Blackburn with Darwen news

• County Championship: Reports on five Division One games and four in Division Two

  20-07-2023 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Day two reports from eight matches in the County Championship and day one of Gloucestershire against Glamorgan.
  
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• Closure order granted at Padiham property over anti-social behaviour

  20-07-2023 19:27
  
  Police have received a closure order on a property in Padiham after concerns were raised over anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Stolen Range Rover tracked down by officers

  20-07-2023 18:29
  
  A Range Rover stolen overnight in East Lancashire was recovered by officers.
  
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• Owner of fire hit V10 Polymers site ordered to clear it

  20-07-2023 18:00
  
  The owner of Blackburn's infamous V10 Polymers site, which has been hit by numerous fires, has been ordered to clear up the land.
  
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• Burnley: How well equipped are Vincent Kompany's Clarets for Premier League return?

  20-07-2023 17:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley are back in the Premier League after a one-year absence and BBC Sport was given behind-the-scenes access to find out how equipped they are for their top-flight return.
  
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• James McClean: Blackpool fined £35,000 for fan abuse aimed at Wigan winger

  20-07-2023 17:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool are fined £35,000 after Wigan's James McClean was subjected to sectarian abuse during a Championship match.
  
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• Haweswater Aqueduct plannign decisions returned to council

  20-07-2023 16:29
  
  The government has decided not to take over the planning process for two controversial sections of a massive new water pipeline from the Lake District to Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
  
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• Dozens of ducks rescued from treacherous weir

  20-07-2023 16:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  About 65 of the birds were helped to safety after getting trapped in the "washing machine" waterfall.
  
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• Fire crews from South Shore and Blackpool battle house fire

  20-07-2023 15:46
  
  Two fire engines from South Shore and Blackpool were called to a house fire in Blackpool this morning (June 20).
  
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• Four fire engines called out to Longridge barn fire

  20-07-2023 15:30
  
  Fire crews battled through the night after a barn and farm vehicles went up in flames in Longridge last night (June 19).
  
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• Blackpool police looking to speak to two men over BMW theft

  20-07-2023 15:09
  
  Police in Blackpool are looking to speak to two people captured on CCTV about a car theft.
  
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• RSPCA rescue 65 ducks who got stuck in River Calder

  20-07-2023 15:00
  
  Watch scary moment 65 ducks got stuck in body of water that’s ‘like a washing machine’
  
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• Man formerly of Penwortham charged with range of offences

  20-07-2023 14:52
  
  A man formerly of Penwortham has been charged with a number of offences following a police investigation.
  
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• Man spotted 'smoking cannabis' at Preston train station

  20-07-2023 13:39
  
  He was arrested for possession of a controlled drug and also travelling “equipped for theft” after wire cutters were found on the man
  
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• Man caught smoking cannabis at Preston train station

  20-07-2023 13:39
  
  Man arrested at train station after police spot him smoking weed
  
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• Driver had phone in hand on speaker when stopped by police

  20-07-2023 12:55
  
  A motorist has been reported for using his mobile phone while driving after claiming it was 'hands free' despite having the phone in his hand on speaker
  
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• Driver arrested after testing positive for cannabis

  20-07-2023 12:37
  
  A man who was stopped by police for his erratic driving was arrested after testing positive for cannabis
  
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• Woman made hoax 999 calls and will now appear in court

  20-07-2023 12:22
  
  A woman has been arrested for making repeated hoax 999 calls to the police, swearing and making threats to call handlers
  
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• PC Mark Fletcher rescued three people from a house fire

  20-07-2023 12:12
  
  A Lancashire Constabulary officer attended Buckingham Palace recently in recognition of him receiving a bravery award
  
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• Blackburn Mercedes drivers issued with fines for tints

  20-07-2023 12:04
  
  Two Mercedes Benz drivers have been fined for having illegal window tints on their cars
  
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• Drugs, a gun and £30,000 in cash found in Burnley house

  20-07-2023 11:33
  
  Class A drugs, a gun and more than £30,000 in cash have been found in a house
  
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• It comes after Mohsin Issa was grilled over fuel prices

  20-07-2023 11:00
  
  Asda has today announced price cuts on more than 200 own-label products as part of its ongoing support to help families during the cost-of-living crisis
  
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• Asda food price cuts hours after fuel price criticism

  20-07-2023 11:00
  
  Asda has today announced price cuts on more than 200 own-label products as part of its ongoing support to help families during the cost-of-living crisis
  
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• How you can see the Northern Lights tonight in the UK

  20-07-2023 10:41
  
  The aurora borealis, also known as the Northern Lights, is expected to be visible in parts of the UK tonight, found out how you can see them.
  
