Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man with links to Blackpool wanted for harassment

  06-09-2023 20:21
  
  Police are asking for your help in finding 28-year-old Ben O’Connor.
  
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• Lidl recall as bacteria which can cause meningitis found

  06-09-2023 20:19
  
  Lidl and the FSA have issued a "do not eat" warning as a disease-causing bacteria which can cause meningitis has been found in a product
  
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• Fire service rescue horse from ditch in Barnoldswick

  06-09-2023 20:02
  
  Two fire engines from Nelson and Colne attended the animal rescue on Calf Hall Lane.
  
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• Emergency services descend on Darwen street after report of assault

  06-09-2023 19:03
  
  Police, who were called at around 5.30pm, are still at the scene of the reported incident as they investigate.
  
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• Preston crash: Boy, 2, injured after being hit by bus

  06-09-2023 18:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The child was struck in the Fulwood area of Preston and was airlifted to hospital, police say.
  
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• Security increased at UK airports as escaped prisoner on the run

  06-09-2023 18:17
  
  Former member of the British Army Daniel Abed Khalife has escaped HMP Wandsworth Prison as extra security checks take place at UK airports
  
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• Davina McCall’s message to AJ Odudu ahead of Big Brother reboot

  06-09-2023 17:30
  
  Davina McCall, who hosted Big Brother between 2000 and 2010, said new host AJ Odudu has her blessing.
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn is wanted by police

  06-09-2023 16:51
  
  John Connelly, 39, is described as 5ft 9in, of a proportionate build. He has blue eyes and wears glasses.
  
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• How to avoid your car from failing its MOT in the UK

  06-09-2023 16:13
  
  From exhaust emissions to number plates, here are some simple checks you can do to avoid a car MOT failure, according to experts at My Motor World.
  
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• Louis Theroux took Jordan North's house keys at NTAs

  06-09-2023 16:00
  
  Jordan North lost his house keys and ended up with Louis’ iconic black rimmed glasses after accidentally taking each other’s goodie bags home.
  
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• Burnley-based social housing provider seeks tenants' feedback

  06-09-2023 16:00
  
  AN East Lancashire social housing provider is asking its tenants what they want it to provide.
  
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• Blackburn and Accrington Wilko stores not on list of 52 closing

  06-09-2023 15:48
  
  Wilko stores in Nelson's Pendle Rise Shopping Centre and Burnley's Charter Walk Shopping Centre are due to close later this month
  
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• Blackpool hospital nurses drugged stroke unit patients, jury told

  06-09-2023 15:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The nurses are accused of drugging patients to "make their life easier and their work less onerous".
  
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• Blackpool Tower: £11m revamp plan for paint and steel work

  06-09-2023 15:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Renewal work on Blackpool Tower is "vital" due to its age and exposure to adverse weather, council says.
  
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• 'Dangerous' Leyland teenager stabbed man in the eye

  06-09-2023 14:51
  
  A dangerous teenager has been sentenced to nine years after a man was stabbed in the eye in Leyland
  
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• Three teens charged after burglars armed with baseball bats stole bike

  06-09-2023 13:43
  
  Three teenagers have been charged with burglary after a high value electric bike was stolen on Tuesday.
  
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• Burnley bosses to spend £120,000 helping hard up with council tax

  06-09-2023 13:31
  
  A LOCAL authority is set to boost its support to help hard-up residents with their council tax bills during the continuing cost of living crisis.
  
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• 6 strange Spanish laws: From forbidden names to dominoes ban

  06-09-2023 13:07
  
  Think of going on holiday to Spain soon? Well here are 6 of the strangest rules that you'll have to consider whilst over there.
  
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• County Championship: Luke Wells stars as Lancs beat Northants by an innings

  06-09-2023 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Luke Wells takes 5-25 as Lancashire beat Northants by an innings to complete only their third Championship win of the season.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers fan Lee Mack wins NTA for hit quiz show

  06-09-2023 12:30
  
  Comedian Lee Mack, who hosts The 1% Club, received an award for his game show on Tuesday night's National Television Awards
  
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• Wilko closing 52 stores across the UK - see which ones

  06-09-2023 12:02
  
  Administrators PwC have revealed the locations of 52 Wilko stores which will close as early as next week resulting in over 1000 job losses.
  
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• Nelson and Burnley: Wilko reveals locations of 52 shops to close

  06-09-2023 11:50
  
  Administrators for Wilko have revealed the locations of 52 stores which will close after failing to secure a rescue deal for the whole business.
  
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• ITV's NTAs slammed for omitting Len Goodman from tributes

  06-09-2023 10:40
  
  ITV National Television Awards viewers were left furious after BBC's Strictly Come Dancing legend Len Goodman was omitted from tributes.
  
