Blackburn with Darwen news

• Shops in Chorley may have licence reviewed after selling knife to kids

  15-06-2023 20:31
  
  wo shops in this town to have licence reviewed after selling knife and alcohol to kids
  
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• Accrington: Fire service praise new kit after Peel Park wildfire  

  15-06-2023 20:07
  
  Wildfire at park ‘could have been significantly larger’ without these new vehicles
  
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• Part of A56 to be closed overnight for repairs after crash

  15-06-2023 18:44
  
  The A56 northbound between A680, Rising Bridge, and A679, Huncoat, will remain closed overnight to repair safety barriers
  
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• DWP announces £58m boost to 25,000 Brits with health problems

  15-06-2023 18:03
  
  The DWP and Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, Mel Stride MP confirmed the £58m cash boost
  
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• Darwen Labour residents advice surgery

  15-06-2023 18:00
  
  DARWEN'S Labour councillors will hold an advice surgery in Darwen Library on Saturday.
  
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• Accrington bandstand available for events organisers reminded

  15-06-2023 18:00
  
  THE well-known band stand in Oak Hill Park, Accrington, is available to hire for free for events or gigs Hyndburn Council has reminded organisers.
  
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• Greg Cunningham: Preston North End defender signs short-term deal despite injury

  15-06-2023 17:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Greg Cunningham signs a short-term deal with Preston, which could extend to next summer dependent on fitness.
  
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• Blackburn man charged after reports of car crime in area

  15-06-2023 17:35
  
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• Arrest made after police find cannabis grow in Blackburn

  15-06-2023 17:17
  
  Police forced their way into a Blackburn address where a “substantial cannabis grow” was located.
  
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• Man arrested and drugs seized after car stopped on M6

  15-06-2023 17:00
  
  Man arrested after police find large quantity of drugs in car on M6
  
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• Albie Morgan: Blackpool sign midfielder on three-year deal following Charlton Athletic release

  15-06-2023 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool sign midfielder Albie Morgan on a three-year deal with the option of a further year following his release by Charlton.
  
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• Police looking for man after Accrington market burglary

  15-06-2023 16:44
  
  The burglary took place on Saturday, June 10, at around 6.15am. Money and clothing was stolen.
  
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• Gordon McQueen: Football giant who grew up in Hyndburn

  15-06-2023 14:53
  
  The former Scotland defender spent part of his childhood living in East Lancashire, when his dad played for Accrington Stanley.
  
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• Road closure after crash on A56 Accrington bypass

  15-06-2023 13:52
  
  Police have closed the A56 northbound carriageway after a crash today.
  
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• Driver in hospital after A56 Accrington bypass lorry crash

  15-06-2023 13:52
  
  Police have closed the A56 northbound carriageway after a crash today.
  
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• Hyndburn bin lorries to run on vegetable oil

  15-06-2023 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An East Lancashire council is converting its diesel-powered vehicles to cut carbon emissions.
  
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• Rishton: Crews battle fire as gas cylinders exploded in shed

  15-06-2023 11:33
  
  Firefighters were called to battle a fire in a shed containing gas cylinders.
  
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• Rare butterflies thriving after reintroduction bid

  15-06-2023 11:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Experts say they are excited to bring the Manchester argus butterfly back to the city.
  
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• Premier League fixtures: Man City away to Burnley, Chelsea host Liverpool, Luton at Brighton

  15-06-2023 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Champions Manchester City will kick off the new Premier League season on Friday, 11 August at promoted Burnley - managed by their former captain Vincent Kompany.
  
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• Road closed after ‘serious’ car and motorbike crash

  15-06-2023 11:17
  
  A road closure is in place after a ‘serious’ crash involving a motorbike and a car.
  
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• Rare £2 coin selling for up to £35 could be in your wallet

  15-06-2023 11:10
  
  It has been 25 years since the £2 first entered circulation in the UK - but what are the rarest coins to look out for?
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from Thursday June 15

  15-06-2023 11:09
  
  From swimming pools to camping equipment such as tents and airbeds, here are a few of the items you can expect to see in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl.
  
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• England and Wales wildfire risk raised to 'very high'

  15-06-2023 11:06
  
  The Met Office fire severity index has swathes of England and parts of Wales as having a 'very high' risk of wildfires this summer
  
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• Boris Johnson report: PM misled Parliament over Partygate denials

  15-06-2023 10:57
  
  The Privileges Committee has published its report into whether Boris Johnson deliberately misled Parliament with his Partygate denials.
  
