Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Hampshire batters offer resistance but Lancashire on course for win

  13-06-2023 20:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Hampshire post 371 in their second innings at Southport and Lancashire reach 48-2 in their chase of 140 to win.
  
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• Chilling message from Oldham mum accused of son's murder

  13-06-2023 18:57
  
  Oldham mum Claire Scanlon accused of killing her five-year-old son Dylan warned the boy’s father he would ‘never see him again’ in a chilling voicemail.
  
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• John Lennon portrait by ex-Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe up for auction

  13-06-2023 18:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stuart Sutcliffe's watercolour is thought to be his only portrait of his friend and former bandmate.
  
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• Love Island 2023: Shock recoupling with a twist due tonight

  13-06-2023 18:41
  
  The ITV2 show is set to shake up the villa tonight as a shock recoupling takes place with a twist for new bombshells Leah and Charlotte.
  
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• Love Island 2023: Shock recoupling and bombshell due tonight

  13-06-2023 18:41
  
  The ITV2 show is set to shake up the villa tonight as a shock recoupling takes place with a twist for new bombshells Leah and Charlotte.
  
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• Delays after fault on Blackburn and Burnley train route

  13-06-2023 18:20
  
  A fault is causing long delays for train passengers travelling between Blackburn and Burnley..
  
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• Motorcyclist suffered serious injuries after crashing into house

  13-06-2023 17:48
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision involving a motorcyclist in Fleetwood.
  
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• Blackburn man charged over alleged rape and sexual assaults

  13-06-2023 17:13
  
  A Blackburn man has been charged following a series of alleged rapes and sexual assaults across Darwen and Preston, Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn man charged after series of rapes and sexual assaults

  13-06-2023 17:13
  
  A Blackburn man has been charged following a series of rapes and sexual assaults across Lancashire.
  
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• Alfie Steele: Neighbours raised concerns months before

  13-06-2023 17:06
  
  Neighbours had raised concerns for months before a nine-year-old boy was killed by his mother and her partner, who have been convicted over his death, with a safeguarding review now under way.
  
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• Man who pulled knife out on Blackpool bound train is jailed

  13-06-2023 16:51
  
  A 29-year-old man has been jailed after he took a knife out on a train and started waving it around.
  
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• Coronation Street and Broadchurch star in unique chat show

  13-06-2023 16:17
  
  IF you have ever wondered what Julie Hesmondhalgh’s favourite songs are or wanted to learn more about her remarkable career, then a unique show at Darwen Library Theatre on Thursday will have all the answers.
  
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• Rawtenstall commuter bypass resurfacing finally under way

  13-06-2023 16:00
  
  A MAJOR commuter route from East Lancashire to Manchester is finally being resurfaced.
  
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• Burnley youth club lease boost to aid skate park and new building

  13-06-2023 16:00
  
  A COUNCIL has agreed to lease additional land to a town's community youth club to pave the way for a major expansion.
  
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• 20 most affordable dog breeds to own in the UK revealed

  13-06-2023 15:25
  
  With puppy ownership continuing to soar post-lockdown, here are the 20 most affordable dog breeds
  
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• Blackburn trio charged with robbery due to appear in court

  13-06-2023 15:19
  
  Three men from Blackburn are due to appear in court after being charged following a high-value robbery in Thornley Avenue, Blackburn
  
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• Blackadder unaired pilot to be shown for 40th anniversary

  13-06-2023 14:46
  
  Gold are set to finally show the unaired Blackadder pilot which was made a year before the first series began in 1983
  
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• Manchester Arena bomb survivor gives away specialist mountain trike

  13-06-2023 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Martin Hibbert donates the wheelchair he used to climb Kilimanjaro to Emma Cawood, from Leeds.
  
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• Blackburn engineering firm in fast lane thanks to council grant

  13-06-2023 13:00
  
  A BLACKBURN precision engineering company which makes parts for Formula One racing cars is forecast to double its turnover following more than £1million of investment.
  
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• Estrella Damm Awards 2023: Moor Hall named best restaurant in England

  13-06-2023 11:42
  
  Moor Hall in Aughton, Lancashire has been named the best restaurant in England for the second year running at the Estrella Damm Awards 2023.
  
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• Blackpool lifeboats called out nine times in four days

  13-06-2023 11:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Crews were called to Blackpool to help swimmers and people on inflatables that were blown out to sea.
  
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• Tesco Clubcard users have hours to get 3x their vouchers

  13-06-2023 11:25
  
  Tesco customers with a Clubcard have just hours to get 3x their vouchers with Reward Partners.
  
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• Grand Designs' Kevin McCloud tip to keep your home cool

  13-06-2023 11:19
  
  Channel 4’s Grand Designs host Kevin McCloud recommends grabbing a mop to keep your house cool as temperatures soar
  
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• Nottingham: Three dead after serious incident in city centre

  13-06-2023 11:09
  
  Nottingham Police confirm three people have died after a serious incident in the city centre.
  
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• Ofsted rule changes: How will English schools be assessed?

