Blackburn with Darwen news

• Oswaldtwistle: Firefighters called to Lord Street house fire

  24-06-2023 21:14
  
  More than 100 homes were affected by electricity works earlier today after a house fire broke out.
  
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• Burnley: Firefighters tackle Darwin Street garage blaze

  24-06-2023 20:57
  
  Firefighters were called out to tackle a garage fire earlier today, with two engines called to the scene.
  
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• Coronation Street star surprised to be asked back after exit

  24-06-2023 17:04
  
  ITV Coronation Street star Cait Fitton (Lauren) says she is surprised to have been asked back to the show after exiting just weeks ago.
  
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• Teen emerged from bushes and stole hotel golf buggy

  24-06-2023 15:45
  
  A teenager landed himself in the bunker after taking a golf buggy from a hotel golf course
  
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• Police stopped motorists on the eastbound carriageway

  24-06-2023 12:14
  
  Traffic on the M65 had to be stopped and the motorway closed in both directions this morning due to an 'ongoing police incident'
  
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• Residents mark 80th anniversary of Battle of Bamber Bridge

  24-06-2023 11:45
  
  A Lancashire village is marking the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Bamber Bridge which took place during the Second World War
  
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• Why was the M6 near Preston closed late last night?

  24-06-2023 11:34
  
  A busy stretch of motorway was closed for more than two hours last night following a multi-vehicle smash
  
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• The eastbound entry slip road at junction 13 is closed

  24-06-2023 09:46
  
  Police have closed the eastbound entry slip road at junction 13 of the M65 in Pendle due to a fallen tree
  
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• Windrush: The Trinidadian who found happiness in a seaside resort

  24-06-2023 09:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Darrell Pierre had to delay a move to England, but ended up finding joy as a Blackpool tram driver.
  
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• Vaping: E-cigarettes have ruined my life, woman says

  24-06-2023 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Belle Moore, 19, who started vaping at 16 years old says she feels like she has "no control over it".
  
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• Wildlife garden could add £27k to your house value

  24-06-2023 09:02
  
  Looking after your garden is not only an enjoyable pastime but it can add serious value to your home, according to experts.
  
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• 7 of the UK’s most Instagrammable flower fields to visit

  24-06-2023 09:02
  
  Here are 7 of the UK's most Instagrammable flower fields to visit, from Rhossili Sunflowers in South Wales to Farndale in North Yorkshire.
  
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• Land Rover found to be the most stolen car brand in the UK

  24-06-2023 09:00
  
  Car models from Land Rover, Ford and Lexus all made the top 10 list for cars stolen between March 2022 and 2023
  
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• Diabetes in pets: PDSA urges UK owners to check for 6 signs

  24-06-2023 09:00
  
  Pet charity PDSA wants owners to be aware of the signs of diabetes, and also know how to reduce the risk of their pets suffering from this disease.
  
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• Man fined for Burnley Manchester Road trespass offence

  24-06-2023 06:05
  
  Zak John Greenwood was trespassing on the lines at the railway station leaving waiting passengers shocked, before abusing police officers.
  
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• Westholme School students receive thank you letter from King and Queen

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Students from Westholme School in Blackburn were delighted after they received a letter from the King and Queen after writing to them to congratulate them on their coronation
  
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• Vegan ‘disgusted’ after being sold Poundbakery sausage roll

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley man who has been vegan for over 20 years said he was ‘disgusted’ after biting into a sausage roll that turned out to have meat in it.
  
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• Teen avoids jail sentence following gun and bottle attack

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A teenager who became involved in an assault in which a gun was fired and a bottle smashed over his victim’s head has been spared jail
  
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• Stalls you might visit on trip to Blackburn's indoor market

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Here’s a photo which will bring back memories for anyone who used to visit the old Blackburn Market.
  
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• Pendle council to consult residents over drinking alcohol on streets

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A council is reviewing its Alcohol Control Public Spaces Protection Order and wants to hear from local residents.
  
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• New public speaking competition running for schools

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  An esteemed new public speaking competition is now running for primary and secondary school students across Lancashire
  
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• New park benches unveiled at Clitheroe church

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  New benches have been positioned outside a church overlooking Clitheroe’s ‘Castle Park’ grounds.
  
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• Man jailed for strangling former partner at her Burnley home

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man from Bradford has been jailed and handed a restraining order against his former partner, who lived in Burnley, who he strangled after she refused to get back together with him.
  
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• Letter: Without checks, police powers will continue to grow

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  THERE is hardly any mention in the media about how this government has brought in powers that are almost identical to those in Belarus and Russia.
  
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• Lancaster Dino Fest 2023 – a ROARing Day Out!

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Join the fun at Lancaster Dino Festival 2023.
  
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• Lancashire worst area in country for congestion, study finds

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire has been named the worst area in the country for congestion and traffic
  
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• Former Star Tissue exec to head up Burnley based CoolKit

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire company which specialises in temperature-controlled vans has appointed a new marketing executive
  
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• Fino Tapas in Preston is relocating to Plau on Friargate

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  One of Lancashire’s most recognisable restaurants will find a new permanent home from this weekend
  
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• Downham is the most stylish place to live in Lancashire

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A small village in East Lancashire has been voted the most stylish place to live in the whole county
  
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• Darwen businessman's plea after nephew given year to live

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Arnold Chappin, was given six to 12 months to live after being diagnosed with a brain tumour.
  
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• CMAC Group enters partnership with Coach Hire Comparison

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A ground transport specialist has entered a strategic partnership with a coach hire company acquiring 51 per cent of the business
  
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• Callum Parkinson jailed for stalking his ex-partner

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man with an “unenviable record” who is currently serving a jail sentence for burglary has been jailed again for stalking his ex-partner
  
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• Builder broke restraining order by taking up work contract in Colne

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN who was subject to a restraining order which prohibited him entering Colne took a chance by going to work on a building site in the town.
  
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• Blondie at Lytham will be special says drummer Clem Burke

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  DEBBIE Harry may well be the face and voice of Blondie but as any fan of the band will tell you, the beating heart is drummer Clem Burke.
  
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• Blackburn's delayed Turkish restaurant back on the menu

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN'S long-awaited Istanbul Restaurant and Bar is back on the town centre menu.
  
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• Best nail salons in Blackburn according to Google Reviews

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  Here are 5 of the best nail salons in Blackburn, Lancashire according to Google Reviews.
  
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• Accrington engineer swaps pilot dreams for underground pipes

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  An engineer who dreamed of being a pilot, is now enjoying life as a lead engineer for a company focussed mostly on what lies underground
  
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• 1,000 guests to attend installation service for Bishop of Blackburn

  24-06-2023 06:00
  
  The Bishop of Blackburn has promised to place a 'spotlight on social justice' at his installation service at Blackburn Cathedral.
  
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• T20 Blast: Birmingham Bears and Somerset book quarter-final places

  24-06-2023 00:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Birmingham Bears and Somerset both enjoy derby wins to book their place in the T20 Blast quarter-finals.
  
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