Blackburn with Darwen news

• Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-0 Blackpool: Matt Doherty scores twice as hosts progress

  29-08-2023 22:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Doherty marks his second debut at Wolverhampton Wanders with two goals as they sweep aside League One Blackpool to reach the third round of the Carabao Cup.
  
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• Cancelled flights: Children sleep on airport floors

  29-08-2023 22:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Thousands of passengers are unable to return home in the aftermath of the air traffic control fault.
  
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• Police close Bolton Road following crash this evening

  29-08-2023 22:27
  
  A road closure is in place after a crash took place in Horwich, this evening.
  
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• Victim attacked by three robbers and threatened with knife

  29-08-2023 21:06
  
  Three robbers attacked a person and threatened him with a knife before stealing his wallet.
  
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• Renewed appeal to find missing man with links to Burnley

  29-08-2023 20:54
  
  Police have renewed their appeal to find a man who has been missing since August 4.
  
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• Peatland restoration schemes in Lancashire get cash boost

  29-08-2023 18:27
  
  Peatland restoration projects in Lancashire, the Forest of Bowland, and Holcombe Moor have been handed millions by Government.
  
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• Shock and sadness as Oswaldtwistle war memorial damaged

  29-08-2023 18:11
  
  Members of the community are shocked and angry over the damage caused to a war memorial in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• 47 people caught driving under influence of drink or drugs

  29-08-2023 17:47
  
  Police found 47 people driving under the influence of drink or drugs during a seven-day clamp down on impaired driving across Lancashire
  
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• Wedding descends into chaos as guests involved in brawl

  29-08-2023 17:41
  
  An Asian wedding in Bolton descended into chaos after guests started fighting during the reception. The incident which is believed to have happened at Regent Hall on Thursday (24 August) and begins when a group of men approach some guests who are seated and having their dinner. The venue would not reveal further details of the incident and were believed to be investigating how the CCTV footage had been shared. In the footage, which was shared extensively over the Bank Holiday, one of the men app
  
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• Keyless van thefts on rise in East Lancashire, warn police

  29-08-2023 17:00
  
  Police have warned of a recent spike in keyless van thefts in Rossendale and other parts of the county.
  
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• Blackpool man charged with murder over stabbing death

  29-08-2023 16:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Welsh was charged with murder after Ryan Broxup died in Blackpool on 6 August, police say.
  
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• Man charged with murder of Ryan Broxup to appear in court

  29-08-2023 16:03
  
  A man will appear in court to face a murder charge following the death of Ryan Broxup in Blackpool this month.
  
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• Youths caught on CCTV climbing Accrington town centre roof

  29-08-2023 14:47
  
  Police officers have issued a warning after youths were caught on CCTV climbing on a community centre roof in Accrington
  
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• Is it illegal to put traffic cones outside your house?

  29-08-2023 14:40
  
  This is what the Highways Act 1980 says about putting traffic cones outside your house to stop people from parking in front of your drive.
  
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• Trains cancelled and delayed between Darwen and Bolton

  29-08-2023 14:12
  
  Trespassers on the line are causing train cancellations and delays between Darwen and Bolton.
  
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• Costa Coffee reveals new autumn menu with food and drinks

  29-08-2023 14:04
  
  Costa Coffee has revealed its 2023 autumn menu with some new and returning items including the Maple Hazel range, toasties, cakes and more.
  
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• Can you be fined for parking on the pavement in England?

  29-08-2023 14:00
  
  When it comes to knowing the law about parking your car on a pavement in England, this is what you need to know including if it's illegal
  
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• Mayor calls for pubs ban for Morecambe war memorial vandals

  29-08-2023 13:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The call was made after a monument in Morecambe was defaced with Nazi symbols and homophobic abuse.
  
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• Jordan North and Helen Flanagan impacted by air traffic control fault

  29-08-2023 12:37
  
  Jordan North, Helen Flanagan and Christine McGuinness had their flights cancelled or delayed after air traffic control faults caused widespread disruption.
  
