Blackburn with Darwen news

• Closure notice issued at Padiham property after complaints

  05-07-2023 19:37
  
  Police officers in Padiham have issued a closure notice at a property over concerns about anti-social behaviour. Police from the Burnley and Padiham Neighbourhood Policing team said they applied for the closure notice today (Wednesday July 5) at an address on Jubilee Close after reports from the community that 'the occupiers of the address and the people visiting were causing anti-social behaviour'. The order prohibits any person apart from the occupier accessing the address for 48 hours. During
  
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• Officers seize car after taking keys through open window

  05-07-2023 18:57
  
  Police officers in Blackburn seized two cars, one as the driver attempted to make a quick get away.
  
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• Officers seize car after taking driver's keys through open window

  05-07-2023 18:57
  
  Police officers in Blackburn seized two cars, one as the driver attempted to make a quick get away.
  
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• Delays on M65 heading towards M61 following multi-vehicle crash

  05-07-2023 18:04
  
  Drivers are facing long delays on the M65 near Blackburn following a multi-vehicle crash. The incident happened earlier this afternoon and traffic was stopped westbound between junction 3 (Pleasington) and Junction 2 (M61). North West Highways said all lanes have now reopened but there were still delays of up to 45 minutes.
  
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• Suspended ban for ex-Stanley defender Clark after bets breach

  05-07-2023 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Port Vale defender Mitch Clark receives a suspended ban and £600 fine after he admits breaching FA betting rules.
  
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• Spain issues travel update to UK tourists this summer

  05-07-2023 16:53
  
  UK tourists have been issued a travel update by Spanish authorities after a major requirement for those entering the country was dropped.
  
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• All East Lancs rail ticket offices but Blackburn set to shut

  05-07-2023 16:41
  
  Rail operator Northern has announced only Blackburn will remain open in East Lancashire amid mass closure of station ticket offices.
  
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• Fire crews called to Hollins Bridge Street in Blackburn

  05-07-2023 16:09
  
  Four fire engines were called to a derelict building fire in Hollins Bridge Street, Blackburn this morning.
  
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• Police launch appeal to find 32-year-old last seen in Preston

  05-07-2023 16:02
  
  Police said they are concerned for the welfare for a missing Preston woman.
  
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• Great Harwood youth centre set for mental health care home

  05-07-2023 16:00
  
  The old Great Harwood youth centre in Lowerfold Park is set to become a care home for people with mental health needs and learning disabilities.
  
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• Man in his 70s slashed in attempted robbery in Leyland

  05-07-2023 15:20
  
  Police are investigating after a man in his 70s was attacked in an alleyway.
  
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• Church logistics depot for national car dealer to get makeover

  05-07-2023 15:00
  
  A MAJOR national car dealer is to upgrade its logistics depot in East Lancashire.
  
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• £100,000 worth of 'heroin' seized by police in Nelson

  05-07-2023 14:58
  
  A 23-year-old man has been arrested and a large amount of suspected heroin has been seized in Nelson.
  
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• £100,000 worth of suspected heroin seized by officers in Nelson

  05-07-2023 14:58
  
  A 23-year-old man has been arrested and a large amount of suspected heroin has been seized in Nelson.
  
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• Fylde start National League season at Maidenhead

  05-07-2023 14:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  National League new boys Rochdale will start their first season at fifth-tier level at home to promoted Ebbsfleet on 5 August.
  
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• The Ashes 2023: England drop James Anderson for third test

  05-07-2023 13:34
  
  Record wicket taker James Anderson, from Burnley, has been dropped by England for the third Ashes test against Australia at Headingley.
  
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• Green investment warning to Chancellor from business boss

  05-07-2023 13:30
  
  Miranda Barker warned Chancellor Jeremy Hunt failure to support low carbon tech could mean Lancashire loses out in the green industrial revolution.
  
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• Childminder appears in dock over Burnley baby 'murder'

  05-07-2023 12:24
  
  Karen Foster has appeared before Blackburn magistrates charged with the murder of a 10-month-old baby.
  
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• Man charged after £50k of cannabis found in car near Preston

  05-07-2023 11:52
  
  A man has been charged after £50,000 of cannabis was found in his car on the M6 near Preston.
  
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• School closures in East Lancashire as teachers strike

  05-07-2023 11:30
  
  Members of the National Education Union (NEU) will strike today (July 5) and Friday (July 7).
  
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• Morrisons cafes offering 75 per cent off for NHS staff

  05-07-2023 11:07
  
  NHS staff can get a large discount on hot food and drink in Morrisons cafes for one day only on Wednesday, July 5 to mark the 75th birthday of the health service
  
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• Woman charged with murder over baby boy's death

  05-07-2023 11:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A nine-month-old baby died on 5 March 2022, four days after he was taken to hospital, police say.
  
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• One lane on M61 closed for emergency repairs, traffic coping

  05-07-2023 10:52
  
  One lane is closed on the M61 in Lancashire due to emergency repairs taking place
  
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• 'Severe delays' on M6 near Preston due to barrier repairs

  05-07-2023 10:45
  
  There are currently 'severe delays' on the M6 southbound near Preston due to emergency barrier repairs.
  
