Blackburn with Darwen news

• Gemma Atkinson and Gorka Marquez share photo and name of newborn son

  22-07-2023 21:38
  
  Gemma Atkinson has revealed the name of her little boy, sharing a first look with her followers on social media.
  
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• Man arrested in Rossendale for suspected drug driving

  22-07-2023 16:26
  
  A man who was wanted by two neighbouring police forces has been arrested in Rossendale on suspicion of drug driving.
  
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• Man charged with causing death by dangerous driving

  22-07-2023 16:21
  
  A man has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving following a crash in which a teenager lost their life earlier this month.
  
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• Burnley man wanted in connection with firearm and drug offences

  22-07-2023 16:07
  
  Police have released an image of a man from Burnley wanted in connection with firearm and drug offences.
  
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• County Championship: Warwickshire draw with Lancashire after final day washout

  22-07-2023 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Warwickshire draw with Lancashire in Division One after rain washes out the final day at Edgbaston.
  
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• Layton Stewart: Preston North End sign striker from Liverpool for undisclosed fee

  22-07-2023 13:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Championship club Preston North End sign striker Layton Stewart from Liverpool for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Accrington Stanley sign Josh Andrews and Lewis Shipley on loan while Kelvin Mellor also joins

  22-07-2023 13:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley sign Birmingham City's Josh Andrews and Norwich's Lewis Shipley on loan while Kelvin Mellor also joins.
  
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• Things to do on a budget with children this summer holidays

  22-07-2023 12:48
  
  Parents have revealed their top 10 tips for a fun summer with the kids - which don’t cost the earth.
  
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• Young footballer hopes hijab campaign will inspire others

  22-07-2023 12:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Umme Kalsoom was spurred to make a change after she was expected to take off her hijab during PE.
  
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• The TikTok McDonald's hash brown hack wasn't what I thought

  22-07-2023 12:47
  
  I tried the cheap TikTok McDonald's hash brown hack but I was surprised by the end result - this is what I thought.
  
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• Man arrested in Burnley for breaching house closure order

  22-07-2023 09:00
  
  A man has been arrested for breaching a closure order on a house in Anne Close, Burnley.
  
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• Man arrested in Burnley for allegedly breaching house closure order

  22-07-2023 09:00
  
  A man has been arrested after allegedly breaching a closure order on a house in Burnley.
  
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• Theft from M&S worker's handbag at Forton Services near Lancaster

  22-07-2023 08:42
  
  A purse and a phone were stolen from a staff member’s handbag at a Marks and Spencer’s store at Forton Services near Lancaster.
  
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• Bacup woman was last seen in Blackburn on Friday morning

  22-07-2023 08:27
  
  A 27-year-old woman is missing from her home in Bacup having last been seen in the Guide area of Blackburn.
  
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• Appeal after Bacup woman Jessica last seen in Blackburn on Friday

  22-07-2023 08:27
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a 27-year-old woman who has been missing from her home in Bacup since yesterday, Friday.
  
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• Apeal after Bacup woman Jessica last seen in Blackburn on Friday

  22-07-2023 08:27
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a 27-year-old woman who has been missing from her home in Bacup since yesterday, Friday.
  
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• Accrington shoplifter told to get help with cocaine habit

  22-07-2023 06:15
  
  An Accrington woman caught shoplifting four times in two weeks at Wilko said everything she stole had gone to her dealer in return for cocaine.
  
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• Trailer for Olivia Attwood and Bradley Dack wedding series

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Olivia Meets Her Match will show the wedding between Love Island star Olivia Attwood and former Blackburn Rovers player Bradley Dack.
  
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• Students get taste of working life with Together Housing

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  School pupils from Blackburn spent a full week at a leading housing provider as part of their work experience with Together Housing.
  
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• St Mary’s Primary hits high note after winning music mark

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils at St Mary's RC Primary School, Osbaldeston, are celebrating after winning a coveted Music Mark from Lancashire Music Service.
  
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• Plans to build 150 homes on the Upper Rough refused

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A controversial planning application for 150 new homes on a plot of land known locally as the Upper Rough has been thrown out by the council
  
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• Padiham care provider downgraded after inspection concerns

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A care provider in Padiham has been downgraded to ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission relating to issues over safety.
  
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• Man pleads not guilty to raping woman in Darwen 16 years ago

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to stand trial after denying two counts of rape dating back 16 years in Darwen.
  
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• Lancs man graduates from Manchester School of Art aged 80

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Stan Harland of Rossendale has spoken of his immense 'pride' having graduated at the grand age of 80 from the Manchester School of Art.
  
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• Lancashire bucket list - 5 things to do during the summer holidays

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire is a county with an abundance of things to see and do, but that can make it tricky to know what the best things to do are. We’ve put together a bucket list of five things you have to do at least once in Lancashire.
  
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• Jones Homes site manager Chris Doolan wins industry award

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A site manager for Jones Homes is celebrating after winning an industry award for the quality of his work.
  
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• Hoddlesden woman celebrating 100th birthday today

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Woman reveals secret to long life as she celebrates 100th birthday today
  
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• Historic Blackburn hall could be your new home for £685,000

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  AN historic Grade II-listed family home which has been tastefully modernised is this week’s property of the week.
  
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• Gruffalo creators celebrated at unique Lowry exhibition

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lennon and McCartney, Rice and Lloyd Webber, Gilbert and Sullivan; Morecambe and Wise - great partnerships one and all.
  
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• FIFA World Cup: When to watch Rovers stars play for England

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers academy products Keira Walsh, Georgia Stanway and Ella Toone will play for England at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
  
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• Consul General thanks fire crews for Turkey relief efforts

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  The Turkish Consul General has thanked members of Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service for travelling to Turkey to help with Earthquake relief efforts.
  
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• Colne primary school hosts festival for retiring teacher

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A much-loved deputy headteacher of a primary school in Colne was surprised with a festival in her honour to mark the end of her 40-year teaching career.
  
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• Burnley businessman's director ban after £170k tax scam

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A builder has been banned from being a director of a company after fraudulently claiming more than £170,000 from HMRC.
  
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• Blackburn private school 'honoured' to be awards finalists

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  A private school in Blackburn has been named in two education awards this year.
  
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• Blackburn Council backs rail ticket offices closure campaign

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council has voted to back the campaign to stop the closure of ticket offices at three East Lancashire railway stations.
  
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• Belgrave Mill was home of Darwen wallpaper giant, Crown

  22-07-2023 06:00
  
  The main offices of Crown Wallcoverings at Belgrave Mill in Darwen pictured in 1969.
  
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• Train strikes: Walkouts hit start of UK summer holidays

  22-07-2023 02:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Members of the RMT union at 14 rail companies will walk out on Saturday as many school holidays begin.
  
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