Blackburn with Darwen news

• Northampton Town 0-1 Blackpool

  12-03-2024 23:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Matt Pennington's goal edges Blackpool to within a point of the top six after victory at Northampton Town.
  
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• Swindon Town 1-2 Accrington Stanley

  12-03-2024 23:30 via bbc.co.uk
  Accrington end a run of four straight League Two defeats as Alex Henderson's late goal earns a 2-1 win at Swindon.
  
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• Kidderminster Harriers 1-1 AFC Fylde

  12-03-2024 23:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Amari Morgan-Smith's late equaliser sees Kidderminster come back to take a point from a 1-1 draw at home to AFC Fylde.
  
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• Newport beat Morecambe in eight-goal thriller

  12-03-2024 22:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newport County beat Morecambe 5-3 in a thrilling League Two encounter at Rodney Parade to remain firmly in play-off contention.
  
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• BBC One’s The Repair Shop: Experts on lookout for your items

  12-03-2024 21:24
  
  Jay Blades and the experts from BBC One’s The Repair Shop are returning to the barn to film a new series.
  
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• Lycetts expert on keeping safe and supporting farmers

  12-03-2024 20:49
  
  – A rural insurance expert is urging the public to help ease the burdens faced by farmers across the region during the busy lambing and calving season.
  
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• £1M lottery ticket bought in Bolton remains unclaimed

  12-03-2024 20:17
  
  Time is running out for the holder of a lottery ticket to claim £1 million.
  
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• Local bands offered chance to play at Highest Point Festival

  12-03-2024 19:05
  
  One lucky band will open Highest Point Festival the festival on Friday, May 10 and they will be paid £500 for the performance and will also get free tickets for their top fans.
  
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• Burnley man in court over attempted kidnap and making threats to kill

  12-03-2024 17:54
  
  A MAN appeared on the court list at Blackburn magistrates twice on the same day - once as the defendant and once as the victim.
  
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• Silver BMW seized in Accrington for showing no insurance

  12-03-2024 17:15
  
  A silver BMW 3 Series was seized by police in Accrington for showing no insurance.
  
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• Images released of man found dead in Rivington last year

  12-03-2024 16:51
  
  Police investigating the death of a man in Rivington last year have released two artist-produced images of what he could have looked like.
  
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• Heavy rain and strong winds set to hit Blackburn this week

  12-03-2024 14:45
  
  According to the Met Office, Blackburn and other parts of East Lancashire can expect wet and windy weather for most of the week.
  
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• Langho residents win £1,000 on People's Postcode Lottery

  12-03-2024 14:42
  
  Residents of a street in Langho are celebrating after scooping a prize on the People’s Postcode Lottery today, Tuesday.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn school pupil wins Oscar for work on Poor Things

  12-03-2024 14:00
  
  Holly Waddington, a former St Wilfrid’s C of E Academy pupil, won an award for best costume design on film Poor Things.
  
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• Chorley mum's warning after falling for £4,000 Airbnb scam

  12-03-2024 12:11
  
  A mum of three from Chorley is warning others to be vigilant after she fell for a £4,000 Airbnb holiday villa scam.
  
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• JRR Tolkien's 1961 letter to Lancashire boy to fetch £10k at auction

  12-03-2024 12:06
  
  A precious handwritten letter J.R.R Tolkien wrote to an eight-year-old boy in 1961 is set to fetch £10,000 at auction.
  
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• Boy died 'inhaling toxic substances' - coroner

  12-03-2024 11:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tommie-lee Gracie Billington's family say he had taken part in a dangerous social media craze.
  
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• New lease of life for Chorley pub that shut down after violence

  12-03-2024 11:30
  
  A Chorley town centre pub that closed down after a spate of violent incidents is to be converted into flats.
  
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• Lancashire: 'Unprecedented' number of potholes as figure to reach 105k

  12-03-2024 11:08
  
  Lancashire county councillors have demanded more of a say over pothole repairs, claiming that they are being made to look “stupid” in front of residents because of their inability to influence which roads are prioritised for work.
  
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• Delays on busy Burnley junction after crash

  12-03-2024 11:07
  
  Police are warning drivers of heavy traffic following a crash in Burnley.
  
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• Why is Loose Women not on TV this week? ITV schedule change

  12-03-2024 10:51
  
  This is why Loose Women will not be on TV for the rest of the week (March 12-15) as ITV announces schedule change due to a 'prestigious' festival.
  
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• Food labels on British products set to change under new plans

  12-03-2024 10:29
  
  This is why food labels on British products such as pork, chicken and eggs are set to change under new government plans following a consultation.
  
