Blackburn with Darwen news

• DWP cancels mum's benefits for working one second over limit

  13-09-2023 23:47
  
  The DWP has stopped a woman's benefits - after she worked just one second over the limit.
  
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• School parking: Parents risk fines over school parking laws

  13-09-2023 23:45
  
  Experts are urging parents to ensure they are not left in the dark about school parking laws in order to avoid fines
  
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• Lanes open on busy route into Blackburn after crash

  13-09-2023 20:23
  
  A two-vehicle crash heading into Blackburn caused delays for drivers during rush hour. The incident happened earlier this evening (Wednesday) on the A59 towards Blackburn at Samlesbury. A blue people carrier which had one side smashed in was parked on the side of the road and police had closed one lane to traffic. There did not appear to be any injuries and police had reopened the lane to traffic soon after.
  
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• Air ambulance called after pedestrian hit by car in Padiham

  13-09-2023 20:12
  
  An air ambulance was called after a pedestrian was knocked down in a Tesco car park.
  
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• Wilko brand set to be purchased by The Range in £5m deal

  13-09-2023 20:05
  
  The Range is set to buy Wilko's website and may decide to sell some of its products
  
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• Boy who died after electric shock at Blackpool hotel Tiffany's named

  13-09-2023 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Piper-Sheach, 10, died four days after he suffered an electric shock at a Blackpool hotel.
  
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• County Championship: Middlesex secure comfortable draw with Lancashire

  13-09-2023 18:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Middlesex bat out a draw against Lancashire at Old Trafford after trailing by 219 on first innings.
  
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• Police launch urgent appeal to find missing 13-year-old from Blackpool

  13-09-2023 17:19
  
  Police said they are becoming increasingly concerned over teenager who has not been seen since Monday. Macie Cartledge was last seen in the Darley Avenue area of Blackpool at about 3pm on September 11 Macie is 13, 5ft 6' tall, slim with long brown hair and was wearing a white school shirt, green chequered skirt, white socks and black shoes. Officers revealed they are carrying out a number of enquiries to try to find Macie, including checking CCTV and carrying out address checks. They believe, sh
  
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• EncroChat: Lancashire drug dealer caught in Amsterdam jailed

  13-09-2023 16:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christopher Ashurst, 36, fled the UK after police hacked into his encrypted messaging accounts.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss confesses to littering cigarette butt

  13-09-2023 16:15
  
  Hyndburn Council leader Marlene Haworth confessed to dropping a cigarette butt in the town centre in contravention of it strict rules on littering.
  
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• What snot colour really means and when to contact a doctor

  13-09-2023 15:54
  
  Worried about the colour of your mucus? Here is what different snot colours mean and when you must contact a doctor
  
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• Wilko staff offered guaranteed bus driver interviews

  13-09-2023 15:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Transdev says it will offer former Wilko workers a "guaranteed interview" for a driving role.
  
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• Altham truck firm seeks to expand its workshop capacity

  13-09-2023 15:04
  
  AN East Lancashire commercial vehicle sales, rental, repair and maintenance firm is seeking to expand.
  
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• Tributes paid to 'larger than life' former Pendle mayor who has died

  13-09-2023 14:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Starkie, who served Pendle for 12 years, was a "community champion", a council colleague says.
  
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• Lee Johnson: Fleetwood Town boss says he can use negative experience at Hibernian to help Cod Army

  13-09-2023 13:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Fleetwood Town boss Lee Johnson says he can use his negative experiences at Hibernian to turn around the Cod Army's fortunes.
  
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• Fly-eating plants reintroduced to Lancashire nature reserve

  13-09-2023 13:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The species are among 17,500 to be reintroduced at Winmarleigh Moss near Garstang in Lancashire.
  
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• Wigan hospital apologises for delay in girl's sepsis care

  13-09-2023 13:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ella Watts, 17, was rushed to intensive care after her sepsis was initially missed by medics.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen unveils vision for fire-damaged church - Place North West

  13-09-2023 12:42
  
  Blackburn with Darwen unveils vision for fire-damaged church  Place North West
  
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• Dane Vilas: Ex-Lancashire captain to leave following County Championship match with Middlesex

  13-09-2023 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Lancashire captain Dane Vilas will leave the club following the end of their County Championship match against Middlesex.
  
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• Chorley landfill: 'Awful stench' from site to be managed

  13-09-2023 12:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bad smells coming for a controversial landfill site will continue to be managed even after it closes.
  
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• Wetherspoons food and drinks prices slashed for one day only

  13-09-2023 11:55
  
  JD Wetherspoon is reducing its food and drink prices across UK pubs by 7.5 per cent this week to mark Tax Equality Day
  
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• Vape Dinner Lady breaks silence on huge Blackburn fire

  13-09-2023 11:42
  
  A statement has been released regarding the huge blaze at a warehouse in Blackburn last Monday night
  
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• Aldi reveals plans to open 500 new stores in the UK

  13-09-2023 11:40
  
  Aldi has revealed plans to open 500 new stores across the UK, including 20 before the end of 2023 after opening its 1000th store in Woking recently.
  
