Blackburn with Darwen news

• Homes in Trawden without electricity after power cut

  26-06-2023 21:46
  
  Homes without power in this area after unplanned power cut
  
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• Cause of Nicola Bulley’s death revealed at inquest

  26-06-2023 21:00
  
  Nicola Bulley drowned after entering cold water, according to inquest
  
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• Police concerned about missing Chorley man Ben Murray

  26-06-2023 18:40
  
  Police growing increasingly concerned for missing man
  
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• Blackburn 'radioactive' site gets planning inspectors' backing

  26-06-2023 17:52
  
  GOVERNMENT inspectors have indicated their backing for a council's growth strategy including developing a controversial site where campaigners fear radioactive waste is buried.
  
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• Four fire engines spend hours tackling fire in Great Harwood

  26-06-2023 16:28
  
  Fire crews used one hose reel, two breathing apparatus and a positive pressure ventilation fan to put the fire out.
  
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• Four fire engines spend hours tackling blaze in Great Harwood

  26-06-2023 16:28
  
  Four fire engines were called to a fire in Great Harwood today
  
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• Great Harwood group gets first grant from council leader's fund

  26-06-2023 16:00
  
  A COUNCIL boss has presented the first cheque from her new Leader's Fund to a community trust.
  
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• Accrington is to twin with Ukrainian city

  26-06-2023 15:29
  
  ACCRINGTON is to link up with a Ukrainian counterpart in solidarity the the country's struggle to combat the Russian invasion.
  
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• Ewood house plagued by fly-tippers and squats in council sights

  26-06-2023 15:00
  
  AN empty terraced house plagued by vandalism, fly-tipping, squatting and drug use is to be bought by a local authority.
  
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• Craig Brown: Scotland's longest-serving manager dies aged 82

  26-06-2023 14:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Scotland's longest-serving manager Craig Brown has died at the age of 82.
  
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• Nicola Bulley inquest: What we know so far as cause of death revealed

  26-06-2023 13:55
  
  Mark Williams-Thomas, Newsquest's Group Investigations Editor is attending the Nicola Bulley inquest.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez to feature in new documentary

  26-06-2023 13:21
  
  Gemma Atkinson - who rose to fame on Hollyoaks - and fiancé Gorka Marquez from Strictly Come Dancing will appear in a new docuseries this summer.
  
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• E-scooter rider dies in crash on Blackpool promenade

  26-06-2023 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man, in his 30s, dies after crashing his e-scooter in a single-vehicle collision.
  
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• Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival hit town on Sunday

  26-06-2023 13:00
  
  Bacup and Stacksteads Carnival hit town on Sunday with hundreds of children in the procession donning pirate outfits – the theme for this year’s event
  
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• Nicola Bulley's cause of death confirmed at inquest

  26-06-2023 12:56
  
  An inquest into the death of Nicola Bulley, a mother of two who went missing in January 2023, has revealed the cause of her death to be drowning.
  
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• Nicola Bulley: Peter Faulding releases statement ahead of inquest

  26-06-2023 12:25
  
  Underwater search expert, Peter Faulding, has released a statement ahead of the inquest into Nicola Bulley's death.
  
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• Image released of man wanted over Burnley cemetery burglary

  26-06-2023 12:06
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of man wanted in connection a burglary at council office.
  
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• Installation of new Bishop of Blackburn at Cathedral

  26-06-2023 11:41
  
  More than a thousand people watched the 'vibrant and colourful' Installation Service of the new Bishop of Blackburn Rt Rev. Philip North.
  
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• Woman dies after attending Restricted Forest festival

  26-06-2023 11:23
  
  A woman has died following the music festival held in Witton Park, Blackburn, at the weekend.
  
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• Blackpool: E-scooter rider dies in crash

  26-06-2023 11:14
  
  A man in his 30s has died in a crash involving an e-scooter.
  
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• Free lung cancer screenings for smokers in England

  26-06-2023 10:52
  
  Targeted lung cancer screenings will be on offer through NHS England for smokers and ex-smokers of a particular age
  
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• Cineworld reveals it will file for administration in July

  26-06-2023 10:49
  
  Troubled cinema chain Cineworld has said it will file for administration in the UK as part of a restructuring plan that is set to wipe out shareholders.
  
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• Blackpool sea remains closed to swimmers after E. coli found

  26-06-2023 10:47
  
  Beachgoers in Blackpool are still being warned not to swim in the sea - as a water company blamed rain for its failure to fix a sewage leak.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez show to appear on TV

  26-06-2023 10:36
  
  Celebrity couple Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez will appear in a new documentary series which will give viewers an "intimate glimpse" into their lives while also showing the journey of their second pregnancy.
  
