Blackburn with Darwen news

• Fleetwood Town owner Andy Pilley jailed for fraud

  04-07-2023 21:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A judge tells Andy Pilley the case is a "sordid tale of squalid lies and greed".
  
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• Geza Tarjanyi is accused of shoulder-barging the MP

  04-07-2023 19:06
  
  A protester has labelled Matt Hancock’s claims that he barged and harassed him at a London Underground station as 'laughable'
  
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• Andrew Pilley was sentenced at Preston Crown Court today

  04-07-2023 18:55
  
  The owner of a Lancashire football club has been jailed after being found guilty of fraudulent trading and a number of other fraud related offences
  
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• Marks and Spencer launch kids pre-loved school uniform shop

  04-07-2023 16:28
  
  M&S has launched the UK's first ever pre-loved school uniform shop in collaboration with Oxfam and eBay to help families access affordable items.
  
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• Saqib Mahmood: Lancashire and England fast bowler suffers recurrence of back injury

  04-07-2023 16:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire and England fast bowler Saqib Mahmood is diagnosed with a recurrence of a lumbar stress fracture.
  
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• Accrington man jailed for over 11 years for attempted rape

  04-07-2023 16:15
  
  Accrington man Dylan Tattersall has been jailed for more than 11 years for attempted rape.
  
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• Blackburn cultural landmark's £500,000 roof replacement under way

  04-07-2023 16:00
  
  THE scaffolding is up as work starts on vital repairs to the roof at Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery.
  
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• Blackburn cancer victim Elliott's life celebrated with music

  04-07-2023 16:00
  
  THE life of a Blackburn man who died aged 27 from skin cancer earlier this year will be celebrated with a special charity festival in his name on Saturday.
  
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• Blackburn man with links to Preston and Oldham is missing

  04-07-2023 15:08
  
  A Blackburn man who has links to Chadderton, Oldham and Preston has not been seen since June 26.
  
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• Stunning Amur tiger settling in well, Blackpool Zoo director says

  04-07-2023 14:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rusty the Amur tiger has joined a tigress, a lion and three lionesses at Blackpool Zoo.
  
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• Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham welcomes Operation Centurion

  04-07-2023 14:05
  
  An East Lancashire MP has spoken in support of a new crackdown on anti-social behaviour, but says there is more ministers can do to tackle the problem
  
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• Blackpool Zoo welcomes a Siberian tiger to its Big Cat Habitat

  04-07-2023 13:33
  
  Blackpool Zoo has welcomed a new resident, Rusty, who is an Amur tiger and will live in the Big Cat Habitat at the Lancashire zoo.
  
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• Seized criminal cash funds Lancashire youth education scheme

  04-07-2023 13:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People with personal experience of crime will give talks to school pupils as part of the project.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Parish chairman resigns in Haweswater tunnel plan row

  04-07-2023 12:41
  
  A Lancashire parish council chairman has resigned following a dispute with Ribble Valley Council’s chief executive and the parish declaring ‘no confidence’ about scrutiny of the massive Haweswater Aqueduct water tunnel plan through the protected Forest of Bowland.
  
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• Coronation Street star Charlie Jordan visits Lytham Festival

  04-07-2023 12:30
  
  Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Migeley in Coronation Street, was spotted having fun at Lytham Festival.
  
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• Cheapest places you can fill up with petrol in Blackburn

  04-07-2023 12:00
  
  Here are the cheapest places to fill up with petrol and diesel in Blackburn, Lancashire as a government watchdog finds some supermarkets have been overcharging drivers.
  
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• Preston M55 link road will unlock housing growth, county council says

  04-07-2023 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The new £207m M55 link will allow about 6,000 homes to be built near Preston, a county council says.
  
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• Chorley: Woman on 'road to recovery' after 'horror crash'

  04-07-2023 11:05
  
  A 22-year-old ‘fun-loving, outgoing’ woman is now out of a coma following a ‘horror crash’ in Cyprus that left her with a serious head injury.
  
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• Byker Grove: Ant and Dec reveal new reboot for 90s show

  04-07-2023 10:59
  
  Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly who starred as PJ and Duncan have revealed they will be producing a reboot of Byker Grove titled BYKER.
  
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• Energy firms could face action if investors are prioritised

  04-07-2023 10:43
  
  Ofgem has warned that financial practices seen before the energy crisis would not be tolerated this time around
  
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• Petrol prices: Supermarkets overcharged drivers watchdog finds

  04-07-2023 10:42
  
  Some supermarkets have been charging drivers 6p more per litre of fuel, with new rules being introduced by the government in response
  
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• Egerton: 'Missed' opportunities before death of Cameron Duxbury

  04-07-2023 09:35
  
  Cameron Duxbury, from Egerton, an ex-Turton School student described as 'a man brimming with life, love and potential', died in October 2020.
  
