Blackburn with Darwen news

• Jeremy Vine agrees deal with Twitter who wrongly named him

  16-07-2023 18:54
  
  Jeremy Vine has agreed a financial settlement with a Twitter user who falsely identified him as the BBC presenter at the centre of the Huw Edwards furore.
  
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• Dr Michael Mosley shares easy morning routine to cut weight

  16-07-2023 18:16
  
  Health guru Dr Michael Mosley has revealed the ‘life-changing’ morning routine which can help boost weight loss.
  
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• Experts warns not to dry your face with a towel

  16-07-2023 18:11
  
  An expert has shared the main reason why you should never dry your face with a towel and it's disgusting.
  
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• Huge crowds enjoy musical extravaganza at Ribble Valley festival

  16-07-2023 15:30
  
  Music fans descended from across the country upon the Ribble Valley for this year’s Beat-Herder weekend.
  
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• Emmerdale fan finds top secret script in a bin on tour

  16-07-2023 14:11
  
  A fan of ITV’s Emmerdale found a script for the show whilst on the soaps tour, finding plot lines on major characters.
  
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• All UK drivers warned about £5,000 drive-thru mistake

  16-07-2023 14:10
  
  As we move into the peak summer months, Brits travelling around the country and visiting drive-thrus are on the rise
  
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• Jane Birkin: Singer and actress dies aged 76

  16-07-2023 14:09
  
  English-French singer and actress Jane Birkin has died aged 76, famed for lending her name to the Hermes Birkin bag.
  
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• BBC bosses tell staff to not gossip about Huw Edwards

  16-07-2023 13:29
  
  BBC bosses have told staff to not gossip amid raging speculation over the Huw Edwards scandal.
  
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• Person rescued after vehicle catches fire in early morning incident

  16-07-2023 13:08
  
  One person had to be rescued by fire crews after a vehicle caught fire in Whalley.
  
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• Drivers warned as dozens caught speeding on this Clitheroe road

  16-07-2023 12:26
  
  Dozens of drivers were caught doing more than 25mph in a 20mph zone in Clitheroe.
  
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• Brit tourists face £80,000 fine and jail time over behaviour

  16-07-2023 12:12
  
  Brits travelling abroad are being warned of a common mistake that could see you fined £80,000.
  
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• Rivington: Thomas Hawksley commemorative stone unveiled

  16-07-2023 11:00
  
  A stone to commemorate the man who fed water to an entire city has been unveiled.
  
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• BBC One World on Fire: Full cast list and how to watch

  16-07-2023 10:40
  
  World on Fire is returning for a second season with Jonah Hauer-King, Lesley Manville and Julia Brown returning to the BBC show.
  
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• Aldi selling CeraVe dupes that are 65 per cent cheaper

  16-07-2023 10:37
  
  Supermarket Aldi has announced they have created skincare dupes of CeraVe, and it's 65 percent cheaper.
  
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• Aldi and Lidl middle aisles: What is in from Sunday July 16?

  16-07-2023 10:36
  
  Swimming pools, coffee machines, air fryers and all things Barbie. Here's what Aldi and Lidl shoppers can expect in the middle aisles this week.
  
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• UK could see sweltering 40C temperatures return next month

  16-07-2023 10:35
  
  Last year's record-breaking 40C heatwave could return to the UK within a month if certain criteria are met, one forecaster has warned.
  
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• Police appeal to find missing 58-year-old who has links to Rossendale

  16-07-2023 08:55
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 58-year-old over concerns for his welfare.
  
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• How you can get 9 days off for 4 days annual leave in August

  16-07-2023 06:49
  
  Book 9 days holiday in August using just 4 days of annual leave
  
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• Blackburn man spent mum's heating money on drug habit

  16-07-2023 06:05
  
  David Hargeaves was entrusted with collecting £100 from his brother to give to their mother to help with the energy bills spent it on drugs.
  
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• Whitworth bungalows will be turned into care home for kids

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  An application to turn a couple of bungalows into a children’s residential care home in Whitworth have been approved by the council
  
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• Whalley Old Grammar School awarded £35k in community funding

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A community centre in Whalley has been awarded £35,000 to accommodate more activities in their space and create more room for hire bookings.
  
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• Together Housing recognised for tackling loan sharks

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A housing association has won a national award in recognition of its efforts to raise awareness of the dangers of using loan sharks
  
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• Ribble Valley heating grant on offer to cold rural homes

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  Homeowners in a rural borough who are not connected to the gas mains can now apply for a heating grant of up to £38,000 to keep warm.
  
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• Pupils invited to sing at Accrington Christmas light event

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils from all 36 primary schools in Hyndburn have been invited to sing at this year’s Accrington Christmas light switch-on.
  
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• Petition to save Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A petition and fundraiser has been set up as the community slam the council’s decision to close Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre.
  
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• Is the art of making the simple chapati dying amongst British Asians?

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  It is the staple diet of millions across the world but are we seeing the end of the simple art of making a fresh chapati?
  
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• Huge drop in duty solicitors in Blackburn since 2017

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A projected fall in duty solicitors in Lancashire has been predicted to cause a "perfect storm" in the criminal justice system.
  
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• Highways officer recognised for saving person's life on M61

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A National Highways traffic officer from Lancashire has been recognised for saving a vulnerable person’s life on the M61 motorway
  
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• Edgworth eyesore barn to luxury homes conversion approved

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Pennine village barn branded an 'abject eyesore' is to be redeveloped as two luxury moorland homes, after plans were approved.
  
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• Burnley’s Dave Fishwick stars in new This Morning segment

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley's Dave Fishwick has launched a new finance segment with the ITV show called ‘Save with Dave’.
  
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• Blind pharmacist stole drugs from his employer to sell on

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A pharmacist who stole diazepam and pregabalin from his employer has been jailed for repeating the same crime some 10 years later
  
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• Army veteran to ride over 100 miles for women's army charity

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  A female army veteran and former postwoman from Lancashire will be riding more than 100 miles on her mobility scooter to raise money for charity.
  
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• Accrington man given sentenced for possessing crack cocaine

  16-07-2023 06:00
  
  An Accrington man who was caught in possession of crack cocaine and diamorphine has been given a suspended sentence having demonstrated he can stay out of trouble.
  
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• Rossendale students take part in spectacular 'colour dash'

  16-07-2023 05:56
  
  Hundreds of school children took part in a spectacular colour dash to raise money for mental health support.
  
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