-06-2023 06:00
  
  Landlady delighted as pub named best in the district for second year in row
  
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• Paddy McGuinness in goal as England lose Soccer Aid again

  12-06-2023 02:54
  
  England did not end their losing streak at this year’s Soccer Aid in Manchester but with Bolton’s Paddy McGuinness in goal, anything was possible.
  
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