Blackburn with Darwen news

• Stopes Brow and Sandy Lane in Darwen closed due to flooding

  23-07-2023 15:07
  
  Police have closed two roads in Darwen due to flooding.
  
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• Home extensions to become easier in the UK under new plans

  23-07-2023 14:51
  
  New flexibilities will be introduced to allow people to carry out property extensions and to open up lofts to achieve greater density of housing
  
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• Rhodes wildfires see flights cancelled and Brits evacuated

  23-07-2023 14:49
  
  British tourists have been evacuated and flights to Rhodes, Greece have been cancelled by Jet2 as concern grows over the wildfire crisis on the island.
  
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• Teenager Bayan Al-Mohammed is missing from Chorley

  23-07-2023 14:12
  
  Police have released an image of a teenage girl missing from Chorley.
  
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• Preston crash appeal: Man seriously hurt after being hit by car

  23-07-2023 13:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man, in his 30s, was struck by a Mercedes in Preston on Saturday night, police say.
  
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• Crash on M6 between Lancaster and Carnforth closes lane

  23-07-2023 12:50
  
  One lane is closed and traffic is queueing on the M6 between Lancaster and Carnforth due to a multi-vehicle crash.
  
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• Blackburn skaters win big in Ice Dancing Championships

  23-07-2023 12:22
  
  Three talented skaters from Lancashire have won first, second and fifth places in the 2023 British Solo Ice Dancing Championships.
  
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• Man in hospital after crash in Ribbleton Avenue, Preston

  23-07-2023 12:07
  
  A man in his 30s suffered serious injuries following a crash in Preston. He is now being treated in hospital.
  
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• Train disruption between Lancaster and Preston due to floods

  23-07-2023 11:56
  
  Train services between Lancaster and Preston are being disrupted due to heavy rain flooding the railway, says Northern.
  
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• Lancashire hit with yellow rain warning by Met Office

  23-07-2023 11:35
  
  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for rain across the North West, including all parts of Lancashire.
  
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• Driver stopped on M6 in Preston only had provisional license

  23-07-2023 09:15
  
  A driver stopped on the M6 in Preston for ‘middle lane hogging’ was found to only have a provisional license and no MOT.
  
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• Driver stopped on M6 in Preston 'only had provisional licence'

  23-07-2023 09:15
  
  A driver who stopped on the M6 in Preston for "middle lane hogging" was found to only have a provisional license, police have said.
  
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• Two fire engines rush to house fire in Moor Lane, Preston

  23-07-2023 09:06
  
  Firefighters were yesterday (July 22) called to a house fire in Moor Lane, Preston.
  
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• Firefighters called to derelict building blaze in Burnley

  23-07-2023 08:50
  
  Four fire engines were called out yesterday evening (July 22) to a derelict building fire in Railway Street, Burnley.
  
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• Burnley man smashed up mother's meter box in fit of anger

  23-07-2023 06:37
  
  Martin Rickwood is subject to a restraining order from contacting his own mother due to him hassling her for money.
  
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• Wakes Weeks saw East Lancashire head off to the seaside

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  The summer holidays are here with schools across East Lancashire closing for their annual break.
  
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• Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show delights despite weather

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  The adverse weather at Salesbury Hall failed to put a dampener on proceedings as the Royal Lancashire Agricultural Show returned for its 2023 run.
  
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• Patient's routine visit to Blackburn opticians saved her eyesight

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn based optician saved a patients eyesight thanks to the use of advanced new technology the company had introduced. Haroon Ahmed saw one of his longstanding patients, Judith, for a routine eye examination in early June at the opticians based on Darwen Street. Following Mr Ahmed’s suggestion, Judith had an Optomap scan to survey the health of her eyes in much more detail than a typical eye examination allows. It was from this scan that Mr Ahmed was able to detect a retinal break o
  
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• More robberies were recorded in Lancashire in 2023

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  More robberies were recorded by police in Lancashire in the past year, but overall reported crime figures are down from pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
  
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• McDonald’s in Preston reopens after restaurant redesign

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  The McDonald's restaurant at the Capitol Centre Retail Park has reopened after a restaurant redesign
  
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• Man Like Mobeen’s Guz Khan announces Blackburn show

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  Star of the hit show Man Like Mobeen has announced extra dates for his live show which include Blackburn. Guz will be heading to King George’s Hall on Thursday 1 February 2024. The date will be the only one in Lancashire which also takes in Cardiff, Bradford, Reading and others. Earlier this summer, the fourth season of critically acclaimed BBC Three show Man Like Mobeen was released. In it, Mobeen and friend Nate (Tolu Ogunmefun) find them themselves behind bars and must use all their wit
  
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• Luke Entwistle has walked free despite being jailed

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man has walked free from court despite receiving a jail sentence for harassing and threatening his neighbour
  
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• Lancashire scouts head to South Korea for World Jamboree

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  Scouts from Burnley, Pendle, Blackburn, Darwen, Clitheroe and Hyndburn will perform an original song at the World Scout Jamboree next month in South Korea.
  
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• IOPC told Lancashire Police to improve after woman's death

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Police has acted on recommendations from the IOPC following a woman’s death two days after calls were made about her safety
  
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• Inside the 'Best Romantic Restaurant' in Accrington

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  An Indian restaurant in Clayton-le-Moors is celebrating after winning a Taste of London award for its service and food.
  
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• Former Mapleford Nursing Home worker wins tribunal

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A care manager has won an employment tribunal against her former bosses for constructive dismissal
  
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• Deal close to stop Huncoat United move to Great Harwood park

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A deal to prevent the controversial relocation a football club from its current base to a township park to make way for a giant water pipeline project appear to have been agreed.
  
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• Colne man who repeatedly offends so he can go back to prison jailed

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man who repeatedly offends so he can go back to prison has got his wish again.
  
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• Cash prize for winners of Blackburn six-a-side tournament

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn football tournament is offering the winners £750 in cash as their top prize.
  
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• Burnley’s 6 parks fly the Green Flag for another year

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  All six major parks in Burnley have retained their Green Flag status for yet another year, confirming them as among the best parks in country.
  
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• Blackburn man at 'tipping point' after bus station attack

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  A young man from Blackburn was told he was at a “tipping point” by the judge after he avoided prison for his role in the attack of a man at a bus station.
  
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• Blackburn drug addict given community order for shoplifting

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  When one door closed another opened for a drug addict from Blackburn who was desperate to kick his habit.
  
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• Blackburn Central pupils win award for STEM project

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn Central High School pupils win award in STEM project
  
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• Amici of Barrowford failed to pay employee owed holiday pay

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  The owners of an Italian restaurant which went bust earlier this year have been ordered to pay more than £1,000 to one of their former staff
  
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• 5 of the best camping and glamping sites in Lancashire

  23-07-2023 06:00
  
  Here are the five best camping and glamping sites in and around Lancashire
  
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