Blackburn with Darwen news

• Taser and quantity of drugs seized from address in St Annes

  04-03-2024 21:12
  
  A 48-year-old man from St Annes and a 43-year-old female from St Annes have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.
  
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• Darwen: 'Bogus caller' pretended to be from charity

  04-03-2024 20:54
  
  Officers received reports on Saturday, March 2, that a young man had been going house-to-house in the Woodlands Grove area.
  
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• Man arrested and reported for drug driving in Leyland

  04-03-2024 20:17
  
  The male driver only had a provisional licence. He also failed a drug test for cannabis and cocaine.
  
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• Blackburn’s AJ Odudu reacts to Celeb Big Brother housemates

  04-03-2024 19:03
  
  A video has emerged of Blackburn presenter, AJ Odudu, reacting to the Celebrity Big Brother housemates, ahead of the series launch this evening (March 4).
  
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• 40 arrested as police continue drugs crackdown across Lancashire

  04-03-2024 17:59
  
  40 people were arrested for offences including possession with intent to supply, money laundering, drug driving and possession of weapons.
  
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• Road closed in Burnley due to ‘suspected gas leak’

  04-03-2024 17:22
  
  The police and fire service are currently on Calder Street where they are investigating a suspected gas leak.
  
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• Illegal tobacco and vapes worth £9K seized from shops

  04-03-2024 17:02
  
  Non-regulation vapes pose a danger as they may contain different amounts of nicotine to the amounts stated on the packaging.
  
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• Investigation launched after woman reportedly attacked in Fleetwood

  04-03-2024 16:38
  
  A woman, in her 30s, was taken to hospital but was not seriously injured and has since been discharged,
  
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• Warning after man spotted searching vehicles in Barrow

  04-03-2024 16:11
  
  There have been reports of a man “rooting through vehicles” overnight on March 2, into March 3.
  
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• Police make 40 arrests in county lines crackdown

  04-03-2024 16:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The arrests were for offences including money laundering, drug-driving and possession of weapons.
  
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• Hyndburn Greens call to ban arms sales to Israel over Gaza

  04-03-2024 16:00
  
  Green councillors have asked Hyndburn Council to urge the government to step selling weapons to Israel due to ongoing violence in Gaza.
  
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• Council tax to double on Blackburn and Darwen 'second homes'

  04-03-2024 16:00
  
  More than 200 empty houses in Blackburn with Darwen could see their council tax bill double by being officially classified as 'second homes'.
  
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• Burnley firm steps in to replace fire-ravaged park play area

  04-03-2024 16:00
  
  A BURNLEY firm has stepped in to replace after play equipment in Towneley Park that was destroyed by a fire.
  
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• Deadline passes for owners to rebuild Punch Bowl Inn in Hurst Green

  04-03-2024 15:55
  
  The Punch Bowl Inn, on Longridge Road, was razed to the ground unlawfully by Donelan Trading Ltd in June, 2021.
  
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• Former boss of Padiham's Mamma Mia guilty of sexual offences

  04-03-2024 14:28
  
  The former boss of a once-popular Italian restaurant has been found guilty of multiple counts of sexual assault, and sexual activity with under age girls
  
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• What time is Celebrity Big Brother 2024 on ITV tonight?

  04-03-2024 14:20
  
  Celebrity Big Brother 2024 starts on ITV and STV tonight (Monday, March 4) - here's what time to tune in.
  
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• Mum helps to save others after son's sudden death

  04-03-2024 14:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Deborah Dixon wants to "prevent other families going through the heartache" of losing a child.
  
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• Great Harwood councillor demands run down playground update

  04-03-2024 14:00
  
  Hyndburn Council's parks boss is to be quizzed on the progress of a scheme to renovate a dilapidated play ground in Great Harwood.
  
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• Blackburn's Witton Park to get £75,000 disabled toilet

  04-03-2024 14:00
  
  Witton Country Park in Blackburn is to get a £75,000 hi-spec Changing Places toilet to improve services for those with disabilities.
  
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• Lancashire police take part in County Lines Intensification Week

  04-03-2024 13:15
  
  Police in Lancashire will be taking part in a national week of action focused on targeting drug traffickers and cuckooing
  
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• Lancashire Police in County Lines Intensification Week

  04-03-2024 13:15
  
  Police in Lancashire will be taking part in a national week of action focused on targeting drug traffickers and cuckooing
  
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• Suspected cannabis farm in roof of fire-ravaged Darwen home

  04-03-2024 12:53
  
  Three fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended the blaze on Marabou Street in Darwen at around 2am today
  
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• Roof of Darwen house destroyed in early morning fire

  04-03-2024 12:53
  
  Three fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended the blaze on Marabou Drive in Darwen at around 2am today
  
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• Darwen: Roof of house destroyed in early morning fire

  04-03-2024 12:53
  
  Three fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended the blaze on Marabou Street in Darwen at around 2am today
  
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• Man dies after being found outside Blackburn McDonald's

  04-03-2024 12:03
  
  A man who was found unresponsive outside the McDonald's in Blackburn last month has died, police have confirmed.
  
