Blackburn with Darwen news

• St Monica's Maternity Home: 'They told me I was disgusting'

  02-11-2023 18:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Joan Godsall was sent to St Monica's Maternity Home for unmarried women aged 15 in the 1950s.
  
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• Man hospitalised after suffering serious injuries in Colne

  02-11-2023 17:28
  
  A man was left with serious injuries following an assault at a takeaway earlier this year
  
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• Man wanted over shoplifting offences in Accrington

  02-11-2023 17:07
  
  Local Hyndburn Neighbourhood police officers are looking to speak to Liam Hendry regarding several shoplifting offences
  
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• Lancashire residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

  02-11-2023 17:06
  
  Residents of a Lancashire street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.#
  
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• Blackpool murder: Man jailed for killing Walsall man in fight

  02-11-2023 16:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Paul Atherton inflicted the fatal blow on 22-year-old Ryan Harvey in a fight in Blackpool, police say.
  
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• Man receives life sentence after one-punch Blackpool murder

  02-11-2023 16:22
  
  A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in prison for the murder of a 22-year-old tourist in Lancashire
  
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• Man receives life sentence after murder in Blackpool

  02-11-2023 16:22
  
  A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in prison for the murder of a 22-year-old man in Blackpool
  
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• Burnley street cordoned off with air ambulance circling

  02-11-2023 16:04
  
  A street in Burnley has been cordoned off and an air ambulance has landed
  
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• Delays of more than an hour on M6 following serious crash

  02-11-2023 14:44
  
  There are major delays on the M6 today following a serious crash involving two lorries and a car
  
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• Man injured and police horse spooked following match

  02-11-2023 13:19
  
  A tram has been damaged, a man injured, and a police horse spooked by a firework following a Lancashire football match
  
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• Sport England talks planned over Blackburn baths closure

  02-11-2023 13:00
  
  Leisure chiefs are set to embark on talks with Sport England over the impact of a mothballed baths on Blackburn with Darwen's swimming provisions
  
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• Late night Hoddlesden smash leaves man with serious injuries

  02-11-2023 12:24
  
  A man had to be taken to hospital with serious injuries following a late night smash
  
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• £5m funding for Accrington train station improvements

  02-11-2023 11:06
  
  Funding for accessibility improvements which will cost almost £5 million has been approved for one of East Lancashire's train stations
  
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• Man arrested in Shadsworth as knife and baton found in car

  02-11-2023 10:37
  
  A man has been arrested after police discovered a lock knife and a spring loaded baton in the vehicle he was driving
  
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• Longridge driver reported over not having valid tax or MOT

  02-11-2023 08:40
  
  A driver from Longridge has been reported after their vehicle did not have an MOT certificate or tax.
  
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• Blackburn: £100,000 worth of illegal vapes seized by police

  02-11-2023 08:29
  
  More than £100,000 worth of illegal vapes have been seized by police in Blackburn in another crackdown.
  
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• £100,000 worth of illegal vapes seized by Blackburn police

  02-11-2023 08:29
  
  More than £100,000 worth of illegal vapes have been seized by police in Blackburn in another crackdown
  
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• Arden Inn has bands from all over UK coming to play at venue

  02-11-2023 08:14
  
  WE love to shine the spotlight on the best local venues for socialising with family and friends.
  
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• Wife, 33, who 'dreamed of having children' dies from brain cancer

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  An NHS worker who worked tirelessly to help improve outcomes for brain tumour patients since her own diagnosis, has died less than three years later
  
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• Whalley Lunch Club receives Barratt Homes donation

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Whalley Lunch Club has received a donation towards its food supply from Barratt Homes.
  
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• Seven out of eight found guilty of immigration offences

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Seven out of eight people accused of immigration offences dating back to 2018 have been found guilty by a jury
  
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• Rawtenstall man inflicted broken leg and ribs on victim in attack

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A man was left with broken bones following an assault by a Rawtenstall man in the early hours of the morning.
  
