Blackburn with Darwen news

• CCTV released of man and woman after public order incident

  13-07-2023 21:48
  
  Police are asking for help to find a man and woman in connection with a public order incident.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre shock closure

  13-07-2023 21:02
  
  Accrington residents have expressed their sadness after Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre announced its closure.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre announces shock closure

  13-07-2023 21:02
  
  Accrington residents have expressed their sadness after Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre announced its closure.
  
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• County Championship: Rob Jones ton in vain as Essex force late win over Lancashire

  13-07-2023 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rob Jones' brave century cannot prevent Lancashire losing at home to Essex in Blackpool with just 10 balls remaining.
  
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• Lostock Railway Station: Person dies following incident

  13-07-2023 19:50
  
  A person has been pronounced dead at the scene following an incident.
  
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• Round-Britain sailor capsizes near Blackpool and has 'messy landing'

  13-07-2023 18:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dr Andrew Hill-Smith says he and his boat HMS Betty landed at Blackpool "not always together".
  
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• Burnley leaders say local plan 'delivering for residents'

  13-07-2023 18:00
  
  Burnley Council's growth boss has defended its five-year-old Local Plan for where homes, commercial developments and roads should be sited.
  
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• Burnley growth defends local plan as 'delivering for residents'

  13-07-2023 18:00
  
  A BOROUGH'S growth boss has robustly defended its five-year-old blueprint for where homes, commercial developments and roads should be sited.
  
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• Burnley Council manages to deliver a surprise cash surplus

  13-07-2023 18:00
  
  AN East Lancashire council has achieved an underspend on its budget six times more than expected.
  
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• Ten people arrested as police crackdown on drug dealing

  13-07-2023 17:44
  
  Ten people were arrested as part of an operation to tackle county lines drug dealing in parts of Lancashire.
  
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• Police investigation as man suffers broken jaw after attack

  13-07-2023 17:27
  
  Police have launched an investigation after a man has been left with a broken jaw in an attack.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers defend Totally Wicked deal after MP outrage

  13-07-2023 17:05
  
  In June it was announced that vaping company Totally Wicked will continue as principal sponsors of the club for the 2023/24 season.
  
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• Crews battle skip fire in Great Bolton Street, Blackburn

  13-07-2023 16:58
  
  A fire broke out at a skip in Blackburn earlier this morning.
  
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• Bolton train line between Chorley blocked, emergency

  13-07-2023 16:57
  
  Emergency services are currently dealing with an incident affecting Bolton train line.
  
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• Public sector pay rise: New salaries for frontline workers

  13-07-2023 16:53
  
  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak accepted the recommendations of independent pay review bodies after discussions with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt this morning.
  
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• Fake designer perfume seized by police in town centre

  13-07-2023 16:45
  
  Police seized bottles of fake perfume in town centre in a crackdown on counterfeit goods.
  
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• MPs criticise Blackburn Rovers vaping sponsorship deal

  13-07-2023 15:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  An MP says it is "outrageous" Blackburn Rovers have a shirt sponsorship deal with a vaping company.
  
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• Why every GP practice in East Lancashire is closed today

  13-07-2023 15:20
  
  Every GP practice across East Lancashire is closed this afternoon (July 13) and we know why.
  
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• 47 new officers welcomed into Lancashire Police this week

  13-07-2023 15:11
  
  Lancashire Police has welcomed 47 more officers attested into the force this week, with more due later in 2023.
  
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• Man charged after alleged distraction burglaries in Preston

  13-07-2023 14:22
  
  A man claiming to be from the Water Board, allegedly tricked his way into the homes of two elderly people, stealing a small amount of cash and property.
  
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• Record coast-to-coast swimmer hailed for charity efforts

  13-07-2023 13:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Diver, thought to be the first man to swim from England the Isle of Man, raised £10k for veterans.
  
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• Man on charity sail around UK rescued by RNLI in Blackpool

  13-07-2023 13:30
  
  The RNLI was called at 4.54pm on Wednesday (July 12), to reports of a small dinghy in difficulty near the north pier.
  
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• How to keep mosquitoes away with these 5 natural remedies

  13-07-2023 13:20
  
  Here are five natural remedies to repel mosquitoes so you don't get bitten, including grapefruit, lavender and rosemary.
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn with Darwen is wanted by police - Lancashire Telegraph

  13-07-2023 12:38
  
  Man with links to Blackburn with Darwen is wanted by police  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn with Darwen is wanted by police

  13-07-2023 12:38
  
  Sunny Malik, 29, is wanted on recall to prison after breaching his restraining order.
  
