Blackburn with Darwen news

• Social media site Omegle shut down over abuse allegations

  09-11-2023 22:07
  
  Popular live video chat website Omegle is shutting down after 14 years following user claims of abuse.
  
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• Two wanted people arrested and awaiting day in court

  09-11-2023 21:47
  
  Police officers have had a busy evening in the Skelmersdale and Ormskirk areas.
  
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• Woman has been missing from Carnforth for two days

  09-11-2023 20:30
  
   Victoria McGowan, also known as Vicky, was last seen on Highfield Road, on November 7, at 5.20pm.
  
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• Two fire engines attend outbuilding fire in Oswaldtwistle

  09-11-2023 20:08
  
  The fire service was called at around 10.23am, to reports that an garage on Cornwall Avenue was alight.
  
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• Significant weight loss jab Tirzepatide approved in UK

  09-11-2023 18:40
  
  A drug dubbed the "King Kong" of weight loss jabs has been given the green light for use in the UK.
  
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• Police release CCTV image after burglaries in Blackpool

  09-11-2023 17:16
  
  On October 13, two burglaries were reported, one on Lytham Road and one on Waterloo Road.
  
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• Racist graffiti sprayed at Lytham St Annes park

  09-11-2023 16:46
  
  The racist graffiti has been sprayed in Ashton Gardens and the surrounding area.
  
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• Preston man wanted by police in connection to assault

  09-11-2023 15:28
  
  A Preston man is wanted by police in connection with offences of assault and making threats.
  
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• Cement mixer and other tools stolen from unit in Sawley

  09-11-2023 14:58
  
  Police are appealing for information after thieve/s used a saw to cut heavy duty locks off the unit.
  
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• George Balderson: Lancashire all-rounder aims for more pace to make next step

  09-11-2023 14:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire all-rounder George Balderson wants to find more pace as he prepares for the England Lions training camp.
  
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• Four Nelson men charged with man's murder

  09-11-2023 12:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Andrej Minin, 53, was found dead at a house after suffering "a serious and sustained assault".
  
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• Afghans who helped Army given homes at Weeton Barracks

  09-11-2023 12:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Up to 55 families will be temporarily housed at Weeton Barracks in Lancashire from Friday.
  
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• Blackburn man dies 20 years after non-accidental head injury

  09-11-2023 12:15
  
  A 20-year-old man died from complications of a non-accidental head injury sustained when he was just weeks old
  
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• Aldi and Lidl: What's in the middle aisles from November 9

  09-11-2023 12:07
  
  From Christmas trees to Sylvanian Families toys, here are some of the things you'll find in the middle aisles of Aldi and Lidl from Thursday, November 9.
  
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• British Gas, OVO, E.On and more ordered to pay £10.8 million

  09-11-2023 12:04
  
  Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay £10.8 million
  
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• Four men charged with murder of 53-year-old in Nelson

  09-11-2023 11:42
  
  Four men have been charged with murder after a 53-year-old was found dead at a house in Nelson.
  
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• Four men charged with murder after man found dead in Nelson

  09-11-2023 11:42
  
  Four men have been charged with murder after a 53-year-old was found dead at a house in Nelson.
  
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• FA probe homophobic chants during Fleetwood v Blackpool match

  09-11-2023 11:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The chanting is alleged to have taken place during Fleetwood and Blackpool's 3-3 League One draw.
  
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• Andrew Flintoff still healing after Top Gear car crash

  09-11-2023 11:01
  
  Former cricket player and Top Gear host Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is still 'healing' after he suffered a horror car crash, according to Chris Harris.
  
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• Preston mosques make unprecedented call to councillors

  09-11-2023 10:38
  
  Mosques in Preston have asked local Labour councillors to call for the resignation of Sir Keir Starmar. In statement released on Tuesday the mosques said they had been left with ‘no option’. A message read: “The mosques of Preston can no longer tolerate that continued silence of our leaders to the genocide and human rights abuses that we are witnessing every day from Gaza and the occupied West Bank in Palestine. “As such we are left with no option but to take unprecedente
  
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• Preston mosques call on Labour councillors to resign

  09-11-2023 10:38
  
  Mosques in Preston have asked local Labour councillors to call for the resignation of Sir Keir Starmer for not calling for a ceasfire in Gaza.
  
