Blackburn with Darwen news

• AFC Fylde 2-2 Solihull Moors

  20-02-2024 23:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Solihull Moors fight back from two goals down to extend their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games with a 2-2 draw at AFC Fylde.
  
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• Walsall 3-0 Morecambe

  20-02-2024 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall thrash Morecambe at home to move within three points of the play-offs in a congested League Two table.
  
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• Posh win at Blackpool to book EFL Trophy final

  20-02-2024 23:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Peterborough book themselves a trip to Wembley with a convincing win at Blackpool in their EFL Trophy semi-final.
  
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• Cardiff held to goalless draw at home by Blackburn

  20-02-2024 22:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Cardiff City's struggles continue as they have to settle for an underwhelming goalless draw at home to Blackburn.
  
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• Illegal off road bike seized and crushed in Burnley

  20-02-2024 20:34
  
  An illegal off road bike was seized in Burnley after a large group took turns riding it in the area
  
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• Development of Darwen Youth Centre waives parking charges

  20-02-2024 19:55
  
  Parking charges on car parks in Darwen will be waived whilst a local youth centre is developed
  
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• Couple arrested on train between Blackburn and Preston

  20-02-2024 19:34
  
  A couple have been arrested after train passengers reported them for 'outraging public decency' between Blackburn and Preston
  
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• Man sentenced after stealing charity boxes from Blackburn

  20-02-2024 19:09
  
  A man has been sentenced after he stole charity boxes across Blackburn with Darwen
  
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• Branch Road, Blackburn, to close to replace damaged manhole

  20-02-2024 17:01
  
  A road in Blackburn will be closed tomorrow to replace a damaged manhole cover in the carriageway
  
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• Ex head teacher charged with sexually abusing girls

  20-02-2024 16:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Bocker is alleged to have committed the offences in Lancashire between 2007 and 2016.
  
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• 'Hundreds of jobs at risk' over broken sea gate

  20-02-2024 16:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  There is disagreement over who is responsible for the cost of fixing the broken gate.
  
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• The Body Shop to shut half of its stores - 7 will close today

  20-02-2024 16:08
  
  The Body Shop has announced it is to shut half of its stores with seven closing immediately from today (February 20).
  
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• Man to appear in court over Oswaldtwistle 'sex offences'

  20-02-2024 15:35
  
  A man has been summonsed to appear at court as part of an investigation into allegations of historic sexual offences in Oswaldtwistle
  
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• Former teacher in court over alleged historic sex offences

  20-02-2024 15:35
  
  A former headteacher has been summonsed to appear at court as part of an investigation into allegations of historic sexual offences in Oswaldtwistle
  
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• Lobbying scandal MP loses suspension appeal

  20-02-2024 15:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The decision could pave the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.
  
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• Police warn of increase in courier fraud across Lancashire

  20-02-2024 15:00
  
  Officers have offered some advice to prevent people falling victim to the scam.
  
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• Belmont children's home plan for stone cottage on village edge

  20-02-2024 14:38
  
  A PICTURESQUE stone-built cottage on the edge of a moorland village has been earmarked for small care home for two teenage children with 'emotional behavioural difficulties'.
  
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• Blackburn tattoo parlour to become new launderette and flats

  20-02-2024 14:00
  
  A former Blackburn town centre tattoo parlour is to be turned into a launderette after plans were approved.
  
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• Lyle's lion logo on Golden Syrup products to be rebranded

  20-02-2024 13:59
  
  Lyle’s Golden Syrup is changing its logo for the first time since 1883.
  
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• Road closed after person hit by a car in Longridge

  20-02-2024 13:52
  
  Police were called to Green Lane at around 7.38pm. Police expected it to be closed “for some time”.
  
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• When is UK Mother’s Day 2024 and why do we celebrate it?

  20-02-2024 13:29
  
  Mother's Day is taking place in March, make sure you don't forget the date and are prepared.
  
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• Blackpool MP Scott Benton loses lobbying suspension appeal

  20-02-2024 12:34
  
  Blackpool South MP Scott Benton has lost his appeal against a recommendation to suspend him for breaching lobbying rules, which could trigger a by-election.
  
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• Four fire engines called to Broadway in Accrington

  20-02-2024 12:28
  
  Four fire engines were called to Broadway in Accrington this morning (February 20).
  
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• Jack Tunstall who has links to Blackburn is wanted by police

  20-02-2024 12:03
  
  Jack Tunstall, 23, is wanted in connection to class A drug supply. He is also on recall to prison.
  
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• Nearly £1m in grants for Pendle 'Town Deal' scheme firms

  20-02-2024 12:00
  
  Businesses getting grants from the Nelson Town Deal project are set to share a £2 million pot which has been allocated so far.
  