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• NHS says 'full investigation is underway' after 999 call problem

  26-06-2023 10:32
  
  The NHS has said a 'full investigation is underway' to try and find the cause of the 999 call system problem that occurred on Sunday.
  
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• Events timeline surrounding disappearance of Nicola Bulley

  26-06-2023 10:00
  
  Nicola Bulley vanished after taking her two daughters to school. Here is a timeline of events after her disappearance
  
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• Nicola Bulley vanished after dropping her daughters at school

  26-06-2023 09:51
  
  The inquest into the death of mother-of-two Nicola Bulley will begin later on today (Monday June 26)
  
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• BT apologises for technical faults that prevented 999 calls

  26-06-2023 09:32
  
  BT has issued an apology after technical faults meant that emergency 999 calls were not connecting.
  
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• Mountain rescue team assist 'drunk and abusive' casualty

  26-06-2023 08:57
  
  Members of the Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue Team were called to assist a man in Milnrow who was refusing help.
  
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• Police concerned over welfare of missing Darwen man

  26-06-2023 08:19
  
  Police say they are concerned for the welfare of man who has gone missing from Darwen.
  
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• Drug addicted Colne shoplifter targeted TK Maxx in town

  26-06-2023 06:05
  
  Aaron Bridge fell in with his old crowd after his relationship broke down and quickly turn back to drugs and stealing to fund his habit.
  
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• Tracey Simmonds could see manslaughter sentence extended

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A woman jailed for attacking a man two years before his death could see her sentence referred under the unduly lenient sentence scheme
  
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• The Longridge Nursery rated ‘good’ in first Ofsted visit

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  The Longridge Nursery, on Higher Road, has been rated as ‘good’ by Ofsted.
  
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• Teenager from Darwen launches streetwear clothing brand

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Charlie Talbot has created ‘NO TIES’, which is an independent streetwear brand.
  
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• Skipton Road Dental extension plans approved by council

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A hair salon and flat will be turned into a dental surgery after plans were approved by the council
  
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• Police officers face misconduct hearing for 'using excessive force'

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Two Lancashire police officers are facing a misconduct hearing over allegations they used excessive force, abusive behaviour, and failed to carry out their duties
  
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• Marsden Community Primary School in Nelson retains 'good' rating

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A primary school in Nelson where children are “eager to learn each day” has retained its ‘good’ Ofsted rating following an inspection earlier this year.
  
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• Man with Parkinson's says wrong medication dose led to fall

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Michael Walker, who was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2007, claims he suffered a nasty fall because he is not on the correct dose of medication.
  
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• Man punched to floor and kicked by grieving relatives

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A bar man working at a wake was attacked by the husband and son of the deceased
  
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• It celebrates creativity, innovation, and craftsmanship

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  The National Festival of Making is returning to Blackburn next month
  
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• Great Harwood councillors in walkway viaduct call

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  TWO Great Harwood councillors are calling on Hyndburn Council to press for the complete reopening of the Martholme Viaduct as a walkway connecting Hyndburn and Ribble Valley.
  
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• Full list of winners of the Hyndburn Business Awards 2023

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Cheese shops, pubs and other business named best in area at awards
  
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• Former Sun Dragon Restaurant to be turned into Jenni's House

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Chinese restaurant which has served the community for 22 years is to be turned into a parent and child facility after permission was granted by the council
  
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• 'Crash for cash moped' scam: What to watch out for

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  People are being warned of a network of crash for cash fraudsters on mopeds who are targeting innocent road users. A multi-agency investigation led by the Insurance Fraud Bureau (IFB), City of London Police’s Insurance Fraud Enforcement Department (IFED), and several insurers, found an estimated 2,250 people in London were victims of crash for cash moped scams in the past two years.
  
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• Business owner slams street with 'worst parking in Blackburn'

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Business owners and residents claim their street has the ‘the worst parking in Blackburn’.
  
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• Brierfield dad to cycle 350 miles for children's hospital

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  Paul Cunliffe’s son, Samuel, has a rare condition called branchiootorenal syndrome (BOR).
  
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• Bradley Moore given a second chance by a judge over assault

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A man has been given a second chance by a judge after assaulting his ex-partner and upturning a pram containing his two children
  
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• Blackburn woman jailed for threatening man with knife

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn woman has been jailed for five months for threatening a man with a knife.
  
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• Blackburn terraced homes pulled down in regeneration scheme

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  A poignant photo which shows the final days of the traditional terraced houses on Wimberley Street in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen family hubs upgrade children's services

  26-06-2023 06:00
  
  FOUR children's centres in a borough have been upgraded to 'Family Hubs' using £2.9million of government cash.
  
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