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• Police dog helps after stolen motorbike ridden around Lancaster park

  13-07-2023 11:29
  
  Police were made aware of the motorbike being ridden around Williamson Park last night.
  
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• Fire service called to a vehicle fire in Colne this morning

  13-07-2023 11:09
  
  Fire service called to vehicle fire in early hours of morning
  
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• Dylan Bragger death: Appeal for drivers to contact police

  13-07-2023 10:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police seek more information after Dylan Bragger, aged 15, was stabbed on 29 June.
  
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• What's in Aldi and Lidl middle aisles from Thursday, July 13

  13-07-2023 10:38
  
  From an air fryer to a Disney Frozen dressing table, here are some of the items you can find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, July 13.
  
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• Save £62 on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons and more

  13-07-2023 10:38
  
  A shopping expert has revealed how you can save £62 on your weekly shop at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado and more
  
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• How to stop cats from pooing in your garden with 74p hack

  13-07-2023 10:38
  
  This is how you can stop cats from pooing in your garden by using this everyday 74p household item, according to garden expert David Domoney.
  
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• Tyson Fury v Francis Ngannou fight divides opinion

  13-07-2023 10:30
  
  Morecambe boxer Tyson Fury is set to take on former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou in October.
  
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• Ageing Well – for everyone across the borough - theshuttle.org.uk

  13-07-2023 09:00
  Ageing Well – for everyone across the borough  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Europe heatwave: UK tourists issued urgent health warning

  13-07-2023 08:56
  
  Satellite recordings have shown the temperature of the ground in some areas of Spain has hit more than 60C during the deadly heatwave sweeping Europe.
  
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• Blackpool: Man charged after alleged Cash Converter robbery

  13-07-2023 08:42
  
  Police were called to reports of an alleged robbery at a Cash Converters on Church Steet, on October 19 2022.
  
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• You'll love the suntrap beer garden at the Hare and Hounds

  13-07-2023 08:36
  
  EACH week we love to shine the spotlight on some of the best places to go for some food and drink around East Lancashire.
  
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• Police renew appeal after teen fatally stabbed in Skelmersdale

  13-07-2023 08:27
  
  Dylan Bragger was stabbed last month in Skelmersdale. The 15-year-old died at the scene.
  
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• TV crew in Blackburn for Mickii‘s swimming challenge

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn swimming pool has been hosting special sessions for an ex-rugby player who is looking to swim the English channel for charity.
  
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• Teen back on Ski Rossendale slopes after cancer battle

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Aimee Johnson, 19, who has been skiing at Ski Rossendale for 14 years, was back on the skis after battling thyroid cancer.
  
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• Stonyhurst College celebrates impressive IB Diploma results

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils at Stonyhurst College have received their results and are now able to pursue the career of their dreams.
  
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• Rovers' staff complete charity trek in memory of Gary Cowell

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Staff from Blackburn Rovers came together to honour the life of colleague Gary Cowell who has died after a short battle with cancer.
  
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• Retrospective permission for old mill granted by council

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Retrospective planning permission has been granted for an old mill to be transformed into an indoor market for antiques
  
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• Rapper Jordan McCann is to play St Mary's Chambers

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  In a genre first for an East Lancs music venue, rapper Jordan McCann is set to perform next week in support of his brand new single
  
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• Police given gold award for work with armed forces

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Police has been given a gold award for their work with the armed forces community.
  
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• PM+M reappointed by Blackburn Rovers for audit and tax work

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  PM+M reappointed by Blackburn Rovers FC for audit and tax work
  
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• PC Shona Harty's behaviour amounted to gross misconduct

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  A former police officer has been placed on the police barring list after a misconduct hearing found she breached the standards of professional behaviour
  
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• Parents warned over new text message scam: What you should know

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Parents warned over text message fraudsters Scammers are posing as family members to steal information and potentially endanger youngsters As teenagers venture away from home this summer for festivals, holidays and school trips, the Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) is warning parents and youngsters alike to be on guard against a new spate of text messaging scams. In the scams, a text message purporting to be from the recipient’s son or daughter claims that the sender has a new
  
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• Next phase of £38m Leyland Town Centre deal now under way

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  Work has now started on the next phase of a council's £38 million town centre improvement project
  
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• New Starbucks opens in Burnley's Pioneer Place today

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  A new Starbucks store is opening in Burnley today, creating 15 jobs in the area
  
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• Maintaining graves 'helped me deal with my own grief'

  13-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man who set up a grave maintenance business says the service has helped him deal with the grief of losing his father.
  
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