Blackburn with Darwen news

• Burnley borough and county council by-elections under way

  27-09-2023 18:00
  
  The starting gun has been fired for by-elections in Burnley after the resignation of Green Party councillor Andy Fewings.
  
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• Blackburn town centre pub to be taken over by micro-brewery

  27-09-2023 18:00
  
  The award-winning micro-brewery Blackledge is set to take over a landmark town centre pub building in Blackburn.
  
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• Man charged with arson following Wilpshire house fire

  27-09-2023 17:28
  
  A man has been charged with arson and wounding with intent following a house fire in which two people were taken to hospital
  
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• Ribble Valley dog fouling powers extended for three years

  27-09-2023 17:00
  
  Ribble Valley Council is to renew its tough controls on dogs and their fouling of public spaces, tackling the scourge of irresponsible owners.
  
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• Man dies after crashing car into fence near Mere Brow

  27-09-2023 16:59
  
  A man has died after crashing his car into a fence on a country road near Mere Brow.
  
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• Taxi crashes into Hobkirk Sewing Machines in Blackburn

  27-09-2023 16:20
  
  A taxi driver was injured following a crash in Blackburn which severely damaged the shopfront of Hobkirk Sewing Machines.
  
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• Section of Darwen Street in Blackburn closed due to crash

  27-09-2023 15:04
  
  A busy road in Blackburn was closed due to a crash.
  
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• Darwen Street in Blackburn closed due to crash

  27-09-2023 15:04
  
  A number of roads are closed in Blackburn due to a crash.
  
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• Multiple vehicles stolen from house during Padiham burglary

  27-09-2023 14:37
  
  Multiple vehicles and power tools have been stolen from a house in Padiham during a burglary.
  
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• 90 Ribble Valley homes plan approved - developer must pay school cash

  27-09-2023 14:23
  
  Plans for more than 90 new homes have been approved by Ribble Valley Council, pending an agreement for the developer to provide funding towards extra school spaces in the area.
  
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• Blackburn residential home to close after inadequate rating

  27-09-2023 14:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People "deserve a much higher standard of care" than was being offered, inspectors say.
  
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• Appeal after driver killed in crash on the A6 at Forton

  27-09-2023 13:53
  
  The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
  
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• Appeal after driver killed following crash on the A6 at Forton

  27-09-2023 13:53
  
  The driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.
  
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• Police warning after spate of thefts in Oswaldtwistle

  27-09-2023 13:40
  
  Police have issued a warning to residents after a number of attempted thefts from vehicles in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Police warning after spate of thefts from vehicles in Oswaldtwistle

  27-09-2023 13:40
  
  Police have issued a warning to residents after a number of attempted thefts from vehicles in Oswaldtwistle
  
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• HSBC new pop up bank at Darwen Market open to customers

  27-09-2023 12:43
  
  High street bank HSBC has opened a new pop bank at Darwen market for customers who want to have face to face interactions with staff.
  
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• HSBC new pop up bank at Darwen Marker open to customers

  27-09-2023 12:43
  
  HSBC has opened a new pop bank at Darwen market for customers who want to have face to face interactions with staff. The bank has not had a branch in Darwen since 2012, but following recent closures by other providers, HSBC said it had been working with Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council to provide a banking presence to customers in Darwen. The temporary pop-up branch, operate on a Wednesday every three weeks and will be located at the Darwen Indoor Market, on Market Street, Darwen Town Centr
  
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• Chorley woman killed and another seriously hurt by reversing car

  27-09-2023 12:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 61-year-old woman dies after she was hit by a vehicle reversing in a car parking area in Chorley.
  
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• Woman killed and another seriously injured by reversing car in Chorley

  27-09-2023 12:27
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman died and another woman was seriously injured following car crash. The incident happened at around 12.45pm yesterday (Tuesday, September 26) in a small car park on Keepers Wood Way. Police said the Nissan Micra had reversed out of a parking space and hit two pedestrians. A 61-year-old woman was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A second woman was seriously injured and remains in hospital. An investigation has been launched. A police spokesperson
  
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• Storm Agnes: Lancashire updates as weather warning in place

  27-09-2023 12:23
  
  A yellow warning for heavy rain and strong winds is in force until tomorrow. It covers the whole of Lancashire.
  
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• Blackburn residential home told to make urgent improvements

  27-09-2023 11:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Inspectors say people "deserve a much higher standard of care" than currently offered by the home.
  
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• Airbnb Shrek Swamp Scotland: How to stay this Halloween

  27-09-2023 11:20
  
  This Halloween, Donkey is swamp-sitting for his best pal, DreamWorks Animation’s SHREK, and he’s welcoming fairytale creatures across the land to stay.
  
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• Storm Agnes: What do you need to know?

