Blackburn with Darwen news

• Accrington: Police's warning after attempted vehicle theft

  05-10-2023 20:56
  
  On Wednesday, between 2.30am and 5.30am, a man entered a property in a rural location on Sandy Lane and took two keys to vehicles.
  
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• Blackpool nurse guilty of drugging patients for 'easy life'

  05-10-2023 20:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Catherine Hudson gave pills to patients, including Aileen Scott, to "keep them quiet", a court is told.
  
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• Van scrapped after police check found ‘extensive rust’

  05-10-2023 20:24
  
  The Ford Transit was checked at the police’s Cuerden check site, which is at the end of the M65 and just off the M6 near Preston.
  
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• Road closed and heavy traffic after crash on A6

  05-10-2023 19:19
  
  A stretch of road, just south of Junction 33 to the M6, is closed while police deal with the crash.
  
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• 34 driving tickets given out in Nelson and Brierfield

  05-10-2023 18:53
  
  Police gave a ticket to one motorist, whose child was not wearing a seat belt.
  
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• Preston's Harris Museum: Reopening delayed over unexpected issues

  05-10-2023 18:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Grade I listed Harris Museum which is undergoing a £16.2m renovation, was due to reopen in 2024.
  
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• Building work underway at new Akbars Blackburn restaurant

  05-10-2023 18:00
  
  Documents have been signed and the interior designers are at work at the flagship Blackburn town centre Akbars restaurant in Blakey Moor.
  
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• Man with links to Lancaster wanted in connection to assault

  05-10-2023 17:26
  
  Man ‘with chipped tattoo and Carmel tattoo’ wanted by police
  
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• Blackburn burglar broke into cafes and takeaways in spree

  05-10-2023 17:00
  
  A prolific burglar broke into a large range of cafes and takeaways across Blackburn in a spree spanning three months.
  
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• NHS bronchitis symptoms to look out for if you're a smoker

  05-10-2023 16:34
  
  Stoptober encourages smokers to give up smoking for the month of October - the NHS have listed these potential bronchitis symptoms you need to be aware of.
  
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• Payback: Viewers gripped by Jed Mercurio’s ITV show

  05-10-2023 16:30
  
  Payback aired on ITV last night (October 4) and the majority of viewers said it was gripping.
  
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• Payback: Viewers divided by Jed Mercurio’s ITV show

  05-10-2023 16:30
  
  Payback aired on ITV last night (October 4) and the majority of viewers said it was gripping.
  
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• Blackpool nurse guilty of ill-treating stroke patients

  05-10-2023 16:27
  
  A nurse has been found guilty of ill-treating patients on a hospital stroke unit by giving them sedatives to “keep them quiet and compliant”
  
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• Man arrested after woman in 60s attacked in Feniscowles

  05-10-2023 15:02
  
  A man has been arrested after a woman was attacked in Feniscowles on Sunday (October 1).e
  
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• Staff and customers sadness on Wilko's last day in Blackburn

  05-10-2023 14:48
  
  Wilko’s staff and customers waved goodbye to the beloved store is set to close its doors for the last time today (October 5).
  
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• Lancashire man wins on EuroMillions Millionaire Maker

  05-10-2023 13:25
  
  A mystery man known only as Mr. C from Lancashire has become a millionaire after winning in the EuroMillions UK Millionaire Maker.
  
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• Rossendale artist has huge sword made by Oswestry blacksmith

  05-10-2023 13:09
  
  Sarah-Mae Francis had the impressive longsword skilfully crafted for her upcoming art project by a talented blacksmith in Shropshire.
  
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• Former jockey from Burnley jailed over badger fighting video

  05-10-2023 12:23
  
  A former jockey has been sent to prison after footage on his mobile phone caught him illegally fighting two dogs with a badger in Lancashire
  
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• HS2: Lancashire politicians draw up rail revamp wish list

  05-10-2023 12:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The prime minister pledges £36bn saved by scrapping HS2 will be spent on rail improvements.
  
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• Martin Lewis DVLA £1,000 driving licence fine warning

  05-10-2023 12:14
  
  Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine
  
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• Jon Dahl Tomasson: Blackburn Rovers boss sees 'good things' despite losing run

  05-10-2023 12:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn boss Jon Dahl Tomasson still sees a "lot of good things" in his side despite their four-game Championship losing run.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit and more - how to check if you're eligible

  05-10-2023 11:24
  
  A benefits calculator is a quick, easy and free way of helping to check what benefits you could be entitled to including Universal Credit.
  
