Blackburn with Darwen news

• Leyton Orient 1-0 Blackpool

  27-02-2024 23:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leyton Orient keep their League One play-off hopes alive as Ollie O'Neill scores the only goal in victory over Blackpool.
  
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• Port Vale 2-2 Fleetwood Town

  27-02-2024 23:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Fleetwood come from 2-0 down to snatch a draw with fellow League One strugglers Port Vale.
  
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• Walsall 2-1 Accrington Stanley

  27-02-2024 23:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Walsall get a fourth successive victory as they beat Accrington to move into the League Two play-off spots.
  
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• Cliverton research reveals the part dogs play in people's lives

  27-02-2024 22:27
  
  Man's best friend offers more emotional support than a close one, according to pet owners
  
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• Lobbying scandal MP recall petition triggered

  27-02-2024 22:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Commons vote paves the way for a by-election in MP Scott Benton's Blackpool South constituency.
  
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• Homeowners are renovating in cost-of-living crisis

  27-02-2024 21:55
  
  The double whammy of a depressed
  
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• Stolen motorbike discovered near River Ribble

  27-02-2024 19:30
  
  A police officer on patrol discovered a stolen motorbike stashed near the River Ribble.
  
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• M6: Long delays and 5 miles of congestion near Preston

  27-02-2024 19:06
  
  North West Highways said two lanes were closed between Junction 31 and Junction 30
  
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• Arrests made after 'upsetting and unprovoked’ assault on child

  27-02-2024 18:18
  
  The assault was reported to the police who urged people not to share footage of the incident, which was filmed.
  
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• Celebrity Big Brother to see voting change for 2024

  27-02-2024 18:17
  
  Celebrity Big Brother voting is going to change in the new series with viewers being tasked with voting for their favourite Housemates.
  
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• Signs go up for new flagship Akbar's restaurant in Blackburn

  27-02-2024 18:05
  
  Signs have gone up outside and the interior has been fully renovated ready for the launch of Blackburn town centre's flagship new restaurant next week.
  
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• Rovers vs Newcastle: Council lists extra parking spots near Ewood

  27-02-2024 17:42
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council said fans are also being urged to use additional parking spaces.
  
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• Cadbury Mini Eggs warning issued to parents ahead of Easter 2024

  27-02-2024 17:15
  
  The Child Accident Prevention Trust has urged parents to "please be safe" when giving Cadbury Mini Eggs to their kids during the Easter season.
  
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• Malnourished dog with cropped ears found in Preston

  27-02-2024 16:11
  
  The emaciated female pocket bully, who has been named Moana, was seen by a member of the public.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax - Messenger Newspapers

  27-02-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax  Messenger Newspapers
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-02-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax

  27-02-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's Labour leadership was accused of 'screwing residents' after putting up council tax by the max allowed.
  
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• Martin Lewis: Should you fix energy ahead of Ofgem price cap

  27-02-2024 15:25
  
  Should you stay on the Price Cap, or move to a fixed deal? Martin Lewis has had his say.
  
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• Police renew appeal over murder of father-of-three, Lenny Scott

  27-02-2024 14:23
  
  The 33-year-old was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale on Thursday, 8 February.
  
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• Lenny Scott: Police renew appeal in murder probe of father-of-three

  27-02-2024 14:23
  
  The 33-year-old was shot outside a gym on Peel Road in Skelmersdale on Thursday, 8 February.
  
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• Why is EastEnders not on TV tonight & Wednesday? BBC shake-up

  27-02-2024 13:58
  
  This is why EastEnders isn't on BBC One tonight (February 27) and Wednesday (February 28) - see when special double episode will air instead.
  
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• Arrest made following discovery of cannabis grow in Chorley

  27-02-2024 13:32
  
  Police raided a property on Ashfield Road following a tip off from the members of the public.
  
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• When is World Book Day and what is the theme in 2024?

  27-02-2024 13:31
  
  World Book Day 2024 will take place in March - see exactly when, what the theme is and how to celebrate.
  
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• Costa Coffee to launch new spring menu for 2024 - Full list

  27-02-2024 13:27
  
  From KITKAT drinks to a new halloumi toastie, Costa Coffee is launching its new spring menu this week - here's the full list of food and drink items.
  
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• Gym shooting murder detectives appeal for footage

  27-02-2024 13:13 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Father-of-three Lenny Scott was targeted in a "abhorrent assassination", Lancashire Police say.
  
