Blackburn with Darwen news

• Woman arrested following seizure of £10,000 and drugs in Preston

  09-07-2023 16:46
  
  Police seized around £10,000 in cash and drugs after a woman was detained near to a Preston park.
  
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• Blackburn taken over by design festival

  09-07-2023 14:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of people have been turning out for the National Festival of Making in Blackburn.
  
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• Read about Darwen’s fight to retain its own identity

  09-07-2023 12:59
  
  EXACTLY 50 years ago Darwen was in the middle of a desperate fight to retain its identity as a thriving, independent borough. It was a similar story throughout the country. Small, proud towns fighting against takeover by a bigger neighbour, writes local historian Harry Nuttall.
  
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• Coronation Street's Peter Barlow swaps cobbles for the sea

  09-07-2023 12:39
  
  Coronation Street star Chris Gascoyne (Peter Barlow) has landed a new role away from the ITV1 soap as he will star in a new Peter Pan pantomime.
  
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• Leyland: Buildings at Seven Stars Primary School to be replaced

  09-07-2023 12:01
  
  Pupils from a primary school in Leyland will move into temporary classrooms while the ageing buildings in which they currently learn are flattened and replaced.
  
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• When is flying ant day 2023 and why do they appear?

  09-07-2023 11:46
  
  This is when flying ant day 2023 is set to arrive as huge swarms of winged insects have been spotted on the south coast of England - what are they?
  
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• Blackburn turned into giant workshop for Festival of Making

  09-07-2023 10:45
  
  Blackburn was turned into a giant multi-cultural workshop as the National Festival of Making came to town.
  
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• RSPCA issues warning to dog owners over xylitol poisoning

  09-07-2023 10:16
  
  The RSPCA has issued a warning to pet owners over an ingredient in common household foods which can be deadly for dogs.
  
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• The Hairy Bikers: Dave Myers in tears as he rides bike again

  09-07-2023 10:03
  
  Dave Myers said both himself and Si King had 'tears in their eyes' as they could ride their bikes together for the first time since his cancer diagnosis.
  
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• BBC presenter calls out supposed Blackburn fan over accusation

  09-07-2023 09:16
  
  A BBC presenter has reported a tweet in which he was accused of inappropriate action to the police.
  
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• Eight fire engines tackle blaze at business in Barnoldswick

  09-07-2023 08:53
  
  Eight fire engines were called to tackle a blaze at a commercial property in Barnoldswick.
  
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• Burnley underage drinking project recognised with award

  09-07-2023 06:40
  
  Burnley Community Alcohol Partnership (CAP) has won the award for ‘Most Improved Locality’ at an event at Westminster.
  
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• Couple raised cash for Macmillan through wedding gifts

  09-07-2023 06:25
  
  Debbie and Leyland Morris first met in a Blackburn pub and work in the town, and opted to support charity instead of getting wedding gifts.
  
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• Three new governors at Nelson and Colne College Group

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Nelson and Colne College Group Fortifies Governing Board with Three Accomplished Industry Leaders
  
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• Spotlight on Rawtenstall - one of the North West's best places to live

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire town has been hailed one of the best places to live in the North West.
  
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• Spotlight on Blackburn business MyBillionHair

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A BUSINESS, which started during the pandemic, is helping its clients feel like billionaires.
  
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• Romeo and Juliet at Lowry gets Matthew Bourne identity

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  HE’S played everyone from a swan to Edward Scissorhands but dancer and actor Richard Winsor is facing a whole new challenge in a genre-defying adaption of Romeo and Juliet which comes to The Lowry next week.
  
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• Riley Green Marina woman injured neighbour's loud cockerel

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A woman has been disqualified from keeping birds for four years after injuring a neighbour’s cockerel because of its loud early-morning crowing which would often wake her up.
  
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• Riley Green Marina: Woman injured neighbour's crowing cockerel

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A woman has been disqualified from keeping birds for four years after injuring a neighbour’s cockerel because of its loud early-morning crowing which would often wake her up.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Find out what is so special about this £1.050m home

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  IF you have even fancied adding another chapter to a historic Ribble Valley home then you should look no further.
  
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• Review: Talking to Ghosts by Lancs director Ryan J Smith

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new film that was shot across Lancashire has been released on Amazon Prime.
  
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• Review: Talking to Ghosts by Lancashire director Ryan Smith

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new film that was shot across Lancashire has been released on Amazon Prime.
  
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• Preston woman convicted of injuring neighbour's crowing cockerel

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A woman has been disqualified from keeping birds for four years after injuring a neighbour’s cockerel because of its loud early-morning crowing which would often wake her up.
  
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• £1.4m more 'Safer Streets' cash for Lancashire

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  LANCASHIRE has been given another £1.4million of government 'Safer Streets' cash.
  
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• People in Blackpool start to become frail in their mid-forties

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Many people in Blackpool start to become frail in their mid-forties, the town’s director of social care has warned.
  
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• New outdoor play area opens at Blackburn Cathedral Cafe

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new outdoor area which includes an exciting children's play section has opened at the Blackburn Cathedral Cafe.
  
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• Lord Street Primary School in Colne unveil learning area

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lord Street Primary School, which is part of The Pennine Trust, has unveiled its new outdoor play area.
  
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• Leyland McDonald’s restaurant reopens after refurbishment

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A McDonald’s in Leyland has reopened after a month-long refurbishment.
  
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• ITV's A Spy Among Friends full cast list and when it's on TV

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Spy Among Friends was initially shown on ITVX but will now also be broadcast live on ITV. Damian Lewis and Guy Pearce feature as the leads.
  
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• Grindleton CofE Primary School retains ‘good’ Ofsted rating

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A “happy community” school in Clitheroe has retained its ‘good’ Ofsted rating following a recent inspection.
  
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• Fresh plans for dog exercise centre on Brierfield farm

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted for the new dog exercise area at Smithson Farm in Reedley, Brierfield.
  
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• Flower Bowl Entertainment Centre home to curling, crazy golf and more

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  The school summer holidays are on the horizon and families will be looking for fun ways to spend their days.
  
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• Find out what is so special about this charming £1.050m home

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  IF you have even fancied adding another chapter to a historic Ribble Valley home then you should look no further.
  
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• Darwen Vale hosts event to celebrate university programme

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  The chair of an education foundation will be speaking at an event about a programme which aims to increase the number of disadvantaged students going on to a top university
  
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• DanceSyndrome sessions taking place at centre in Blackburn

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Local charity DanceSyndrome has launched brand new inclusive dance sessions at a Blackburn community centre.
  
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• Burnley couple shed combined 17 stone with Slimming World

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Jo Beveridge and her partner John Durkin, 52, joined Slimming World after gaining weight in lockdown.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council awards biggest contracts - Lancashire Telegraph

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council awards biggest contracts  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council awards biggest contracts

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council has awarded its biggest package of outsourcing contracts worth £4 million a year.
  
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• Bacup man to climb Kilimanjaro in memory of Bury-born dad

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man is preparing for a tough charity trek up one of the world’s highest mountains in memory of his Bury-born dad who died from cancer.
  
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• 10 photographs that will make you proud to live in Lancashire

  09-07-2023 06:00
  
  As part of the Love Lancashire series of features, Melanie Disley speaks to three photographers about what makes the county such a special place to capture through the lens.
  
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