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• Pensioners warned they could miss out on £901 increase

  13-09-2023 11:38
  
  Under the triple lock pensioners would have been in line for a rise linked to wages from April, worth £901.
  
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• Long delays on the M65 following early morning crash

  13-09-2023 09:51
  
  Long delays have been reported on the M65 this morning (September 13) following a crash
  
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• Adam Thomas argues with wife over BBC Strictly appearance

  13-09-2023 08:26
  
  Waterloo Road and Emmerdale star Adam Thomas has revealed arguments with his wife over his appearance on the BBC show Strictly Come Dancing this weekend.
  
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• What More reveals details about £1m investment programme

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Padiham-based What More UK, manufacturer of housewares brand Wham, recently acquired Firsteel.
  
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• What is dementia and what are the early signs to look for?

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  People showing early signs of dementia might have different symptoms to the next person, here are the common ones to look out for.
  
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• UK's 'priciest' halal sandwich is coming to King's Castle in Blackburn

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Social media stars and VIP guests were the first to sample the meal which will launch on Saturday.
  
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• Three projects in East Lancashire visited by NHS England

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Senior executives from the Alliance in Sport in Criminal Justice and NHS England have visited three projects in East Lancashire
  
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• Skipton Building Society starts consultation putting 171 jobs at risk

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Skipton Building Society, which has locations in Blackburn and Burnley has announced 171 jobs are at risk across the organisation.
  
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• Sitting for over 10 hours a day may increase dementia risk

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A study shows that older people who sit or are inactive for more than 10 hours a day could be at an increased risk of developing dementia.
  
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• Simonstone firm Fort Vale Engineering building plan approved

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Award-winning firm Fort Vale Engineering has had its plans to expand its Simonstone site approved by council bosses.
  
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• Rossendale 60s Festival returns to Rawtenstall town centre

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  The Rossendale 60s Festival triumphantly returned for its 10th year at a special relaunch event.
  
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• Residents' anger over ‘Fast and Furious’ drivers in Blackburn

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Residents living in Bastwell have spoken out over speeding drivers after the third accident in as many days.
  
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• PM+M has named a new 10-strong intake of apprentices

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn accountancy firm has hired 10 apprentices in its biggest intake yet of new starters.
  
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• Padiham Boyce’s Barrel to reopen after transformation

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A popular micropub in Padiham is undergoing a rebranding transformation and will reopen at the end of this month.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle war memorial restored after vandalism damage

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A memorial to the fallen men and women who gave their lives during global conflicts has been restored after it was damaged last month.
  
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• Nominations open for annual Blackburn 1V community awards

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  The nominations process for the 1V Awards Dinner 2024 has been launched honouring Blackburn with Darwen's finest volunteers.
  
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• Miss Teen Ribble Valley in Miss Teen Great Britain final

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  16-year-old Ilaria Smith is in the running to be named Miss Teen Great Britain.
  
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• Mill Hill station in all its glory over a century ago

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  It’s hard to see the sign for this East Lancashire station but you can probably just make out that is says Mill Hill
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Early intervention for mental health issues

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  With the recent return to school for our younger people it reminded me of a very important fact.
  
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• Man caught by DNA after crashing car and reporting it stolen

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A man who crashed his car, before reporting it as stolen and claiming £7,000 from his insurance, was caught out after his DNA was found on the driver’s airbag
  
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• Makers Market with stalls and live DJ coming to Accrington

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Nearly 60 businesses will be showcased in Accrington at the town’s first Makers Market this Saturday.
  
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• Little People of Piccadilly, Burnley, retains good Ofsted

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Little People of Piccadilly in Burnley has retained its good rating from Ofsted.
  
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• Letter: Time for King Charles’ appraisal and it's not good

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  In most jobs, it is customary to have an annual review or appraisal
  
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• Lancs Telegraph readers can subscribe for £1 for 1 month in flash sale

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  READERS who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £1 for 1 month or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
  
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• Finch Bakery owners ‘shaken up’ after Great Harwood burglary

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  The owners and staff of Finch Bakery in Great Harwood were left ‘shaken up’ after a burglar broke into the store.
  
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• East Lancashire Wilko store set to become Poundland - jobs available

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  Major retailer Poundland has confirmed it will be taking over the Wilko store in Nelson.
  
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• Darwen art specialist to showcase Norman Adams exhibition

  13-09-2023 06:00
  
  A contemporary and modern British art specialist is running an exhibition to showcase the works of a famous painter.
  
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