Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police find wanted person and uninsured driver in Preston

  21-06-2023 21:13
  
  Busy day for police on roads
  
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• 132 illegal e-cigarettes seized from shop in Longridge

  21-06-2023 19:36
  
  ‘Illegal’ e-cigarettes have been seized from a shop in Longridge after a police inspection.
  
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• Investigation launched after Accrington homes without water

  21-06-2023 18:18
  
  United Utilities investigating after homes in this town left without water
  
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• Two charged in Clitheroe drug and money laundering investigation

  21-06-2023 17:41
  
  Two men charged after two year drug and money laundering investigation
  
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• Blackburn short-break children's home rated Good for third time

  21-06-2023 16:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority-run short break children's home has been judged 'Good' by Ofsted for the third time running.
  
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• Man in 30s found dead at Mayfield Flats in Darwen

  21-06-2023 15:45
  
  Officers were called to Darwen on Tuesday, following reports of a sudden death.
  
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• William Walker: Former DUP councillor avoids jail for child sex offences

  21-06-2023 15:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  William Walker posed as a younger man and asked two "children" to send pictures in school uniforms.
  
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• Traffic building after crash on the M55 near Blackpool

  21-06-2023 14:53
  
  Police say traffic is building near the site of the crash and are urging motorists to find alternative ways to reach their destination.
  
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• BBC Radio 1 host Adele Roberts leaves station after 8 years

  21-06-2023 14:43
  
  Popular radio presenter Adele Roberts is leaving BBC Radio 1 after eight years. This comes after she was diagnosed with bowel cancer in 2021.
  
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• Accrington Cricket Club smashed up in reckless break-in

  21-06-2023 14:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Cricket Club says the raid came after some two years of vandalism and anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Free East Lancs armed forces day bus travel for military

  21-06-2023 14:00
  
  EAST Lancashire bus operator Transdev is offering free travel for the North-West’s serving military and veterans on Armed Forces Day on Saturday.
  
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• Two charged over alleged theft and vehicle damage

  21-06-2023 13:55
  
  Two men arrested on suspicion of theft and vehicle damage have been charged.
  
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• Young Reporter Scheme: Explore the exciting world of journalism

  21-06-2023 13:12
  
  The Young Reporter Scheme is about to launch again for the 16th year running.
  
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• MP told by Accrington threats man: 'Your family is next'

  21-06-2023 11:13
  
  A MAN who sent threatening e-mails to the MP for Hyndburn was told that the offence "struck at the heart of our democracy."
  
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• MP Sara Britcliffe told by Accrington threats man: Your family is next

  21-06-2023 11:13
  
  A MAN who sent threatening e-mails to the MP for Hyndburn was told that the offence "struck at the heart of our democracy."
  
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• Ramsbottom: China Cottage to close but owners hope to reopen

  21-06-2023 11:04
  
  With a “heavy heart” the owners of China Cottage, on Bolton Street, have announced that the venue will be closing after the end of July this year but promise customers that “we will be back”.
  
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• Oldham takeaway owner banned from running food businesses for life

  21-06-2023 11:01
  
  An Oldham takeaway owner has been banned from owning food businesses for life after rats were found jumping out of bins and cockroaches seen.
  
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• Man in court over Burnley burglary and assault charges

  21-06-2023 10:46
  
  Adam Hargreaves, 35, has been charged with burglary following an alleged incident at a shop in Burnley.
  
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• Man in court over burglary and assault charges

  21-06-2023 10:46
  
  A 35-year-old will appear in court following a burglary at a shop in Burnley.
  
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• Wetherspoons Tim Martin warns pints could cost £10

  21-06-2023 10:43
  
  Owners of pub chain Wetherspoons, Tim Martin has warned that pints could cost over £10.
  
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• Lidl crisps recall and 'do not eat' warning issued

  21-06-2023 10:42
  
  Lidl has issued a recall of its Snaktastic Chilli Heatwave Tortilla Chips
  
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• Fleetwood lifeboat rescues stricken boat and water scooter

  21-06-2023 10:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lifeboat crews carried out two rescue operations off the Lancashire coast within 14 hours.
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach ranked in TripAdvisor world top 10

  21-06-2023 10:35
  
  Blackpool Pleasure Beach has placed in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards global top 10 for theme parks, higher than every Disney park.
  
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• M&S, WH Smith and Argos break minimum wage law in report

  21-06-2023 09:48
  
  Retail giants WHSmith, Marks & Spencer and Argos are among firms who have been “named and shamed” by the Government for breaking the minimum wage law.
  