  27-09-2023 10:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The first named storm of the 2023-24 season is likely to bring some impacts from strong winds and rain.
  
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• Rare £5 note expected to sell for £16,000 at auction

  27-09-2023 08:37
  
  The £5 note, dated July 12, 1900, is expected to fetch as much as £16,000 when it goes under the hammer at auction
  
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• Major road reopened in Preston following rush hour crash

  27-09-2023 08:28
  
  Police have closed a road in Preston following a car crash this morning. The incident happened on the A6 between the junctions of School Lane and Station Lane. A police spokesperson said: “The road is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for some time. “We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience.”
  
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• Major road closed in Preston ahead of rush hour following crash

  27-09-2023 08:28
  
  Police have closed a road in Preston following a car crash this morning. The incident happened on the A6 between the junctions of School Lane and Station Lane. A police spokesperson said: “The road is closed due to a road traffic collision and we anticipate this will be closed for some time. “We’ll provide an update once cleared and thank you in advance for your patience.”
  
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• Vegan Indian street food community event launches in Darwen

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Darwen street food business has partnered up with Darwen Community Helpers provide a space for residents to gather over good food and company.
  
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• Turf Moor sleep out to help domestic abuse and homeless

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Hardy souls are being asked to volunteer to spend a night sleeping out at Turf Moor to support domestic abuse and homelessness charities.
  
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• Salterforth Primary School retains ‘good’ Ofsted rating

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Salterforth Primary School where pupils are ‘happy and safe’ retained its ‘good’ Ofsted rating following its recent inspection.
  
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• Rossendale's Viva PR ranked in Prolific North’s Top 50 PR agencies

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire PR agency has been ranked in the Prolific North’s Top 50 PR Agencies for the first time
  
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• Ribble Valley View plan open day for new lodge development

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  First look at the new lodges at luxury lodge park in next phase of development
  
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• Prior approval for flats in Haslingden building refused

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Prior approval to change some former offices into four flats has been refused by the council
  
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• Pleckgate School raises £2,600 for Morocco and Libya appeals

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Pupils from Pleckgate School have raised more than £2,600 following the disasters in Morocco and Libya
  
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• Plans unveiled for new hangars at Blackpool Airport

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans for new hangars at Blackpool Airport could see the first new developments at the airport in over 15 years.
  
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• Nelson man accused of causing death by dangerous driving

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to stand trial later this year accused of causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• Mill Hill Juniors football pitch damaged again by vandals

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Mindless vandals riding a quad bike have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a children's football pitch at Mill Hill Juniors FC.
  
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• Members of BNI in Lancashire generated £12m of business

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire members of networking organisation BNI are celebrating after generating more than £12 million of business for each other over the last year
  
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• Lancaster: MyDentist relocates to new site after investment

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  The UK’S largest dental care provider has relocated its Lancaster practice following a £2.1 million investment
  
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• Lancashire Japanese knotweed hotspots 2023 revealed

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn has been named one of the worst affected locations in Lancashire for Japanese Knotweed according to new figures.
  
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• Historic Church Kirk church building on sale for £75,000

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A historic heritage-listed East Lancashire church, known as Church Kirk, is up for sale.
  
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• Historic Church Birk church building on sale for £75,000

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A historic heritage-listed East Lancashire church, known as Church Birk, is up for sale.
  
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• Former Nelson pub to be turned into community centre

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to transform a former pub and furniture warehouse into a community centre have been approved by the council
  
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• Former Blackburn B&M manager loses employment tribunal

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  The former store manager of B&M in Blackburn has lost an employment tribunal having been dismissed for breaking Covid guidelines.
  
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• Darwen School of Music celebrate 20 years of teaching

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Last Sunday co-owners Mark Bateson and Paul Davies staged their biggest ever student showcase event in the main concert hall at King George’s Hall
  
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• Darwen MP steps up A666 traffic congestion campaign

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry has stepped up his campaign to ease traffic jams on the A666 between the town and Blackburn.
  
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• Clayton-Le-Moors pre-school fundraising for new cabin after fire

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A fire broke out at Great and Small Forest Education in Clayton-Le-Moors, on September 16.
  
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• Blackburn’s fifth Children’s Literature Festival to return

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn author is bringing back the Children’s Literature Festival to the borough for the fifth time.
  
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• Blackburn care home told to make urgent improvements

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn care home that has been twice placed in special measures in the last year has been told to make urgent improvements once again
  
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• Balderstone countryside business units plans rejected

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  Plans to build business units covering up to 100,000ft² at the side of a major countryside near Balderstone road have been rejected.
  
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• Ashton Golf Centre in Lancaster is being listed for auction

  27-09-2023 06:00
  
  BidX1, the online auction specialist, has listed Ashton Golf Centre in Lancaster for sale
  
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