Blackburn with Darwen news

• Big Brother: Paul worried for other housemates mental health

  06-11-2023 23:06
  
  ITV's Big Brother star Paul has come out and explained how he is worried about his fellow contestants' health.
  
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• Motorbikes seized after nuisance reports in Preston

  06-11-2023 20:23
  
  Two motorbikes were seized in the Ripon Street area, as part of the force’s crack down on motorbike nuisance in the area.
  
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• Teenager, 15, taken to hospital after assault in Leyland

  06-11-2023 20:20
  
  Police were called to Churchill Way, at 2.42pm on November 6, to reports of an assault in an alleyway.
  
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• Pictures of northern lights over Great Harwood and Mellor

  06-11-2023 19:07
  
  Stunning pictures show the northern lights over East Lancs – but will we see it tonight?
  
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• Man who attacked shopkeeper with broom in phone row jailed

  06-11-2023 18:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alan Marshall struck the man over the head after he refused to buy a phone from him, police say.
  
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• Rail lines between Blackburn and Clitheroe blocked

  06-11-2023 18:01
  
  All lines between Blackburn and Clitheroe are blocked and Network Rail is working to inspect the railway.
  
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• Two fire engines called to outbuilding fire in Great Harwood

  06-11-2023 17:26
  
  The fire service was called at 4.08am and two fire engines from Hyndburn and Great Harwood attended an outbuilding fire, on St John’s Street.
  
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• Warning of lane closure and delays on M6 after vehicle fire

  06-11-2023 16:31
  
  Lanes one and two on the M6 are closed between junction 31, in Preston, and junction 30.
  
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• Lancashire man sent racially abusive social media messages

  06-11-2023 16:20
  
  A man from Morecambe admitted threatening and racially abusing a woman through social media, over a five-month period
  
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• Fire at Farington Waste Recovery Park in Leyland caused by battery

  06-11-2023 16:18
  
  The fire service was called to Farington Waste Recovery Park just before 5pm on Saturday, November 4.
  
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• Leyland recycling centre blaze caused by battery, council says

  06-11-2023 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The blaze started in a metal storage skip at the Farington Waste Recovery Park on Saturday.
  
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• Police arrest man on suspicion of aggravated burglary

  06-11-2023 15:54
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary following a police appeal to find him
  
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• Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme deadline extended: Enrol now

  06-11-2023 15:42
  
  Newsquest's Young Reporter Scheme gives young people a chance to write about the topics that matter to them and their community
  
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• Man jailed for broom attack on Blackburn shopkeeper

  06-11-2023 15:25
  
  A man assaulted a Blackburn shopkeeper with a broom after he refused to buy a mobile phone from him
  
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• Lancashire teacher wins £800k over cancer discrimination

  06-11-2023 13:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The early years specialist was told to reapply for her job while being treated for cancer.
  
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• GMB: Martin Lewis urges Jeremy Hunt to fix unfair Lifetime Isas

  06-11-2023 13:48
  
  Martin Lewis asked Chancellor Jeremy Hunt to fix "unfair" aspects of Lifetime Isas (Lisas) as he appeared on Good Morning Britian (GMB) this morning.
  
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• Millions of WhatsApp Web users targeted by new QR code scam

  06-11-2023 13:45
  
  Scammers are taking advantage of the WhatsApp Web service to gain access to people’s accounts via fake websites
  
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• DWP Winter Fuel Payments begin this month: are you eligible?

  06-11-2023 13:45
  
  DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?
  
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• How to reduce window condensation and mould growth

  06-11-2023 13:42
  
  Here are eight ways you can reduce condensation on your windows and prevent mould from growing.
  
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• Major delays and slow traffic after crash on Mellor road

  06-11-2023 10:27
  
  There are major delays on the A677 today (November 6) following a crash
  
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• Poulton drink driver who killed passenger jailed for nine years

  06-11-2023 10:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ashley Dean, 40, was nearly twice the drink-drive limit when he crashed his van.
  
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• Carnforth road closed 'for some time' due to crash on bridge

  06-11-2023 10:06
  
  A road is closed in Carnforth today (November 6), after a crash on a bridge
  
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• My Hot 10 Spotify: What it is and how to use the feature

  06-11-2023 09:50
  
  Spotify users have been using 'My Hot 10' to predict what their Spotify Wrapped is going to look like for 2023.
  
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• Driver reported for drink driving and falling asleep on M6

  06-11-2023 08:29
  
  Police arrested a driver of a Renault van for drink driving after spotting it on the M6
  
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• Energy Ombudsman: Complaints leap by 84% in one year

  06-11-2023 07:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The most common disputes were about gas or electricity use, account balances and meter readings.
  
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• Thousands enjoy fireworks and bonfire displays in Blackburn

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  The annual family events raise money for charities and are organised by teams of volunteers.
  
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• See the full list of major roadworks in Blackburn and Darwen

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  In an update, the Blackburn with Darwen Roads team have listed all the major roadworks taking place in the area.
  
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• Remembrance services are taking place across Pendle

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  People in Pendle are invited to pay their respects to those who lost their lives in World War I, World War II and in conflicts around the world since
  
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• Man jailed for visiting partner at Royal Blackburn Hospital

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  A man has been jailed for visiting his partner in the Royal Blackburn Hospital.
  
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• Lancashire teacher in £800,000 payout over cancer dismissal

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  COUNTY council chiefs must pay out more than £800,000 to a Lancashire teacher who was made to reapply for her job while on sick leave with cancer - then sacked.
  
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• Health chiefs ready for NHS spending hit squad

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  HEALTH chiefs in Lancashire are preparing for NHS England to step in and take action amid a deficit of nearly £160m.
  
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• Darwen dad attempt 24-hour deadlift world record to fund rehab

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  A firefighter from Darwen is preparing to set a new 24-hour deadlift world record in honour of his friend
  
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• Courthouses in Blackburn and Burnley to cover for closures

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  COURT cases from across the county are set to be heard in East Lancashire from today after the sudden closure of a courthouse in Blackpool.
  
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• Coppull free Snowman Festival: Everything you need to know

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  Organisers of a free festival are urging residents to create a snowman
  
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• Blackburn town centre store to re-open following £200,000 revamp

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  The store will celebrate the opening on Saturday 11 November with in-store giveaways.
  
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• Blackburn man stole bikes to feed drug addiction

  06-11-2023 06:00
  
  A man who racked up a series of theft-related offences to feed his drug addiction was given a chance to change his ways.
  
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• Labour: Burnley councillors quit party over Israel-Gaza ceasefire stance

  06-11-2023 02:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The leader of Burnley Council and 10 other councillors have resigned from the party.
  
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