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• Man in custody after trying car doors in Blackpool

  21-06-2023 09:03
  
  A man is in custody after going on a spree of trying car doors in St Albans Road, Blackpool
  
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• Fire crews tackle house fire in Bold Street, Accrington

  21-06-2023 08:52
  
  Firefighters yesterday (June 20) spent more than two hours tackling a house fire in Bold Street, Accrington.
  
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• When Blackburn rag and bone man Rig-a-Rag got new cart

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  At one time the rag and bone man was a familiar sight around East Lancashire.
  
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• Trial date set for family accused of affray in Haslingden

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A trial has been arranged for four members of a family who pleaded not guilty to affray in Haslingden.
  
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• The Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival will take place on Sunday

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A pirate themed festival is taking place in East Lancashire this weekend
  
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• Stunning garden at 16th century Colne hall opens to public

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Owners of the 16th century Greenfield Hall are inviting members of the public to view their 'stunning garden' following a dramatic transformation.
  
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• Stonyhurst College rated excellent at ISI inspection

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  School celebrating after being rated ‘excellent in all areas’ at inspection
  
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• Ribble Valley's Todber Valley wins award for third year running

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two Lancashire holiday parks are celebrating after winning a hat-trick of awards
  
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• QEGS Blackburn left boy, 9, at off-site Lammack sports hall

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A parent has raised safeguarding issues with Queen Elizabeth Grammar School after her son was left behind following a PE lesson at an its sports hall.
  
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• Plans lodged to build bigger clubhouse at Bacup Borough FC

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  The manager of a football club has applied to the council to demolish the existing club house and build a bigger one in its place
  
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• Number of electric cars in Blackburn with Darwen rose by three quarters last year - Yahoo News UK

  21-06-2023 06:00
  Number of electric cars in Blackburn with Darwen rose by three quarters last year  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Mum says Witton Park in Blackburn is a 'death trap'

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Mum demands change after visiting ‘death trap’ park in Blackburn
  
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• Medic who tried for uni job after Blackburn hospital sacking gets ban

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MEDIC who tried to secure a university job after being sacked from a hospital trust for gross misconduct has been given a 12-month suspension.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: The anxiety and depression connection

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health conditions. In simple terms, anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease. Depression is a feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or worthlessness. While anxiety and depression are often thought of as two separate conditions, they are actually closely related.
  
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• Letter: Bobbies on the beat needed to keep our streets safe

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Surely the greatest argument for reintroducing police officers to patrolling our streets is illustrated in the recent senseless and brutal Nottingham killings.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss rebuked by party over Issa bros plan remark

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  THE leader of an East Lancashire council has now been 'rebuked' by her party over remarks during a committee debate over a planning application from the property arm of Blackburn’s billionaire Issa brothers’ business empire.
  
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• How to spot tick paralysis in dogs and how to remove a tick

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  These are all the signs of tick paralysis in dogs that owners need to be aware of and how to remove a tick safely, as explained by experts.
  
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• Crawshawbooth motorbike showroom could become new cafe

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A former motorcycle showroom could become a café with a retail space above it if plans are approved by the council
  
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• Clitheroe's Todber Valley wins award for third year running

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two Lancashire holiday parks are celebrating after winning a hat-trick of awards
  
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• Clitheroe: Son launches clothing brand in memory of mum who died

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Jack Brooks, from Clitheroe, is selling t-shirts through his clothing brand CSB Clothing which he officially set up around May.
  
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• Burnley tennis courts served up in top condition after renovation

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  WITH Wimbledon just around the corner 11 tennis courts at four East Lancashire parks have been officially reopened after a £58,850 renovation programme.
  
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• Blackburn's Beardwood Hospital recognised in annual awards

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Staff and doctors at two private Lancashire hospitals have been recognised for the quality of care they deliver to patients
  
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• Blackburn woman avoids jail for causing crash while disqualified

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn woman who was driving while disqualified has avoided jail for crashing into another woman who suffered serious neck injuries.
  
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• Blackburn St Silas CofE Primary School rated good by Ofsted

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  St Silas CofE Primary School in Blackburn has been rated good in all areas following an Ofsted inspection earlier this year.
  
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• Blackburn man to stand trial over dangerous driving charge

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to stand trial after denying causing serious injury by dangerous driving
  
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• Blackburn: AJ Odudu’s The Big Breakfast reboot ‘axed’

  21-06-2023 06:00
  
  Channel 4 has responded after reports that The Big Breakfast, which was hosted by AJ Odudu last year, won't be back in 2023.
  
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