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• A man has died after being found unresponsive at Blackburn McDonald's

  04-03-2024 12:03
  
  A man who was found unresponsive outside McDonald's in Blackburn last month has died, police have confirmed
  
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• Derek Thompson to appear on Blue Lights after Casualty

  04-03-2024 11:46
  
  Derek Thompson, who is set to finish up playing Charlie Fairhead on BBC's Casualty, will make a guest appearance on Blue Lights series 2
  
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• Darwen: Couple's £320k new build home 'destroyed by mould and beetles'

  04-03-2024 11:37
  
  A couple say their new build home dream has turned into a "nightmare" and has been plagued by problems - including an infestation of beetles.
  
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• Darwen residents without water with United Utilities on site

  04-03-2024 10:48
  
  Some residents in Darwen have been left without water this morning (March 4) due to a water main issue currently being fixed by United Utilities.
  
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• Darwen residents left without water with United Utilities on site

  04-03-2024 10:48
  
  Some residents in Darwen have been left without water this morning (March 4) due to a water main issue currently being fixed by United Utilities.
  
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• Blackpool: Residents mock motorists whose cars got stuck on beach

  04-03-2024 09:54
  
  Residents have mocked two motorists whose cars were battered by waves after they got stuck on a beach at the seaside.
  
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• Boy taken to hospital after being knocked over in Blackburn

  04-03-2024 09:09
  
  A young boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Blackburn
  
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• Two cloned and uninsured vehicles seized in Blackburn

  04-03-2024 08:58
  
  A driver sped from police before parking his car outside his house and running from the vehicle
  
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• Two-year-old boy suffers serious injuries in Preston crash

  04-03-2024 08:23
  
  A two-year-old boy had to be airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car
  
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• Turkish star Burak Ozcivit praised heritage of Blackburn

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  The MyLahore restaurant also revealed Burak Ozcivit’s favourite meals during his visit to the county.
  
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• River Ribble wetlands plan to soak up Clitheroe flooding

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  A new wetland and dykes scheme which aims to protect Clitheroe from flooding is under way.
  
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• Rishton and Accrington men involved in drug supply across UK

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Two men from Rishton and Accrington were involved in the production and supply of drugs across the UK.
  
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• Nearly £15m needed to repair Lancashire hospital buildings

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Almost £15m is needed to restore crumbling buildings to full working order at Lancashire and South Cumbria NHS Foundation Trust.
  
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• Iconic sites of Blackburn and Darwen celebrated on artwork

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  All the proceeds from the posters, limited edition prints and postcards will donated to the Blackburn Museum fundraising campaign.
  
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• Hyndburn Council makes donation to bereavement charity

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  A charity which provides bereavement support to families who have lost a child has been presented with its cheque from Hyndburn Council
  
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• High hopes for rare Lancashire breeds heading to Crufts

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Anglezarke and President both won their categories at a regional dog show to qualify.
  
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• Family and friends gather to celebrate Marion's 100th birthday

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Marion, lives at The Grange care home in Buckshaw Retirement Village, Chorley
  
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• Ewood Park upgrade meant Blackburn homes were demolished

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  The terraced houses around Ewood Park had witnessed a great deal over the years but in 1992, a block of them on Kidder Street adjoining Blackburn Rovers’ ground was demolished
  
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• Darwen’s Sandybrook House care home rated inadequate  

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Sandybrook House in Darwen has been placed into special measures after the Care Quality Commission (CQC) rated it as inadequate.
  
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• Blackburn's ‘Ramadan runner’ is back with 15k challenge

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Faizal Momoniat has set himself a new challenge for the holy Muslim month.
  
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• Blackburn uninsured driver convictions rise 19% year-on-year

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn has one of the highest year-on-year increases of uninsured driver convictions, new data has revealed
  
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• Blackburn sports club seeks neighbours' views on £3m revamp

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Residents living near a historic suburban East Lancashire sports club have been invited to a special 'drop in day' to find out more about a multi-million redevelopment.
  
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• Aldi trialling the use of parcel lockers at Preston store

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  Aldi is trialling the use of parcel lockers outside its Preston store
  
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• 500 Clitheroe roadside trees replaced after disease

  04-03-2024 06:00
  
  A total of 500 saplings have been planted in Clitheroe to replace roadside trees killed by a deadly disease.
  
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