Blackburn with Darwen news

• Was Jimmy Savile knighted during his lifetime?

  09-10-2023 22:45
  
  Jimmy Savile received many awards for his charitable work during his life but was he actually knighted?
  
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• The Reckoning: Viewers creeped out by Jimmy Savile series

  09-10-2023 22:21
  
  The controversial Jimmy Savile series The Reckoning saw much reaction from viewers of the BBC show
  
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• One of two men wanted over kidnapping in Preston arrested

  09-10-2023 20:51
  
  One of two men wanted over over an alleged kidnapping offence has been arrested.
  
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• Pig's head left outside site of proposed mosque in Barnoldswick

  09-10-2023 18:26
  
  Police said the incident is being treated as a potential hate crime but no arrest has been made
  
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• Two jailed after drugs and cash seized in Blackpool

  09-10-2023 18:13
  
  Two men have been jailed after an investigation into a county lines drugs gang operating in Blackpool. 
  
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• Retired Lancashire Police inspector admits indecent image offences

  09-10-2023 16:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Steven Sansbury pleaded guilty to two counts of making indecent images of children.
  
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• 15 people arrested for drink or drug driving in 12 hours

  09-10-2023 16:34
  
  Lancashire police custody units were packed to the rafters at the weekend after the roads policing unit arrested 15 people in 12 hours for drink or drug-driving
  
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• DWP Winter Fuel Payments 23/24 - am I eligible for £600

  09-10-2023 16:04
  
  Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed in heating allowance?
  
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• How Burnley help local young people get into sport

  09-10-2023 15:36 via bbc.co.uk
  
  See how Burnley in the Community is helping children and young people with special educational needs or impairment get into sport.
  
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• Council proposes Ewood land sale to support homes on eyesore site

  09-10-2023 15:09
  
  A local authority is to sell a small parcel of open land to allow the long-awaited redevelopment of an 'eyesore' former factory to finally go-ahead.
  
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• 3 Jimmy Savile documentaries to watch after The Reckoning

  09-10-2023 14:26
  
  With the new BBC drama The Reckoning starring Steve Coogan set to air tonight we take a look at other Jimmy Savile documentaries worth watching.
  
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• Jamie Knowles is still wanted by police in Preston

  09-10-2023 14:04
  
  Police have renewed their appeal for wanted man Jamie Knowles
  
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• Plans for fishing lake at Wards reservoir, Belmont, stalls

  09-10-2023 14:00
  
  The moorland beauty spot, known best to locals as the Blue Lagoon, has seen controversial plans for a fishing lake put on hold.
  
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• 9 more Wilko stores to reopen as Poundlands this weekend

  09-10-2023 13:38
  
  Poundland is set to re-open a further 9 former Wilko stores on Saturday, October 14 under their brand - see the locations.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn Rovers winger Ian Poveda appears in court

  09-10-2023 12:51
  
  Ian Poveda was on loan at Blackburn Rovers when he was caught driving while disqualified in Manchester, and has now been sentenced.
  
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• Historic Lancs mills brighter future hopes with new planning codes

  09-10-2023 12:28
  
  MILLS are the focus of a new research project in East Lancs to support the re-use of historic buildings at risk, protect their character and provide a lead for other councils and developers nationally.
  
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• Man wanted by police in relation to 'incident' on bus

  09-10-2023 12:24
  
  Police are asking for help to identify a man in a CCTV still following an incident on a bus
  
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• Blackpool Pleasure Beach: Film director Tim Burton tries out new ride

  09-10-2023 12:22
  
  Alice in Wonderland director Tim Burton was pictured on a theme park ride of the same name - during a surprise visit to Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
  
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• Big Brother: Blackburn’s AJ Odudu stuns viewers with outfit

  09-10-2023 12:15
  
  AJ wowed viewers after spending hours preparing her daring look, which was a blue, skintight, latex catsuit and a simple pair of heels.
  
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• Lidl chicken dipper recall due to 'hard blue plastic'

  09-10-2023 11:23
  
  Lidl is recalling its chicken dippers and has issued a 'do not eat' warning over fears it may contain hard blue plastic
  
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• Warm Home Discount Scheme 2023: Eligibility and how to apply

  09-10-2023 11:21
  
  The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150
  
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• When did Jimmy Savile die and what was his cause of death?

  09-10-2023 11:00
  
  BBC's The Reckoning airs from October 9 and features British actor Steve Coogan as Jimmy Savile.
  
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• Adam Murray: AFC Fylde sack head coach after slump to bottom of National League

  09-10-2023 10:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Adam Murray is sacked as head coach of the National League's bottom side AFC Fylde, after two wins from 15 games.
  
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• Murder charge after man collapses at Blackpool McDonald's

  09-10-2023 10:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 29-year-old man is charged with murder after Daniel Allsop, 38, was attacked in Blackpool.
  