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• Cost of living: 4 ways to save £300 on energy bills

  05-10-2023 11:19
  
  With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet
  
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• Andrew Flintoff breaks silence after horror Top Gear crash

  05-10-2023 11:16
  
  Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff has spoken out publicly for the first time since his car crash while filming for the BBC motoring programme Top Gear.
  
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• Met Office update on '27C mini-heatwave' this weekend

  05-10-2023 11:13
  
  The Met Office have spoken about the possibility of temperatures hitting 27C in the UK on Sunday
  
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• How long should a nap be and is napping good for you? A GP answers

  05-10-2023 11:13
  
  Although there are benefits to napping for many people, there are so many do's and don'ts to remember too - and yes, there is such a thing as napping too much.
  
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• Woman charged with affray after Holly Lambert found dead

  05-10-2023 08:38
  
  Officers investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman in Ulverston in February have charged a woman with affray.
  
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• More Wilko stores re-opening as Poundlands this weekend

  05-10-2023 07:46
  
  Poundland is set to re-open a further 10 former Wilko stores on Saturday, October 7 under their brand - see the locations.
  
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• Woman says Together Housing won't pay for 'subsiding' floor

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A woman claims a housing association is refusing to pay for her ‘subsiding’ floor less than a year after it was replaced due to problems with asbestos
  
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• Tech and AI to be used to support people in Lancashire

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A ground-breaking blueprint for using technology and AI to support people in Lancashire will be approved this week
  
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• Stephen Clark sentenced for threatening messages and assault

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man sent threatening messages to his ex-partner on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and assaulted a man in Burnley town centre.
  
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• Staff owed thousands as Alexander Grace Law in debt of £6.6million

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley-based law firm Alexander Grace Law is in £6.6m of debt with thousands of pounds owed to employees, documents reveal.
  
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• Pickering Fold estate as seen from the air in 1986

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire Telegraph photographer took to the skies in the summer of 1986 and got this great photo of the Pickering Fold estate at Blackamoor
  
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• Pet owner’ issues warning after dog attacked in Darwen

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Warning to pet owners after savage dog attack in Darwen left owner with medical bills
  
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• PENDLE WITCH: Get in high spirits at lovely refurbished pub

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  IT’S that time of the week when we celebrate some of the finest places to socialise with family and friends around East Lancashire
  
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• Oswaldtwistle fish and chip shop among the best in UK

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A fish and chip shop in Oswaldtwistle has gained its place among the UK’s top fish and chip shops.
  
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• Lancashire motorway services ranked one of worst in Britain

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A motorway services in Lancashire has been ranked one of the worst in Britain
  
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• Hyndburn Labour urge government to invest in townships as well

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  SENIOR Labour councillors in Hyndburn are demanding that the government match its latest £20million grant to Accrington with similar cash allocations to the rest of the borough's townships.
  
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• Group take on 75-mile Lakes trek in memory of friend

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A housing association employee is taking part in a trek across the Lake District in memory of his friend who died after being diagnosed with a brain tumour
  
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• Fraud victims in Lancashire waiting 34 weeks for justice

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Potential victims of serious fraud are waiting more than six months for cases to be concluded in Lancashire, figures show
  
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• England footballers attend Salvation Army tournament

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  England football legends cheer on Blackburn team at charity tournament
  
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• Clitheroe tour guide finalist in Unsung Hero category

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Finalists of the Lancashire Tourism Awards Unsung Hero category have been announced with an East Lancs name on the list
  
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• Chorley Live returns to 35 town centre venues this weekend

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Excitement is building ahead of the return of Chorley Live this weekend (October 6-7).
  
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• CEO of Deaf Village wins at female business awards

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  The CEO of a company which supports the deaf community in Blackburn has won an award at a national ceremony celebrating women in business
  
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• Businesses urged to back campaign to support Blackburn BID

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Businesses are being asked to support a third term of the Blackburn BID, which has spent the past 10 years improving the town centre.
  
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• Blackburn's Sales Geek launches in Texas and Florida

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn-based Sales Geek has launched into the USA with the opening of two state-wide master franchises
  
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• Blackburn teen signs professional contract with Everton FC

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn's Abby Clarke, 19, has signed her first professional contract with Everton Women.
  
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• Blackburn entrepreneur wins Black British Business Award

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  The founder of a workplace wellbeing firm has won an accolade at this year's Black Talent Awards
  
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• Blackburn children's festival organiser wins award

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  A children’s author has received Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s daily Points of Light award
  
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• Accrington Stanley Community Trust college teams sponsors announced

  05-10-2023 06:00
  
  Three East Lancashire businesses have pitched in to sponsor Accrington Stanley Community Trust's college teams for the 2023/24 season.
  
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