Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool RNLI called after people drift away on inflatable

  05-09-2023 22:00
  
  The RNLI has urged beachgoers during the mini-heatwave.
  
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• Police issue appeal after TV stolen in Accrington burglary

  05-09-2023 21:16
  
  The rear window of a property was smashed on Hood Street between August 20 and 23.
  
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• Blackpool murder arrest after man reported missing

  05-09-2023 20:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 65-year-old man was arrested after Edward Forrester, 55, from Blackpool was reported missing.
  
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• Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy: Blaze and Vipers claim dramatic victories

  05-09-2023 20:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Blaze win to go further clear in the Rachael Heyhoe Flint Trophy standings: while Southern Vipers, Thunder and Sunrisers also triumph.
  
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• County Championship: Northamptonshire battling to avoid innings defeat by Lancashire

  05-09-2023 19:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  After Lancashire pile up 524 for their biggest ever score at Wantage Road, Northamptonshire rally to 211-5, to take the game into a final day.
  
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• Delays on M65 between Hapton and Burnley after crash

  05-09-2023 19:08
  
  Motorists have been warned of severe delays on the M65 after a crash.
  
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• Man arrested on suspicion of murder in search for missing man

  05-09-2023 18:42
  
  Edward Forrester, 55, who goes by Eddie, was last seen in Seafield Road at 1.31pm on Friday (September 1).
  
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• Preston: Police issue 'stop and search' order in Ribbleton

  05-09-2023 18:30
  
  Police have issued a ‘stop and search’ order in Ribbleton after reports of people carrying weapons.
  
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• More than 400 arrested for anti-social behaviour in Lancashire

  05-09-2023 18:10
  
  More than 400 people arrested for anti-social behaviour in last two months
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen children's services progress report - Lancashire Telegraph

  05-09-2023 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen children's services progress report  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen children's services progress report

  05-09-2023 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council's use of agency staff to deliver its children's services has been slashed by more than half, a report has said.
  
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• Police close road in Blackburn after crash

  05-09-2023 17:38
  
  Galligreaves Way in Blackburn is closed from Dickinson Close up to Heatley Close while police deal with the incident.
  
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• Man wanted in connection to police officer assault

  05-09-2023 17:27
  
  Man with tattoo of Nike logo wanted after police officer assaulted
  
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• Health warning as amber alert mini-heatwave hits Blackburn

  05-09-2023 17:15
  
  As a mini-heatwave hits the country the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria is encouraging people to take steps to stay safe.
  
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• Wilko store closures: More than 1,000 staff face redundancies

  05-09-2023 17:12
  
  More than 1,000 more Wilko staff members will be made redundant following the company going into administration, the GMB union has said.
  
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• Preston's last surviving windmill could become Airbnb

  05-09-2023 16:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The windmill in Preston could also become a house share under new plans submitted to a council.
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital was found to contain RAAC

  05-09-2023 16:34
  
  Bosses at an East Lancashire hospital have moved to reassure patients that the building is safe after it was identified as containing concrete that poses a risk of collapse
  
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• HalfFISH response to council report on Daisyfield Pools

  05-09-2023 16:00
  
  The continued closure of Blackburn's Daisyfield Pools will leave the town's children without anywhere to swim, operator HalfFISH has warned.
  
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• Closed Blackburn pool plans 'will leave kids with nowhere to swim'

  05-09-2023 16:00
  
  THE continued closure of Blackburn's Daisyfield Pools will leave the town's children without anywhere to swim its operator has warned.
  
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• Driver robbed at knifepoint by two men in Clayton-le-Woods

  05-09-2023 15:56
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a car driver was robbed at knifepoint in Clayton-le-Woods.
  
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• Darwen family firm to celebrate 25th anniversary with Patrick Grant

  05-09-2023 14:51
  
  A Darwen based family firm is celebrating it's 25th anniversary with special event featuring Patrick Grant. Launched in 1998 by husband and wife team Phil and Annette Ormerod, is now an online fabric store. . To celebrate 25 years of sewing, Minerva is celebrating with special guest, Patrick Grant. On the September 30, Minerva is taking over Hallé St Peters in Ancoats for two birthday events. During the day, there is a special Pop-Up Shop, where visitors can soak in dressmaking inspiratio
  
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• Northern cancel trains between Preston and Ormskirk due to crash

  05-09-2023 14:06
  
  A crash between a train and a tractor is causing disruption and cancellations on the railway between Preston and Ormskirk.
  
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• Burnley town centre set for major weekend vintage car event

  05-09-2023 14:00
  
  Vehicles are being prepared for the starting grid of a major motoring exhibition expected to bring hundreds of enthusiasts into Burnley.
  
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• Burnley MP backs supermarket online 'Buy British' section

  05-09-2023 13:34
  
  Burnley MP Antony Higginbotham has backed a campaign to get supermarkets to include a dedicated 'Buy British' section on their websites.
  
