Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley soldier found dead in Ukraine while fighting

  08-09-2023 22:29
  
  A man from Burnley who was fighting in Ukraine, has been found dead in water with his hands tied behind his back.
  
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• Andrew Flintoff: Former England captain pictured for first time since Top Gear accident

  08-09-2023 21:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former England captain Andrew Flintoff is pictured for the first time since he was injured in an accident while filming Top Gear last year.
  
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• British man fighting in Ukraine found dead in water

  08-09-2023 21:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jordan Chadwick, 31, from Burnley, was found with his hands bound behind his back.
  
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• In pictures: St Annes kite festival gets under way

  08-09-2023 18:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The three-day event attracts more than 200 kite fliers from across the world to the Lancashire coast.
  
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• Father-of-four launched unprovoked attack on teenager

  08-09-2023 16:41
  
  A 35-year-old father-of-four launched a vicious, unprovoked attack on a 19-year-old using a metal pole
  
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• Nelson Golf Club course damaged by off-road bike yobs

  08-09-2023 16:38
  
  The ‘beautiful grounds’ of a golf club in Nelson have been damaged by yobs on off-road bikes.
  
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• JAILED: Men who went on £500,000 car burgling spree

  08-09-2023 15:15
  
  Three men who left a trail of complete devastation after they burgled and ransacked multiple homes across East Lancashire have been jailed
  
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• New Accrington Aldi Asda will be 'bustling hub' for town

  08-09-2023 15:00
  
  A NEW multi-million pound Aldi will turn a derelict eyesore blighted by fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour into a "bustling economic hub".
  
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• Burnley: Man in 30s in hospital after car crashed into tree

  08-09-2023 14:49
  
  A man and a woman have been arrested after a car crashed into a tree in Burnley.
  
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• Daisyfield Pools closure confirmed despite swimmers' pleas

  08-09-2023 14:00
  
  Councillors have confirmed the closure of Blackburn's Daisyfield Pools despite an impassioned plea from HalfFISH to keep the complex open.
  
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• Burger King in Manchester Road, Burnley closed

  08-09-2023 13:11
  
  The Burger King restaurant in Manchester Road, Burnley has closed with no details on when it will reopen.
  
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• Great Harwood rapist blamed 'sexsomnia' for offending

  08-09-2023 12:40
  
  A rapist who attempted to blame his crime on an undiagnosed sleep disorder called “sexsomnia” has been jailed for six years
  
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• Accrington rapist who blamed 'sexsomnia' showed no remorse

  08-09-2023 12:40
  
  A rapist who attempted to blame his crime on an undiagnosed sleep disorder called “sexsomnia” has been jailed for six years.
  
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• Boy, 10, dies after electric shock at Blackpool hotel Tiffany's

  08-09-2023 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The boy's family were at his bedside and the coroner has been informed, Lancashire Police say.
  
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• Red Arrows to fly past Lancashire today ahead of air show

  08-09-2023 11:55
  
  The world-famous Red Arrows display team is set to fly over Lancashire this afternoon.
  
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• Boy dies after receiving electric shock at Blackpool hotel

  08-09-2023 11:30
  
  A boy was taken to hospital with injuries consistent with coming into contact with a high voltage of electricity.
  
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• Good news for eight Blackburn with Darwen venues handed new hygiene ratings - Yahoo News UK

  08-09-2023 09:00
  
  Good news for eight Blackburn with Darwen venues handed new hygiene ratings  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Good news for eight Blackburn with Darwen venues handed new hygiene ratings - Yahoo Movies UK

  08-09-2023 09:00
  
  Good news for eight Blackburn with Darwen venues handed new hygiene ratings  Yahoo Movies UK
  
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• Rare lost falcon rescued after landing on car roof

  08-09-2023 08:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The rare gyrfalcon had caused a crowd to gather after it landed on a car in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Police in town centre after reports of ‘arranged fight’

  08-09-2023 08:28
  
  Police made their way to the town centre after receiving reports of an arranged fight involving youths
  
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• Thousands expected at major Islamic conference in Preston

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Huge crowds are expected to attend the Sunni Dawate Islami (SDI) conference in Preston over the weekend.
  
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• The historic Lancashire sites part of Heritage Open Days

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Tours will bring Lancashire's historical sites to new audiences as libraries, archives, castles and museums open to the public for a weekend of free events
  
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• Starkie Arms pub in Padiham set to reopen in October

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  The Starkie Arms is set to reopen at the start of October.
  
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• Police and coroners office meet with Muslims over burials

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Muslim groups met with the police and the coroner’s office at a special conference at Lancashire Constabulary Headquarters.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle sex offender back in court for order breaches

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  A sex offender failed to register an online user name with police as was required by him being of the Sex Offender Register.
  
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• Mellor six-bed house with gym and cinema refused by council

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  An application to demolish stables in the grounds of a Grade II listed building near Mellor and put a home up in its place has been rejected.
  
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• Large amounts of raw sewage released into Blackburn waters

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Raw sewage was released into open water in Blackburn with Darwen almost 2,000 times in 2022, figures show
  
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• Inside Blackburn’s newest and biggest halal restaurant

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  A huge new 250-seater Turkish restaurant has opened close to Blackburn town centre
  
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• Customers slammed for littering in Blackburn car park

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  A councillor has hit out at people who are littering in a car park in Blackburn just metres away from bins.
  
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• Colne man called partner a 'sl*g' in vile verbal tirade

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  A man ripped a curtain rail off the wall before strangling his partner and calling her a slag
  
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• Christopher Costello racked up 10 offences in one day

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  A prolific offender was back in court within a week of his release from his latest prison sentence
  
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• Café 88 on Abbey Street in Accrington to close its doors

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Café owners make tough decision to close and move on to pastures new
  
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• Burnley town centre as seen from the air in 1980 photo

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Taken in 1980, this great aerial photograph gives us a view across Burnley town centre showing all the major landmarks in the town at the time
  
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• Burnley: Little People of Habergham investigated by Ofsted

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Nursery investigated by Ofsted after being told it ‘requires improvement’
  
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• Burnley furniture maker took own life, finds inquest

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Joshua Riley, from Burnley, died after falling from a motorway bridge, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Blackburn was big influence on Hollies drummer Bobby Elliott

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  For the next few weeks it will pretty much be business as usual for Bobby Elliott as The Hollies embark on yet another major tour of the UK
  
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• Approval to demolish and rebuild All Saints College

  08-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to demolish a school building and replace it with a new state of the art education facility have been given the green light
  
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• Rossendale Scouts Brass Band's last night at the proms show

  08-09-2023 05:45
  
  An East Lancshire brass band will be hosting a 'Last Night at the Proms' this weekend in aid of local charities.
  
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