Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackburn police find bike with ‘dangerous’ modifications

  29-02-2024 21:46
  
  On Thursday night (February 29) officers were patrolling the Galligreaves area of the town, when they were made aware of the modified bike.
  
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• Man arrested at Preston Station after carrying knife

  29-02-2024 20:15
  
  He was also arrested on suspicion of possession of criminal property, after police found £7,000 in cash.
  
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• Police release more details about 'firearms discharge' in Preston

  29-02-2024 19:50
  
  On Tuesday (February 27) a man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm following the closure of three roads close to Preston city centre.
  
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• Measles vaccine push in region amid rising cases

  29-02-2024 18:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Uptake of MMR vaccines in children is about 85% in the north-west of England, lower than the 95% target.
  
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• Driver reported for having ‘insecure load’ in Blackburn

  29-02-2024 18:28
  
  The vehicle was spotted by officers on Bottomgate in Blackburn.
  
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• Did Blackburn's Kirk Haworth make next stage of Great British Menu?

  29-02-2024 18:00
  
  Blackburn chef brings vegan lasagne to Great British Menu – did he make it to next stage?
  
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• Traffic building on A56 northbound near Huncoat after crash

  29-02-2024 17:51
  
  ‘Please avoid area’ - Traffic building on A56 after crash
  
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• Traffic building on A56 in Huncoat after crash

  29-02-2024 17:51
  
  ‘Please avoid area’ - Traffic building on A56 after crash
  
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• Tributes to Fleetwood’s Michael Downing who died after crash

  29-02-2024 17:37
  
  The family of Michael Downing have paid an emotional tribute to him.
  
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• Chocolate factory goes into business with royalty

  29-02-2024 17:31 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A Preston chocolatier is working with a Nigerian king and queen to support cocoa farmers.
  
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• Turton Belmont primary set for £390,000 expansion upgrade

  29-02-2024 16:00
  
  A village school serving Turton and Belmont is to get a £390,000 expansion and refurbishment due to a new 100 house development nearby.
  
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• Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Blackpool

  29-02-2024 15:18
  
  Paul Whitehouse will star as Grandad in Only Fools and Horses The Musical as the show comes to the Winter Gardens in Blackpool, Lancashire - get tickets.
  
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• Pub to Indian restaurant change in Darwen approved

  29-02-2024 14:00
  
  A man who converted an old pub into an Indian restaurant without getting necessary permission has now been granted approval.
  
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• Lancashire farmers to march in convoy close to M6 junction

  29-02-2024 14:00
  
  Hundreds of farmers and farm workers are expected to stage a march at a busy Lancashire motorway junction in a row over fair pricing.
  
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• The Body Shop in Blackburn is to close within next six weeks

  29-02-2024 13:42
  
  The Body Shop in Blackburn is to close as the skincare and cosmetics chain announces it will shut another 75 UK stores within the next six weeks
  
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• Missing Preston man Ayanda Mpontshane found safe by police

  29-02-2024 12:52
  
  Police searching for missing man Ayanda Mpontshane has been found by police.
  
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• Plans for more than 100 homes in Barnoldswick to be decided

  29-02-2024 12:30
  
  Plans for more than 100 new homes in Barnoldswick could be approved despite fears over flooding risks.
  
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• Hairy Biker Dave Myers dies aged 66, Si King confirms

  29-02-2024 11:36
  
  The Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers has died 66, his co star and “best friend” Si King announced.
  
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• Hartley headache nice for Lancashire - Benkenstein

  29-02-2024 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire coach Dale Benkenstein says it will be tough to play two spinners in early season when England's Tom Hartley returns.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen joins calls for vital crisis funding to be extended - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  29-02-2024 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen joins calls for vital crisis funding to be extended  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• School takes in toddlers to beat literacy problems

  29-02-2024 07:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A third of North West children are not up to the national reading standard by five, research finds.
  
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• Man headbutted police van light after being arrested

  29-02-2024 06:49
  
  A man arrested in connection with an alleged domestic incident headbutted a light in the back of a police van.
  
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• Witton Park's playgrounds reopen after £350,000 makeover

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  The long-awaited £350,000 total refurbishment of two play areas at Blackburn’s Witton Park is finally complete.
  
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• Whalley man lived life to the full after cancer diagnosis

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A Whalley man with cancer opted out of chemotherapy and opted for experimental pill which allowed him to gain a new lease of life.
  
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• United Utilities investing £77m in Burnley wastewater treatment works

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  United Utilities is investing £77.7million at its wastewater treatment works in Burnley to improve water quality in the River Ribble.
  
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• The Lawrence Hotel in Padiham hoping to open new venue

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  The Lawrence Hotel, on Church Street, is on the hunt for its sister venue.
  
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• Pub of the Week: The Fox and Hounds, Ewood, Blackburn

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  Every week The Lancashire Telegraph showcases well-loved pubs in East Lancashire to socialise at with family and friends
  
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• Preston: Huge pro-Palestine demo could be Lancashire's biggest ever

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  The rally is taking place on Sunday (3 March) from 1:30pm starting at Moor Park car park in Preston
  
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• Nelson teen found with cash and drugs stashed above oven

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A teenager who had been released by police for dealing was later found with cash and drugs worth more than £3,000 stashed above the oven in his parent’s home
  
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• Lancashire's new top cop to face final councillors hurdle

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire's new Chief Constable-elect, Sacha Hatchett, will go before her final hurdle in the new role by appearing before councillors.
  
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• Crowdfunder launched for new film set in Ribble Valley

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A production company is seeking extra funds to help finish a forthcoming crime drama film set in the Ribble Valley
  
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• College principal appointed head of Burnley investment board

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  Principal of Burnley College, Karen Buchanan, has been appointed to lead the body that will help develop an investment in Burnley.
  
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• Christina Martin brings art of singer songwriter to Barlick

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  In a world where so much of the music which receives mainstream coverage is formulaic it’s easy to overlook the independent artists determined to do it their way
  
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• Burnley's Crimean War 'treasures’ were melted down for scrap

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  This fascinating old photo shows a piece of Burnley’s history which is long gone
  
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• Burnley man reversed into police car during Padiham chase

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A judge questioned the “stupidity and impulsiveness” of a dangerous driver from Burnley as he sentenced him for reversing into a police car in Padiham.
  
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• Blackburn's Jam Coding wins computing education award

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  Jam Coding, from Blackburn, has beaten off several large, international organisations to win a coveted Innovation in Learning award.
  
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• Blackburn MP Kate Hollern questions energy minister

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A £1bn home insulation scheme will take 60 years to meet its three-year target to help around 300,000 households, MPs have heard.
  
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• Blackburn man allegedly assaulted 16-year-old girl at home

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man is to stand trial after he denied strangling and assaulting a 16-year-old girl.
  
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• Blackburn Library to host free health event and fun day

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  The drop-in health fun day will include games and stalls and is taking place on Saturday 2 March.
  
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• Blackburn and Burnley-based architectural practice in awards final

  29-02-2024 06:00
  
  An architectural practice with offices in Blackburn, Burnley and Manchester has been selected as a finalist in the EB100 awards.
  
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• Colne shoplifter saw police appeal and handed himself in

  29-02-2024 05:51
  
  A Colne man who stole £250 worth of razor blades handed himself into police after seeing his own face on a police appeal.
  
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