Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool: Two fire engines called out to house fire

  26-09-2023 21:43
  
  Two fire engines were called out to a house fire in Condor Grove, Blackpool, this evening.
  
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• The Marshes Lane near Preston closed due to a crash

  26-09-2023 21:09
  
  The Marshes Lane near Preston is closed between Mere Lane and Wiggins Lane due to a crash.
  
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• The Marshes Lane closed 'for some time' due to a crash

  26-09-2023 21:09
  
  The Marshes Lane is closed between Mere Lane and Wiggins Lane due to a crash.
  
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• Lancaster police looking to speak to man over sexual assault

  26-09-2023 20:33
  
  Police in Lancaster are looking to speak to a man following a sexual assault which took place in Lancaster.
  
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• Teen missing from Wales could be in Blackpool, police say

  26-09-2023 20:17
  
  A teenager who is missing from home in Wales could have travelled to Blackpool, police say.
  
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• Princess of Wales visits Leeds textile mill with family connection

  26-09-2023 20:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The princess is visiting a AW Hainsworth, which made the Guardsmen's tunics for the King's coronation.
  
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• County Championship: Kent frustrated by Josh Bohannon's ton for Lancashire

  26-09-2023 19:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Josh Bohannon stars in Lancashire recovery from a slow start to frustrate relegation-threatened Kent at Canterbury.
  
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• Lancashire County Council prepare for Storm Agnes arrival

  26-09-2023 18:55
  
  Lancashire County Council’s highways teams are preparing in the run up to Storm Agnes this week.
  
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• Audi seized in Blackburn was driven in 'anti-social manner'

  26-09-2023 18:40
  
  Police seized an Audi RS in Blackburn earlier today after it was being driven in an "anti-social manner"
  
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• Ramsbottom Pride's first ever event hailed a success

  26-09-2023 18:30
  
  The organiser of Ramsbottom’s first ever Pride event says it was a huge success as he hopes to make it "bigger and better" next year.
  
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• Wilko worker fumes at bosses for their treatment of staff

  26-09-2023 18:29
  
  Wilko is set to close all it's remaining stores in October and one employee has made her feelings clear.
  
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• What is Rumble? The platform in opposition to 'cancel culture'

  26-09-2023 17:52
  
  Rumble is a video-sharing platform which has prominent users such as Russell Brand, Andrew Tate and Donald Trump
  
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• Accrington man wanted over class A drug supply investigation

  26-09-2023 17:08
  
  An Accrington man is being sought by police as part of two separate investigations into class A drug supply.
  
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• Accrington man sought for investigations into class A drug supply

  26-09-2023 17:08
  
  An Accrington man is being sought by police as part of two separate investigations into class A drug supply.
  
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• Police looking for man after theft at Dawson's in Clitheroe

  26-09-2023 16:21
  
  Police are looking to identify a man following a theft at Dawson's department store in Clitheroe.
  
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• Storm Agnes: How to protect your garden from strong wind

  26-09-2023 16:15
  
  Bringing items inside and anchoring garden buildings are just a couple of the things you can do to prepare your garden for stormy and windy weather in the UK.
  
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• Portugal: British man 'stabbed' in 'online challenge'

  26-09-2023 15:58
  
  A British man has reportedly been stabbed to death in Portugal while taking part in an “online challenge.”
  
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• Body of man in his 30s found in alleyway in Blackpool

  26-09-2023 15:38
  
   The body of a man has been found close to a school
  
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• More than 200 cannabis plants seized from Chorley farm

  26-09-2023 14:46
  
  A cannabis farm with more than 200 plants has been busted by police in Chorley
  
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• Concern for missing Blackpool man last seen Monday evening

  26-09-2023 14:33
  
  Police are concerned for a man missing man from Blackpool who was last seen on Warbreck Hill Road.
  
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• Two taken to hospital following house fire in Wilpshire

  26-09-2023 14:25
  
  Two people were taken to hospital following a fire at a house in Wilpshire. The fire broke out at around 6.50pm on Monday (September 26)
  
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• Two people taken to hospital following house fire in Wilpshire

  26-09-2023 14:25
  
  Two people were taken to hospital following a fire at a house in Wilpshire. The fire broke out at around 6.50pm on Monday (September 26)
  
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• Porpoise found by dog walker washed up on Blackpool beach

  26-09-2023 14:00
  
  A lifeless ‘porpoise’ was discovered on the steps of a beach in Blackpool last week (September 22).
  
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• Hyndburn Council takes possession of Oswaldtwistle Civic building

  26-09-2023 13:32
  
  HYNDBURN Council has now taken possession of the Oswaldtwistle Civic Arts Centre and Theatre.
  
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• Rawtenstall town centre car parking charge plan dropped

  26-09-2023 13:21
  
  PLANS to introduce car parking charges in an East Lancashire town centre have been dropped.
  
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• Burnley valve makes digital history as it lands in Singapore

  26-09-2023 13:16
  
  AN East Lancashire firm has made history as one of its products became the first ever fully-digitalised export shipment.
  
