Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn Labour councillors quit over party’s Israel Hamas stance

  26-10-2023 21:39
  
  A Blackburn Labour councillor has resigned over the party’s stance on the Israel-Palestine conflict.
  
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• Blackburn Council Executive Member resigns over Gaza

  26-10-2023 21:39
  
  A Blackburn Labour councillor has resigned over the Israel-Palestine conflict
  
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• Tory MP Crispin Blunt arrested on suspicion of rape

  26-10-2023 18:44
  
  Prominent Conservative MP Crispin Blunt was detained on the morning of Wednesday, October 25
  
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• Senior Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape

  26-10-2023 18:44
  
  A prominent Conservative MP was detained on the morning of Wednesday, October 25
  
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• Irwell Works Brewery Ramsbottom going into liquidation

  26-10-2023 18:14
  
  A brewery in Ramsbottom is going into liquidation but the pub will remain trading.
  
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• Retailers call for government help amid rise in shoplifting

  26-10-2023 17:11
  
  Independent retailers are calling for a £1,500 Government grant to be made available to them to help tackle shoplifting
  
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• Organised crime group jailed for more than 70 years

  26-10-2023 17:01
  
  An organised crime group (OCG) used encrypted phones and set up a fake healthcare company so they could run their drug-dealing empire during Covid
  
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• Increase in burglaries across Blackburn as gold stolen

  26-10-2023 16:17
  
  Police are advising residents to remain vigilant after a number of homes were targeted and high value gold, jewellery and cash stolen
  
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• Blackburn historic town centre office building set for flats

  26-10-2023 16:00
  
  A former Blackburn town centre solicitor's office has been earmarked for redevelopment as five flats.
  
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• Darwen man treated for injuries after assault in town centre

  26-10-2023 15:17
  
  At least six police cars and an ambulance were called on scene in Bolton Road, close to Hardman Way
  
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• Everton's Bill Kenwright helped Laura Nuttall fight cancer

  26-10-2023 14:30
  
  The late Everton chairman, Bill Kenwright, donated £50,000 so Laura Nuttall could have treatment in Germany for brain cancer.
  
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• Dog trainers in Pendle could get worker's lodgings as a 'test' run

  26-10-2023 14:23
  
  Owners of an East Lancs dog training business look set to be given temporary permission for worker’s living accommodation and kennels at a green belt location, if they can provide a noise assessment and meet other planning conditions.
  
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• Hyndburn MP hosts constituents in Westminster visit

  26-10-2023 14:00
  
  A coach trip of 38 people visited Hyndburn MP Sara Britcliffe in Parliament in a tour from Accrington Stanley's Wham Stadium.
  
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• Police release CCTV after power tools stolen in Blackpool

  26-10-2023 13:47
  
  Police were called to Mowbray Drive after reports of a burglary, which happened between 4pm and 10pm on Wednesday, September 20.
  
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• People cut out of vehicle after late night crash in Burnley

  26-10-2023 13:31
  
  Motorists has to be cut out of car after horror crash in Burnley late on Wednesday
  
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• People cut out of vehicle after crash in Burnley

  26-10-2023 13:31
  
  Motorists has to be cut out of car after horror crash
  
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• Knott End: Driver held after motorcyclist injured in crash

  26-10-2023 13:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A man in his 70s is seriously injured after colliding with a car in Knott End, police say.
  
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• Bags of illegal vapes seized by police in Chorley

  26-10-2023 13:21
  
  Chorley neighbourhood police officers and the council’s Trading Standards team were conducting test purchases for various products, including fireworks and vapes.
  
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• Arrest made after crash involving motorcyclist in Knott End

  26-10-2023 13:03
  
  The motorcyclist, a man in his 70s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.
  
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• Bus operator Transdev launches new workshop skills drive

  26-10-2023 13:00
  
  East Lancashire's main bus firm Transdev has launched a new skills drive to beat a national shortage of engineers.
  
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• Interior design tricks to help save money on energy bills

  26-10-2023 11:48
  
  Here are some expert-approved tricks to help you save money on your home energy bills this autumn and winter.
  
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• UK Weather: Polar cold snap could bring -6C temperatures

  26-10-2023 11:40
  
  Weather maps show the UK could be set for an arctic cold snap in November, with temperatures dropping as low as -6C
  
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• UK drivers can save £200 a year on fuel with this expert tip

  26-10-2023 11:39
  
  You can save more than £200 a year on petrol and diesel by doing one simple task which boosts the fuel economy of your car.
  
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• Man threatened by person with knife in Skelmersdale

  26-10-2023 11:15
  
  A man was knocked off his bike and robbed at knifepoint by a person in a balaclava, in Skelmersdale.
  
