Blackburn with Darwen news

• Dozens of homes hit with unexpected power cut in Accrington

  04-09-2023 21:44
  
  Dozens of homes without electricity for hours after power cut
  
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• Police worried about missing woman who travelled to Blackpool

  04-09-2023 21:30
  
  Police concerned about missing woman who travelled to Blackpool
  
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• Delays on M6 after crash involving two vehicles today

  04-09-2023 20:00
  
  The fire service was called at 2.42pm on September 4 to reports of a crash between J35 and J36 of the M6.
  
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• Police still looking for stolen deer sculpture in Preston

  04-09-2023 18:54
  
  Police still looking for beloved deer sculpture that was stolen from roundabout
  
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• Man wanted in connection to class A drug offences  

  04-09-2023 18:41
  
  Sankey, from St Annes, is described as 6ft tall, of a medium build with blue eyes and dark brown hair.
  
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• Gogglebox stars Sophie and Pete share bold makeover look

  04-09-2023 18:10
  
  Channel 4 Gogglebox stars Sophie and Pete have shared their new makeover, leaving fans shocked.
  
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• Michael Levy jailed for raping woman in her own home

  04-09-2023 18:05
  
  A 39-year-old man has been jailed for raping a woman in her own home while awaiting trial for child sexual abuse offences
  
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• Fire service called the three vehicle crash in Accrington

  04-09-2023 18:00
  
  Fire crews called after three vehicle smash today
  
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• Top Gear to stay off air until Freddie Flintoff crash solved

  04-09-2023 17:29
  
  BBC Top Gear is set to stay off air until the investigation into Freddie Flintoff's crash is completed.
  
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• Man in 70s trapped under trailer after crash in Higham

  04-09-2023 17:03
  
  Emergency service called after man in 70s trapped under trailer after crash
  
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• Two schools in Lancashire have closed due to RAAC fears

  04-09-2023 16:53
  
  Two schools have closed while investigations are carried out into the possible presence of reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in the buildings
  
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• Controversial Clayton leisure complex plan set for heated debate

  04-09-2023 16:00
  
  CONTROVERSIAL proposals to create £12 million leisure centre at Wilsons Playing Fields in Clayton-le-Moors to replace the swimming pool in Mercer Hall will be debated on Wednesday.
  
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• Clayton-le-Moors £12m leisure centre plan set for debate

  04-09-2023 16:00
  
  Proposals to create £12 million leisure centre at Wilsons Playing Fields in Clayton-le-Moors have been controversial
  
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• Padiham: Shocking photo shows children’s play bus on fire

  04-09-2023 15:49
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a children’s play bus has been destroyed by a fire in Wyre Street, Padiham.
  
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• Do you need planning permission for solar panels on homes?

  04-09-2023 15:45
  
  As more people get solar panels, find out if you'll need planning permission for them.
  
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• Blackburn weather forecast as Met Office issue heat warning

  04-09-2023 15:30
  
  ackburn set to sizzle this week as mini heatwave hits the UK
  
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• Historical Barnoldswick clock gets new home in industrial museum

  04-09-2023 15:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Barnoldswick's Pickles Clock, dating back 90 years, is moved to Bancroft Mill Engine Museum.
  
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• Darwen Rotary fun day draws big crowds to town centre

  04-09-2023 14:10
  
  Darwen Rotary’s annual family fun day was a scorching success this year, organisers said as crowds flocked to the town centre.
  
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• Asda owners quizzed over action to curb price rises

  04-09-2023 14:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  MPs ask Asda's co-owner, Mohsin Issa, whether issues over its finances are preventing more being done.
  
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• Wegovy weight loss jab available through NHS England today

  04-09-2023 12:50
  
  Eligible patients in England will soon be able to access the Wegovy weight loss drug, known as semaglutide.
  
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• Free school meals: Jamie Oliver calls for extension

  04-09-2023 12:48
  
  Jamie Oliver has called for free school meals to be extended in England after a recent survey showed Labour and Tory voters both supported the move.
  
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• British train stations with the most cancellations revealed

  04-09-2023 12:36
  
  From York to Manchester Oxford Road, here are the train stations with the highest cancellation rates in Britain, according to new figures.
  
