Blackburn with Darwen news

• Manchester Airport: Police called after reports of suspicious item

  17-10-2023 21:48
  
  Police were called to Manchester Airport after reports of a suspicious package on a flight.
  
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• Manchester Airport incident believed to be a bomb threat

  17-10-2023 21:42
  
  An Emirates flight from Dubai has landed at Manchester Airport and police have surrounded the plane following "bomb threat".
  
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• Pascal Chimbonda: New Skelmersdale United boss says he can be role model to aspiring black managers

  17-10-2023 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  New Skelmersdale United boss Pascal Chimbonda says he can be a role model for aspiring black managers.
  
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• Preston and Colne railway line disrupted after death

  17-10-2023 19:10
  
  Lines are currently closed between Preston and Colne in both directions, meaning trains will either be cancelled or delayed up until at least 7pm
  
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• Preston police looking to speak to man over sexual assault

  17-10-2023 17:19
  
  Police want to speak to a man in connection with an investigation into a sexual assault which happened in Rossall Street, Preston
  
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• Where is the best place to dry your clothes indoors?

  17-10-2023 16:41
  
  This is the best place to dry your clothes inside at home according to experts at smol, the plant-friendly home cleaning product brand.
  
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• Police appeal for witnesses to a Leyland collision

  17-10-2023 16:22
  
  Did you see a collision between a Porsche Boxster and a moped in Lostock Hall? Do you have dashcam that can help us piece together what happened?
  
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• Lostock Hall: Moped rider seriously injured in Porsche Boxster crash

  17-10-2023 16:22
  
  Did you see a collision between a Porsche Boxster and a moped in Lostock Hall? Do you have dashcam that can help us piece together what happened?
  
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• Blackpool baby's rib injuries cause 'way beyond rough play', jury told

  17-10-2023 16:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Laura Langley is on trial accused of murdering her daughter Edith by inflicting "terrible injuries".
  
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• Ribble Valley cost of living financial help reminder

  17-10-2023 16:00
  
  The Ribble Valley's fund to provide more cost of living financial help for its less well-off residents is now open for applications.
  
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• Burnley Council seeks views on proposed bedsit crackdown

  17-10-2023 16:00
  
  Burnley Council has launched a six-week public consultation on proposals to tighten the planning rules around converting homes into bedsits.
  
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• Quad biker arrested after causing a 'nuisance' in Burnley

  17-10-2023 15:31
  
  A quad biker, who tried to flee from police by hiding in a bush, was arrested and had his vehicle seized
  
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• Record social housing complaints probed by ombudsman

  17-10-2023 15:12 via bbc.co.uk
  
  More than 5,100 complaints were escalated for formal investigation in the past year.
  
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• Man charged after teen kidnapped in Preston town centre

  17-10-2023 15:05
  
  A man has been charged in connection with the kidnapping of a teenager
  
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• Recreation area bid on old rail greenway path route

  17-10-2023 12:45
  
  BOSSES at a caravan park want retrospective planning permission for unauthorised work on part of an old railway route by a landmark viaduct, where campaigners hope to create a new path and cycleway between the Ribble Valley, Hyndburn and Burnley.
  
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• RIBBLE VALLEY: Longridge Conservative councillor defects to Labour

  17-10-2023 12:34
  
  A RIBBLE Valley Conservative councillor has defected to the borough’s Labour group, boosting the number of opposition councillors which rose significantly after this year’s local elections.
  
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• Drivers told to travel with water bowl on seat to save fuel

  17-10-2023 12:20
  
  As we approach winter Brits are being issued with cost-of-living hacks that could save you a pretty penny in the long run.
  
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• MP calls for refurbishment of 'tired' Heysham ferry port terminal

  17-10-2023 12:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris says he has raised the issue with the Manx chief minister.
  
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• Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd — Freelance job HGV Trainer ... - free-work.com

  17-10-2023 12:15
  
  Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd — Freelance job HGV Trainer ...  free-work.com
  
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• Darwen Christmas lights switch to have N-Trance headliners

  17-10-2023 12:15
  
  Darwen's Christmas lights switch on will be headlined by chart-topping 1990 dance group N-Trance.
  
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• How to check if your £2 coin could be 'worth way more'

  17-10-2023 12:03
  
  £2 coins with rotation errors could make you a quick profit, selling to collectors on eBay and Facebook coin groups
  
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• Northern: Changes to train timetables as leaves fall on tracks

  17-10-2023 11:41
  
  Northern Trains has revealed that some minor changes will be made to timetables as leaves are cleaned off the railway lines this autumn.
  