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• Woman charged with murder of Hapton baby to appear in court

  05-07-2023 10:27
  
  Karen Foster has been charged with the murder of a baby boy in Hapton following an investigation.
  
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• Carnforth Fire Station plea for recruits over insufficient crew

  05-07-2023 10:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The plea comes after the station was unable to send a crew to a call-out less than 100m from its base.
  
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• ITV Coronation Street return for fan favourite after 5 years

  05-07-2023 10:09
  
  A fan favourite is set to reprise their role in ITV Coronation Street
  
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• Blackpool awarded £118m for seafront defence revamp

  05-07-2023 09:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The base of Blackpool's stepped sea defences will be reinforced in two large-scale projects.
  
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• Disqualified Preston driver has Mitsubishi vehicle seized

  05-07-2023 08:55
  
  A Preston driver has had their vehicle seized for driving whilst disqualified and for not having insurance.
  
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• Scaffolding truck in Preston seized for no insurance or MOT

  05-07-2023 08:38
  
  A scaffolding truck has been seized in Preston after it was found to have no insurance or MOT.
  
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• NHS at 75: How has the North West helped to shape it?

  05-07-2023 06:59 via bbc.co.uk
  
  From pioneering cancer treatment to the world's first test-tube baby, so many advances have been made.
  
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• Accrington's Bensons for Beds announce 'steady' Q3 growth

  05-07-2023 06:30
  
  Bensons for Beds announced eight per cent growth in the third quarter, building on its steady 2023 growth boosted by its eveSleep acquisition.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council proposes £1.4m spend on new laptops for town hall staff - Lancs Live

  05-07-2023 06:20
  Blackburn with Darwen Council proposes £1.4m spend on new laptops for town hall staff  Lancs Live
  
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• Blue plaque at Southfield Methodist Chapel unveiled

  05-07-2023 06:05
  
  The Mayor of Pendle and the area's MP Andrew Stephenson unveiled the blue plaque installed as part of the Methodist Heritage Trail.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss take to play equipment at Knuzden rec

  05-07-2023 06:02
  
  HYNDBURN Council Leader Cllr Marlene Haworth tried out the brand-new playground equipment with local youngsters at its unveiling on Knuzden Recreation Ground.
  
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• Two East Lancashire venues win at Good Spa Guide Awards

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Stanley House Hotel and Spa, in Mellor, and The Woodland Spa, in Burnley, came home victorious from The Good Spa Guide awards 2023
  
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• TikTok star fuming after being charged double at car park

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  TikTok's Lauren Saddington, from Burnley was left in tears after a terrible experience at a car park in Manchester.
  
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• The Out Barn, Ribble Valley plans to build 10 holiday lodges

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  An application has been submitted to build 10 holiday cottages on the site of The Out Barn wedding venue and corporate training centre.
  
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• Teachers demanding higher pay at two-day strike in Blackburn

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Teacher members of the National Education Union (NEU) will hold two further days of strike action in Blackburn.
  
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• Rossendale park tennis courts get Wimbledon makeover

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Tennis courts at Whitaker Park and Stubbylee Park have been renovated as by Rossendale Council, as Wimbledon gets underway.
  
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• RibFest will be held in Ribchester from next Wednesday

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  An annual festival of music and arts is returning to the Ribble Valley next week, featuring a stellar line-up
  
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• Ribble Valley: Beat-Herder Festival ready to welcome music fans

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A festival described as being like 'Alice in Wonderland' is almost ready to welcome revellers to enjoy music of many genres.
  
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• Queens of Pop brings Beyonce and Britney Spears to the stage

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A brand new show, bringing together two of pop’s massive divas from the noughties is coming to East Lancashire
  
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• Plans to demolish factory in Ramsbottom to build five-bed luxury homes

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to demolish a factory and build luxury five-bed homes on the site.
  
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• Padiham man who robbed Burnley shop jailed for more than four years

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Padiham robber who threatened a shopkeeper with a knife before stealing a large sum of money from the till has been jailed for more than four years.
  
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• NHS 75: Two birth centres praised as best in East Lancashire

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Two ELHT maternity services have been praised for their exceptional care towards patients ahead of the NHS’ 75th birthday.
  
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• New Accrington cricket wicket for Bulloung Park welcomed

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A NEW artificial cricket wicket has been laid at Accrington's Bullough Park.
  
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• Nathan Stevenson appeared at Burnley Crown Court this week

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to be sentenced in September after admitting to making 1,621 indecent images of children
  
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• Mercer Hall future: consultation deadline extended

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  LEISURE trust bosses have had to extend the deadline of a consultation on the future of a historic hall after the confirmation of the controversial closure of its swimming pool.
  
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• Meet Lancashire's 24 new C of E priests and deacons

  05-07-2023 06:00
  
  Twenty-four men and women were ordained to serve in The Church of England in Lancashire (Blackburn Diocese) during a series of services at Blackburn Cathedral.
  
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