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• Group of youths rescued from roof of Carnforth High School

  26-10-2023 09:38
  
  The fire service was called at around 12.15am on Wednesday (October 25) to reports of youths on the roof of Carnforth High School.
  
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• Unauthorised school absences in Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-10-2023 09:00
  
  Unauthorised school absences in Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Police looking for Theresa Fitzpatrick last seen in Preston

  26-10-2023 08:46
  
  Theresa Fitzpatrick, 37, was last seen on Fylde Road in Preston, on September 19.
  
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• Two fire engines called to Heron Way in Oswaldtwistle

  26-10-2023 08:35
  
  At around 7.26pm, two fire engines were called to Heron Way where one outbuilding was on fire.
  
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• Police execute search warrant and find drugs in Clitheroe

  26-10-2023 08:23
  
  On Wednesday (October 25) officers executed a search warrant at an address on George Street.
  
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• Why mural on a gin bar wall symbolises the city of Preston

  26-10-2023 07:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The mural painted on a listed building without planning permission can remain, say councillors.
  
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• Rishton woman caught driving twice the drink drive limit

  26-10-2023 06:30
  
  A woman who was on her way to look after her poorly mum was caught driving while two times over the drink drive limit.
  
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• Blackburn sandwich shop to laundrette conversion proposed

  26-10-2023 06:30
  
  Plans to turn an old sandwich shop into a laundrette in a busy area of Blackburn have been submitted.
  
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• Sadness after death of Peter Scott Printers founder aged 89

  26-10-2023 06:25
  
  Peter Scott, who founded his printing firm in 1960 in his living room, before growing it into a major Burnley business, has died aged 89.
  
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• Great Harwood man had large knife when stopped by police

  26-10-2023 06:10
  
  A man stopped by police in Great Harwood because he stunk of cannabis was carrying a large Gurkha-style knife.
  
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• The Exchange Blackburn revival final plans revealed

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Long-awaited final proposals for the regeneration of one of Blackburn’s most iconic town centre buildings have been revealed.
  
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• Secret Santa fundraiser in memory of late Blackburn woman

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Jennifer Marsden died after going to hospital with stomach pain and her family has set up a charity fundraiser in her name.
  
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• Rise in hate crime 16 years on from Sophie Lancashire murder

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Hate crimes against people from alternative cultures are not reported to police more than 70 per cent of the time, a report has found.
  
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• Lancashire winners of north west Britain in Bloom award

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Rawtenstall represented the north west at the national competition and went up against nine other areas across the UK for best large town.
  
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• Food waste disposal costs Blackburn with Darwen £750k a year - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Food waste disposal costs Blackburn with Darwen £750k a year  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Food waste disposal costs Blackburn with Darwen £750k a year

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Food waste in Blackburn with Darwen is eating council tax money away as it costs more than £750,000 to dispose.
  
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• Chorley train station given awards for floral display

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Twelve railway stations across the North West have been recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) at their prestigious ‘Britain in Bloom' awards
  
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• Burnley man armed with sword stole French Bulldog puppy

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man stole a French Bulldog puppy, handbags and an Apple Watch after threatening the owner with a sword in Burnley.
  
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• Burnley Council looking for firm to run Charter Walk

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Burnley Council is looking for a new management agreement to take over the running of the town's shopping centre.
  
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• Burnley care home worker launched claim for unfair dismissal

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire care home worker has been awarded more than £10,000 after winning a tribunal against her former employer
  
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• Burnley Bank Hall Miners Club in ruins after arson attack

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  These smouldering remains were all that was left of Bank Hall Miners Club following an arson attack in July 1993
  
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• Blackburn Rovers players visit kids at Darwen Youth Centre

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Scott Wharton and Sondre Tronstad visited a junior club at Darwen Youth Centre, surprising the young people who attended.
  
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• Blackburn residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Residents of a Blackburn street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Blackburn Empire stages show to celebrate life Mr Sunshine

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  A SPECIAL show is to be held on Saturday to celebrate the man who helped create East Lancashire’s busiest community theatre
  
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• Barnoldswick's Barlick Raj Balti named restaurant of year

  26-10-2023 06:00
  
  Barlick Raj Balti received the accolade at the Curry Life Awards 2023, held at a ceremony in London’s West End.
  
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• Lancashire Telegraph subscription sale: £3 for 3 months

  26-10-2023 01:04
  
  Readers who want to subscribe can enjoy an exclusive offer of £3 for 3 months or more than 40 per cent off an annual subscription.
  
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