Blackburn with Darwen news

• Police found makeshift weapon after stop and search in Preston

  07-03-2024 22:03
  
  Police have charged a man after a stop and search uncovered drugs and a “makeshift knuckle duster”.
  
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• ‘Eggs thrown at homes’ in Roe Lee area of Blackburn

  07-03-2024 21:29
  
  It was reported that “several youths” were "causing trouble" in the Roe Lee area, throwing eggs at properties.
  
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• Mountain rescue called after person stuck on Pendle Hill

  07-03-2024 21:10
  
  They were assessed by team members and transferred to the care of the ambulance service for further care.
  
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• Police investigated illegal hare coursing in West Lancashire

  07-03-2024 20:47
  
  Today (March 7) police detained three males, who were believed to be hare coursing in the Rufford area.
  
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• Teen let down by mental health services - family

  07-03-2024 19:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bella Greer, 14, was waiting to be assessed by a mental health team when she died, an inquest hears.
  
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• Firefighters called to Warrington Street, Blackburn

  07-03-2024 19:24
  
  Two fire engines were called to an address in Blackburn on Wednesday (March 6).
  
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• Police investigating ‘suspicious behaviour’ at cemetery

  07-03-2024 18:58
  
  Officers say there will be an increased police presence at Burnley Cemetery, as they investigate reports of “suspicious behaviour”.
  
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• Gladiators semi-final pulled from schedule in BBC shakeup

  07-03-2024 18:39
  
  The Gladiators semi-final has been pulled from the TV schedule as the BBC announces a huge shakeup.
  
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• Man charged after 'ammonia' thrown in woman's face

  07-03-2024 18:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The victim, in her 30s, was not seriously hurt but was taken to hospital after the attack on Sunday.
  
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• Rawtenstall added to list for £20m of Levelling Up cash

  07-03-2024 18:00
  
  The redevelopment of Rawtenstall town centre is set to get a multi-million pound government cash boost thanks to the Levelling Up agenda.
  
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• I tried products from Dragons' Den - here's my top picks

  07-03-2024 18:00
  
  From Levi Roots' Reggae Reggae Sauce to Oppo Brothers Ice Cream - I tried a number of products from Dragons' Den and here's what I thought.
  
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• Budget: Household support welcomed by Blackburn council boss

  07-03-2024 18:00
  
  The leader of Blackburn with Darwen Council has welcomed the extension of a special grants scheme for hard-up families in the Budget.
  
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• Travel chaos on M6 after crash on Andertons Way, Preston

  07-03-2024 17:36
  
  A crash has been reported on Andertons Way which is causing issues to traffic flow in the area. It appears to be causing delays on the M6.
  
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• Messages naming Blackburn Muslims as ‘leaving Islam’ slammed

  07-03-2024 17:30
  
  A series of messages have been forwarded on WhatsApp amongst accusing some people in Blackburn of renouncing their Islamic faith.
  
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• Boy, 11, died trying social media craze - family

  07-03-2024 17:08 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tommie-lee Gracie Billington was at a sleepover in Lancaster when he died.
  
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• Pictures as East Lancashire celebrates World Book Day

  07-03-2024 17:00
  
  Lancashire Telegraph readers have been sharing pictures of children in World Book Day costumes – and they look fantastic.
  
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• Blackburn man wanted in connection to probation breach

  07-03-2024 16:58
  
  Police have released an image of a wanted man, from Blackburn, they are looking for.
  
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• Preston fans take up AFC Totton offer after postponement

  07-03-2024 16:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A section of Preston fans, who travelled to Hampshire for their postponed Championship game against Southampton on Wednesday, take up an offer to watch non-league AFC Totton's game on the same night for free.
  
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• Former Blackburn teacher jailed in NCA paedophile ring probe

  07-03-2024 16:06
  
  A former Blackburn primary school teacher has been jailed for his role in a major probe into an international paedophile ring which spanned more than a decade
  
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• Blackpool midfielder Lyons out with ACL injury

  07-03-2024 15:39 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool midfielder Andy Lyons is set for an extended period out with a serious knee injury suffered during their defeat by Leyton Orient.
  
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• Can clogged drains make you sick? Bathroom expert explains

  07-03-2024 12:44
  
  A bathroom expert from Plumbworld has explained how your plughole and drain could be making you and your household sick.
  
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• Murder arrest made following death of Lancaster man

  07-03-2024 12:42
  
  Police investigating the death of a 50-year-old have arrested a man on suspicion of murder
  
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• Dan Buettner: Green tea could increase life expectancy

  07-03-2024 12:04
  
  Having this drink 3 times a day could add four extra healthy years to your life expectancy, according to Dan Buettner.
  
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• Murder arrest months after man found dead at flat

  07-03-2024 11:57 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Damian Jackson died after he was found injured in a flat in Lancaster last summer.
  
