Blackburn with Darwen news

• Luton Town 1-2 Burnley: Jacob Bruun Larsen scores late winner to give Clarets their first Premier League win of the season

  03-10-2023 23:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Vincent Kompany says it "felt great" and was "very proud" of his side after they beat Luton for a first league win of the season.
  
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• Blackpool 1-3 Derby County

  03-10-2023 23:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Korey Smith, James Collins and Martyn Waghorn are on target at Blackpool as Derby make it four away wins out of five.
  
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• Cheltenham Town 0-2 Fleetwood Town: Cheltenham equal record of 11 goalless games

  03-10-2023 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cheltenham make it 11 league games without a goal - equalling the English Football League record - as they lose to Fleetwood.
  
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• Six fire engines attend huge blaze in Blackburn

  03-10-2023 21:47
  
  The fire and rescue service was called to a fire on Croft Head Road this evening (October 3).
  
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• Volvo driver arrested in Burnley after failing drug test

  03-10-2023 20:39
  
  Police stopped a Volvo car in Burnley today (October 3) after police said it “stunk of cannabis”.
  
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• Man with links to Skelmersdale is wanted by police

  03-10-2023 20:16
  
  Philip Wignall, 34, in connection with incidents of harassment, stalking, theft and assault.
  
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• Man in critical condition after collapsing in Blackpool McDonald’s

  03-10-2023 19:15
  
  Police do not know how the man’s injuries occurred and an investigation is now taking place to establish what has happened.
  
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• Barnet 2-1 AFC Fylde

  03-10-2023 19:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nicke Kabamba scores a stoppage-time winner as National League high-flyers Barnet deny struggling Fylde at the death in a 2-1 win.
  
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• Police find ‘industrial size’ cannabis farm in Bacup

  03-10-2023 18:48
  
  Police found an “industrial size” cannabis farm in the heart of Bacup last week.
  
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• Firefighters spend two hours tackling fire in Blackburn

  03-10-2023 17:00
  
  Wheelie bin fire leads to building blaze that took two hours to put out in Blackburn
  
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• UK rail strike refund rights for cancelled or delayed trains

  03-10-2023 16:05
  
  What happens if your train is cancelled or delayed due to rail strikes? Here is all you need to know about claiming back.
  
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• Police appeal after Chorley rugby player suffers fractured eye socket

  03-10-2023 15:34
  
  Police have launched an investigation after a rugby player was punched in the face during a match. The incident during the Blackpool RUFC and Chorley RUFC game played at Blackpool’s Fleetwood Road ground on Saturday 16 September. The victim, who was playing for Chorley at the time, was punched in the face and suffered a fractured eye socket. Officers are asking anyone with mobile phone footage or may have witnessed the incident to come forward. A police spokesperson said: “We are ask
  
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• Glasson Dock: Broken sea gate raised months after it got stuck

  03-10-2023 14:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The gate around Glasson Dock was stuck so that tides flowed in and out, uncontrolled.
  
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• Swimming pool will reopen following maintenance

  03-10-2023 13:50
  
  Work is being completed to reopen a swimming pool which closed this week. The pool and health suite at Padiham Leisure Centre closed yesterday. Burnley council confirmed that the pool was shut due to a maintenance issue which was due to be resolved today (Tuesday). Burnley Leisure & Culture posted: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the pool and health suite at Padiham leisure centre is closed until further notice. “On behalf of BLC group please accept our apologises for any inconv
  
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• Padiham Leisure Centre reopening date after maintenance

  03-10-2023 13:50
  
  Work is being completed to reopen the swimming pool at Padiham Leisure Centre which closed this week.
  
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• PPI rebates to possibly return after new legal challenge

  03-10-2023 13:33
  
  A new legal claim against banks could see millions of Brits receive PPI rebates over a decade on from the start of the scandal.
  
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• Lancashire: Stroke survivor's delight that lifesaving service expanded

  03-10-2023 11:57
  
  A potentially lifesaving and mobility preserving procedure for Lancashire stroke sufferers is now available at the weekend for the first time.
  
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• Leaf-blasting trains to target debris on tracks in North-West England

  03-10-2023 11:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Specialist trains fitted with water jets will clear tracks from Crewe to Carlisle, Network Rail says.
  
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• Gemma Atkinson defends herself as fans take issue with photo of baby

  03-10-2023 11:17
  
  Former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson was quick to respond when some of her Instagram followers took issue with a recent picture of her newborn baby son.
  
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• Adorable Cocker Spaniel puppy joins Lancashire Police team

  03-10-2023 10:30
  
  Oakley is an eight-week-old Cocker Spaniel and joined the police team on Sunday, October 1.
  
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• Child rapist who held knife to girl's throat jailed

  03-10-2023 10:28 via bbc.co.uk
  
  James Lorenzo King would pick the 14-year-old up from school before repeatedly abusing her.
  
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• Tyson Fury and wife Paris reveal name of their seventh child

  03-10-2023 09:46
  
  Tyson and Paris Fury welcomed their seventh child last month and have now revealed the name and the family member it is a tribute to.
  
