Blackburn with Darwen news

• Bristol City 1-1 Preston North End: Will Keane earns visitors late draw

  05-08-2023 20:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston begin the Championship season with a point against the Robins, courtesy of Will Keane's late strike.
  
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• Blackburn 2-1 West Bromwich Albion: Rovers get opening day victory

  05-08-2023 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harry Leonard and Dilan Markanday score on their first league starts to give Blackburn victory over West Brom.
  
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• Carlisle United 1-1 Fleetwood Town

  05-08-2023 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newly-promoted Carlisle start life back in League One with a 1-1 draw against Fleetwood.
  
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• Blackpool 2-0 Burton Albion

  05-08-2023 18:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Shayne Lavery's first-half brace gives Blackpool an opening-day 2-0 win over Burton in League One.
  
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• Accrington Stanley 3-0 Newport County: Jack Nolan sets 'Owd Reds on way to opening win

  05-08-2023 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Nolan, Shaun Whalley and Korede Adedoyin goals see Accrington Stanley ease to a comfortable 3-0 win over visitors Newport County.
  
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• BBC presenter accuses Amir Khan of sexual harassment.

  05-08-2023 18:01
  
  BBC presenter Suzi Mann has accused Amir Khan of sexual harassment after a Manchester concert.
  
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• Police close section of M65 after incident between Nelson and Colne

  05-08-2023 14:40
  
  Police closed a section of the M65 near Nelson and Colne causing long delays.
  
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• Blackpool: Two men arrested after death of baby boy

  05-08-2023 14:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The child was unresponsive when taken to hospital on 27 July and later died, police say.
  
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• Former Blackburn pupil Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Strictly

  05-08-2023 14:06
  
  Krishnan Guru-Murthy has been announced as the fourth celebrity to join the 2023 Strictly Come Dancing line-up. The journalist who used to attend Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School (QEGS) is a main presenter on Channel 4 News and has fronted worldwide events including the Omagh bombing of 1998, 9/11 and the 2008 Mumbai attacks. News that Guru-Murthy, 53, will star in the 21st series of the BBC One show was announced by Claudia Winkleman on BBC Radio 2. Guru-Murthy said he chose to do the show &ldq
  
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• Emergency services attend house fire in Darwen overnight

  05-08-2023 13:22
  
  Crews from two fire engines helped to put out a blaze at a house in Darwen overnight
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing 2023 reveals first 3 contestants

  05-08-2023 13:07
  
  Angela Rippon, Amanda Abbington and Layton Williams were announced as the first Strictly Come Dancing 2023 contestants
  
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• Strictly: Krishnan Guru-Murthy joins Layton Williams and Angela Rippon in line-up

  05-08-2023 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Channel 4 journalist joins Angela Rippon and Layton Williams in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
  
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• Funeral home offers pink coffins with Barbie lining

  05-08-2023 12:13
  
  Owner Isaac Villegas said he had already offered the option of pink coffins before the July premiere of the Barbie movie.
  
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• Police dog helps officers catch wanted man in Burnley

  05-08-2023 11:34
  
  A police dog helped to catch a wanted man after a chase close to Burnley town centre.
  
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• PD Buzz to the rescue after wanted man chased by officers in Burnley

  05-08-2023 11:34
  
  A police dog helped to catch a wanted man after a chase close to Burnley town centre.
  
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• Bereavement support payment: Everything you need to know

  05-08-2023 10:23
  
  Bereaved parents are being urged by the government to check if they are eligible for payments.
  
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• Vet's urgent beach warning to dog owners as pet hospitalised

  05-08-2023 09:53
  
  Vets have issued an urgent warning to any dog owners taking their pets to the beach this summer
  
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• Fine warning for Brits taking cash on holiday this summer

  05-08-2023 09:44
  
  UK holidaymakers are being warned they could face fines of up to £5,000 for taking cash on holiday this summer
  
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• Driver overtakes traffic officer at 118mph in 50mph zone on M65

  05-08-2023 08:46
  
  A driver who overtook a traffic officer on the motorway later had his vehicle seized.
  
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• Tributes to former Felidens Arms landlady who has died

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Beverley Holgate-Johnson, also known as Bev, died at the end of July and family and friends have since paid tribute to her.
  
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• Tributes to former Feildens Arms landlady who has died

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Beverley Holgate-Johnson, also known as Bev, died at the end of July and family and friends have since paid tribute to her.
  
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• Together Housing appoints Geraldine Howley as new chair

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  A housing association has appointed a new chairperson
  
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• Thieves steal £600 worth of goods from Burnley RSPCA

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  The RSPCA’s Burnley branch, on St James’ Lane, was burgled in the early hours of Wednesday morning (August 2).
  
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• The Ribble Valley is sixth safest place to live in the UK

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  New research has revealed that the Ribble Valley is one of the safest places to live in the UK
  
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• Plan to convert decaying Oswaldtwistle barn into 'exceptional' home

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  PLANS to convert a dilapidated barn on the outskirts of Oswaldtwistle into an 'exceptional' modern family home have been submitted.
  
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• Lowry and Blackpool to see Strictly star in La Bamba musical

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  PASHA Kovalev will be well known to fans of TV’s top-rated dance show Strictly Come Dancing but he is about to show a whole new side to his talents
  
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• Locals enjoy The Broadway pub that is at heart of community

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  WE love to shine the spotlight on local venues where we can go and socialise with family and friends.
  
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• Fire station in Nelson to host family fun day

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Families are being invited to explore a fire engine at a community fun day in Nelson.
  
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• Family fun day at fire station in Nelson

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Families are being invited to explore a fire engine at a community fun day in Nelson.
  
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• Council refuse plans for dog exercise field and parking in Brierfield

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to turn land into a dog exercise field and create car parking on site have been refused by the council.
  
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• Chorley temple hosts opening night of huge theatre show

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Hundreds of volunteers put on a grand show at the opening night of a religious pageant - held in the biggest marquee in Europe.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers in Moscow - can you name the line-up?

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  We recently carried a photo of a Blackburn Rovers side from the 1980s asking fans to name the squad which proved hugely popular
  
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• Blackburn Rovers fan threw missiles into Ewood Park Burnley end

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn Rovers supporter was caught on camera throwing four missiles into the Burnley end during the derby match clash at Ewood Park in April.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone receives £100K eco-lab

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone has received a new eco-lab, thanks to a £100,000 donation from BAE Systems.
  
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• A total of 215 police left Lancashire Constabulary last year

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  A record number of police officers voluntarily resigned from Lancashire Constabulary last year, new figures show
  
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• A food truck won't be joining other outlets at Pendle Hill

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  An application seeking to site a temporary mobile catering van close to Pendle Hill in the village of Barley has been turned down by the council
  
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• 4 flamingo chicks set a new record at Blackpool Zoo

  05-08-2023 06:00
  
  A group of 4 flamingos have broken a record at Blackpool Zoo in Lancashire.
  
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