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• Road closed as huge fire breaks out at commercial building

  06-09-2023 08:44
  
  A road closure is in place after a huge fire broke out at a building this morning.
  
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• Bamber Bridge: Road closed as huge fire breaks out at building

  06-09-2023 08:44
  
  A road closure is in place after a huge fire broke out at a building this morning.
  
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• Nelson: Mountain team rescue person after tractor fall

  06-09-2023 08:22
  
  The mountain rescue team said the person was lucky to not have damaged a major blood vessel after a tractor injury
  
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• Nelson: Mountain team rescue person after falling from tractor

  06-09-2023 08:22
  
  The mountain rescue team said the person was lucky to not have damaged a major blood vessel after a tractor injury
  
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• Chamber of Commerce calls for Lancashire SME finance help

  06-09-2023 07:00
  
  The North and Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce has called for more easily accessible avenues to get finance for SMEs to be created.
  
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• Thousands suffer from overcrowded homes in Blackburn

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Thousands of households were classed as overcrowded in Blackburn with Darwen while ten times more homes are classed as underoccupied.
  
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• Rossendale care provider must improve after first inspection

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Rossendale care provider was rated as ‘requires improvement’ in its first ever Care Quality Commission inspection.
  
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• Rawtenstall new road layout changed town in the Sixties

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire Evening Telegraph photographer climbed to the top of St Mary’s Church tower to get this bird’s eye view of the major transformation which was taking place in Rawtenstall town centre in the late 1960s
  
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• Rawtenstall and Bacup’s markets - latest on exciting plans

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Two Rossendale markets and town centres are set for revamps in projects linked to government-backed Levelling-Up funds of almost £18million.
  
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• Ramsbottom restaurant owner The Stinky Chef shares stories in new book

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  An entrepreneur and restaurant owner has taken a break from the busy kitchens to pen his first book.
  
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• Nino’s Italian restaurant in Cliviger goes on sale

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  The former Nino’s Italian restaurant on Red Lees Road is on the market.
  
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• Nicholas Taylor sent threatening emails to the police

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A mentally unwell man who “doesn’t recognise the law” sent emails to the police saying he would “make Raoul Moat look like clown"
  
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• Nelson Food and Drink Festival returns this weekend

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A free to attend food and drink festival is returning to an East Lancashire town this weekend
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: How to take action to prevent suicide in Lancashire

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  World Suicide Prevention Day is this coming Sunday 10th, September. The theme this year is “Building Hope Through Action”. The emphasis being on the importance of taking action to prevent suicide.
  
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• Lancashire County Council road improvements are on track

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A long-term plan to improve the condition of Lancashire’s roads is on track, according to reports presented to Lancashire County Council.
  
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• King Street Medical Centre in Accrington rated 'good' by CQC

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A medical centre which was rated ‘requires improvement’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) due to a “shortage of staff”, has finally been rated ‘good’
  
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• John Partridge brings 'relevant' hit musical Jamie to Lowry

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  THERE is no disguising the passion in John Partridge’s voice as he discusses his latest role - playing the characters of Hugo and drag queen Loco Chanelle in a new production of the hit West End musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, which opens at The Lowry, Salford Quays, tomorrow night
  
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• Historic Lancashire windmill could be turned into Airbnb

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Preston’s only surviving windmill could be turned into an Airbnb or a house share after two planning bids were made to determine its future.
  
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• Hairdresser opens new salon on Northgate after flooding

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn hairdresser has reopened for business in a new site after her old salon was flooded nine months ago
  
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• Film crews visit Burnley Town Hall prison cells in basement

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  They were filming a short teaser video in the hopes of pitching it and turning it into a full scale series.
  
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• East Lancs child mental health service receive accreditation

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Colleagues who support young people with their mental health in East Lancashire have again been recognised for the quality of the service they provide.
  
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• Darwen pub given permission to keep covered decking

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen pub landlord has been given approval to keep the decking outside his premises which cost £13,000 to install.
  
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• Coronation Street star announced for Blackburn pantomime

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  The wishes of Coronation Street fans will come true at Christmas as a popular soap star is coming to Blackburn for this year’s pantomime.
  
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• Community order for ex Clitheroe man who pushed wife

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  An ex Clitheroe man who pushed his wife and stamped on her hand has been given a community order.
  
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• Blackpool man to take on Great North Run after losing 10 stone

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Simon Cooper was told by doctors he would soon face life on dialysis or need a kidney transplant due to his weight
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen pupils to create award ceremony pieces - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen pupils to create award ceremony pieces  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen pupils to create award ceremony pieces

  06-09-2023 06:00
  
  Children from schools in Blackburn with Darwen are invited to entire design centrepieces in a competition for this year’s Community Volunteer Awards
  
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