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• Kevin Bryan delivers his verdict on some fine new releases

  07-03-2024 11:53
  
  Status Quo, “The Early Years (1966-69)” (BMG)- Status Quo completists would be well advised to snap up a copy of this 5 CD retrospective post haste, as it serves up a pretty comprehensive overview of the band’s early vinyl output, including a generous helping of tracks from Francis Rossi and company’s previous musical exploits with The Spectres and Traffic Jam. The latter outfits adopted a fairly scattergun approach to their choice of material during the mid sixties as th
  
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• Accrington chairman Holt explains Coleman sacking

  07-03-2024 11:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington chairman Andy Holt says John Coleman and Jimmy Bell were sacked because of "poor performance and public disagreements".
  
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• Man thought he'd die after brakes failed on Lancashire motorway

  07-03-2024 11:36
  
  Nathan Owen was driving on the M57 as he made his way home from his job in Ormskirk on Wednesday, March 6, when his vehicle started to speed up.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council Secures £1.7m to Revolutionize Childcare for Working Parents - Medriva

  07-03-2024 09:50
  Blackburn with Darwen Council Secures £1.7m to Revolutionize Childcare for Working Parents  Medriva
  
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• It's World Book Day - send us your photos

  07-03-2024 09:34
  
  Today is World Book Day and across East Lancashire colourful characters are making their way to school inspired by their favourite books
  
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• Boy to be 'spoken to' by police after rock launched at train

  07-03-2024 09:19
  
  An 11-year-old boy is to be "spoken to" by police after throwing a rock at a train and damaging its window
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council: £1.7m boost for wraparound childcare - BBC.com

  07-03-2024 09:13
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council: £1.7m boost for wraparound childcare  BBC.com
  
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• Greggs praised for using profits to pay staff £17.6m bonus

  07-03-2024 09:11
  
  About 25,000 Greggs workers will get a slice of a £17.6m bonus pie after the high street bakery chain made record annual profits.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council: £1.7m boost for wraparound childcare - BBC

  07-03-2024 09:06
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council: £1.7m boost for wraparound childcare  BBC
  
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• £1.7m boost for wraparound childcare in towns

  07-03-2024 09:06 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The money will be used to set up or extend breakfast and after school clubs in Blackburn and Darwen.
  
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• Mayor thanks guests as charity ball raises £4,200 - Lancashire Telegraph

  07-03-2024 09:00
  
  Mayor thanks guests as charity ball raises £4,200  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Inspire Inclusion this International Women's Day - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  07-03-2024 09:00
  
  Inspire Inclusion this International Women's Day  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• £200000 investment announced for Darwen playgrounds | The Shuttle - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  07-03-2024 09:00
  
  £200000 investment announced for Darwen playgrounds | The Shuttle  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• £200,000 investment announced for Darwen playgrounds - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  07-03-2024 09:00
  
  £200,000 investment announced for Darwen playgrounds  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• BBC Radio 2's Zoe Ball reveals her mother has cancer

  07-03-2024 07:54
  
  Zoe Ball has revealed her mother Julia has been diagnosed with cancer as she takes more time away from BBC Radio 2.
  
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• Two Darwen playgrounds share £200,000 for major upgrades

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  Playgrounds at Darwen's Bold Venture and Whitehall parks are both to get a £100,000 makeover.
  
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• Rossendale council launches women and girls sports survey

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  Rossendale Borough Council has launched a survey aimed at women and girls about physical activity and sport.
  
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• 'Rogue builder' left Blackburn family with collapsed ceilings

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  A rogue builder from Blackburn has been ordered to pay a customer more than £20,000 in damages after leaving him and his family with collapsed ceilings
  
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• ‘Pink Barbie house’ in Burnley goes viral on TikTok

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  The ‘pink house’, on Coal Clough Lane in Burnley, has a pink exterior, front door and pink furnishings throughout.
  
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• National Trust makes change to ensure cafés are accessible to all

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  The National Trust has taken steps to make eating and drinking at its venues accessible to all.
  
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• Mebs Ahmed urges inspiring writers to join group for authors

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  Mahmood 'Mebs' Ahmed was a police officer for 25 years and published his own book ‘PC Mebs – Finding Myself’.
  
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• Man robbed Blackburn woman and threatened another in Darwen

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  A man stole sentimental jewellery believed to be worth around £10,000 from a Blackburn woman while in the midst of a drug addiction.
  
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• Man drove at police officers in Burnley Tesco car park

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man drove head-on towards a police car in a Tesco car-park in Burnley before crashing into the back of a parked car following a pursuit.
  
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• Long queues for drivers being monitored, despite delays

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  Fans leaving Blackburn Rovers games face long queues trailing back from Preston Old Road at the junction with Buncer Lane.
  
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• Lancashire Violence Reduction Network wins award

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  An organisation, that is tackling violence on Lancashire’s streets, is celebrating after winning an award.
  
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• Izzy Christiansen will be at Accrington Stanley this Sunday

  07-03-2024 06:00
  
  Former England, Everton and Manchester City footballer and now Sky Sports pundit, Izzy Christiansen, will be in Accrington this Sunday
  
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