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• Preston man left in 'serious condition' after assault

  29-08-2023 12:30
  
  A man in his 70s is in a serious condition following an assault in Preston, for which another man has been charged and will appear in court for this morning
  
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• Blackburn-born Labour peer Lord Alan Haworth has died

  29-08-2023 12:02
  
  Labour peer Lord Alan Haworth has died aged 75, the party has confirmed
  
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• World Gravy Wrestling Championship held in Rossendale

  29-08-2023 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Competitors battle in two-minute bouts watched by hundreds of spectators at the annual charity event.
  
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• Missing Birmingham man could have travelled to Blackpool

  29-08-2023 11:24
  
  A man missing from Birmingham could have travelled to Blackpool, West Midlands Police say.
  
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• TUI flight cancellations: What are your rights for a refund?

  29-08-2023 11:12
  
  TUI has been affected by the current air traffic control situation affecting the UK, these are your rights.
  
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• Fire engines called to Accrington ground floor flat blaze

  29-08-2023 11:06
  
  Three fire engines were called to a ground floor flat fire in Accrington last night (August 28).
  
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• Engines called to Accrington ground floor flat fire

  29-08-2023 11:06
  
  Three fire engines were called to a ground floor flat fire in Accrington last night (August 28).
  
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• Unsafe corridor at Blackpool Victoria Hospital demolished

  29-08-2023 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A structural survey found the corridor to be "at risk of potential future collapse".
  
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• Blackburn duo arrested for dangerous driving in Fiat Punto

  29-08-2023 10:46
  
  Two people were arrested on Sunday (August 27) for dangerously driving around Blackburn in a Fiat Punto.
  
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• Flights cancelled: UK disruption expected to last days

  29-08-2023 10:11
  
  Everyone with flights planned for this week has been urged by airlines to check their flights before they leave for the airport
  
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• Blue Moon Supermoon to appear above UK skies this week

  29-08-2023 10:10
  
  Stargazers are in for a treat as the second supermoon of the month appears this week
  
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• HMRC Child Benefits deadline as payments could be stopped

  29-08-2023 09:51
  
  Parents have just two days to contact HMRC or risk having their Child Benefits stopped if their child is 16
  
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• Helmshore Viaduct to close to allow for 'major' works

  29-08-2023 09:40
  
  Helmshore Viaduct in East Lancashire is to be closed for almost two months to allow for major work to improve its accessibility year round.
  
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• Sleep expert lists 4 key back to school tips for parents

  29-08-2023 09:21
  
  A sleep expert has offered some key tips for any parent worrying about the back-to-school furore.
  
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• World Gravy Wrestling Championships in Stacksteads - photos

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  Hundreds of revellers are descending on a pub garden today (Mon) to watch the ‘world gravy wrestling championships.'
  
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• Great Harwood teenager's actions were that of a 'coward'

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  A Great Harwood teenager who attacked an unarmed man with a knife was told what he did was the “act of a coward."
  
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• Ex-gangster speaks out over ‘ketamine addiction crisis’ in Lancashire

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  A former gangster who is now a church leader says more needs to be done to support people affected by ketamine addiction in Lancashire.
  
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• Crowds throng streets at Great British R&B Festival in Colne

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  The popular Great British R&B Festival took over the streets and venues of Colne at the weekend.
  
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• Crowds at Blackburn park to watch horse show and kabaddi festival

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  Thousands of people turned out to watch a tent pegging and kabaddi tournament at a Blackburn park.
  
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• Chorley: Pub decking approved despite complaints of 'unbearable' noise

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  A Chorley pub landlord has been told that he can keep the raised outdoor decking area installed to accommodate customers at the height of the pandemic – in spite of objections from neighbours that it causes “unbearable” noise.
  
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• Capri and Datsun feature in new video shot on streets of Blackburn

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  Charity One Voice Blackburn have been filming their latest video for the town following on from ‘We Love Blackburn’, which was launched earlier in the year.
  
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• Blackburn park gets boost with outdoor gym and orchard

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  A NEW look has been celebrated for a well-used Blackburn park thanks to government 'levelling-up' funding.
  
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• Blackburn labour exchange had impressive history as hotel

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  WHEN this photo was taken in 1960, anyone seeking employment would go to the local labour exchange
  
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• Apology after Blackburn park entrance 'blocked due to breakdown'

  29-08-2023 06:00
  
  Organisers of a tent pegging and kabaddi festival have ‘apologised’ after drivers could not access or leave the venue.
  
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