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• Simon Sadler: Blackpool owner defends level of investment amid criticism

  04-09-2023 11:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Owner Simon Sadler defends his financial commitment to Blackpool, amid criticism from sections of the support.
  
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• John and Susan Cooper from Burnley died on holiday in Egypt

  04-09-2023 11:22
  
  The inquest into a husband and wife who died while on holiday in Egypt is to be held in November, five years after the tragic incident
  
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• Northern’s Flash Sale is BACK and it's coming to Lancashire

  04-09-2023 10:49
  
  Northern has launched a flash sale with more than five million tickets across the North of England available from just 50p.
  
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• Northern sale tickets in Lancashire now as cheap as 50p

  04-09-2023 10:49
  
  Northern has launched a flash sale with more than five million tickets across the North of England available from just 50p.
  
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• Woman in 30s rushed to hospital after late-night crash

  04-09-2023 10:40
  
  A woman was rescued from a car after a crash that happened, last night.
  
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• Fire service rescued person from car after late-night crash

  04-09-2023 10:40
  
  A person was rescued from a car after a crash that happened, last night.
  
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• Fire in Tremellen Street, Accrington sparks investigation

  04-09-2023 10:32
  
  An investigation has been launched after an outhouse fire in Accrington this morning.
  
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• Four people taken to hospital after Bacup house fire

  04-09-2023 10:20
  
  Four people were taken to hospital after a fire gutted a home in Bacup this weekend.
  
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• Karen Foster pleads not guilty to murdering Harlow Collinge

  04-09-2023 10:03
  
  Childminder Karen Foster has denied murdering nine-month-old Harlow Collinge
  
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• Rescue team called to help injured biker in Blackburn

  04-09-2023 08:26
  
  A mountain rescue team was called on Saturday after a person fell from their bike in Witton Park, Blackburn.
  
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• Women only martial arts and self-defence sessions launch in Darwen

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  Women’s only martial arts sessions, include skills on how to defend against knife attacks has launched in Darwen.
  
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• Women named non-executive directors at East Lancs hospitals

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  The East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust has appointed Catherine Randall and Liz Sedgley as non-executive directors.
  
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• Walk and vigil event to mark World Suicide Prevention Day

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  People who have lost loved one's to suicide will come together as part of a special walk and vigil in Blackburn and Darwen. The events aim to mark World Suicide Prevention Day (Friday, September 8) and help people with a range of support around suicide prevention. People and groups can join the walk which will start from Cafe Hub Darwen, at 3 Foundry street Darwen (BB3 0HB) at 11am. It will then head into Blackburn to join the World Suicide Prevention Day vigil which starts at 12.45pm outside Bl
  
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• Urgent action is necessary for out of control fuel prices

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn MP Kate Hollern writes her fortnightly column for the Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Teenager caught with class A drugs tried to leave country

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  A teenage immigrant ended up becoming involved in the sale of drugs before being caught by police trying to flee the country by catching a flight to Brussels
  
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• More work needed on teen mums and childhood obesity rates

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  EXTRA work is needed to tackle problem rates of teenage mums and child obesity in parts of East Lancashire.
  
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• Moment cyclist is involved in horror crash with car

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  This is the moment a cyclist was left with fractures after a head on crash in Blackburn.
  
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• How to apply online for school place in Lancashire

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  This is how long you have to apply for schools as places go live
  
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• Excitement builds as new car park takes shape in Blackburn

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  A car park adjacent to the busiest high street, Whalley Range in Blackburn, is close to completion following a £300,000 investment.
  
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• Education show on Pendle radio celebrates first anniversary

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  The hosts of a community radio education show have spoken of their campaign to ‘raise aspirations’ amongst young people in Pendle.
  
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• Charities buy new skin cancer screening kits for Preston hospital

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  A foundation has thanked local charities for their donations which will buy new skin cancer screening kits at Royal Preston Hospital.
  
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• Burnley man cuckooed by dealers took overdose and called 999

  04-09-2023 06:00
  
  A man who was effectively cuckooed by drug dealers sold diazepam to someone called ‘Big Mick’ before taking an overdose and calling the ambulance service
  
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