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• Range of support and help for older people to be discussed

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A range of support and help for older and vulnerable people this winter is set to be considered by Lancashire County Council
  
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• Pretenders guitarist bringing His Lordship to Manchester

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  HAVING spent most of the year touring with The Pretenders you could forgive James Walbourne for wanting taking it easy
  
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• Padiham care home manager died by suicide, inquest hears

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A care home manager from Padiham was found dead after he had been struggling with his new role at work, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Manchester Sounds returns to St Mary's Chambers this weekend

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Back by popular demand, Manchester Sounds returns to East Lancashire this weekend with tributes to The Stone Roses and The Courteeners
  
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• Longridge house could become care home for young people

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to convert a house in Longridge into a care home for vulnerable young people.
  
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• Learn how to teach braille at free Clitheroe library event

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  People are invited to a free event offering braille and visual impaired education
  
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• Lancashire hotel named best luxury hotel in Europe

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A hotel in Lancashire has been crowned the best luxury hotel in Europe at an awards ceremony
  
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• Hurst Green barn could become a house in new plans

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  The owner of a Hurst Green farm has submitted plans for the conversion of an agricultural barn to a residential annexe.
  
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• Haslingden Big Lamp Project looking for public input

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A council is looking for input on a £2.8million project to update shop fronts and street scenes as well as planning a series of events in Haslingden
  
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• East Lancs youngsters win for England in Taekwondo Championships

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Three youngsters from East Lancashire are celebrating winning medals at a European championships event.
  
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• Clare Balding coming to Blackburn to talk about new book

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  TV host and dog lover Clare Balding is making a special appearance at a school in Blackburn to talk about her new book "Isle of Dogs".
  
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• Charity links up with Dunelm for ‘Give a Gift’ appeal

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  ELHT&Me have joined Dunelm’s 'Delivering Joy' campaign and have tags on the tree in the Blackburn store
  
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• Charging policies for nursing and care homes to be changed

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Proposals to change charging policies for residential care and nursing homes and services like home care and day care centres are set to be considered
  
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• Burnley woman announced as finalist at Baton Awards 2023

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  An entrepreneur from Burnley has been announced as a finalist in The Baton Awards 2023
  
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• Burnley diploma student wins national trade body award

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A diploma student at a Lancashire builders’ merchant has been recognised with an award by national trade body, the Builders Merchants Federation
  
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• Burnley, Blackburn and Hyndburn bonfire night ASB hotspots

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Areas of East Lancashire have been identified as key places which have an increase in anti-social behaviour and attacks on emergency service workers
  
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• Blackburn Hornby statue found new home in the town centre

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  How the mighty are fallen!
  
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• Blackburn: Developers of huge Issa brothers business park reveal plans

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Developers have revealed plans for huge business units straddling the side of a busy road in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn College to provide hydrogen vehicle training

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn College has become the first further education centre in England to provide hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle training
  
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• Blackburn businessman named in Disability Power 100 list

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A Blackburn businessman has been named one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK
  
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• Blackburn Apprentice star Camilla Ainsworth spotted filming in Burnley

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Camilla Ainsworth, formerly on The Apprentice, has been spotted filming for an exciting new project at The Landmark on in Burnley.
  
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• Bacup hiker completes Kilimanjaro trek for charity

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  A Bacup-based insurance worker has tackled a tough trek up one of the world’s highest mountains in memory of his dad who died from cancer
  
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• Apprentice star Camilla Ainsworth spotted filming in Burnley

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Camilla Ainsworth, formerly on The Apprentice, has been spotted filming for an exciting new project at The Landmark on in Burnley
  
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• All the East Lancashire criminals jailed last month

  02-11-2023 06:00
  
  Every month we bring you a round-up of the East Lancashire defendants sent to jail for their crimes
  
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• Royal Mail reveals new stamps and best dates for posting

  02-11-2023 01:01
  
  Royal Mail has revealed the images of its Christmas stamps and published recommended dates for posting cards next month.
  
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