Blackburn with Darwen news

• Snapchat AI chatbot may risk children's privacy says UK watchdog

  06-10-2023 19:45
  
  The UK's data watchdog has warned that Snapchat has not assessed the potential privacy risks of its AI chatbot to children
  
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• Haslingden: Man attacked outside Black Bull Hotel

  06-10-2023 19:19
  
  Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with a broken jaw following an attack this week.
  
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• Finlay Cross-Adair: Preston North End forward seriously injured in road traffic accident

  06-10-2023 19:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preston North End forward Finlay Cross-Adair suffers serious injuries in a road traffic accident.
  
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• Former Westholme pupil aims to hit ace in Young Person award

  06-10-2023 19:00
  
  A former Westholme School student who aspired to be a professional golfer has launched her own luxury sportwear brand
  
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• Holly Willoughby: Gavin Plumb alleged plot to kidnap and murder

  06-10-2023 18:30
  
  Security officer Gavin Plumb has been named as the man who alleged plot to kidnap and murder This Morning presenter Holly Willoughby.
  
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• Burnley: Bride-to-be died after 'being hit on the head by bottle'

  06-10-2023 18:10
  
  A WOMAN whose death prompted a murder investigation died after she was hit on the head by a bottle, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Schools and roads closed as flooding hits Lancashire

  06-10-2023 16:49
  
  Heavy rain and extensive flooding has battered Lancashire today (October 6), resulting in road closures, traffic disruptions and school closures.
  
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• Four arrested at properties in Nelson following drugs raids

  06-10-2023 16:22
  
  Four people have been arrested for class A drugs offences following two raids by police in the last week
  
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• Road in Burnley closed after car crash involving pedestrian

  06-10-2023 16:03
  
  A road in Burnley has closed due to a crash this afternoon (October 6).
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen school uniform exchange to continue - Lancashire Telegraph

  06-10-2023 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen school uniform exchange to continue  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen school uniform exchange to continue

  06-10-2023 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's pilot pop up school uniform exchange shops will continue in future, a senior councillor has promised.
  
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• Blackpool manslaughter charge after street attack death

  06-10-2023 15:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Anthony Harley, 53, was found seriously injured in Blackpool and died a month later in hospital.
  
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• Yellow weather warning for rain issued for Blackburn

  06-10-2023 14:30
  
  Blackburn to be battered with heavy rain and floods as yellow warning issued
  
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• 1,300 Blackburn households applied for cost of living help

  06-10-2023 14:00
  
  More than 1,300 residents in Blackburn with Darwen accessed £3.2 million of cash support from the council to ease the impact of the cost of living crisis.
  
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• Lancashire Police sorry for 'too busy' remark after bus theft

  06-10-2023 13:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A head teacher says she was left unimpressed by the comment after their school bus was stolen.
  
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• Walkers Crisps confirms Worcester Sauce flavour has been cut

  06-10-2023 13:17
  
  Fans are calling for the return of Worcester Sauce flavoured Walkers Crisps after the company confirmed they had been discontinued.
  
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• How much does smoking cost the NHS amid Rishi Sunak's plans?

  06-10-2023 13:17
  
  Rishi Sunak has announced a crackdown on smoking but how much does the habit cost the NHS?
  
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• Rivington Pigeon Tower opens to the public TOMORROW

  06-10-2023 13:07
  
  IT’S is one of Bolton’s most recognised and intriguing landmarks
  
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• Blackburn car park's new CCTV crackdown on car litterers

  06-10-2023 13:00
  
  A CCTV camera has been deployed to crack down on litterers who are plaguing a suburban car park in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn car park CCTV pilots new crackdown on car litterbugs

  06-10-2023 13:00
  
  A CLOSED circuit TV camera has been deployed to crack down on litterbugs who are plaguing a suburban car park as part of a new pilot scheme to trap those who throw items from vehicles.
  
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• Lancashire flood warnings issued after heavy rain

  06-10-2023 12:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Environment Agency issues five flood warnings in parts of central and east Lancashire.
  
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• Burnley v Chelsea preview: Team news, head-to-head and stats

  06-10-2023 12:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Burnley and Chelsea.
  
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• Councillors clash on leisure centres futures in Pendle

  06-10-2023 12:28
  
  QUESTIONS have been raised about Conservative councillors’ commitment to efforts to keep three East Lancs leisure centres open.
  
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• Man charged with manslaughter of Blackpool man Anthony Harley

  06-10-2023 12:14
  
  Officers have charged a man with the manslaughter of Anthony Harley in Blackpool.
  
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• Shutters come down and last customer exits Wilko Blackburn

  06-10-2023 12:10
  
  Staff and customers bid farewell to Wilko as a Bhangra drummer played through the store and colleagues said tearful goodbyes.
  
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• Temperatures soar to 20°C in Blackburn this weekend

  06-10-2023 12:00
  
  According to BBC Weather, temperatures in Blackburn will reach highs of 20°C on Saturday, October 7 with the warm and sunny weather set to continue until Tuesday.
  
