Blackburn with Darwen news

• Marks and Spencer removes offensive Christmas advert outtake

  03-11-2023 23:00
  
  Marks and Spencer (M&S) has apologised for an outtake it posted which showed paper Christmas hats in a fire.
  
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• Expert debunks 5 bed bug myths you should NOT believe

  03-11-2023 18:39
  
  Worried about bed bugs? An expert has listed 5 myths that you should not believe about these blood-thirsty pests.
  
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• Did Robbie Williams and Gary Barlow from Take That fall out?

  03-11-2023 18:37
  
  Robbie Williams’ self-titled documentary will be airing on Netflix shortly, which the singer has described as “taking back power.”
  
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• Ramsbottom bar closes its doors after 5 years of trading

  03-11-2023 16:19
  
  Ramsbottom loses yet another bar as the Ram Bar on Bridge Street closed its doors for the final time today.
  
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• ‘Poor’ traffic lights priorities to blame for long delays in Blackburn

  03-11-2023 16:00
  
  Traffic on King Street and Whalley Banks is regularly backed up to the Tesco Express on Bank Top.
  
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• Councillors call on Starmer to resign over Gaza

  03-11-2023 14:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The two council leaders are unhappy with the Labour leader's refusal to back a ceasefire in Gaza.
  
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• Lancaster University gets £21m to decarbonise campus

  03-11-2023 12:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancaster University will get its electricity from a new solar farm and hot water from heat pumps.
  
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• Man in his 70s dies after crash in Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley

  03-11-2023 12:38
  
   A man in his 70s has died following a crash in Brunshaw Avenue, Burnley.
  
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• Tribute to biker who was 'doing what he loved'

  03-11-2023 11:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Hall, 73, known as Joe, died five days after a crash in Lancashire.
  
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• Preston 'luxury' holiday village plan for old golf course

  03-11-2023 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The destination will feature 130 lodges and space for 26 caravans in the Lancashire countryside.
  
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• Tributes paid to motorcyclist, 75, who died after crash

  03-11-2023 11:13
  
  The motorcyclist, who was can now be named as Ian Hall, was taken to hospital but died on Monday.
  
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• Burnley and Pendle council leaders call for Keir Starmer to resign

  03-11-2023 10:50
  
  Leaders of Burnley and Pendle Councils have called on the Labour leader to resign over his failure to call for a ceasefire in Gaza.
  
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• Martin Lewis thermostat tip to keep energy bills down

  03-11-2023 09:06
  
  The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week
  
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• Driver stopped and reported for towing 'unstable' load on M6

  03-11-2023 09:00
  
  Police stopped this vehicle for towing an ‘unstable load’ after spotting it on the M6.
  
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• How to get rid of fruit flies: Mrs Hinch fans share top tips

  03-11-2023 08:16
  
  Mrs Hinch fans have shared how you can use 'tried and tested' Apple Cider Vinegar hack to get rid of fruit flies in your house.
  
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• New NHS warning system for parents to be introduced

  03-11-2023 07:38
  
  NHS England will introduce an early warning system to help stop "avoidable deaths" of children.
  
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• Stubbins Tandoori wins golden Good Food Award

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A takeaway restaurant in Stubbins has won a prestigious food award for the third year in a row.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Nuttall Park playground under refurbishment

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A popular park's playground is set to be out of use for weeks with work underway to replace old equipment.
  
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• Public Space Protection Order in place for Darwen moor

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Councils have joined together using legal powers to protect prevent wildfire devastation on moorland ahead of Bonfire Night
  
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• Pleckgate High School teachers reach finals of national awards

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Two teachers at a Blackburn school have been short-listed for the prestigious Education Today Awards.
  
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• Pendle man helped into full time work thanks to YES Hub

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A 23-year-old man has been helped into full-time work after receiving free boxing mentoring sessions alongside other coaching and support
  
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• North West Air Ambulance Charity need volunteers in shops

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  The North West Air Ambulance Charity is looking for volunteers in its Blackburn and Barrowford shops after winning an award
  
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• New director to be installed at Whalley Abbey

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A NEW director is set to be installed for the historic Whalley Abbey this weekend.
  
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• Nelson's ELE Advanced Technologies appoints new CEO

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire engineering firm has appointed a new CEO following a period of investment and transformation
  
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• Nelson man's death ruled misadventure at inquest

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A Nelson man who had “seemed fine” the night before his death died as a result of cocaine consumption, an inquest has concluded.
  
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• Legendary rock climbers open new climbing wall in Blackburn

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  A new bouldering wall has opened in Blackburn this week, co-owned by legendary Lancashire climbers
  
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• Lancaster railway station lift out of use from next week

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Rail passengers are being advised of urgent lift repairs at Lancaster station next week, which will mean no step-free access to platforms 4 and 5
  
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• Curry on the Street given new home thanks to housing group

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Together Housing Group have opened the doors of a community hub in Nelson to a local charity dedicated to supporting vulnerable people
  
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• Community Pub Hero Awards back open for 2024 entries

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
   An award which was last presented to a Lancashire pub is back open for entries for 2024 and pubs and regulars can vote now to recognise more locals
  
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• Colne Road in Burnley labelled 'death trap' by councillor

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
   A councillor has spoken of his anger and is demanding change after yet another crash on one of East Lancashire’s “death trap” roads
  
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• Burnley is the fastest place in UK to save for house deposit

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire places have been named among the fastest in the UK to save up for a house deposit
  
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• Burnley eateries awarded top marks for food hygiene ratings

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  New food hygiene ratings have been awarded to three of Burnley’s establishments, the Food Standards Agency’s website shows
  
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• Blackburn's Thwaites Arcade was all ready for Christmas

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Before you know it, it will soon be Christmas
  
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• Accrington man threatened to disclose explicit video of ex-girlfriend

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Mohammed Khan persuaded his ‘ex’ to show him her breasts online by threatening to disclose an explicit video she had sent him
  
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• 97 out of 235 young offenders reoffended within a year

  03-11-2023 06:00
  
  Youngsters in Lancashire with a criminal record were more likely to reoffend than adults, new figures show
  
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