Blackburn with Darwen news

• Holiday couple died of carbon monoxide poisoning, inquest hears

  08-11-2023 22:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A pathologist says John and Susan Cooper died of carbon monoxide poisoning, inquest hears.
  
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• Bomb survivor Martin Hibbert in Disability Power list top 10

  08-11-2023 20:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Disability Power 100 recognises the most influential disabled people in the UK.
  
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• Police condemn actions of ex-officer who admitted attempted murder

  08-11-2023 18:58
  
  On Tuesday (November 7), James Riley, 28, of Jepps Avenue in Preston, pleaded guilty to trying to kill Ellie Moxham at a hostel in Manchester on November 10, 2022.
  
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• Blackpool FC: Locals upset over new stand homes demolition plan

  08-11-2023 18:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Damian Dinsmore says "all of his memories" are in his home which is near Blackpool 's ground.
  
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• Man, 21, wanted by police after assault in Preston

  08-11-2023 18:11
  
  21-year-old being sought by police after report of assault
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents win prize on People's Postcode Lottery

  08-11-2023 18:09
  
  Residents of a Blackburn street have bagged a generous prize in the People's Postcode Lottery.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen residents win prize on People's Postcode ... - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-11-2023 18:09
  
  Blackburn with Darwen residents win prize on People's Postcode ...  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Inquest into Burnley couple's deaths on holiday continues

  08-11-2023 17:50
  
  More evidence into of an inquest into the death of a husband and wife who died whilst on holiday in Egypt continued today
  
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• Learner driver flips car on Grane Road in Haslingden

  08-11-2023 17:46
  
  Car flips over after learner driver out driving without L Plates in Haslingden
  
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• Police appealing for witnesses after death of Daniel Allsop

  08-11-2023 17:24
  
  On Monday, October 2, 38-year-old Daniel Allsop was assaulted on Bethesda Road.
  
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• Police find cannabis farm with £150K worth of plants in Fleetwood

  08-11-2023 16:34
  
  Police follow strong smell of cannabis and find farm worth £150K
  
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• Luke Wells: Lancashire batter signs new contract until end of 2026

  08-11-2023 16:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Opening batter Luke Wells signs a new contract to keep him at Lancashire until the end of the 2026 season.
  
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• Man charged after police seize cocaine and cash in Blackpool

  08-11-2023 16:20
  
  On Wednesday, November 7, police carried out a misuse of drugs warrant and found cocaine valued at £11,000, as well as £6,675 in cash.
  
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• Fire service called to house fire on Troy Street in Blackburn

  08-11-2023 16:09
  
  Two fire engines spend hour tackling house fire in Blackburn
  
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• Another Burnley councillor quits Labour over Gaza ceasefire

  08-11-2023 15:49
  
  An eleventh Labour councillor has quit the party in Burnley meaning there are as many Independents on the council as there are from the Labour Party.
  
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• Burnley College hosting engineering workshop open day

  08-11-2023 14:00
  
   An open day at Burnley College's high-tech engineering department is taking place this weekend. Find out how to attend here
  
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• Blackburn: Shadsworth estate homes to be knocked down in £20m facelift

  08-11-2023 13:36
  
  A SOCIAL housing provider is to knock down 28 properties on a former council estate.
  
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• Oleksandr Usyk v Tyson Fury: Ukrainian hopes fight will happen in February

  08-11-2023 13:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Oleksandr Usyk hopes his undisputed heavyweight world title fight with Tyson Fury will take place in February in Saudi Arabia.
  
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• Free Ribble Valley Christmas parking in two towns

  08-11-2023 13:13
  
  FREE festive parking is on offer at four Ribble Valley Council car parks in Clitheroe and Longridge in the run up to Christmas.
  
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• Rawtenstall: £66k to help with Marl Pits swimming pool running costs

  08-11-2023 13:02
  
  AN East Lancashire leisure centre has been given a government grant of £66,960 to help with the running costs of its pool.
  
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• Northern trains to cracks down on historic fare dodgers

  08-11-2023 13:00
  
  Train operator Northern is deploying a team of digital fraud experts to catch persistent fare dodgers and those who have in the past.
  
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• Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some interesting new CDs

  08-11-2023 12:53
  
  The Doug Dillard Expedition, “Live at the Fremont Hotel, Las Vegas, 1970” (Floating World)-The name of Doug Dillard may not be too familiar to the average record buyers these days but readers with very long memories may possibly recall his pioneering work with The Dillards. This infectious combo’s musical exploits in the sixties helped to expose the delights of bluegrass to a new young audience via their TV appearances and college performances, and the group’s splendid El
  
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• Feniscowles Bowling Club receives grant for new wheelchair

  08-11-2023 12:20
  
   Feniscowles Bowling Club has been awarded a grant for a new wheelchair to help more disabled people get involved with the sport.
  