  13-06-2023 11:01
  
  How will the new Oftsed rule changes affect how schools are assessed after the death of head teacher Ruth Perry?
  
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• Thunderstorms cause sewage to leak into Fylde Coast sea

  13-06-2023 10:58
  
  Residents on the Fylde coast are being warned not to swim in the sea after untreated sewage was released into the water during thunderstorms last night
  
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• Burst pipe caused by thunderstorms causes Fylde Coast sewage leak

  13-06-2023 10:58
  
  Residents on the Fylde Coast are being warned not to swim in the sea after untreated sewage was released into the water during thunderstorms last night
  
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• Delays and queues on M65 near Blackburn due to crash

  13-06-2023 10:36
  
  There are delays of around 30 minutes on the M65 westbound near Blackburn due to a crash.
  
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• A59 partially blocked both ways between Blackburn and Preston

  13-06-2023 09:52
  
  The A59 is partially blocked in both directions between Blackburn and Preston due to a crash.
  
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• Drink driver charged on M6 following night out in Blackpool

  13-06-2023 09:17
  
  A drink driver has been charged after driving on the M6 with alcohol still in their system from a night out in Blackpool
  
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• Nelson man suffered fractured arm in Burnley assault

  13-06-2023 09:02
  
  Police are appealing for help to identify two men after a man from Nelson suffered a fractured arm during an assault in Burnley.
  
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• Joint investigation to find cause of Preston building fire

  13-06-2023 08:52
  
  A joint police and fire investigation has been launched to establish the cause of a building fire in Preston.
  
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• Fire crews battle lightning strike fire in Lytham St Annes

  13-06-2023 08:33
  
  Fire crews were called last night when the roof of a house set alight after being struck by lightning in Lytham St Annes.
  
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• Church Road in Leyland closed as fire crews tackle blaze

  13-06-2023 08:22
  
  Church Road in Leyland is currently closed at the junction with Fox Lane due to a fire.
  
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• All LloydsPharmacy branches in UK Sainsbury's to close today

  13-06-2023 07:33
  
  LloydsPharmacy is set to close all branches inside Sainsbury stores from today, June 13, after the closure dates were brought forward.
  
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• Little Brook Nursery, Accrington, rated good by Ofsted

  13-06-2023 06:30
  
  Little Brook Nursery opened two years ago and in the Ofsted inspection it was praised for its curriculum and how it preaches independence.
  
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• Hyndburn to recognise armed forces work

  13-06-2023 06:01
  
  TO mark the start of Armed Forces Week, Hyndburn Borough Council will be holding a short service at 11am on Sunday at Accrington Town Hall.
  
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• The Hill, Ski Rossendale celebrates golden anniversary

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  A popular Ski resort in East Lancashire has celebrated its 50th anniversary in style with a fun-filled day for all – even without Eddie ‘the Eagle’ Edwards present.
  
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• Ramsbottom sisters host Peel Tower open day to raise money for charity

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two sisters from Ramsbottom will be hosting an open day at Peel Tower to raise money for two charities close to their hearts.
  
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• Police's most wanted men in East Lancashire this week

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Police have revealed the four men currently the most wanted by officers across East Lancashire.
  
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• Parking issues on St James' Road in Blackburn remain

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  The poor parking situation on St James' Road in Blackburn is “exactly the same” months after it was said parking services would look into the problem.
  
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• New boutique hotel opens close to Blackburn town centre

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  The new boutique Hotel Royal has opened its doors in Blackburn town centre giving guests a "quaint and luxurious" stay.
  
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• Mourners evacuated from Blackburn crematorium due to fire

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  The family were at Pleasington Crematorium in Blackburn last week when a fire broke out during their funeral service.
  
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• Livesey Parish Council objection sparks borough planning debate

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  AN objection by a parish council means that proposals to add a major extension to a Blackburn suburban home will be debated by borough councillors.
  
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• Lancashire vote for best authors and illustrators in awards

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  Thousands of primary school Lancashire bookworms have picked their top reads and favourite children's book illustrators.
  
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• Lancashire teams to raise funds for Child Action Northwest

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  A long-running football tournament is set to take place this weekend with money being raised for children, young people, and their families.
  
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• Lancashire nurse nominated for award in the NHS Parliamentary Awards

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire nurse who dyes her hair purple to raise awareness for pancreatic cancer, has been nominated for a national award.
  
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• Lancashire artist to be named the best as part of competition

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  Entries to the county’s art awards is closing soon – but there is still time to enter if you’re eager to be involved.
  
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• Grief and loss cafe to open at Elmfield Hall in Church

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  Community Solutions North West will open a new grief and loss cafe at Elmfield Hall which will support locals going through difficult times.
  
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• Fleabag, a one woman play, is set to come to Lancashire this week

  13-06-2023 06:00
  
  A one woman play, written and performed by Phoebe Waller Bridge, which premiered at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and inspired the hit BBC TV series of the same name is coming to Lancashire this week.
  
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