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• Man charged with murder following death of Daniel Allsop

  09-10-2023 10:07
  
  We have charged a man with murder following the death of Daniel Allsop in Blackpool
  
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• Andrew Flintoff only travelling at 22mph in Top Gear crash

  09-10-2023 09:27
  
  More details have emerged about the Top Gear crash that nearly killed presenter and former England cricketer Andrew "Freddie" Flintoff last year.
  
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• Young driver speeds from police on M6 at more than 140mph

  09-10-2023 09:17
  
  A driver who was spotted at 96mph on the motorway sped from police at more than 140mph
  
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• Clean air call for Lancashire classrooms by union leader

  09-10-2023 09:15
  
  Every classroom in the country should be provided with an air filtration system to reduce the spread of respiratory illnesses like Covid and flu.
  
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• Rossendale police seize cars and van in weekend of action

  09-10-2023 09:07
  
  Following a rise in reported thefts of vans and high-powered cars in Rossendale, police carried out a successful weekend of action on the roads.
  
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• Drivers arrested and charged for motoring offences

  09-10-2023 09:07
  
  Drivers have been stopped, arrested, and charged with motoring offences, including a drunk disqualified driver, and two travelling in cars on cloned plates
  
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• Urgent appeal to prevent risk of motorway plunge deaths

  09-10-2023 09:02
  
  A LEADING county councillor has urged highways chiefs to upgrade safety measures after at least four motorway bridge plunges on the M65 in under a year.
  
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• Your authority on UK local government - Blackburn with Darwen ... - LocalGov

  09-10-2023 09:00
  
  Your authority on UK local government - Blackburn with Darwen ...  LocalGov
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen struggles with £18.6m funding gap - LocalGov

  09-10-2023 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen struggles with £18.6m funding gap  LocalGov
  
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• Rower dies after falling from boat into the River Lune

  09-10-2023 08:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The man was pulled from the water on Sunday in Lancaster but died later in hospital, police say,
  
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• Man dies after getting into difficulty in River Lune

  09-10-2023 08:45
  
  A man has died after falling from a rowing boat into the river
  
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• Bolton Mountain Rescue rescue mountain biker from Rivington

  09-10-2023 06:16
  
  A family have given back to a charity in a big way following a serious accident
  
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• Nelson heroin user stole £3,000 of cosmetics from Boots

  09-10-2023 06:01
  
  Olga Jankovskaja stole £3,000 worth of cosmetics from Boots and returned a week later and repeated the offence to fund her heroin habit.
  
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• Wife's 13 marathon fundraiser for husband who died of cancer

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  A woman from Manchester is raising funds for Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue in honour of her late husband by running 13 marathons
  
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• Uninsured driver reached speeds of 80mph in 30mph zone

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  An uninsured driver "lost his mind" when he saw a police car in the early hours of the morning
  
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• Ormskirk filmmaker to release drama-comedy on Amazon Prime

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  A 21 year old filmmaker from Ormskirk has spent the past three years preparing to release a show on Amazon Prime
  
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• More Burnley medical student places on way says town MP

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  BURNLEY MP Antony Higginbotham has welcomed the government's decision to pay for more medical students which he anticipates will see more training at the town's UCLan campus.
  
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• Lancashire Chief Constable welcomes new police recruits

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire Constabulary continues to reinforce its ranks with 35 more officers declared into the force this week, with more due to later this month
  
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• La Locanda Italian in Gisburn receives £15K funding

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  Award-winning eatery La Locanda has secured a second loan of £15,000 from Lancashire Council's Rosebud Finance, managed by GC Business Finance.
  
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• East Lancashire Railway to welcome the Gruffalo in November

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  Whether you’re as small as the mouse, or as big as the Gruffalo, you’ll be able to get involved in this day out
  
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• Domino’s restaurant set to open in Longridge this year

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  A new restaurant is set to open on Berry Lane, replacing a former hardware store called Swifts.
  
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• Darwen TikToker Max Balegde slams Rishi Sunak for gender comments

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  ‘Max Balegde’ made a TikTok video labelling Rishi Sunak as “transphobic” for some of his comments at the Conservative party conference.
  
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• Chorley and Ribble Valley smoking rates up by 120 per cent

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  A new study has revealed the areas of the UK that have seen the biggest increase and decrease in smokers
  
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• Chorley and Ribble Valley smoking rates increase by 120%

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  A new study has revealed the areas of the UK that have seen the biggest increase and decrease in smokers
  
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• Burnley's Charter Walk welcomed new Heavenly Desserts

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  Located in the new multi-million-pound Charter Walk Shopping Centre on Pioneer Place, Burnley locals will be greeted with an array of desserts
  
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• Burnley town centre transformation made for great night shot

  09-10-2023 06:00
  
  This unusually eerie shot of Burnley town centre was taken in February 1970 and records the progress being made on the town’s new shopping entre and market development
  
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