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• Eight death notices from the Lancashire Telegraph

  06-10-2023 12:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph has published eight death notices in the last seven days.
  
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• Blackburn Islamic girls' high school to host open days

  06-10-2023 11:03
  
  A Blackburn Girls’ high school is hosting their open days for prospective students The open days will take place at Al Islah Girls' High School, Audley Range on the 6 and 7 October. The school was commended for having made ‘outstanding progress’ over the last year with many of the students receiving Grade 7 and above in their subjects with a number of high performers receiving Grade 8s and 9s. All pupils will go on to further education. Headteacher, Mrs Nikhat Pardesi said: &ld
  
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• Tories quit audit Pendle committee amid professional standing concerns

  06-10-2023 10:56
  
  Two Tory councillors have resigned from an audit committee - saying their professional reputations as accountants are at risk by alleged irresponsible finance decisions.
  
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• Driver, 18, suffers serious injuries in A6 crash

  06-10-2023 10:51
  
  A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A6 near Lancaster yesterday.
  
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• Driver, 18, suffering serious injuries after A6 crash

  06-10-2023 10:51
  
  A driver is in hospital with serious injuries after a crash on the A6 near Lancaster yesterday.
  
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• Radio legend John Gillmore leaves BBC Radio Lancashire

  06-10-2023 10:10
  
  Dozens of guests joined a Lancashire broadcasting legend on his final show last night as he bowed out of an illustrious career at BBC Radio Lancashire
  
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• Broadcasting legend John Gilmore leaves BBC Radio Lancashire

  06-10-2023 10:10
  
  Dozens of guests joined a Lancashire broadcasting legend on his final show last night as he bowed out of an illustrious career at BBC Radio Lancashire
  
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• M66 motorway crash causes delays near Summerseat

  06-10-2023 09:50
  
  Drivers have been warned of delays on the M66 near Bury after an accident between junctions 1 and 2
  
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• Warning as flooding causes roads across Lancashire to close

  06-10-2023 08:51
  
  Live updates as flooding causes road closures across Lancashire.
  
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• Heavy traffic after A675 Bolton Road blocked due to crash

  06-10-2023 08:37
  
  A road is blocked after a crash took place this morning.
  
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• Rossendale businesses with net zero goals invited to event

  06-10-2023 06:10
  
  Businesses in Rossendale have been invited to an upcoming event at St Mary's Chambers, Rawtenstall, to help hit Net Zero ambitions.
  
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• Blackburn College part of Strategic Command bursary scheme

  06-10-2023 06:05
  
  Blackburn College has been chosen to pilot the new Strategic Command bursary scheme tied to the National Cyber Force in Samlesbury.
  
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• Whalley mortgage advisor launches house-buying petition

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Whalley mortgage advisor has started a petition to make the house-buying process easier for first time buyers
  
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• Tyson Fury’s dad John attends Blackburn boxing event

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  John Fury, father of Morecambe world heavyweight champion boxer Tyson Fury, lent his support to the Blackburn and Darwen Youth Zone boxing event.
  
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• Trial opens into eight accused of immigration offences

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  The trial into eight of 14 people accused of immigration offences dating back to 2018 has opened at Preston Crown Court
  
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• Trial opens into 8 accused of immigration offences

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  The trial into eight of 14 people accused of immigration offences dating back to 2018 has opened at Preston Crown Court
  
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• Sadness as Hustle Bar in Accrington put up for sale

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  A statement was put on the Facebook page of Hustle Bar, on Water Street. The owners said they want “a fresh start” after “recent events”.
  
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• New Blackburn hospital buses promised by Rishi Sunak as he scraps HS2

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has promised a new bus service to the Royal Blackburn Hospital as part of £700m plans for buses after scrapping HS2.
  
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• Nelson and Burnley: Trial opens into 8 accused of immigration offences

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  The trial into eight of 14 people accused of immigration offences dating back to 2018 has opened at Preston Crown Court
  
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• Lyme House Farm near Longridge submits plans for new storage building

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  A farm near Longridge is looking to construct a new storage building to help the continued growth of the “dairy enterprise.”
  
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• Little Sheffield was at heart of Astley Gate in the Sixties

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  You probably have to know Blackburn fairly well to identify this photo from 1966
  
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• Joy Division play and exhibition 'is not just for fans'

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  THE story of musicians who were inspired by seeing the Sex Pistols’ legendary Free Trade Hall show in 1977 and went on to be one of the most influential Manchester bands of all time is to be brought to life in a play heading to Bury Met next week
  
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• Huge Just Eat delivery drivers strike called off at last minute

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  JustEat delivery drivers are threatening to go on strike in Blackburn, Darwen and Accrington after a ‘boost’ payment they received stopped.
  
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• Hoghton Tower's autumn events taking place this year

  06-10-2023 06:00
  
  A fascinating tour focusing on historic graffiti and superstitious beliefs will keep all the family entertained at Hoghton Tower this autumn.
  
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