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• New Pendle taxi safety bid after latest spot-check failures

  20-02-2024 11:42
  
  New steps to improve taxi safety in Pendle are being recommended, after spot-checks revealed problems including mechanical faults.
  
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• Driver reported after driving without insurance for months

  20-02-2024 11:32
  
  The car, which was stopped in Burnley, was also found to have various faults.
  
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• MPs urge Gove to pause release of green belt land

  20-02-2024 11:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Michael Gove has been asked to look at plans involving the release of 94 acres of green belt land.
  
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• This is why M65 was closed for 40 minutes last night

  20-02-2024 09:50
  
  Officers were called at around 3.20am with a concern for welfare report.
  
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• BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor dead at 44

  20-02-2024 09:12
  
  BBC Strictly Come Dancing star Robin Windsor has died aged 44 as tributes to the dancer pour in.
  
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• Best to worst parcel delivery companies from Martin Lewis's team

  20-02-2024 09:07
  
  Martin Lewis's team at Money Saving Expert have revealed the 'best to worst' delivery firms according to a survey of its users.
  
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• Driver reported after parking on zig zag lines in Blackburn

  20-02-2024 09:04
  
  A driver has been reported after committing a traffic offence in Blackburn.
  
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• Police looking for missing Padiham man Alan Horrocks

  20-02-2024 08:36
  
  Alan Horrocks, 75, has been missing since February 9.
  
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• Police issue warnings over courier fraud scammers

  20-02-2024 08:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The fraudster posed as a police officer and told victims someone had tried to use their bank card.
  
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• What does a rat's nest look like? Why you shouldn't disturb rats

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  You might wonder what a rat's nest looks like and whether they will leave if you disturb them but that's not a good idea as rats carry lots of diseases.
  
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• Tax Compliance of Secondment Employment

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  Secondment employment refers to a temporary arrangement where an employee is assigned to work for another organization or department while maintaining their employment contract with their original employer.
  
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• Rawtenstall man sentenced for burglary and robbery

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  A Rawtenstall man “utterly terrified” a woman whose house he entered during the night and threatened her, before robbing a teenager.
  
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• Rates of tooth decay in Blackburn children still high

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  New figures show there was nearly 200 hospital admissions in Blackburn with Darwen to remove children's decaying teeth last year
  
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• Plans submitted for six holiday cottages in Clayton-le-Dale

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  A planning application to build six new holiday cottages in Clayton-le-Dale has been submitted to the Ribble Valley Borough Council.
  
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• Plans re-submitted for eco home at rear of Read Hall

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been re-submitted for an eco-home near Read Hall after the council initially refused development due to it being “visually harmful” to the area.
  
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• Padiham property vandalised in 'racially motivated attack'

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  Windows of the property, on High Street, have been smashed and racist graffiti “no w**s” has been written on the front door in marker pen.
  
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• Northgate in Blackburn was home to Mercer's and other names

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  This view along Northgate in Blackburn from 1985 includes, some of the most fondly remembered businesses in the town
  
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• Man demands change after roundabout in Accrington left flooded

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  Michael Ashworth uploaded a video of the Accrington Viaduct roundabout, which he described as the ‘Accrington lake feature’ as the road was left flooded.
  
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• Letter: Social media charges and fines would stop trolls

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  There is lots of talk about social media trolls. There is no easy way to completely stopping trolling, but here are a couple of easy ways to stop a lot of it
  
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• Lancashire: Spiralling cost of special educational needs transport

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  The spiralling cost of transporting children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) to school will see Lancashire County Council spend around £6m more than it had planned on the service this year.
  
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• ‘Hero’ staff praised after huge fire at Blackburn industrial esate

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  The first day of school following the half-term break could have been ‘disastrous’ said community transport provider Dial A Ride.
  
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• Family pay tribute to Edgworth woman who died in car crash

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  The family of a teaching assistant who died in a car crash in Scotland have paid tribute to the "fun-loving soul" that she was.
  
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• Dragons' Den: Chorley's Scoff Paper receives £50K investment

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  Gemma Connolly, who has created a unique brand of edible greeting cards for dogs, has secured major backing from BBC Dragons’ Den’s Sara Davies.
  
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• Cadent to distribute winter warmer packs in East Lancashire

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  More than 5,000 emergency intervention packs will be distributed to people who are living in fuel poverty as the cost-of-living crisis continues
  
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• Burnley driver trapped female officer between two cars

  20-02-2024 06:00
  
  A disqualified driver injured a police officer by trapping her between two cars as he tried to escape the law
  
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