Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn’s Tiger Patel resigns from Tory party at pro-Palestine demo

  15-10-2023 19:31
  
  He made the shock announcement in front of a huge crowd in Blackburn on the steps of the Town Hall to loud cheers.
  
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• Rivington: M61 was closed after man's body found near bridge

  15-10-2023 16:45
  
  The M61 near Bolton was closed for a "police incident" after a man's body was found near Rivington.
  
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• Police concerned for Lee Devanney missing from Blackpool

  15-10-2023 16:16
  
  Police are becoming “increasingly concerned” for the welfare of a man missing from his home Blackpool.
  
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• Bury: Police appeal to help find man last seen near M61

  15-10-2023 15:26
  
  Police are appealing for help to find a man from Bury who was last seen near Adlington.
  
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• M61: Closure between De Havilland Way and Millennium Way

  15-10-2023 13:35
  
  A motorway has been closed in both directions due to a "police incident."
  
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• All the roadworks in Blackburn with Darwen this week

  15-10-2023 12:33
  
  Planned roadworks are taking place across Blackburn with Darwen this week with either closures or temporary signals being put in place
  
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• All the planned roadworks taking place across Blackburn with ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-10-2023 12:33
  
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• Holly Willoughby wants to make TV return with Dancing on Ice

  15-10-2023 12:13
  
  Holly Willoughby announced she would be quitting ITV's This Morning on Tuesday (October 10) but has said she wants to return to TV for Dancing on Ice 2024.
  
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• How to get rid of bed bugs? Experts reveal their tips

  15-10-2023 12:10
  
  Experts have shared their tips on how to get rid of bed bugs and the seven signs you may have them in your home.
  
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• Fire crews called out to derelict building fire in Blackpool

  15-10-2023 09:10
  
  Six fire engines were called to a derelict building fire in Hornby Road, Blackpool yesterday (October 14).
  
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• Four arrested as drugs found in vehicle on M6 near Lancaster

  15-10-2023 08:45
  
  A large amount of drugs along with weapons including knives have been seized from a vehicle on the M6 near Lancaster.
  
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• Whitworth High pupil turns crafting hobby into business

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  An 11-year-old entrepreneur who attends Whitworth High School has turned her hobby of making bespoke gifts into a business.
  
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• ‘Tiny zombie’ army takes over old Blackburn clothes shop

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  To accompany his installation at the British Textile Biennial, a series of workshops took place in schools and community centres across Lancashire. Bales of secondhand clothes were shredded, allowing participants to transform secondhand clothes into a horde of miniature zombies. These invoke the ancient use of effigies in healing rituals. Come and see this army made by Jeremy Hutchison in collaboration with 364 workshop participants on 29 Northgate, Blackburn.
  
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• The Filo Project wins Fit for Life award to help expansion

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A dementia day care service in Rossendale has won an international award and a grant of 100,000 euros to expand its operation across the UK.
  
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• Skelmersdale beauty queen lands major role with NASA

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
   Miss England model Jessica Gagen proved she has brains as well as beauty after graduating as a rocket scientist.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Loss of 'community hive’ prompts questions

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  The alleged ‘loss’ to the community of a council-owned building in Longridge, described as a community activity base for over 25 years but now let to a shop, has been raised at Ribble Valley Council.
  
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• Pumpkin carving workshops return to Blackburn town centre

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A whole host of spooky activities are taking place across Blackburn town centre this Halloween.
  
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• New music service helping people with dementia in Rossendale

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A new ‘Music for Memory’ service is being launched to help people living with dementia and other memory issues in Rossendale.
  
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• Man walks laps around Ewood Park pitch after wife died

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  Ian Snape completed his walk around Ewood Park in support of East Lancashire Hospital Trust and Me charity.
  
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• Lancashire police officer sacked for gross misconduct

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A police officer who shared information about a suspect with family members has been sacked by Lancashire Constabulary
  
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• Lancashire County Council gets funds for 30,000 new trees

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  Lancashire County Council has secured funding to plant 170 hectares of rural woodland and 30,000 new trees.
  
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• Hyndburn school students attend futures event in Accrington

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  More than 1,000 Year 11 students from Hyndburn schools attended the Amazing Accrington Futures event at the Wham Stadium in Accrington.
  
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• Haslingden woman died of drug overdose, inquest concludes

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Haslingden woman who suffered from a history of alcohol and drug use died as a result of an overdose, an inquest has concluded.
  
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• Elephant Man story has been 'terrifying challenge’ for star

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  ZAK Ford-Williams admits that the idea of playing Joseph Merrick on stage in the European premiere of The Real and Imagined History of the Elephant Man absolutely terrified him. It was also the reason he took on the role
  
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• Couple get married on Royal Preston Hospital ward

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  Happy couple tie the knot on hospital ward after cancer scare
  
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• Chorley: 4 reasons to visit this traditional market town

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  With a delightful blend of historic charm, picturesque parks, and local delicacies, Chorley is a captivating traditional market town
  
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• British Empire Medal for Professor Dominic Harrison

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  Five British Empire Medals are to be presented to recipients, including three from East Lancashire, at a ceremony next week.
  
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• Blackburn's Shadsworth estate set for ultra low-carbon homes

  15-10-2023 06:00
  
  A social housing provider has agreed a partnership to deliver 41 ultra-low carbon homes to Blackburn's Shadsworth estate.
  
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