Blackburn with Darwen news

• Bromley Cross takes centre stage as youngster teams up with McFly Star

  08-07-2023 22:22
  
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• James Trafford: From farm to the final, is this England's future number one?

  08-07-2023 21:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Trafford is set to become England's third-most expensive goalkeeper after helping the under-21s to win the Euros.
  
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• easyJet launches Lyon and Hurghada flights from Liverpool Airport

  08-07-2023 20:07
  
  easyJet has announced it will now offer two new flight routes from Liverpool John Lennon Airport - to Lyon in France and Hurghada in Egypt - here's how you can book.
  
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• ITV documentary about Coronation Street's Barbara Knox to air

  08-07-2023 17:34
  
  A one-off ITV documentary will see Coronation Street's Barbara Knox discuss her TV and theatre career with Bradley Walsh as she celebrates her 90th birthday.
  
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• James Martin shocks fans as he posts video of epic Yorkshire dish

  08-07-2023 15:33
  
  Former BBC Saturday Kitchen host James Martin shocks fans as he posts a video of this "epic" Yorkshire dish that's a must-have with roast dinners.
  
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• X Factor star gives health update after collapsing in hotel

  08-07-2023 15:29
  
  X Factor star Janet Devlin who was on the ITV show in 2011 has thanked the NHS and given fans a health update after she collapsed in a hotel corridor.
  
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• Edwin van der Sar’s condition ‘stable but still concerning’

  08-07-2023 13:34
  
  Former Netherlands and Manchester United goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar’s condition remains stable but “still concerning” after suffering bleeding around his brain.
  
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• Do you remember any of these shops?

  08-07-2023 13:00
  
  Here’s New Chapel Street in Mill Hill, Blackburn, in the early 1950s – do you remember the shops? Email your memories to [email protected]
  
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• Girl critically hurt in crash through road barrier

  08-07-2023 12:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A teenage girl is "fighting for her life" after a van crashed through a road barrier, police say.
  
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• The One Show: Alex Jones gives health update on husband

  08-07-2023 12:22
  
  The One Show's Alex Jones gives health update about husband Charlie on Gabby Logan's podcast after she thought she was "losing him".
  
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• Man sprayed unknown substance in chicken shop row

  08-07-2023 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Victims needed treatment for breathing difficulties after a canister was sprayed, police say.
  
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• Accrington: Girl suffers life-threatening injuries in horror crash

  08-07-2023 11:59
  
  A teenager has been seriously injured in a horror crash on an Accrington road.
  
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• Speed limit confusion on £207m road linking Preston and Fylde to M55

  08-07-2023 11:32
  
  Highways bosses have explained why the speed limit on the new Preston Western Distributor Road is only 50 miles per hour – even though the original plan had been for it to be a 70mph route.
  
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• Home Bargains Hyndburn set to introduce instore bakery

  08-07-2023 11:29
  
  A Hyndburn branch of the discount store Home Bargains is one of 64 stores to get new bakery.
  
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• ITV's Bradley Walsh becomes richest solo UK TV presenter

  08-07-2023 11:24
  
  The Chase's Bradley Walsh has reportedly become the "UK's richest solo TV presenter" according to figures released by his company WingIt Productions.
  
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• Police appeal after attempted abduction of boy, 9

  08-07-2023 10:19
  
  Police are appealing for information following the attempted abduction of a nine-year-old boy in Fleetwood The boy was walking down Blakiston Street towards the junction of North Albion Street on Thursday evening (July 6) at around 7:30pm.
  
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• Helen Flanagan showcases Earthlings Cafe to her 1 million followers

  08-07-2023 10:15
  
  Since opening in 2016, organic juice bar and cafe Earthlings has become the place to be for diners looking for something a little different.
  
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• BBC presenter off air amid payment to teen for explicit images claims

  08-07-2023 10:11
  
  A BBC presenter has been "taken off air" following reports they "paid a teenager more than £35,000 in exchange for sexually explicit photos."
  
