Blackburn with Darwen news

• M56: Police launch fresh appeal to identify woman

  07-08-2023 21:24
  
  Officers have launched a fresh appeal to identify a woman who died near the M56 last week
  
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• M56: Police launch fresh appeal to identify woman, M56

  07-08-2023 21:13
  
  Officers have launched a fresh appeal to identify a woman who died near the M56 last week
  
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• Lancashire scout faced ‘disgusting’ conditions at jamboree campsite

  07-08-2023 20:05
  
  The father of a scout from Lancashire who was evacuated from an international jamboree in South Korea has said his daughter complained about 'disgusting' conditions at the World Scout Jamboree campsite.
  
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• Teenager on e-bike left with serious injuries after crash

  07-08-2023 19:47
  
  Teenager on e-bike suffers serious injuries after crash
  
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• Leyland: Teenager on e-bike left with serious injuries in crash

  07-08-2023 19:47
  
  Teenager on e-bike suffers serious injuries in crash
  
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• Two rescued following crash on major route near Accrington

  07-08-2023 17:05
  
  Police and emergency services are dealing with a crash on a busy route between Accrington and Haslingden.
  
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• Road closed following crash on major route near Accrington

  07-08-2023 17:05
  
  Police and emergency services are dealing with a crash on a busy route between Accrington and Haslingden.
  
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• Tribute to Lancashire Cricket Vice President Edward Slinger

  07-08-2023 16:27
  
  Edward Slinger was born in 1938 and grew up in Accrington, before going to Oxford University where he studied at Balliol College
  
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• Obituary: Lancashire County Cricket Club's Edward Slinger

  07-08-2023 16:27
  
  Edward Slinger was born in 1938 and grew up in Accrington, and went on to be the Vice President of his home county's cricket club.
  
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• Call for co-operation after Lancashire enterprise body axe

  07-08-2023 16:27
  
  COUNTY business chiefs have expressed their dismay after the government's announcement it was to withdraw funding for Lancashire's local enterprise partnership.
  
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• Man 'beating puppy' arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty

  07-08-2023 16:04
  
  A man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty following reports of a man beating a puppy in South Ribble.
  
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• New Blackburn alley gates to tackle crime hotspots

  07-08-2023 16:00
  
  A number of Blackburn back alleys are to be fitted with new gates to deter burglaries and anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Woman suffers broken ankle in assault at Blackburn service station

  07-08-2023 15:46
  
  Police have released CCTV images of three people over an alleged assault which left a woman with a broken ankle.
  
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• Woman suffered broken ankle after assault at service station

  07-08-2023 15:46
  
  Police have released CCTV images of three people over an alleged assault which left a woman suffering a broken ankle.
  
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• Police thank public after appeal following assault in Blackburn

  07-08-2023 15:46
  
  Police have thanked members of the public over an appeal to identify three people.
  
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• Elmfield Hall, Church, bee colony relocated from wall

  07-08-2023 14:00
  
  Thousands of honeybees have been removed from the brickwork of a Grade II listed-building in Church, Hyndburn.
  
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• Manxman: New Isle of Man ferry edges closer to full service

  07-08-2023 13:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Manxman completes a series of tests in Douglas and Heysham as it prepares to welcome passengers.
  
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• Tyson and Paris on no-holds barred Netflix show At Home With The Furys

  07-08-2023 13:23
  
  Jessica Rawnsley chats to Tyson and Paris Fury about fame, family and fortitude ahead of their nine-part Netflix series, At Home With The Furys.
  
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• Roman Road in Blackburn has re-opened following water mains burst

  07-08-2023 12:54
  
  A major road has been resurfaced and re-opened following a water mains burst last week.
  
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• Roman Road in Blackburn has re-opened following mains burst

  07-08-2023 12:54
  
  A major road has been resurfaced and re-opened following a mains burst last week
  
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• Appeal as man suffers fractured eye socket following attack

  07-08-2023 12:20
  
  A man is wanted in connection with an attack that left the victim with serious injuries
  
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• Appeal after man suffers fractured eye socket after attack

  07-08-2023 12:20
  
  A man is wanted in connection with an attack that left the victim with serious injuries.
  
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• Belmont: Passenger suffers serious injuries as van crashes into wall

  07-08-2023 11:57
  
  A road closure was in place after a Ford van had crashed into a wall in Belmont.
  
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• Belmont: Passenger in hospital after van crashes into wall

  07-08-2023 11:57
  
  A road closure was in place after a Ford van had crashed into a wall in Belmont.
  
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• Wilko stores in the UK set to close ahead of insolvency

  07-08-2023 11:43
  
  Wilko has reportedly confirmed the closure of 14 stores across the UK - including in Bournemouth and Birmingham - following news it is set to enter insolvency.
  