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• Neighbours' dispute over loud music escalated into disorder

  15-06-2023 10:21
  
  Two neighbours took to the street armed with a knife and a BB gun in a dispute over some loud music
  
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• Refugee Week 2023: Events on across Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-06-2023 10:13
  
  Refugee Week 2023: Events on across Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Refugee Week 2023: Events on across Blackburn with Darwen

  15-06-2023 10:13
  
  Refugee Week is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council are hosting a range of fun events.
  
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• Asda Rewards and Blue Light Card changes begin today

  15-06-2023 10:03
  
  Asda shoppers, find out all the rewards and Blue Light Card discount changes that come into effect today (June 15).
  
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• Man arrested for immigration offences as cannabis plants found in home

  15-06-2023 10:02
  
  An Eastern European man has been arrested after officers discovered 150 cannabis plants in a home.
  
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• Blackburn shelter pods helped my recovery, says former resident

  15-06-2023 09:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Emergency shelters opened in the pandemic will stay open until at least March thanks to NHS funding.
  
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• Police pepper spray man after strange behaviour towards girl

  15-06-2023 08:53
  
  A man who threatened to fight officers at a train station when he was questioned for his strange behaviour towards a teenager appeared in court.
  
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• Love Island 2023: Who is ITV show bombshell Scott?

  15-06-2023 07:43
  
  Scott Van Der Sluis is from Connah's Quay in North Wales, and has come onto ITV2's Love Island for a "change-up in life"
  
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• Vacant Shadsworth sheltered housing complex to be knocked down

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A FORMER sheltered housing scheme on Blackburn's Shadsworth estate can be demolished.
  
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• Tickets on sale for Handbags and Gladrags charity event

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A dementia care charity is hosting a pre-loved and sustainable fashion fundraiser event next month.
  
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• 'There are people on the edge': Support group teams up with foodbank

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  Community workers from two Blackburn groups have spoken about how they are supporting families during the cost of living crisis.
  
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• 'Speak Their Name': New suicide support group launched

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A new project which aims to bring people together who have been bereaved by suicide has been launched in Blackburn and Darwen.
  
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• Residents call for action following horror crash in Blackburn

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  The latest crash in School Lane, Guide, saw two cars badly damaged and residents fear there will be a death soon.
  
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• New Fatehas Bakery-Deli opens in Duckworth Street, Darwen

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A new bakery which serves cake and curry has opened in Darwen. Fatehas Bakery is based in Duckworth Street in the town
  
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• Nelson: Bull terrier type dog attacked two men in neighbour dispute

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A BULL terrier type dog joined in a neighbour dispute and attacked two men.
  
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• Mummy's Star Charity Ball announces new sponsor for show

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  With just days to go until national cancer and pregnancy charity Mummy’s Star takeover the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester to host their Mummy’s Star Ball 10th anniversary celebration, the charity has announced their joint headline sponsor for the black-tie event.
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the Week - Fell Brewery - Tinderbox IPA

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Major study into Blackburn with Darwen's gambling problems - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  Major study into Blackburn with Darwen's gambling problems  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Major study into Blackburn with Darwen's gambling problems

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  UNIVERSITY researchers are awaiting the outcomes of a major piece of research into 'problem gambling' in East Lancashire.
  
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• Hyndburn Council vehicles go veggie to combat climate change

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority has started the conversion of its fleet of vehicles and some plant equipment from diesel in favour of HVO (Hydro-treated vegetable oil).
  
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• Hi-tech addition at Great Harwood textile mill was big news

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  This great photo of life inside a textile mill was originally issued by the Cotton Board.
  
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• Five East Lancs businesses finalists at English Curry Awards

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  Restaurants across Lancashire have been praised for their food and treatment of customers after being shortlisted for this year’s English Curry Awards.
  
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• Find out why celeb was not served at Casked pub in Rawtenstall

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  EACH week shine the spotlight on some of East Lancashire’s best places to socialise with family and friends.
  
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• Famous Blackburn main road cobbles revealed by workmen

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  The old cobbles, in Preston New Road, Blackburn, have been uncovered during roadworks by Cadent at the Adelaide Terrace junction.
  
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• Colne man to stand trial accused of grievous bodily harm

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man has been granted conditional bail and a trial date set after he denied grievous bodily harm
  
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• Clitheroe vegan's trauma after dead worm found in Aldi apple

  15-06-2023 06:00
  
  A woman from Clitheroe was left traumatised after almost biting into a mouldy, dead worm she found in her apple.
  
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