Blackburn with Darwen news

• Man admits manslaughter after street attack death

  23-02-2024 17:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Harry Fowle, 34, pleads guilty to killing Anthony Harley who was found seriously injured in Blackpool.
  
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• Blackburn man arrested for suspicion to supply drugs

  23-02-2024 17:45
  
  A 38-year-old male from Blackburn has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply a Class B drug
  
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• Sacha Hatchett appointed as Lancashire's new Chief Constable

  23-02-2024 17:05
  
  Sacha Hatchett will be the new Chief Constable at Lancashire Constabulary soon, becoming just the second woman to hold the role.
  
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• Man admits murdering woman found dead in flat

  23-02-2024 16:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alison Dodds, 51, was found with serious injuries at a flat in Blackpool in September.
  
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• Costa Coffee's KITKAT drinks range returns for Easter

  23-02-2024 16:20
  
  The KITKAT drinks range at Costa Coffee is returning this year with a new drink - KITKAT Frappe.
  
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• PlayStation owners could be owed over £500 amid Sony claim

  23-02-2024 16:18
  
  Brits who owned a PlayStation console between 2016 and 2022 could be in for a pay-out of up to £562 amid a $7.9 billion lawsuit against Sony.
  
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• New Lancashire Police chief constable appointed

  23-02-2024 16:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sacha Hatchett says she is "delighted" to take on the "challenging and exciting role" from March.
  
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• Man pleads guilty to murder of Blackpool woman Alison Dodds

  23-02-2024 15:41
  
  Alexander Hindley came to Preston Crown Court on Thursday, February 22, and pleaded guilty to murdering Alison Dodds.
  
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• Much of Keepers Cottage in Old Langho needs to be demolished

  23-02-2024 14:57
  
  The owners of Keepers Cottage have spoken of their devastation after being forced to pull most of it down due to the building subsiding
  
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• Acting Labour leader revealed following the suspension of Azhar Ali

  23-02-2024 14:11
  
  The former leader of Lancashire County Council has taken temporary charge of the authority’s Labour opposition group following the suspension of Azhar Ali.
  
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• Man arrested and Blackburn Town Hall reception closed

  23-02-2024 13:14
  
  The incident happened on Friday morning at the main Blackburn Town Hall reception.
  
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• Blackburn Town Hall reception closed following 'incident'

  23-02-2024 13:14
  
  The incident happened on Friday morning at the main Blackburn Town Hall reception.
  
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• Coronation Street star John Savident dies at the age of 86

  23-02-2024 12:33
  
  Coronation Street star John Savident, who played Fred Elliott, has died at the age of 86.
  
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• Bogus goods posted on Facebook seized in £50k raid

  23-02-2024 12:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Trading Standards raid a house in Skelmersdale after a tip-off about trainers and clothes for sale online.
  
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• Four charged after vehicles 'broken into' at Rivington Services

  23-02-2024 11:45
  
  Officers were called to the services at 12.15am on February 22, to reports that attempts were being made to steal from lorries and cars on the northbound services.
  
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• Four charged after vehicles broke into at Rivington Services

  23-02-2024 11:45
  
  Officers were called to the services at 12.15am on February 22, to reports that attempts were being made to steal from lorries and cars on the northbound services.
  
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• DWP cost of living payment: how to report missing £299

  23-02-2024 10:34
  
  Millions of households were due to receive the latest £299 DWP cost of living payment this month
  
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• Councillor warns against 'riots' over Pendle leisure review

  23-02-2024 10:00
  
  A council deputy leader has cited public unrest fears over ongoing concerns over the future of a borough's leisure centres.
  
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• Councillor warns against 'riots' over Pendle leisure hubs review

  23-02-2024 10:00
  
  A COUNCIL deputy leader has cited public unrest fears over ongoing concerns over the future of a borough's leisure centres.
  
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• Ofgem Price Cap: Energy bills to fall by £238 from April

  23-02-2024 09:39
  
  The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238
  
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• Hopes theme park could become destination again

  23-02-2024 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council hopes a developer with an "exciting idea" will submit plans for the derelict site.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Local Plan adopted - theshuttle.org.uk

  23-02-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Council’s Local Plan adopted  theshuttle.org.uk
  
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• Warning issued after attempted break-in in Clayton-le-Moors

  23-02-2024 08:32
  
  Officers were called to Duke Street at around 7.30pm on Thursday, February 22.
  
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• Council house rents to rise by almost 8% in town

  23-02-2024 07:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The council says the rents, which will go up by £6 a week, will still be cheaper than private housing.
  
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• Burnley man could have sentence increased by Court of Appeal

  23-02-2024 06:52
  
  A Burnley man convicted of assaulting and sexually abusing his own siblings could face having his sentence increased at the Court of Appeal.
  
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• Fears councillor numbers on Nelson Town Deal board to be cut

  23-02-2024 06:40
  
  Concerns have been raised the number of councillors on the Nelson Town Deal Board, which currently has a £25 million budget, could be cut.
  
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• Why is Coronation Street not on TV tonight? ITV episode removed

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Find out why there is no Coronation Street airing tonight (February 23) as ITV replace it with this sporting event.
  
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• Terrified Colne woman dragged out of car by irate man

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  A man followed his ex-partner to a car park in Colne before assaulting her over a dispute as to why she blocked his phone number
  
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• Stonyhurst College selling £500k Hurst Green bunk house

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Stonyhurst College is set to offload one of the bunk houses it uses for visiting students and staff due to costs associated with its refurbishment.
  
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• Ribble Rivers Trust to receive £25m share for flood defence

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  The Ribble Rivers Trust is to receive a share of £25m from the Government to help slow river flows across its catchment.
  
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• Plans for 12 apartments at former Longridge British Legion

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Plans for 12 apartments at the site of the former British Legion in Longridge have been submitted to the council.
  
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• People urged to register as bone marrow donors to help boy

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Eesa Abbas suffers from Aplastic Anemia which requires chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant.
  
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• Mode nightclub in Burnley set to close after 10 years

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Mode Nightclub, on Hammerton Street, said it will open its doors “for one last time” on March 2. After that the future of the business is unknown.
  
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• Letter: Affordable housing should be a reality not a dream

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  There are a huge number of people in temporary accommodation. Is this acceptable in a rich country like ours?
  
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• Final chance to have your say on masterplans in Pendle

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Residents in Pendle are being asked to have their say on masterplans for Colne, Barnoldswick and Earby.
  
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• Council leaders and police speak out on pig's head incident

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council and the police have spoken following an incident where a pig's head was thrown through a Muslim family's window.
  
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• Blackburn's AJ Odudu named ambassador for RTS bursary scheme

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn’s AJ Odudu has been announced as an ambassador for the Royal Television Society’s (RTS) bursary schemes.
  
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• Blackburn Kwik Save being built as seen from the air

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  An interesting aerial photo giving us an unusual view over part of Blackburn, but do you recognise it
  
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• Blackburn charity teams up with Palestine Red Crescent Society

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Aid 4 Ummah announces it is collecting aid to support victims of Gaza bombings.
  
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• Aldi looking to hire 204 staff in Lancashire this year

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  Aldi is looking to hire 204 staff in Lancashire this year as the company looks to open new stores and update others
  
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• Accrington father and son sentenced for perverting course of justice

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  A father and son from Accrington who conspired to pervert the course of justice by failing to attend court have been sentenced.
  
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• £365k home with a hot tub up for sale near Morecambe

  23-02-2024 06:00
  
  The home, in Cathedral Drive, has a guide price of £365,000 and has been described as "an exceptional detached four bedroom family home located in a popular area".
  
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