Blackburn with Darwen news

• Barrow 1-0 Morecambe

  31-10-2023 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dom Telford ends Morecambe's eight-game unbeaten record and Barrow's recent home goal drought to give the Cumbrians a 1-0 victory.
  
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• Barnoldswick man admits causing death by careless driving

  31-10-2023 20:00
  
  A Barnoldswick man will be sentenced early next year after pleading guilty to causing death by careless driving.
  
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• Rossendale residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

  31-10-2023 18:37
  
  Residents of a Rossendale street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Shocking Boris Johnson WhatsApp messages unveiled in hearing

  31-10-2023 18:19
  
  Did you miss out on the Covid hearing today? Don't worry, here are 6 of the most shocking WhatsApp messages revealed.
  
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• Police appeal after man suffers facial injuries in burglary

  31-10-2023 16:09
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of two men following a burglary which left a man in his 30s with facial injuries.
  
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• Wedding sector’s role in Ribble Valley economy reviewed at council

  31-10-2023 15:10
  
  Thousands of weddings are held in Lancashire’s Ribble Valley each year, forming a key part of the district’s economy which includes venues, food, drink, shops and transport businesses.
  
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• 'No Hungry Kids This Summer' campaign nominated for award

  31-10-2023 15:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph's 'No Hungry Kids This Summer' campaign has been nominated for a ‘Making a Difference’ award
  
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• American XL Bully dog breed to be banned from December

  31-10-2023 14:44
  
  The government has announced the dates that the American XL Bully dog breed will be banned.
  
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• Man arrested after drugs and cash recovered during raid in Bacup

  31-10-2023 14:00
  
  Police have arrested a 41-year-old following a raid at a property in Bacup. Officers said class A drugs, along with burner phones and cash were recovered from the address on Regent Street, yesterday (Monday October 30) A Bradford man was detained. A police spokesperson said: “This activity is linked to county lines drugs supply which sees vulnerable adults and youths being exploited and having their properties used in order to supply drugs to the community, this will not be tolerated by th
  
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• Rural road closed following crash near Hurst Green

  31-10-2023 13:42
  
  A Ribble Valley road could be closed for some time following a crash.
  
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• Dog bite horror for girl after whippet gets free

  31-10-2023 13:00
  
  A NINE-year-old girl was bitten on the face by a dog which had escaped from the control of its owner.
  
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• Blackburn's Issa Brothers owned EG Group sells majority of UK business

  31-10-2023 12:48
  
  The Waterside offices in Blackburn, UK, will remain as the global headquarters and shared service centre for the Group.
  
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• Rugby World Cup: Leading out teams at final was scary but amazing - teen

  31-10-2023 12:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jacob, 14, says he "powered through" his nerves to lead out the teams at the Rugby World Cup final.
  
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• Huncoat crash: Driver using nitrous oxide killed girl, 15

  31-10-2023 12:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cameron Hughes was filmed using nitrous oxide "balloons" just before causing Bonny Barrow's death.
  
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• New Colne Market Hall plans set for area committee review

  31-10-2023 11:19
  
  A PLANNING application for a redesigned East Lancs market hall - already labelled 'ugly' is set to go before councillors.
  
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• Bonfire Night 2023: Fireworks laws that could lead to fines

  31-10-2023 08:58
  
  With Bonfire Night approaching, many of us will be looking forward to seeing some fireworks - but there are important rules you must be aware of
  
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• Friends cast share joint tribute after Matthew Perry's death

  31-10-2023 08:54
  
  Jennifer Aniston, Lisa Kudrow, David Schwimmer, Courtney Cox and Matt LeBlanc of Friends share tribute after Matthew Perry's (Chandler Bing's) death.
  
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• Louis Theroux reveals stars he would love to interview

  31-10-2023 08:52
  
  Documentarian Louis Theroux has revealed the celebrities he would love to interview on 'Louis Theroux Interviews...', including John Travolta and Tom Cruise.
  
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• Police concerned for welfare of missing Hambleton man

  31-10-2023 08:26
  
  This is Daniel. He's currently missing from home and we’re really concerned for his welfare, so are now asking the public for help.​
  
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• This week's most wanted men being hunted by police

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  This week's most wanted men are being hunted by police in East Lancashire on recall to prison and for burglary
  
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• The best spooky houses in Blackburn this Halloween

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Halloween is upon us and Blackburn residents have unleashed their creativity by transforming their homes into haunted spectacles
  
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• Shabaz named Best Video Channel at Asian Media Awards

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  The stars of radio, TV and broadcasting gathered at the 11th AMA ceremony
  
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• Radio legend Gary Hickson leaves BBC Radio Lancashire

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Another Lancashire broadcasting legend has left BBC Radio Lancashire
  
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• Padiham man punched officer in face and kicked another

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man involved in a late night disturbance lashed out at police officers as they arrested him
  
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• Northern Soul legend visits Darwen School of Music

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A music legend who is described as 'The Queen of Northern Soul' has been in Darwen this week meeting local music students to hear them sing
  
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• New owner of Longridge cottage wants to develop site

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  The prospective owner of a former holiday cottage near Longridge is seeking to have development rights reinstated for the building
  
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• More than 40 modern witches in East Lancs according to data

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Almost two dozen modern witches are living in Blackburn with Darwen, according to the latest census figures
  
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• Lancashire man raises more than £11k for Alzheimer's Society

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Lancashire man’s peak performance raises more than £11k for a UK dementia charity
  
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• Lancashire County Council delivers road safety performance

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A theatre performance has delivered powerful road safety message to secondary school starters across Lancashire
  
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• Here's how you could win £1,000 and support your hospital

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A Burnley company is offering people the chance to win £1,000 and support their local hospital
  
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• Empty Accrington shop could become new tattoo studio

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  An empty shop could be turned into a tattoo studio after plans were submitted to the council
  
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• East Lancashire to be hit with power cuts from today

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Multiple areas of East Lancashire will be hit with planned power cuts from today onwards as works are undertaken by Electricity North West
  
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• Dad who survived Manchester arena attack recognised for work

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A survivor of the 2017 Manchester Arena bomb attack has been named one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK
  
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• Christina Gabbitas works with police to tackle county lines

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A children's author based in Blackburn has worked with North Yorkshire Police to help tackle county lines drug dealing in the region
  
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• Blakey Moor, the Blackburn school with its own swimming pool

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Taken in 1971, this photo will bring back memories for former pupils of the old Blakey Moor High School.
  
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• Blackburn residents take part in annual scarecrow trail

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn residents hosted their fourth annual scarecrow trail and raised £855 for charity
  
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• Blackburn CVS is first charity to be awarded volunteering standard

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn's Community CVS is celebrating after becoming the first charity in the UK to be awarded the Lead Volunteering Organisation (LVO) quality standard
  
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• Biomedical scientist struck off for lying about conviction

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A biomedical scientist working at Royal Blackburn Hospital has been struck off after she lied to bosses about a failing to provide conviction
  
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• Bacup benefit fraud man received £17k he wasn't entitled to

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  A man who was forced into a benefits fraud because of drug debts continued with the deception after his debts had been paid
  
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• Accrington businessman claimed £50,000 bounce back loan

  31-10-2023 06:00
  
  Accrington businessman banned from being a director of any company after claiming £50,000 in bounce back loans when he was not entitled to
  
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