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• Police concern for welfare for missing Blackpool man

  03-10-2023 09:01
  
  Police have launched an appeal to find a missing 30-year-old from Blackpool.
  
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• Sober October calculator: How much drinking alcohol can cost you

  03-10-2023 08:19
  
  A new calculator has been launched to help you calculate how much money you would save by giving up drinking alcohol,
  
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• M61: Police stop traffic on junction 6 to 8 after breakdown

  03-10-2023 07:49
  
  - Traffic has been stopped on the M61 - The incident is between De Havilland Way and Chorley - The temporary stop is due to an accident
  
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• M61: Police stop traffic on junction 6 to 8 after accident

  03-10-2023 07:49
  
  - Traffic has been stopped on the M61 - The incident is between De Havilland Way and Chorley - The temporary stop is due to an accident
  
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• M61: Police stop traffic at junction 6 to 8 after accident

  03-10-2023 07:49
  
  - Traffic has been stopped on the M61 - The incident is between De Havilland Way and Chorley - The temporary stop is due to an accident
  
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• M61: Police stop rush hour traffic on junction 6 to 8

  03-10-2023 07:49
  
  - Traffic has been stopped on the M61 - The incident is between De Havilland Way and Chorley - The temporary stop is due to an accident
  
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• Wish Centre to open to new charity shop in Blackburn

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A women’s centre has announced plans to open its first charity shop in Blackburn.
  
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• St Michael and St Joseph's, Clitheroe, rated Good by Ofsted

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  The headteacher of St Michael and St Joseph's RC Primary School in Clitheroe is pleased and proud after the school achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.
  
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• St Michael and St John's, Clitheroe, rated Good by Ofsted

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  The headteacher of St Michael and St John's RC Primary School in Clitheroe is pleased and proud after the school achieved a ‘good’ Ofsted rating.
  
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• Ramsbottom Concert Orchestra looking for musicians ahead of concert

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A "friendly and welcoming" orchestra is looking to strengthen its violin section ahead of its next concert.
  
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• Ramsbottom: ‘Bubbly and caring’ girl died after motorway bridge fall

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A "bubbly and caring" teenager who struggled with her mental health tragically died after reportedly jumping off a motorway bridge, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Police continue hunt for East Lancashire criminals at large

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Two familiar faces appear on this week's most wanted list as police continue to hunt for the East Lancashire criminals at large
  
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• Husband and wife duo open new gift shop in Trawden

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A husband and wife duo have opened the doors to their newly refurbished gift shop
  
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• Disqualified driver caught speeding with child in car

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A woman driving at nearly double the speed limit told police she had suffered a nose bleed and was distracted
  
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• Clitheroe, Darwen and Bacup to get more police resources

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Three more areas of East Lancashire are to benefit from additional police resources in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour
  
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• Burnley FC at start of 1950-51 season. Can you name them?

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Calling all Clarets fans, here’s a little teaser for you
  
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• Burnley bistro shakes up business amid cost of living crisis

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Mangia Pasta, which opened as a takeaway in 2022 and then as a bistro in January this year, will host live entertainment acts every fortnight.
  
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• Blackburn teenager to attend international UN conference

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Maariyah Kadu, 18, was diagnosed with spinal muscular atrophy (Type 3) at three-years-old, but is now set to to break down barriers on a global-scale
  
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• Blackburn solicitors helps furniture firm in copyright claim

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn solicitors’ firm has helped a furniture designer win a copyright claim after a rival retailer reproduced its designs
  
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• Blackburn club triumphs at national kickboxing championships

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn's TMT Harwood Solicitors kickboxing fight club i scelebrating after success at the WKO British Open Championships in Barnsley.
  
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• AJ Odudu excited for Big Brother launch this weekend

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn’s AJ Odudu has spoken out about her Big Brother hosting duties, ahead of the reality show reboot this weekend.
  
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• Accrington man banged on door of ex-partner at 5.30am

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A woman was woken at 5.30 am by her ex-partner banging on her front door
  
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• Accrington dealer threw phone and tried to run from police

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man who was dealing cocaine and heroin threw his mobile phone as he tried to run from the police
  
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• £12m care contract will create 60 jobs across East Lancs

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  A new £12 million care home contracted between a Hyndburn company and Lancashire County Council will create 60 new jobs across East Lancashire
  
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• 10 pictures from ‘Afternoon Tea’ event at Blackburn church

  03-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn’s diverse communities were celebrated at a special ‘Afternoon Tea’ event at St Francis' Church Hall.
  
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• Steve Coogan beared 'striking resemblance' to Jimmy Savile on TV set

  03-10-2023 01:01
  
  Whilst filming The Reckoning for the BBC, Steve Coogan had conversations with Jimmy Savile whilst dressed as him on set
  
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• Steve Coogan bared 'striking resemblance' to Jimmy Savile on TV set

  03-10-2023 01:01
  
  Whilst filming The Reckoning for the BBC, Steve Coogan had conversations with Jimmy Savile whilst dressed as him on set
  
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