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• Investigation under way as person injured in Blackburn house fire

  05-09-2023 13:24
  
  An investigation is under way after a person was injured in a house fire in Blackburn today (September 5).
  
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• Accrington man jailed after illegal gun found in his flat

  05-09-2023 13:10
  
  A man has been jailed after officers found an illegal shotgun with a shortened barrel hidden in his Accrington home.
  
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• Once-in-a-lifetime comet to be visible in UK skies next week

  05-09-2023 13:08
  
  Brits will get their best chance to see the newly discovered Comet Nishimura (Comet C/2023 PI) with the naked eye next week - see exactly when.
  
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• M65 was closed after man fell from bridge near Burnley

  05-09-2023 12:44
  
  A man has died after falling from a bridge onto the M65 carriageway, this morning.
  
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• Childminder denies murdering nine-month old baby boy in Burnley

  05-09-2023 11:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Karen Foster is accused of murdering a baby boy and assaulting a one-year-old girl in Lancashire.
  
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• How long will this heatwave last? What the Met Office says

  05-09-2023 11:17
  
  The Met Office is predicting temperatures as high as 32C in the UK this week, as a September heatwave hits
  
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• Wilko: B&M aiming for deal to take over around 50 stores

  05-09-2023 11:12
  
  The deal, which would see B&M purchase around 50 Wilko stores, could be announced as early as this morning
  
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• Delays on M66 after crash near Ramsbottom

  05-09-2023 11:09
  
  Drivers have been warned of delays after a crash on the M66 near Ramsbottom this morning, Tuesday.
  
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• Love Island All Stars version to launch in 2024, ITV confirms

  05-09-2023 11:06
  
  Love Island stars from past series will get a second shot at romance in the first All Stars outing, ITV has confirmed.
  
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• Bamber Bridge man jailed for rape and child sex assaults

  05-09-2023 10:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Levy, 39, was on bail awaiting trial for sexually abusing two children when he raped a woman.
  
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• Why the M65 near Burnley was closed for 3 hours this morning

  05-09-2023 10:38
  
  The M65 was closed for around three hours early this morning (September 5) due to a police incident.
  
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• Sunbird Records to host The National Lottery’s United By Music Tour

  05-09-2023 10:00
  
  Sunbird Records is taking part in The National Lottery’s United By Music Tour which will see a host of artists perform in Darwen
  
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• Wooden Spoon Lancashire provides grant for new sailing boat

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire charity has helped fund a second-hand sailing boat for The Outlook Trust with a £10,500 donation.
  
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• 'Well-loved' Darwen father's death ruled as car crash

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Well loved husband and father Kelvin Baker died after his Audi crashed at high speed in Blackburn Road, Egerton, in December 2019.
  
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• Tributes paid to former Blackburn headteacher Gaynor Stubbs

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Inspirational and award winning former headteacher Gaynor Stubbs, who helped to turn around the fortunes of a Blackburn school, has died.
  
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• Towneley Hall, Burnley, set for weatherproof window upgrade

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  The rotting windows at the historic Grade-I listed stately home and museum in Burnley are set to be replaced.
  
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• Three men and a woman on this week's most wanted list

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  For the first time in a while, a female offender appears on the most wanted list, alongside a man who was wanted last week
  
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• Thousands attend final of tractor pulling competition

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Around 10,000 people attended the final of the tractor pulling competition, over the bank holiday weekend.
  
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• Ribble Valley woman shortlisted for entrepreneur awards

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Sarwat Jaleel, founder of wellbeing and skincare business Kushboo, has been shortlisted in the UK Entrepreneur Of The Year 2023 awards
  
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• Plea for Blackburn foodbank donations as schools go back

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  As kids go back to school this week, Blackburn Foodbank has joined a campaign to ensure everyone can afford the essentials.
  
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• New Accrington Aldi opposite an Asda store set for go-ahead

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket across the road from an Asda and close to an existing Lidl and Tesco look set for approval.
  
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• New Accrington Aldi opposite a Asda store set for go-ahead

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to build a new Aldi supermarket across the road from an Asda and close to an existing Lidl and Tesco look set for approval.
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS has new simulation suites

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Staff at a Lancashire health trust will be able to train for real-life scenarios in a safe environment in an all-new simulation suite which has now opened.
  
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• Ella’s Kitchen responds after Burnley mum finds lump in food

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Bromwyn Panners has vowed to never buy an Ella’s Kitchen product again after finding the congealed lump in her daughter's "favourite pudding".
  
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• East Lancs pub had jungle-themed bar and a phone box!

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  Well that was a bit different! This photo from May 1983 shows some of the newly-completed renovations at the Clayton Arms in Nelson
  
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• East Lancashire maternity service marks 300th rainbow baby

  05-09-2023 06:00
  
  A service dedicated to supporting bereaved women has marked its 300th rainbow baby.
  
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