Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Surrey wobble on 70-4 after Lancashire rally to 274

  25-06-2023 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire rally from 119-5 to post 274 before making Division One leaders Surrey wobble before the close on 70-4.
  
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• Lancashire Police: Reassurance after reports of 999 failures

  25-06-2023 20:41
  
  Police across Lancashire have moved to reassure the public after reports of forces all over the country being unable to take 999 calls.
  
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• Blackpool promenade closed by police due to crash

  25-06-2023 15:31
  
  Police have closed a road in Blackpool following a crash
  
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• Blackpool Tower: Corroded lights due to be replaced

  25-06-2023 13:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Some of the lights at the top of Blackpool Tower are due to be replaced due to corrosion.
  
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• The drone was used at the waste fire on Whinney Hill Road

  25-06-2023 12:19
  
  Fire crews spent around four hours tackling a waste fire, using the drone to help them establish hot spots
  
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• 999 emergency number back up after nationwide outage

  25-06-2023 12:09
  
  The emergency services and BT have confirmed that the 999 emergency is back in use following its outage seeing people call 101.
  
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• Thousands at Restricted Forest in Blackburn’s Witton Park

  25-06-2023 11:08
  
  Restricted Forest went off with a bang as thousands of music lovers flocked to Blackburn’s Witton Park to bask in the sunshine and rave along to dozens of DJs
  
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• Thousands of music lovers flocked to Blackburn’s Witton Park

  25-06-2023 11:06
  
  Restricted Forest went off with a bang as thousands of music lovers flocked to Blackburn’s Witton Park to bask in the sunshine and rave along to dozens of DJs
  
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• Thrilling finale to annual mosque football tournament

  25-06-2023 11:01
  
  Mosques and madressa students took part in a 5-a-side football tournament in Blackburn.
  
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• Thunderstorms will be developing across northern England

  25-06-2023 10:48
  
  A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of East Lancashire
  
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• Thunderstorms weather warning for Blackburn and East Lancs

  25-06-2023 10:48
  
  A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been issued for parts of East Lancashire by the Met Office today.
  
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• UK emergency 999 not working as Brits told ring 101

  25-06-2023 10:04
  
  Police have told Brits to not ring the 999 emergency number amid lost connection, instead call 101.
  
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• BBC hoping to sign This Morning's Holly Willoughby for Strictly

  25-06-2023 09:29
  
  The BBC is hoping to sign ITV This Morning star Holly Willoughby for Strictly Come Dancing after the Phillip Schofield drama.
  
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• Pub Quiz June 24: How smart are you? Test your knowledge

  25-06-2023 09:28
  
  Find out how good your general knowledge is with our pub quiz that will get you ready for your next trip to the pub.
  
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• England state secondary schools now have defibrillators

  25-06-2023 09:28
  
  The Government has announced that all English secondary schools now have a defibrillator on site and primary schools will soon follow.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl middle aisles this week from picnic bags to DIY tools

  25-06-2023 09:28
  
  Here's what you'll find in Aldi's Speciabuys and Lidl's middle aisles this week from picnic bags to DIY tools.
  
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• Wanted Benjamin Dilworth, 35, has links to Preston

  25-06-2023 09:15
  
  A man is being sought by police in connection with harassment offences
  
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• All East Lancs golfers at the Open Regional Qualifying

  25-06-2023 07:00
  
  The top golfers from Regional Qualifying will earn a place at the 151st Open at Royal Liverpool alongside Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler.
  
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• Bacup man beat partner he'd been with for almost 20 years

  25-06-2023 06:05
  
  Nathan Lane loosened his partner's teeth by punching her after she pushed him. It wasn't the first time he'd assaulted her but they are still together.
  
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• We should not compare tragic events but our reactions to them

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Over the past week we have seen two types of tragic events occur that have led to a great deal of discussion as to how we react to tragedies.
  
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• Two East Lancashire companies failed to pay the minimum wage

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire companies have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay their workers the minimum wage
  
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• This stunning home has a balcony with great views of the countryside

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  DO you ever dream of waking up to the beautiful summer and enjoying a cup of coffee or tea on the balcony enjoying great views?
  
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• Ribble Valley Ride challenge raises £4,000 for charities

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  More than 250 cyclists raised more than £4,000 for a cancer charity after taking part in the Ribble Valley Ride.
  
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• Ribble Valley dog control order set for renewal

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  CONTROVERSIAL controls on dogs in a rural borough are set to be renewed.
  
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• Ribble Valley Borough Council appoints director of community services

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Ribble Valley Borough Council has announced Adam Allen as director of community services.
  
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• Police officers honoured at 'Excellence Awards' in Blackburn

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Police officers from across Lancashire were honoured for their determination and hard work at an annual awards ceremony.
  
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• Plans were withdrawn and resubmitted but have been rejected

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  An application to build nine three-bed detached homes in a private garden, which was withdrawn, has been rejected following a resubmission last year
  
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• Pet Angels has relocated from Barrowford to Colne

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  A new dog grooming salon and spa has opened in what used to be a wine bar
  
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• PC Harty alleged to have been involved in domestic assault

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  A former police officer is to face a misconduct hearing over domestic assault allegations
  
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• Newchurch: Man assaulted ex-partner while on sofa with 4-week-old baby

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN subjected his ex-partner to a "humiliating" assault which started while they were sitting on the sofa with their four-week-old baby between them.
  
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• New cafe and cycling hub plans for Bacup town centre

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Proposals have been submitted to demolish a town centre building and replace it with a cycle hub as part of the government’s levelling-up plans
  
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• Man ‘spots UFO’ in skies over Bacup for second time

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Man baffled after spotting ‘UFO’ in same spot for second time
  
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• Langho FC submit changing rooms plans and announce sponsor

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Langho FC has submitted plans to the council to build new changing rooms at their ground and announced a new arena sponsor in Conkers nursery.
  
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• Kane Shepherd punched cousin following drunken pub fight

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man kicked and punched his shirtless cousin as he lay unconscious in a back alley following a drunken fight in a pub
  
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• Great Harwood residents 'up in arms' over football club park move

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  PROPOSALS to move a village football club from its current base to a township park to make way for a giant water pipeline project have angered residents and Labour politicians.
  
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• Godfather of punk Charlie Harper's last time at Rebellion

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  GODFATHER of punk Charlie Harper is waving goodbye to the tour bus after 45 years on the road with the UK Subs.
  
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• Floods left Blackburn left under water after summer downpour

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  WE have experienced a few downpours over the past few days which led us to delve into the archive for these photos which show what can happen when Mother Nature strikes back.
  
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• Bus journeys in Blackburn and Burnley to keep £2 fare cap

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Transdev has confirmed its £2 ‘Price Drop’ fare cap is to continue throughout its network until October.
  
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• All you need about about the Rossendale Kite Festival

  25-06-2023 06:00
  
  Organisers of the Rossendale Kite Festival have unveiled details of their series of weekend events.
  
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