Blackburn with Darwen news

• Thick black smoke could be seen billowing into the sky

  06-07-2023 22:57
  
  More than eight fire crews battled through the afternoon and early evening after a huge fire broke out at an industrial unit in Burnley
  
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• CoolKit Burnley building destroyed in massive fire

  06-07-2023 22:57
  
  More than eight fire crews battled through the afternoon and early evening after a huge fire broke out at an industrial unit in Burnley
  
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• One incident saw a drink driver blow a staggering 115ug

  06-07-2023 22:33
  
  Police in Rossendale have arrested five people for drink and drug driving offences
  
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• Five drink and drug driving offence arrests in Rossendale

  06-07-2023 22:33
  
  Police in Rossendale have arrested five people for drink and drug driving offences
  
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• Preston Youth Zone plans approved after years of uncertainty

  06-07-2023 22:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston Youth Zone is set to open in 2025 - a decade after the idea was first mooted.
  
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• Police are asking for help to identify man in Nelson CCTV

  06-07-2023 22:06
  
  Police are asking for help to identify a man in some CCTV images after an e-bike was stolen
  
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• Police are asking for help to identify a man in some CCTV

  06-07-2023 22:06
  
  Police are asking for help to identify a man in some CCTV images after an e-bike was stolen
  
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• Harrison Holgate: Fleetwood Town defender signs new two-year contract

  06-07-2023 19:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defender Harrison Holgate signs a new two-year contract with Fleetwood Town, to run to the summer of 2025.
  
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• Police spotted the pair 'behaving suspiciously' in Blackpool

  06-07-2023 19:09
  
  Two men have been arrested with one of them charged after police spotted them 'behaving suspiciously'
  
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• Burnley fire: Firefighters tackle blaze on industrial estate

  06-07-2023 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A major blaze has broken out at a commercial building in Burnley, a fire service says.
  
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• Dumitru Plosceanu, 27, is wanted by police in Preston

  06-07-2023 18:36
  
  We are asking for your help to find Dumitru Plosceanu who is wanted in Preston
  
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• The trend is being dubbed as the 'pass out challenge'

  06-07-2023 18:20
  
  Police are warning parents about a new online trend, after a schoolboy, aged 12, lost consciousness and bit through his tongue
  
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• Police issue warning to parents over 'pass out challenge'

  06-07-2023 18:20
  
  Police are warning parents about a new online trend, after a schoolboy, aged 12, lost consciousness and bit through his tongue
  
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• Officers stopped the vehicle on School Lane in Guide

  06-07-2023 18:00
  
  A woman has been arrested after stealing a car from her mum despite being disqualified from driving
  
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• Controversial Burnley nightclub licences are transferred

  06-07-2023 18:00
  
  TWO town centre night clubs can continue operation after a legal issue derailed the hearing of police objections to the transfer of their premises licences.
  
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• Northern lights could be visible in parts of the UK tonight

  06-07-2023 17:56
  
  The Met Office has said the northern lights or the aurora borealis could be visible in parts of the UK from tonight.
  
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• Eight fire crews sent to battle blaze in Burnley

  06-07-2023 17:16
  
  Eight fire crews are currently at the scene of a commercial building fire in Burnley. Emergency services are at Farrington Place on Farrington Road industrial estate, as thick black smoke can be seen rising into the sky
  
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• Crews in attendance at commercial fire in Farrington Place

  06-07-2023 17:01
  
  Fire fighters are advising people to close their windows and doors as they battle a blaze in Burnley
  
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• Police raided 8 cannabis farms in Blackburn and Accrington

  06-07-2023 16:47
  
  Lancashire Police seized cannabis with a street value of more than £1.5m during raids across the county over the past month
  
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• Moorland school pupils were maths wizards winning certificates

  06-07-2023 16:00
  
  Pupils from Moorland Lower School proudly display their Natwest maths challenge certificates from 1993.
  
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• Boy loses consciousness in social media challenge

  06-07-2023 15:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The 12-year-old child was taken to hospital, prompting a warning from Lancashire Police.
  
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• Pair charged with attempted theft at Lancaster station

  06-07-2023 13:35
  
  Two males have been charged with attempted theft after trying to steal bicycles from Lancaster train station.
  
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• Burnley driver's BMW seized for no licence, insurance or MOT

  06-07-2023 13:17
  
  A Burnley driver has had their BMW 1 Series seized after a stop-check revealed their MOT had expired and they had no license or insurance.
  
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• Nelson man charged after £66,000 of heroin found at his home

  06-07-2023 13:04
  
  A man has been charged with possession with intent to supply class A heroin after a large amount of the drug was found at his home.
  
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• Nelson man charged after £66,000 of heroin allegedly found

  06-07-2023 13:04
  
  A man has been charged with possession with intent to supply class A heroin after a large amount of the drug was allegedly found at his home.
  