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• Delays on M6 near Preston after closure due to vehicle fire

  17-10-2023 11:05
  
  Five fire engines rushed to battle a vehicle fire last night
  
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• When is Coronation Street on this week? ITV schedule change

  17-10-2023 11:01
  
  The usual Coronation Street schedule on ITV1 will be disrupted this week (October 16-20) due to the Rugby World Cup - see when it will be on.
  
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• Coronation Street's Sue Cleaver takes break from ITV show

  17-10-2023 11:00
  
  Corrie star Sue Cleaver has announced that she is taking a break from the ITV soap after she landed a huge new role in theatre.
  
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• Police called to reports of men ‘armed with machetes’ in Blackburn

  17-10-2023 09:49
  
  Police were called to a park in Blackburn following reports of men ‘armed with machetes’
  
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• Police called to men ‘armed with machetes’ in Blackburn

  17-10-2023 09:49
  
  Police were called to a park in Blackburn following reports of men ‘armed with machetes’
  
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• Call for Lancashire County Council diversity

  17-10-2023 09:48
  
  A ROW has broken out over whether Lancashire County Council is doing enough to encourage a more diverse range of elected representatives within its ranks.
  
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• Teen seriously injured after crash involving Audi and van

  17-10-2023 09:18
  
  A teenager was seriously injured after a crash on Sunday night
  
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• Two men de-arrested as death of woman no longer suspicious

  17-10-2023 08:54
  
  Two men arrested on suspicion of manslaughter after a woman died during an incident have been de-arrested
  
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• 'Super Ellesse' to take on zip-line challenge for East Lancs Hospice

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Ellesse Jolly has been inspired to raise money for East Lancashire Hospice after learning of all the care it had given to her nan
  
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• Seating expansion at Blackburn Market as new stalls arrive

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn Market has expanded its seating area in the food hall to keep up with demand as three new stalls are added to the mix.
  
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• Rishton Arms sets up men's mental health support group

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  The Rishton Arms launched its inaugural mental health night yesterday (October 16), which aims to be a safe space for men.
  
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• Plans to build first service station on M55 near Preston

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Plans are in the pipeline to build a motorway service station on the M55 on the outskirts of Preston.
  
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• Pendle businesses get grants to safeguard and create jobs

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Five Pendle businesses have been given grants totalling more than £100,000 to safeguard and create new jobs.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man tried to climb into ex-partner's bedroom

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man stalked his ex-partner and mother of his child and tried to climb into her house through an upstairs window
  
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• Octopus, camel and ostrich on menu at new Blackburn restaurant

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Carnivorez Woodfired Grill on Whalley New Road unveiled just some of the unique ‘specials’ diners can sample.
  
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• Lancashire Fire and Rescue dog, Davey, has won an award

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire search and rescue dog is to be recognised with a special award for saving lives following Turkey’s devastating earthquakes
  
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• Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust win award

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire trust has won a prestigious award at the Multicultural Apprenticeship Awards
  
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• Free internet campaign for schools in Blackburn and Darwen

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Any child who does not have broadband can get it installed in their home at no cost with no contracts, on their school's recommendation.
  
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• Electricity North West power cuts to hit East Lancs homes

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Multiple areas of East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts from tomorrow onwards as works are undertaken by Electricity North West
  
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• Chorley man saves opposition cricketer after cardiac arrest

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) student has received a commendation for saving a man’s life on the cricket pitch.
  
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• Chatburn dog groomers re-submits plans to move to council

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A dog grooming business in Chatburn has gone back to the council with fresh plans to move into more sustainable location.
  
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• Burnley’s Mill Textile Museum launches new exhibition

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  The University of Manchester has launched a new exhibition exploring the social and environmental legacies of North West England’s cotton industry
  
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• Burnley's Dirty Lil' Angel surrendered its licence in June

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A nightclub with a ‘safe space’ concept has closed, just over a year after opening, with an application made to turn the vacant venue into a new bar
  
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• Blackburn's Church Street recorded in time a century ago

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  This is definitely a photo of a bygone era
  
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• Blackburn woman celebrates 104th birthday this month

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  A woman from Blackburn celebrated her 104th birthday earlier this month with a special traditional afternoon tea party
  
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• Andrew Stephenson MP pays a visit to Pendleside Hospice

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  As part of Hospice Care Week, MPs across the UK have been visiting their local hospices to find out more about the services they provide for their community
  
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• Action Fraud warn over Oral-B toothbrush scam emails

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  Officials are warning people to remain vigilant over electric toothbrush scam emails after they receive up to 10,000 reports
  
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• Accrington Record Fair returns to town this weekend

  17-10-2023 06:00
  
  The store sells hand picked quality used and new vinyl records, CD's, cassettes and music memorabilia
  
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