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• Wilko stores in the UK at risk of closing due to insolvency

  07-08-2023 11:43
  
  Wilko has 408 stores across the UK and all are at risk of closing after it was revealed the company is expected to enter insolvency.
  
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• uk - Your authority on UK local government - Blackburn with Darwen ... - LocalGov

  07-08-2023 11:25
  
  uk - Your authority on UK local government - Blackburn with Darwen ...  LocalGov
  
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• Ribble Valley: Teens charged with theft from motor vehicles

  07-08-2023 11:13
  
  Three teenagers from the Ribble Valley have been charged with theft from motor vehicles.
  
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• Great Harwood: Drivers of 'unsafe' vehicles prosecuted and one arrest

  07-08-2023 11:02
  
  A driver was arrested by police in Great Harwood on suspicion of drug driving.
  
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• Drug-driver caught and arrested by police in Great Harwood

  07-08-2023 11:02
  
  A driver was arrested by police in Great Harwood after they were caught under the influence of drugs.
  
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• Investigation launched after Blackpool promenade fire

  07-08-2023 10:40
  
  An investigation has been launched after a fire in a building broke out.
  
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• Boy, 12, killed in hit-and-run crash on M62 - police appeal

  07-08-2023 09:56
  
  A 12-year-old boy has died after a hit-and-run crash on the M62
  
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• Lucy Fallon set to return to Coronation Street after 3 years

  07-08-2023 09:43
  
  Lucy Fallon who plays the role of Bethany Platt on Coronation Street is set to return to the ITV soap after three years, with new scenes airing next year.
  
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• Crews spend 3 and a half hours tackling Burnley house fire

  07-08-2023 09:26
  
  Crews spend three and a half hours tackling a house fire in Burnley.
  
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• Change in pub law next month as takeaway pint rules to end

  07-08-2023 09:15
  
  People in England and Wales can expect a change in pub law from September, regarding rules of takeaway pint sales set up during Covid.
  
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• Men wanted after victim attacked during attempted robbery

  07-08-2023 09:03
  
  Two men are wanted in connection with an attempted robbery and attack in Lancaster.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with Barnoldswick pub incident

  07-08-2023 08:46
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of a man in relation to a pub incident in Barnoldswick.
  
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• Colne: Man wanted in connection with Sainsbury’s incident

  07-08-2023 08:36
  
  Police are asking for the public’s help to find a man in relation to a Sainsbury’s incident.
  
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• Accrington driver caught with drugs in car last night

  07-08-2023 08:27
  
  Officers seized a car after drugs were found inside the vehicle.
  
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• Accrington driver caught with drugs in car

  07-08-2023 08:27
  
  Officers seized a car after drugs were found inside the vehicle.
  
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• Laura Nuttall: 'My sister's strength inspired me to keep going'

  07-08-2023 07:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Gracie Nuttall was just 16 years old when her sister was diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer.
  
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• Tributes to ‘much loved and respected’ volunteer who has died aged 92

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Tributes have been paid to a volunteer and a Royal British Legion Club president who has died.
  
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• Six men have been jailed for cannabis and cocaine supply

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Six men have been jailed as part of an operation to tackle serious and organised crime in Great Harwood
  
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• Rovers Sports College take on American club on tour

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Rovers Sports College take on American friends on sports tour
  
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• New roller rink coming to Rawtenstall this bank holiday weekend

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  The owners of Scentish in Rawtenstall are launching a new roller rink which is opening this month.
  
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• Mosque visitors view crashed car as part of safe driving campaign

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Mosque visitors view crashed car as part of safe driving campaign Visitors to a mosque got the chance to see for themselves how dangerous driving can change lives for ever. Teams from the Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service visited the Madina Mosque on Oak Street in Blackburn to speak to worshippers and young people. A vehicle which was involved in a major crash was on display in the car park. Later in the evening, a special talk was held by the fire service crews who spoke to madrassa children.
  
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• Hundreds join Shia procession through streets of Blackburn

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Hundreds of members of the Shia Muslim community took part in an annual procession in Blackburn.
  
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• Full list of East Lancs finalists in Tourism Awards 2023

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn venues among Lancashire’s ‘tourist hotspots’ after award nomination
  
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• Feniscowles over a century ago is still recognisable today

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  This great old photograph show what Feniscowles was like possibly more than 100 years ago
  
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• Darwen terraced house Mosque extension for women approved

  07-08-2023 06:00
  
  PROPOSALS to turn a vacant terraced house next to a mosque in a Victorian town centre conservation area into a women-only Muslim prayer space have been approved.
  
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