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• DVLA confirm date of 'significant' change for UK drivers

  12-03-2024 10:28
  
  Currently International Driving Permits are issued through the Post Office, however, this is changing from April 1
  
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• 'Double council tax' rule to come in from April in England

  12-03-2024 10:26
  
  The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.
  
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• Camper vans banned from parking on prom overnight

  12-03-2024 10:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The move follows years of residents' complaints about motorhomes, says a report.
  
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• Probe ends into death of Burnley mum who murdered baby

  12-03-2024 09:18
  
  A prison ombudsman investigation into the death of a prisoner who stabbed and killed her newborn baby with scissors has found ‘no issues of concern’
  
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• Lobbying scandal MP recall petition opens

  12-03-2024 09:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool South voters have until 22 April to decide whether Scott Benton loses his seat.
  
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• Clayton-le-Dale: Fire crews tackle blaze involving 40 tonnes of hay

  12-03-2024 09:07
  
  Approximately 40 tonnes of hay were on fire at a premises on Longsight Road.
  
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• Katie Price: TV star to appear in court on driving offences

  12-03-2024 08:57
  
  Katie Price is due to appear in court accused of driving offences
  
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• Van with ‘horrendously' defective tyres seized by police

  12-03-2024 08:24
  
  The white van was being driven in the Preston with no insurance
  
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• Pub shut down over violence to become flats

  12-03-2024 07:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Imperial shut its doors in September 2022 after a spate of violent incidents were reported to police.
  
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• New Greggs and Costa to open at Botany Bay Business Park

  12-03-2024 06:24
  
  Costa Coffee, Greggs and Central Co-Op have all signed on to open at Botany Bay Business Park in Chorley.
  
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• Stanley House vets advice to owners of overweight pets

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  A rescue Spaniel who was struggling to walk because she was 'so huge' is enjoying a new lease of life thanks to an East Lancashire veterinary practice
  
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• Skills Bootcamps to help Lancs adults get better paid jobs

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  People in Lancashire will be able to retrain, improve their skills and step into dream careers thanks to more funding and opportunities from April this year
  
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• Sexual harassment incidents stats in Lancashire hospitals

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Staff at hospitals in East Lancashire have experienced hundreds of sexual harassment incidents last year, new survey figures suggest
  
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• New business grants in Pendle to boost productivity

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle businesses have been urged to take full advantage of business grants, which can be worth up to £18,000, to boost innovation.
  
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• Marsden Heights College reveal details of annual Iftar meal

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  The free event, is open to all pupils, staff and the wider community and aims to raise awareness of the work of the hospice.
  
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• Life-changing mobility support for Lancashire veterans

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire veterans with mobility issues attributable to their service are now able to apply for support from the reinstated Veterans’ Mobility Fund
  
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• Increased police patrols in Burnley to tackle retail crime

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Police will be increasing their presence in town centres and deploying undercover officers into stores to try and tackle the rise in shoplifting offences
  
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• Improvement works at Whitaker Park in Rawtenstall commence

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Contractors started work at Whitaker Park, which includes upgrades to paths, improving drainage and resurface a car park.
  
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• Hyndburn Council extra day off to be written into contracts

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  AN extra day off is set to become a contractual pledge for council workers in Hyndburn.
  
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• Great British Menu: Kirk Haworth proud to represent Blackburn

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn's plant-based chef Kirk Haworth has made it to the final week of the Great British Menu after winning the North West heat.
  
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• Darwen artist celebrated with talk at heritage centre

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  By HAROLD HEYS
  
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• Council commits to ‘no one left behind’ mission at Ewood

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  The second annual event was attended by a range of representatives from health, education, employment and youth services.
  
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• Colne Aldi set to reopen after two week refurbishment

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Aldi will reveal a fresh new look for its Colne store when it re-opens to customers on Thursday, March 14 at 8am.
  
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• Bright Futures Early Learning Bacup recieves Ofsted rating

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  An East Lancashire nursery where leaders and managers are 'passionate' and children 'seek staff for comfort' has received their first Ofsted rating as 'good'
  
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• Blackburn teenager caught dealing class A drugs twice

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn teenager caught with thousands of pounds worth of drugs and cash during lockdown, was caught again a year later.
  
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• Acclaimed artists exhibiting work at Gibbon Bridge art event

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire hotel is collaborating with an art gallery to bring three acclaimed artists to the Ribble Valley for a night of eating and appreciation
  
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• 5 ways organising kitchen cupboards could save you money

  12-03-2024 06:00
  
  Organising your kitchen cupboards could help you save money by reducing unnecessary purchases when doing the weekly food shop.
  
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• NHS urges young adults to get MMR jab as England's cases rise

  12-03-2024 01:01
  
  The NHS have urged young adults to get MMR jab as cases rise in England.
  
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