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• All Lidl store employees to wear body cameras by Spring 2024

  09-11-2023 08:30
  
  Lidl employees who work in its UK stores will wear body cameras to help protect customers and colleagues.
  
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• Appeal to identify woman found with head injury in Chorley

  09-11-2023 08:21
  
  Despite conducting a number of enquiries the woman has not been identified and police want to find her next of kin.
  
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• Historic England: Preston cathedral added to at risk register

  09-11-2023 07:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Saint Alphonsa Of The Immaculate Conception has "movement" in high-level masonry, Historic England says.
  
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• Racist man abused Darwen shopkeeper after attempted theft

  09-11-2023 06:40
  
  A man who was trying to steal beer from a Darwen store shouted racist abuse at the shopkeeper.
  
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• Woman and kids had to hide in school from estranged husband

  09-11-2023 06:17
  
  A Blackburn man has been jailed over a terrifying ordeal where his estranged wife and children had to hide in a school to get away from him.
  
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• Boost Lancashire gets funding to continue business support

  09-11-2023 06:10
  
   Boost: Lancashire's Business Growth Hub, has received multi-million pound funding to continue its work helping companies in the county thrive.
  
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• Bensons for Beds reports steady sales growth in past year

  09-11-2023 06:08
  
  Bensons for Beds has said it has recorded steady sales growth in the past 12 months, and is positive for the future.
  
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• Accrington Stanley player backs violence reduction scheme

  09-11-2023 06:01
  
   Sean McConville has become an ambassador for the Champions programme which aims to steer young people away from violence.
  
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• Whitegate Nursery School in Burnley ‘requires improvement’

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Nursery where quality of education ‘requires improvement’ inspected by Ofsted
  
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• Whitegate Early Years Care in Burnley ‘requires improvement’

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Early Years Care where quality of education ‘requires improvement’ inspected by Ofsted.
  
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• Starkie Arms Padiham: A place where people forget troubles and relax

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  WE love to shine the spotlight on local venues to visit with family and friends in our weekly ‘Pub of the Week’ feature.
  
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• Rovers players visit Blackburn primary school kids

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Defender Callum Brittain and midfielder Adam Wharton took time out after training to visit St Aidan’s Primary School.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Business boss disqualified for six years

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  A company director from Ramsbottom has been banned after failing to keep adequate accounting records for his business.
  
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• Raiders cause thousands of pounds in damage at Whalley shop

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  A shopkeeper said thousands of pounds of stock was stolen and there was major damage to the a store front and interior.
  
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• Have you got what it takes to be a Blackburn Rovers Runner?

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers Community Trust want to offer runners of all abilities the chance to represent their football club as an official Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Closed Blackburn care home set for supported living

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  THE premises of a former care home which closed after an 'inadequate' rating by inspectors are to be turned into supported living accommodation for 13 residents.
  
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• Church bonfire night fly-tipping cleared by Hyndburn Council

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  HYNDBURN Council staff have cleared an area of flytipping in Steiner Lane in Church.
  
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• Bolton Octagon reveals exciting new spring-summer season

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Talk about offering something for everyone - the Octagon Theatre has pulled out all the stops for its spring/summer programme which has been announced today
  
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• Blackburn's Roman Road estate was plagued by vandals in 80s

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  With their boarded up windows and graffiti-daubed walls, this block of shops show why Blackburn’s Roman Road estate was deemed to be a problem area in the Eighties
  
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• Blackburn weaving shed could become job-creating units

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to turn decaying 19th Century weaving shed in Blackburn into a pair of job-creating industrial units.
  
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• Blackburn nursery can stay after traffic and parking checks

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  A childminder has now been granted permanent permission to turn a pair of semi-detached houses into a nursery in Blackburn.
  
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• Blackburn Bus Station pop-up centre for Flu and Covid jabs

  09-11-2023 06:00
  
  A pop-up vaccination centre is coming to Blackburn Bus Station today as part the NHS’s Winter campaign.
  
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