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• Coronation Street and Emmerdale star Denise Black hospitalised

  06-07-2023 12:53
  
  ITV Coronation Street and Emmerdale actress Denise Black, who played Joanie Dingle, has been rushed to hospital after breaking bones in her arm and foot.
  
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• Man arrested at Preston station after reported sexual assault on train

  06-07-2023 11:59
  
  A man was arrested at Preston station yesterday (July 5) after a sexual assault was reported on a train between Leyland and Preston.
  
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• Paul Gallagher: Stoke City name former Potters and Preston striker as first-team coach

  06-07-2023 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Stoke City reunite former striker Paul Gallagher with boss Alex Neil after naming him first-team coach.
  
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• How to sign up for Threads as Twitter rival app launches

  06-07-2023 11:34
  
  An alternative to Twitter in the app Threads has been launched by Meta, which is the company that owns Facebook and Instagram
  
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• McDonald's launches wedding catering for under £200

  06-07-2023 11:25
  
  McDonald’s has begun catering couple's big days, launching a new wedding package for less than £200
  
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• Burnley mechanic fined for driving BMW 'not in a suitable condition'

  06-07-2023 11:10
  
  A mechanic from Burnley has been fined for driving a BMW back to his workshop with no front number plate and 'excessively' tinted windows.
  
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• Two Accrington shops fail Trading Standards test purchases

  06-07-2023 09:25
  
  Two shops in Accrington have failed Trading Standards test purchases after selling alcohol and e-cigarettes to people under 18.
  
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• Police to visit Blackburn nuisance bikers after park damaged

  06-07-2023 09:01
  
  Police have warned nuisance bikers in Blackburn to expect a 'knock at their door' after damage was caused to bowling greens in Roe Lee Park.
  
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• Blackpool learner driver arrested for cannabis possession

  06-07-2023 08:43
  
  A learner driver in Blackpool has been arrested after failing a drug test and being found to have cannabis.
  
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• Chorley driver arrested for cocaine possession and influence

  06-07-2023 08:27
  
  A driver has been arrested in Chorley for possessing and being under the influence of cocaine.
  
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• Wedding saved after Ribble Valley Celebrant puncture on M6

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  A National Highways traffic officer spared a couple’s wedding day disaster - by rescuing the ceremony’s celebrant, who had a puncture on the M6.
  
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• Tracey Simmonds had her Unduly Lenient Sentence referral withdrawn

  06-07-2023 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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• Town Council anger at closure of Whitworth Leisure Centre

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Rossendale Council chiefs revealed Whitworth Leisure Centre would close this month, much to the anger of the town council.
  
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• The hotel in Blackpool is offering free bingo and chips

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  The world’s first Fish and Chip Hotel is popping up in Lancashire this weekend and is offering punters free games of bingo alongside free portions of fish and chips
  
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• The council will approve a total of £100k for organisations

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  A community-based scheme to tackle loneliness in Lancashire is set to be given the green light this week
  
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• Old photo shows farewell to brewing landmark in Blackburn

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Here is an amazing photo in 1986 as work started to pull down the former Dutton’s Brewery to make way for Morrisons.
  
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• New landlords to take over Lower Buck Inn in Ribble Valley

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  An 18th century pub has been sold and is being taken over by two new landlords after the current lease holder decided to pursue other interests
  
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• New health screening clinic to open in Burnley

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new mobile clinic which aims to detect and treat conditions such as dementia and cancer is set to open in Burnley.
  
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• Mark Briggs Beer of the Week - Turning Point - Time Of The Season

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Beer connoisseur and passionate pub campaigner, Mark gives us his decision on the tastiest beer he has sampled in the last seven days.
  
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• Marine Matt Mason and team set to row across Arctic Ocean

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Royal Marine from Accrington is bracing himself for a 550-mile row across the Arctic Ocean to raise awareness of oceanic damage.
  
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• M65's Whitebirk junction set for summer roadworks chaos

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Motorists face major traffic disruption later this summer when roadworks at Junction 6 of the M65 entrance and exit take place.
  
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• Lancashire County Council wants your views on flood risk management

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council is asking people to have their say on policies outlining their approach to flood investigations.
  
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• Jolly Sailor pub in Waterfoot could be turned into flats

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  The Jolly Sailor pub, on Booth Road, closed in February, after it reportedly losing £2,000 in profits each month
  
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• Hillside school in Longridge gets donation from Tilia Homes

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils at Hillside Specialist School and College in Longridge are a step closer to kickstarting a new outdoor inclusivity project thanks to Tilia Homes' donation
  
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• Former teacher recalls his NHS cancer treatment story

  06-07-2023 06:00
  
  A retired teacher who was treated for cancer in the 1970s while living in Blackburn has shared how he owes his life to the NHS.
  
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