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• Passenger describes ‘insane’ 11-hour journey through Preston

  26-09-2023 13:07
  
  A rail passenger has described his “insane” 11-hour journey to Edinburgh via Lancashire, which ended at 3.30am after a “ridiculous” taxi ride
  
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• Martin Lewis shares vital phone number everyone should know

  26-09-2023 12:48
  
  Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis gave an important reminder to anyone who thinks they may be the victim of a scam
  
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• British Gas, OVO, E.ON, EDF, Shell customers issued warning

  26-09-2023 12:42
  
  Customers at the largest suppliers: Ovo, SSE, British Gas and E.On, have been urged to take note ahead of the Ofgem price cap change.
  
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• Asda recall and 'do not eat' warning on chicken product

  26-09-2023 12:42
  
  Asda and the Food Standards Agency (FSA) have issued a 'do not eat' warning on Asda's Classic Boneless Chicken Dinner Joint due to undeclared wheat
  
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• UK government cracks down on aggressive notes on cars

  26-09-2023 12:19
  
  Leaving a note on a car could leave you with a £2000 fine from now on, the UK government has warned.
  
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• Pictures of northern lights over Blackburn and Lancashire

  26-09-2023 12:17
  
  Pictures of the lights over Blackburn were posted by Craig Smith. They show the sky glowing green and red.
  
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• Drivers issued with prohibitions over defective cars

  26-09-2023 10:21
  
  More than 10 drivers were stopped by police last week and issued with prohibitions for having problems with their cars
  
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• Lamborghini drover stopped on M62 over window tints

  26-09-2023 09:05
  
  Officers stopped a driver on the motorway for failing a check on tinted windows. The black supercar was stopped by police off Junction 7 on the M62 over the weekend due to it having window tints of 21%. The rules for tinted front windscreens and front side windows depend on when the vehicle was first used. There are no rules for tinting the rear windscreen or rear passenger windows. The front windscreen must let at least 75% of light through and the front side windows must let at least 70% of li
  
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• Firefighters called to put out vehicle fire in Bacup

  26-09-2023 08:39
  
  Firefighters were called to a vehicle fire in Bacup and house fire in Darwen in two separate incidents. The incident happened on Burnley Road at around 2.15pm on Monday (September 25). A Lancashire Fire and Rescue spokesperson said: “One fire engine from Bacup attended a vehicle fire on Burnley Road, Bacup. “Firefighters used one hose jet to extinguish the fire. Crews were in attendance for thirty minutes.” Elsewhere, two fire engines from Darwen attended a property fire on Cha
  
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• UK weather: How to stay safe of driving in Storm Agnes

  26-09-2023 08:19
  
  Graham Conway, Managing Direct at Select Car Leasing has also outlined 10 wet weather driving tips that you should adopt that 'will save lives'.
  
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• Pothole damage: Will my car insurance cover the costs?

  26-09-2023 08:17
  
  This is how to claim compensation from either the council or your car insurance for damage caused by potholes on UK roads
  
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• Eye cancer: Optician issues signs and symptoms warning

  26-09-2023 08:15
  
  A change in your vision, which could present as either double vision or blurred vision, can be an early warning sign of eye cancer
  
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• New £48,000 a year Grow Special School to open in Barrowford

  26-09-2023 06:20
  
  A Barrowford private school for 12 children with special educational needs has been visited by Ofsted, ahead of the £48,000 a year school's opening.
  
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• ‘Unique’ fitness studio for women opens in Blackburn town centre

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A new fitness centre and gym for women has opened in Blackburn.
  
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• Three East Lancashire businesses win awards at BIBAs

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  Three East Lancashire businesses have been crowned winners in this year’s Be Inspired Business Awards, or BIBAs
  
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• Pendle Hospital patients support recovery with own Olympics

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  Hospital staff caring for patients recovering from a stroke devised a creative way of supporting rehabilitation, inspired by the Invictus Games
  
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• Pendle Community Hospital patients support recovery with own Olympics

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  Hospital staff caring for patients recovering from a stroke devised a creative way of supporting rehabilitation, inspired by the Invictus Games
  
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• Oswaldtwistle Rotary's new project for aid in Bangladesh

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  Rotary International Chairman Harun Miah who identified an area in Bangladesh that was in a desperate need for people to have eye treatments
  
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• New Pakistani street food stall opens in Blackburn

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A new street food stall selling authentic and fresh Pakistani dishes has opened in Blackburn Market.
  
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• Muslim volunteers hand out roses to shoppers in Blackburn

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A group of volunteers handed out gifts to shoppers in Blackburn town centre as part of the annual Milad celebration of the Prophet Muhammed.
  
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• Lewish Capaldi to perform at St Mary's Chambers next month

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  The UK’s Number one tribute to Lewis Capaldi is set to perform in East Lancashire next month
  
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• Lancashire Violence Reduction Network releases new campaign

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A new video and artwork have been released depicting the concerning behaviours women are faced with on a regular basis
  
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• Lancashire health trust pledges to help veterans gain jobs

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire mental health service has made a pledge to support armed forces veterans and families looking for a career in the NHS.
  
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• LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Family hubs launch this week

  26-09-2023 06:00
  
  A DOZEN specialist centres that will bring together a raft of services for children and their families are opening across Lancashire this week.
  
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