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• Nestle axes Caramac chocolate as fans left devastated

  08-11-2023 11:39
  
  Caramac chocolate bars have been scrapped by Nestle due to a “steady decline in sales” over recent years.
  
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• Preston primary school to double intake to meet demand for places

  08-11-2023 11:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The primary school in Preston will take two reception classes instead of one in a 12-month trial.
  
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• HMRC Marriage Allowance - are you eligible for £252 boost

  08-11-2023 10:27
  
  Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost through HMRC Marriage Allowance
  
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• Girls Aloud possibly making comeback 10 years after split

  08-11-2023 10:19
  
  Girls Aloud split up in 2013 but have now been reported to have filmed a new music video and could be planning a tour
  
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• Seasonal jobs in Preston to apply for this Christmas

  08-11-2023 08:43
  
  From Card Factory to Pandora, here are some of the seasonal temporary jobs being offered in Preston, Lancashire.
  
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• Wayne and Coleen Rooney to have new TV show in 2024 or 2025

  08-11-2023 07:31
  
  A production company will be developing a TV show with Wayne and Coleen Rooney for release in later 2024 or 2025
  
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• Bacup man stole from Asda supermarket with child in tow

  08-11-2023 06:06
  
  A man who had a 12-year-old boy with him when he was caught shoplifting from Asda has been told to be ashamed of his 'grim' behaviour.
  
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• Stalker ex turned up at woman's house in early hours

  08-11-2023 06:05
  
  An Earby man has been slapped with a restraining order after turning up at his ex-partner's home in the middle of the night.
  
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• Teenager caused M65 crash but tried to blame another driver

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A teenager who was rushing to get back to college caused a crash on the M65 and tried to blame another driver
  
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• St Matthew's in Burnley will host Radio 4's Any Questions

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire church is to host the topical discussion show Any Questions which will be broadcast live on Radio 4.
  
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• Six East Lancashire projects receive share of £56,000

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  Projects in East Lancashire have recently received more than £56,000 thanks to cash seized from criminals
  
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• Royal Blackburn Hospital apologises for long waits at A&E

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  Patients had complained of long waits with some left in corridors over past the week at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
  
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• Rossendale security firm fits equipment for autistic charity

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A security firm that specialises in fire detection systems has donated and fitted more than £6k worth of equipment for a charity that supports autistic families
  
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• Rawtenstall and Bacup to host special Christmas events

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The organisers of a 60s festival have teamed up with the council to create a special Christmas lights switch on event
  
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• ‘One of a kind’ Saoko Cocktail Club opens in Lancashire town

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The owners of a new cocktail club that opened last week are excited to bring high quality drinks and service to Blackpool
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Suicide is a preventable tragedy

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  Every so often in this column I revert to the theme of suicide, and more importantly suicide prevention.
  
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• Lancashire couple forced to put dog down due to hip problems

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A couple have shared the heartbreaking consequences of unscrupulous dog breeding, after their dog, Archie, had to be put to sleep
  
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• La Locanda in Gisburn wins gold at Italian food awards

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  La Locanda has claimed a gold award in the Independent Italian restaurant category of the PAPA awards.
  
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• Foodbank parcels issued in Ribble Valley rise by 50 per cent

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The number of food parcels provided to residents across the Ribble Valley has increased by more than 50 per cent in one year, new statistics show.
  
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• Customers ‘sabotage own food’ for refund at Blackburn pub

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The co-manager of The Observatory, has now warned other businesses to remain vigilant of customers who may also try this tactic.
  
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• Blackburn's new relief road brought town to total standstill

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The plan was that the new inner relief road around Blackburn would considerably ease congestion around the town
  
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• Blackburn man claims he was given parking ticket in error

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A council has said it will not rescind a parking ticket given to a disabled badge holder who had not parked his car in a marked parking spot.
  
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• Blackburn hostel resident 'lost it' with rowdy man

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A MAN who initially kept his cool during a dispute with another hostel resident eventually “lost it” and ended up being arrested.
  
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• Bed bound Lancashire dad transforms life and loses 15kgs

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A dad has transformed his life after being left bed bound by a back injury
  
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• Baxenden St John's CE Primary School praised by inspectors

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  The headteacher of Baxenden St John's Church of England Primary School is proud following a glowing inspection
  
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• Badminton doubles champ dedicates win to newborn son

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A men’s doubles tournament proved to be a smash with players from across Lancashire.
  
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• Accrington man pleads guilty to grievous bodily harm

  08-11-2023 06:00
  
  A man is to be sentenced next year after admitting a serious assault charge
  
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