Blackburn with Darwen news

• Nothing Compares 2 U singer Sinéad O’Connor dies aged 56

  26-07-2023 20:19
  
  Critically acclaimed Irish singer Sinéad O’Connor has died at the age of 56 and was known for hit songs like Nothing Compares 2 U and more.
  
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• Off road bikes seized by officers near Accrington park

  26-07-2023 20:16
  
  Two off road bikes have been seized near an Accrington park by officers.
  
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• Stolen vehicle with tracking device located in Blackburn

  26-07-2023 20:07
  
  A PCSO said a stolen vehicle was recovered as it had been fitted with a tracking advice
  
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• Stolen vehicle tracked down to outskirts of Blackburn

  26-07-2023 20:07
  
  A PCSO said a stolen vehicle was recovered as it had been fitted with a tracking advice.
  
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• ITV star James Martin accused of bullying behaviour to crew

  26-07-2023 18:37
  
  Popular ITV Saturday Morning chef and presenter James Martin has been accused of 'intimidating and bullying behaviour' to crew members on a show.
  
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• Stephanie Thorpe, who died at Restricted Forest, remembered at service

  26-07-2023 17:18
  
  Family and friends came together to remember a ‘funny’ and ‘beautiful’ mum ‘who captured the hearts of everyone’
  
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• The Soham Murders - A Gripping New Documentary Mini-Series

  26-07-2023 16:26
  
  The Soham Murders - A Gripping New Documentary Mini-Series
  
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• Bolton: Stephanie Thorpe, 32 remembered in special service

  26-07-2023 16:13
  
  Family and friends came together to remember a ‘funny’ and ‘beautiful’ mum ‘who captured the hearts of everyone’
  
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• Man caught on CCTV fly tipping in Rossendale found guilty

  26-07-2023 15:04
  
  A man has been found guilty of dumping a large amount of rubbish in Haslingden following a case brought by Rossendale Borough Council.
  
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• Man caught on CCTV fly-tipping in Rossendale fined

  26-07-2023 15:04
  
  A man has appeared in court after dumping a large amount of rubbish on a Haslingden road.
  
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• Jacob Bruun Larsen: Burnley close in on deal for Hoffenheim winger

  26-07-2023 14:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley close in on a season-long loan deal to sign winger Jacob Bruun Larsen from Bundesliga side Hoffenheim.
  
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• Railway ticket office closure consultation to be extended

  26-07-2023 13:49
  
  Hundreds of ticket offices around England are planned to be shut by the Rail Delivery Group
  
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• Woman left with injuries after Blackpool assault

  26-07-2023 13:46
  
  Officers were called to Talbot Road, in Blackpool, at 7.15pm on July 17, to reports of an assault.
  
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• Woman allegedly left with injuries after Blackpool assault

  26-07-2023 13:46
  
  Officers were called to Talbot Road, in Blackpool, at 7.15pm on July 17, to reports of an assault.
  
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• Lancashire mental health crisis pilot extended

  26-07-2023 12:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A partnership between police and the NHS piloted in the county has been rolled out across England.
  
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• Ramsbottom travel agent shares Rhodes evacuation experience

  26-07-2023 12:13
  
  A travel agent has shared how he and his family have been evacuated while on holiday in Rhodes amid the devastating wildfires - praising rescuers for their "amazing" work.
  
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• ITV's This Morning: Ruth Langsford in talks to return

  26-07-2023 10:29
  
  ITV star Ruth Langsford who is married to Eamonn Holmes is reportedly 'in talks' to return to This Morning after Phillip Schofield's exit.
  
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• Blackpool town centre attack leaves woman seriously injured

  26-07-2023 10:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A woman in her 40s suffered head injuries in an attack by four people in Blackpool, police say.
  
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• Police launch new approach for mental health incidents

  26-07-2023 09:39
  
  Police to save 4,000 hours a month in shakeup to mental health callouts
  
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• Fire service spend hour tackling waste fire in Burnley

  26-07-2023 08:56
  
  Two fire engines spent hour tackling waste fire
  
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• 20,000 illegal cigarettes seized by police in Preston

  26-07-2023 08:49
  
  20,000 illegal cigarettes and 183 prohibited vapes seized in police operation
  
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• Police warning after spate of burglary in Ribble Valley

  26-07-2023 08:20
  
  The police has issued a warning after a spate of vehicle interference in the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Police warning after spate of burglaries in Ribble Valley

  26-07-2023 08:20
  
  The police has issued a warning after a spate of vehicle interference in the Ribble Valley.
  
