Blackburn with Darwen news

• One person treated after house fire in Audley area

  26-02-2024 21:18
  
  Three fire crews were called to a blaze at a house in the Audley area of Blackburn.
  
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• Who is Coronation Street star Luca Toolan's famous dad?

  26-02-2024 19:10
  
  Coronation Street star Luca Toolan, who plays Mason Radclyffe, has a famous father who is a Hits Radio DJ - see who it is.
  
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• A666 set for improvements from £117m HS2 cash handout

  26-02-2024 18:30
  
  The main road linking Blackburn, Darwen and Bolton is set to benefit from £117 million of HS2 cash being handed out after the train line was scrapped.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss asks for grants extension - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-02-2024 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council boss asks for grants extension  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council boss asks for grants extension

  26-02-2024 18:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council leader Cllr Phil Riley has asked the Chancellor to continue a special grant to support hard-up families.
  
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• Season can still be special - Howe targets FA Cup

  26-02-2024 16:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's FA Cup game between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United.
  
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• 'Doing Spitting Image voices changed my life'

  26-02-2024 15:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Actor and comedian Jon Culshaw talks about his career "game-changer" as the show celebrates 40 years.
  
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• Potential new cases of measles reported in East Lancashire

  26-02-2024 15:00
  
  According to the Government's Notification of Infectious Diseases, 10 new measles cases have been registered in Lancashire, for the week ending February 18.
  
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• Measles in East Lancs on the rise as new cases reported

  26-02-2024 15:00
  
  According to the Government's Notification of Infectious Diseases, 10 new measles cases have been registered in Lancashire, for the week ending February 18.
  
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• Blackburn’s Sufiyaan Salam wins Stormzy's #Merky Books prize

  26-02-2024 15:00
  
  Sufiyaan Salam’s ‘Wimmy Road Boyz’ follows three men in their early twenties who drive up and down Manchester’s Curry Mile.
  
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• Woman charged after man knocked over by car in Great Harwood

  26-02-2024 14:04
  
  A woman has been charged after a man was knocked over by a car
  
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• Tributes to former Burnley player Chris Nicholl after death

  26-02-2024 13:38
  
  Ex-Blackburn Rovers striker Alan Shearer was among those paying tribute to former Burnley defender Chris Nicholl who has died aged 77.
  
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• 8 things that should never be left on a windowsill

  26-02-2024 13:14
  
  From mobile phones to some plants, here are eight things that you should never leave on a windowsill even on a cool day.
  
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• Emmerdale: Amy Nuttall releasing song after death of her actress mum

  26-02-2024 13:11
  
  An Emmerdale star has dedicated something special to her mum after she tragically died
  
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• Emmerdale Amy Nuttall dedication after mum sadly died

  26-02-2024 13:11
  
  An Emmerdale star has dedicated something special to her mum after she tragically died
  
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• Road closures in Bolton-by-Bowland and Nelson across weekend

  26-02-2024 12:56
  
  There were two incidents which led to roads being closed in Bolton-by-Bowland and Nelson across the weekend.
  
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• Common car insurance myths debunked by car experts

  26-02-2024 12:56
  
  The car insurance experts at Vertu Motors have debunked some common insurance myths about changing providers, black boxes and more.
  
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• Lancs paedophile sent disgusting photos to ‘young girls’

  26-02-2024 12:16
  
  A paedophile who told someone he believed to be a 13-year-old girl he was the ‘right person’ for her has walked free from court
  
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• ITV G'Wed: Full cast list and when it will be on TV

  26-02-2024 12:15
  
  G'Wed dropped on ITVX earlier in 2024 and now will be shown on live TV on ITV2
  
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• East Lancs man denies causing death by dangerous driving

  26-02-2024 12:02
  
  A man is to stand trial after denying causing death by dangerous driving following a fatal crash in Hapton in October 2022.
  
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• Accrington man denies causing death by dangerous driving

  26-02-2024 12:02
  
  A man is to stand trial after denying causing death by dangerous driving
  
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• ELHT warn of disruption as junior doctor strikes continue

  26-02-2024 12:00
  
  Junior doctors at the NHS in Lancashire and South Cumbria started strike action on Saturday, February 24. It is set to last until Wednesday, February 28.
  
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• Why Whalley New Road in Blackburn was closed this morning

  26-02-2024 11:52
  
  Whalley New Road, outside Thorncraft Motorcycles, was closed after police were called at 7.34am.
  