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• Customers treated for breathing difficulties after incident at KFC

  08-07-2023 09:55
  
  Police and emergency services were called to a KFC restaurant after a man sprayed another customer in the face with an unknown substance.
  
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• Body found in canal believed to be missing Joanne Nield

  08-07-2023 09:27
  
  Police said a body found in Rishton on Friday is believed to be that of missing Joanne Nield.
  
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• Five great outdoor days out in Lancashire this summer

  08-07-2023 06:30
  
  When the sun is shining its the perfect excuse to get out as a family, and here are five of the best places to visit in Lancashire.
  
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• Woman baffled after finding dead jellyfish on Heysham beach

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lisa Lou was walking along Middleton Sands beach when she spotted the dead sea creatures on the shoreline
  
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• 'Willy Wonka is wicked': Charlie and Chocolate Factory star

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  “The last time I was on stage in Manchester I walked off at the end in just a pair of boots and my socks,” laughs Gareth Snook. “I can assure you I won’t be subjecting audiences to that this time.”
  
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• The Rossendale 60s Festival will return in September

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A festival celebrating the swinging sixties is returning to East Lancashire with a special relaunch event
  
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• Tell us your memories about this scene of demolition in Blackburn

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  This giant excavator looms large in the photograph like some giant prehistoric creature about to devour its prey.
  
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• Swan mauled to death by Staffordshire Bull Terrier in park

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A wildlife rescue organisation is calling on the council to make it a requirement to keep dogs on leads after a swan was killed.
  
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• RAF Chinook helicopter spotted flying over Oswaldtwistle

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Boeing Chinook helicopter was seen flying over Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Pretty Parade celebration for boutique’s first birthday

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Shoppers have been invited to celebrate the one year anniversary of the opening of an independent fashion boutique in Ramsbottom.
  
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• Photos bring back memories at East Lancashire schools in 1980s and 90s

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  We always hear that your school days are some of the finest of your life.
  
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• Owner of danger dog which mauled Blackburn woman spared jail

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Remorseless Ashiya Hussain's dog mauled 60-year-old Donna Ormerod leaving her with horrific injuries.
  
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• More than eight fire crews battled through the afternoon

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  CoolKit have issued a statement following a major blaze which saw their industrial unit and offices go up in flames
  
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• Mohammed Hussain was arrested following a raid at his house

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A drug dealer who has spent the best part of his adult life in prison has been jailed again for supplying cannabis
  
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• IKEA to open Plan and Order Point in Preston this month

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Plan and Order Point is set to open at the end of July at Preston’s Deepdale Retail Park.
  
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• Darwen corner shop to get new 'Post Office lite' branch

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new-style 'drop and collect' post office branch is set to open in a convenience store in Darwen.
  
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• CoolKit Burnley speaks of 'big setback' of major fire

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  CoolKit have issued a statement following a major blaze which saw their industrial unit and offices go up in flames.
  
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• Car parking loophole that could help you avoid parking tickets

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Nearly 2 million motorists were fined in the first quarter of the last financial year
  
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• Busker to take on ITV1's The Voice Kids this weekend

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A teenage busker often seen performing in Rawtenstall is set to appear on TV show The Voice Kids on Saturday.
  
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• Burnley FC: Sky Sports Mission to Burnley mural complete

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  SkySports has commissioned a mural to feature in a documentary about Burnley FC and its history.
  
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• Blackpool Zoo welcomes Amur tiger Rusty to Big Cat Habitat

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new male endangered Amur tiger named Rusty has become the latest resident of the Big Cat Habitat at Blackpool Zoo.
  
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• Age UK supported over 50,000 people, says new report

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Age UK has supported nearly 53,000 people in the county over the past year.
  
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• 5 of the coolest Airbnbs in Lancashire - including a Hobbit House

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  A glamping tent and a hobbit house are among some of the most unusual and coolest Airbnbs available in Lancashire.
  
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• 16 places are available at Padiham St Leonard's primary

  08-07-2023 06:00
  
  Councillors have approved funding establish a new Special Educational Needs unit for children with social, communication and interaction needs in the east of the county
  
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