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• Blackburn police deal with incidents during anti-social behaviour week

  04-07-2023 09:01
  
  Blackburn and Darwen Police dealt with a host of anti-social behaviour incidents last night at the start of their ASB Week.
  
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• Blackburn police deal with incidents at start of ASB Week

  04-07-2023 09:01
  
  Blackburn and Darwen Police dealt with a host of anti-social behaviour incidents last night at the start of their ASB Week.
  
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• Preston driver reported as insurance policy ended in April

  04-07-2023 08:49
  
  A Preston driver has been reported and had their vehicle seized after police discovered their insurance policy ended in April.
  
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• Huge ziplock bags of drugs seized on M6 in Lancashire

  04-07-2023 08:41
  
  Police have seized a large amount of drugs after detaining a driver on the M6 in Lancashire.
  
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• Missing man Daniel Lucas was last seen in Blackpool

  04-07-2023 08:20
  
  Police are becoming 'increasingly concerned' for the welfare of a man missing from Blackpool.
  
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• Transdev in Blackburn and Burnley gets new sponsorship deal

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Bus advertising business Adverta Transport Advertising has agreed a sponsorship deal with bus operator Transdev, which serves Blackburn and Burnley.
  
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• TikTok's Max Balegde opens up about Manchester terror attack

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Max and his sister were unharmed but 22 people were murdered at the Manchester terror attack.
  
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• The Red Devils join Blackpool Air Show line-up in August

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  The Red Devils will put on a display at the Blackpool Air Show on August 12 and 13.
  
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• The Deaf Village has been recognised for its entrepreneurial spirit

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A specialist home which provides support for deaf people has been shortlisted for the 2023 Great British Entrepreneur Awards
  
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• Safe Adam latest name to be added to Big Muslim Variety Show

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Muslim Variety show is coming to Blackburn later in the month featuring a range of 16 acts including comedians and Nasheed (Islamic songs) artist Safe Adam.
  
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• Reader says 'water firms should be in public hands'

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Our water system is in crisis and people want the government to bring water into permanent public ownership.
  
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• PM+M has offices in Blackburn and has made 12 promotions

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A chartered accountants has made 12 internal promotions across its business in East Lancashire
  
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• One of the wanted men has been on the run for months

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  This week's most wanted men are all being hunted by police on recall to prison
  
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• Number of pregnant smokers in Blackburn with Darwen revealed - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Number of pregnant smokers in Blackburn with Darwen revealed  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Number of pregnant smokers in Blackburn with Darwen revealed

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  One in nine pregnant women in Blackburn with Darwen were smokers at the time of delivery, new figures from NHS England show
  
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• NHS 75: Clitheroe Castle to light up blue to mark occasion

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the NHS on Wednesday (July 5), Clitheroe Castle will be lit up blue.
  
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• Michael McGough has been jailed for setting fire to a house

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man has been jailed for setting fire to a house causing a huge explosion
  
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• Maden Childcare Centre in Bacup rated ‘good’ by Ofsted

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Inspectors rated Maden Early Years and Childcare Centre, at the Maden Centre on Rochdale Road, as ‘good’ when they visited in May.
  
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• Last year there were 447 reports of cruelty across Lancashire

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A rise in reports of animal beatings was recorded in Lancashire last year, new figures show
  
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• Lancashire fire service's new campaign to stop cooking fires

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service is urging residents to pay attention and "Stay there and cook it" in a new campaign.
  
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• Hoddlesden mine shaft sinks plan for home for autistic teens

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  THE presence of a nearby mine shaft has been given as one of the reasons for refusing planning permission to turn a former nursery into a residential and respite care home for children on the autistic spectrum.
  
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• Helmshore couple jailed for over £1.3m drugs importation

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Helmshore couple who imported large quantities of ecstasy, methylamphetamine, LSD, ketamine, and mephedrone into the UK have been jailed for a total of 18 years.
  
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• Harry Styles tribute act to play St Mary's Chambers

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  An electrifying Harry Styles tribute currently touring theatres across the UK is coming to East Lancashire this weekend
  
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• Growing Blackburn business shoves family out of their front room

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  AN expanding clothing business is to expand its shop into the front room of the family home next door.
  
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• Eid Fun day and Halal Food event returns to Blackburn park

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  An Eid Fun Day returns to Blackburn park over the weekend.
  
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• EG Group co-founder Zuber Issa to receive honorary award from UCLan

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn's EG Group co founder Zuber Issa is four people who will receive special awards from the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
  
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• Do you remember the ski legs at Old Mother Redcap restaurant?

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  Here is a quirky photograph from our archives, taken in 1987.
  
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• Darwen: Team GB ice hockey star trains in fracture clinic

  04-07-2023 06:00
  
  The NHS is celebrating its 75th birthday tomorrow, so we’re championing local staff and volunteers who are doing exceptional work within the community.
  
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