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• Paddy McGuinness gives update on Freddie Flintoff after Top Gear crash

  26-02-2024 11:39
  
  Paddy McGuinness has updated fans that Andrew Flintoff is “resilient” and will be “right as rain” after his horror crash during filming for Top Gear left his seriously injured.
  
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• How to get a free flight upgrade on your next holiday

  26-02-2024 11:25
  
  Creators on TikTok and YouTube have shared a way for people to possibly get a free flight upgrade
  
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• Health ombudsman investigates complaints in resort

  26-02-2024 11:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Rob Behrens says he has visited Blackpool over complaints about pharmacies, hospitals, dentists and GPs.
  
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• Midlands and north to get 'reallocated' HS2 funds

  26-02-2024 10:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Labour says the plans are a "reannouncement" of funds from scrapping parts of the high-speed line.
  
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• Who to call if you see rats in your house or garden

  26-02-2024 09:42
  
  Finding rats in your home or garden can be difficult if you're not sure what to do - this is who you should call for pest control services
  
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• Police continue search for Preston man Ayanda Mpontshane

  26-02-2024 09:17
  
  Police are continuing their search for a missing man who was last seen at a charity shop in Longridge.
  
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• Trains at Leyland stopped due to boy running on tracks

  26-02-2024 09:05
  
  Police have arrested a youth after he was caught running on the railway track at Leyland yesterday (February 25).
  
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• Four bikes seized after riders cause damage at Rivington

  26-02-2024 08:48
  
  Police have seized four bikes after the riders were caught causing damage to the protected area at Rivington.
  
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• Police conduct 25 stop and searches after Nelson disorder

  26-02-2024 08:38
  
  Police conducted 25 stop and searches around Nelson town centre over the weekend following reports of disorder.
  
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• Heart charity 'facing cuts' without new funding

  26-02-2024 07:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Heartbeat helps 900 former heart patients per week but relies on donations from the public.
  
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• Blackburn menace jailed and banned from driving again

  26-02-2024 06:12
  
  A Blackburn man has been blasted as a menace as he was jailed for being behind the wheel while high on cocaine in a terrible episode of driving.
  
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• Westholme students perform on stage at Disneyland Paris

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  A group of secondary school students from East Lancashire took part in a performance of a lifetime on stage at Disneyland, Paris
  
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• Nelson man punched teenager in face during row over toy gun

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  A man has been recalled to prison for three months after punching a 15-year-old boy in the face in a row over a toy gun.
  
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• Lammack was Blackburn's newest high school in 1967

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  A new school for a new school year, this photo shows Lammack High School in Blackburn in September, 1967
  
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• Kate Hollern: WASPI women in Blackburn continue to suffer

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  There are approximately 4,900 “WASPI women” in my constituency of Blackburn
  
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• Investors' four pence in pound back after property firm collapse

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  Hundreds of investors in a failed property venture - which went bust owing £40m - have been told to expected meagre payouts.
  
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• HS2 funding will give a transport boost to Blackburn with Darwen - Lancashire Telegraph

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  HS2 funding will give a transport boost to Blackburn with Darwen  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• HS2 funding will give a transport boost to Blackburn with Darwen

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  Millions of people in Lancashire are to benefit from better public transport as the Government continues to reallocate funding from HS2
  
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• Flash sale: Lancs Telegraph readers can subscribe for £2 for 2 months

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  Readers who want to subscribe to our news site can enjoy an exclusive offer of £2 for 2 months or over 15% off an annual subscription during our limited-time promotion.
  
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• Filming of Bank of Dave sequel to begin in Burnley this week

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  You might see film crews in East Lancashire from this week as filming begins for the anticipated Bank of Dave sequel begins.
  
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• Dealer and addict banged up again over Bacup drugs raid

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  An addict who was locked up for dealing drugs after he went on the run to Pakistan for NINE years, has been jailed again…for dealing drugs
  
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• Cash injection announced to improve transport in Blackburn with Darwen after HS2 axed - Yahoo News UK

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  Cash injection announced to improve transport in Blackburn with Darwen after HS2 axed  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Brierfield Mill's £32m Northlight shortlisted at awards

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  A £32 million project to transform Brierfield Mill into Northlight, a living and working complex, has been shortlisted for a major award.
  
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• Accrington and Rossendale drugs gang jailed for 54 years

  26-02-2024 06:00
  
  An organised crime group who sought to flood Accrington and Rossendale with class A drugs have been sentenced to more than 50 years in prison
  
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