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• Strange European driving laws Brits should know or risk fines

  26-07-2023 07:23
  
  Hundreds of different laws affect the roads in European countries with many of these catching UK holidaymakers off guard.
  
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• Death notices from the Lancashire Telegraph this week

  26-07-2023 06:59
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph published 7 death notices last week.
  
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• Team GB looking for mascots in Lancashire for Paris 2024

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Team GB is providing children from Lancashire with a once in a lifetime opportunity to become Mini Mascots for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.
  
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• Skelmersdale Miss England winner graduates as rocket scientist

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Lancs Miss England winner on mission to become astronaut after graduating
  
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• Six in court after fight breaks out on Whalley New Road

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Six Romanian nationals have appeared before Blackburn magistrates and admitted their part in an early morning fracas on a busy main road.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Two men sentenced for role at cannabis farm

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Two men played a part in cultivating a cannabis farm in Ramsbottom despite their "limited financial advantage" from the crime.
  
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• New free subscriber offer for Blackburn's Talking Newspaper

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  SUPPORTERS of Blackburn and District Blind Society are offering the chance for members to enjoy listening to the Lancashire Telegraph.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Learning as an aid to wellbeing

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  As the academic year draws to a close, it may seem a bit strange to be asking you, what do you have planned this coming September? Especially if education isn’t actually part of your life at the moment.
  
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• Lancashire firm offers free vape detection sensors to local school

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A firm is looking to partner with a high school or college and offer free vape detection sensors to prevent the harmful effects of smoking.
  
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• Lancashire doctors develop ‘Netflix style’ health subscription

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Two doctors are hoping people will sign up to their new new subscription-based health service.
  
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• Jubilee Tower Credit Union moves to old Santander bank in Darwen

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen-based credit union is moving their office into the building that used to be a bank branch.
  
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• Hyndburn council given carbon neutral status for third year

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  This status reflects the council’s continuous efforts to measure their carbon footprint.
  
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• Haslingden High School pupils visit First World War family graves

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A thought-provoking and emotional trip to the First World War battlefields reunited students with their loved ones’ graves and memorials
  
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• Great Harwood man taking Ukraine refugees to Disneyland

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Mickii Edwards is preparing to take Ukrainian refugee children on a dream trip to Disneyland Paris.
  
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• Darwen: Creditors' concerns after £40m collapse of Harewood Associates

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Almost 1,000 investors who ploughed cash into a property empire which collapsed are yet to discover if they will receive any money back.
  
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• Darwen boy organises charity match for Derian House

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A kind-hearted 16-year-old boy from Darwen is hosting a charity football match in August to raise money for a hospice.
  
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• Crown Paints help to give new look to Blackburn Empire Theatre

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  One of Darwen's best known firms has made a colourful donation to a charity to help give them a fresh new look.
  
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• Council condemns proposals to close ticket offices in Lancashire

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  There have been urgent calls for the government to rethink proposals to close train ticket offices.
  
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• Council condemns plans to close train station ticket offices in Lancs

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  There have been urgent calls for the government to rethink proposals to close train station ticket offices.
  
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• Burnley: Man left with serious head injuries in bottle attack at shop

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A man caused injuries to two people when he smashed a glass bottle over another man’s head in a shop in Burnley.
  
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• Blackburn school hosts Festival of Making inspired event

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils from St Mary and St Joseph's Primary School, Blackburn, hosted their very own arts festival inspired by the Festival of Making.
  
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• Blackburn pub the Golden Lion on Church Street is long gone

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  This fabulous photo from 1958 shows part of Darwen Street in Blackburn which has long gone.
  
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• Blackburn death crash driver 'defied ban' to return to roads

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A MOTORIST convicted of causing the death of a nine-year-old boy by dangerous driving was caught behind the wheel of a car while still disqualified following the 2017 incident.
  
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• A space for relaxation: Sir Anthony Boutique Hotel

  26-07-2023 06:00
  
  A space for relaxation:
  
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