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• Cost of living: Cheapest time to visit the supermarket

  20-07-2023 10:38
  
  A shopping expert has revealed when to visit the supermarket in order to make the biggest savings
  
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• 10 common signs of coercive control within a relationship

  20-07-2023 10:37
  
  The offence of coercive control recognises that domestic abuse is not limited to physical violence
  
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• MOT £1,000 fine risk for more than 6 million UK drivers

  20-07-2023 10:32
  
  Driving on UK roads without a valid MOT certificate is illegal, with motorists facing a fine of up to £1,000 if they do
  
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• Cadbury silently axes popular chocolate range from shelves

  20-07-2023 09:15
  
  Cadbury announced they will be phasing out a selection box favourite as they look to replace it with a more popular confectionery.
  
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• Driver on M61 tests positive for cannabis, had no license

  20-07-2023 09:10
  
  A driver has been arrested after testing positive for cannabis while driving on the M61 yesterday (July 19).
  
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• Car stopped in Nelson as child tried to climb out of window

  20-07-2023 08:54
  
  A car was stopped in Nelson yesterday (July 19) after police sighted a child trying to climb out of the rear window while it was moving.
  
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• Burnley driver arrested and has Toyota Aygo car seized

  20-07-2023 08:36
  
  A Burnley driver has been arrested for failing to stop for police and drug driving yesterday evening (June 19).
  
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• Skelmersdale: Two men charged following a shooting last year

  20-07-2023 08:26
  
  Two men have been charged following a shooting in Skelmersdale in November last year.
  
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• One person treated with oxygen after Nelson house fire

  20-07-2023 08:17
  
  One person was treated with oxygen following a house fire in Nelson yesterday (July 19).
  
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• Six major nature recovery schemes across England unveiled

  20-07-2023 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The projects aims to improve access to nature and boost wildlife habitats.
  
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• Man used angle grinder to steal bike at Royal Blackburn

  20-07-2023 06:20
  
  He was caught on CCTV carrying the angle grinder while he and his cronies pushed the motorbike away from the scene.
  
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• Woman hit husband over head with wedding photo during row

  20-07-2023 06:15
  
  The Burnley woman repearedly hit him with the framed photo from their wedding day during a fiery argument, a court heard.
  
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• Why Ofsted inspectors downgraded Briercliffe Primary School

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  A primary school head teacher in Briercliffe said she is ‘disappointed’ after being downgraded from ‘good’ by Ofsted.
  
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• Weavers' Triangle office space to be used for education

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to use an area earmarked for office space in student flats as a classroom for vocational education have been approved by councillors.
  
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• The police Excellence Awards were held at Ewood Park

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Police officers and staff from East Lancashire have celebrated success at this year’s Lancashire Constabulary Excellence Awards
  
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• Rossendale Works employment programme extended until 2025

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Rossendale Council has been working in partnership with Active Lancashire and the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) since 2018 to deliver Rossendale Works.
  
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• Rishton church demolition could create play area and peace garden

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  AN imposing church in an East Lancashire township is to be knocked down and its site grassed over and given to the neighbouring primary school as a play area.
  
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• Protest against Quran burning to be held in Blackburn

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  A ‘rally against the burning of the Quran’ is to take place outside Blackburn Town Hall following an incident in Sweden.
  
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• Plans lodged to turn vacant retail unit into takeaway

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to turn a vacant retail unit into a takeaway have been met with objections and a petition
  
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• Pickleball player makes £620 donation to hospital unit

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  An inspirational pickleball enthusiast has made a £620 donation to a hospital charity ELHT&Me.
  
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• Pendle Council plans to create a new skate park in Colne

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  A council wants the public to help them design a new skate park for a town
  
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• Oldest resident in Darwen dies weeks after 105th birthday

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  A loving great grandmother who was the oldest resident in Darwen dies at the age of 105.
  
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• Muslim families ‘left in tears’ over removals from graves

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn families have expressed their shock and heartbreak after ornaments left at graves in Pleasington Cemetery were removed.
  
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• Marselo Hatija was put in charge of Accrington cannabis farm

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  An illegal immigrant was looking after a major cannabis farm which posed ‘a massive potential for fire risk’ and ‘could have caused a fatality’ had it not been made safe
  
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• Katie Lawson wins British Cycling National Youth series

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  A teenage cycling prodigy has continued her successful start to competing by winning the British Cycling National Youth Omnium Series.
  
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• Improvement needed in Lancs police custody, says report

  20-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Police has welcomed a report into a recent custody suite inspection and has vowed to address a major area of concern.
  
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