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• Woman denies hitting ex-partner with car in Great Harwood

  27-02-2024 12:03
  
  A woman has denied hitting her ex-partner with a car outside a = Great Harwood pub and also assaulting and stalking his new girlfriend
  
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• Police close A59 London Road in Preston due to 'incident'

  27-02-2024 11:46
  
  Police have closed the A59 London Road in Preston due to a 'police incident.'
  
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• Man arrested in Preston following reports of 'firearms discharge'

  27-02-2024 11:46
  
  The A6 London Road in Preston remains closed following the arrest of a man after reports of 'firearms discharge.'
  
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• UK's best staycations for a relaxing break by Booking.com

  27-02-2024 11:11
  
  Booking.com has shared the top destinations for a relaxing break getaway, find out where you could go for a UK staycation.
  
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• Investigation launched to determine Oswaldtwistle fire cause

  27-02-2024 10:25
  
  An investigation is underway to determine the cause of a commercial building fire in Oswaldtwistle.
  
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• Girlband Eternal adds new member as group gears up for comeback

  27-02-2024 10:05
  
  Eternal stars Vernie and Easther Bennett have unveiled a new bandmate as the group gears up for a comeback.
  
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• Labour accused of 'screwing' residents with maximum council tax rise - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-02-2024 09:00
  
  Labour accused of 'screwing' residents with maximum council tax rise  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax - The Bolton News

  27-02-2024 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen confirmed max rise in council tax  The Bolton News
  
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• Discussions continue over nuclear power stations

  27-02-2024 07:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Heysham nuclear power stations were launched in the 1980s and are operating longer than originally planned.
  
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• Lancashire County Council approves maximum council tax rise

  27-02-2024 06:02
  
  Lancashire County Council has confirmed it is the latest council to increase council tax bills by the maximum permitted amount this year.
  
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• What More's Tony Grimshaw becomes patron of Healthier Heroes

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  Tony Grimshaw has joined the patron scheme of a Burnley company providing accommodation and support to ex-servicemen and women.
  
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• Touching moment Burak Ozcivit meets Blackburn super fan

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  Ozcivit was welcomed to a packed MyLahore Glass Marquee at the Stanley House Hotel in Mellor over the weekend.
  
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• Toilets at Burnley Bus Station to close amid refurbishments

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  The male and female toilets at Burnley Bus Station are set to be closed for refurbishment.
  
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• The Clifton Arms from Blackburn in national pub awards final

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  The Clifton Arms in Blackburn has shortlisted as a finalist in PubAid’s Community Pub Hero Awards.
  
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• River Ribble at Edisford Bridge to become bathing water site

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire swimming spot is set to be designated as bathing water site ahead of the warmer months
  
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• Perry’s Motor Sales sells Mazda showroom in Blackburn

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn car dealership has been sold after the previous owner moved into a new location and joined two other franchises.
  
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• Neuro-Moves classes to launch in East Lancashire next month

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  New dance and movement sessions for people with neurological conditions will be launched in East Lancashire this March
  
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• Nelson and Colne college student honoured by Burnley FC

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  A Nelson and Colne College student has been named as a Premier League football club’s community captain, as part of the league’s ‘More Than a Game’ campaign.
  
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• Man on run from police on this week's most wanted list

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  This week's most wanted list includes one man who has been on the run for weeks, and one who has appeared on our list in the not too recent past
  
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• Lancashire woman becomes first to complete Atlantic Dash

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  A vet from Lancashire has become the first female to complete a 3,200 miles Atlantic Dash challenge
  
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• Former Clitheroe nursery set to become flats after approval

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  A former nursery in Clitheroe which closed down last year is set to be turned into flats after plans were approved.
  
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• Drunk Colne pickup driver crashed into woman's car

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  A drunk pickup truck driver crashed into a woman's car causing one of his wheels to come off
  
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• Darwen and Cliviger businesses failed to pay minimum wage

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire businesses have been named and shamed by the government for failing to pay their workers the minimum wage
  
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• Church member bullying left Blackburn Archdeacon in tears

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  Stories of bullying by lay members in the Church of England has left the Archdeacon of Blackburn “in tears”
  
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• Bumper crowd expected for Blackburn vs Newcastle in FA Cup

  27-02-2024 06:00
  
  More than 20,000 tickets have been sold so far for Tuesday's FA Cup tie between Blackburn Rovers and Newcastle United at Ewood Park.
  
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