Blackburn with Darwen news

• Arrests made after car stolen from dealership in Clifton

  19-03-2024 22:00
  
  Police were called on March 18, after reports a Seat Leon vehicle was taken from a car dealership, on Blackpool Road.
  
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• Accrington: Driver reported for driving car without licence

  19-03-2024 21:40
  
  The driver of a blue Renault Clio was reported in connection to driving the vehicle without a licence and insurance.
  
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• Road closed as police deal with crash in Osbaldeston

  19-03-2024 21:16
  
  The road is closed at the crossroads with Mellor and Osbaldeston, towards Clitheroe.
  
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• Abandoned cars towed away on Bridge Street, Church

  19-03-2024 20:54
  
  Police and councillors removed seven vehicles that did not have MOT, tax or insurance. 11 vehicles were reported to the DVLA.
  
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• Vehicles caught speeding on Wheatley Lane Road, Barrowford

  19-03-2024 20:29
  
  Officers set up a speed trap on Tuesday, March 24, and confirmed that speeding vehicles were spotted.
  
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• Szmodics eager to seize chance in Republic friendlies

  19-03-2024 19:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers striker Sammie Szmodics is targeting a Republic of Ireland debut in the upcoming friendlies against Belgium and Switzerland.
  
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• Lane closed and delays of 48 minutes after crash on M65

  19-03-2024 19:27
  
  48 minute delays on M65 in Blackburn after crash
  
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• Santander offering free £185 to new and existing customers

  19-03-2024 19:11
  
  Santander has launched a new £185 switch offer for new and existing customers.
  
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• Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue called after woman fell over

  19-03-2024 19:05
  
  Around midday on Sunday, March 17, the team was called to reports a woman had a suspected broken ankle on the River Ribble.
  
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• Rossendale and Pendle Mountain Rescue called after woman fell in mud

  19-03-2024 19:05
  
  Around midday on Sunday, March 17, the team was called to reports a woman had a suspected broken ankle on the River Ribble.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit payments to increase from April

  19-03-2024 19:05
  
  More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1
  
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• What is cyber flashing as first person jailed for crime?

  19-03-2024 19:04
  
  Here is everything you need to know about cyber flashing as Nicholas Hawkes becomes the first person to be jailed for the offence in England.
  
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• Andrew Snowden secures £1.2m boost for frontline policing

  19-03-2024 18:44
  
  This investment of £1.2m will see an extra 25 officers recruited and out on the beat in Lancashire.
  
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• Traffic building after crash on A6 in Bamber Bridge

  19-03-2024 18:07
  
  According to AA Traffic and travel, the A6 southbound is partially blocked with queuing traffic.
  
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• Clitheroe men sentenced in drug and money laundering investigation

  19-03-2024 18:00
  
  Ribble Valley Rural Task Force began the drugs and money laundering investigation in May, 2021, after executing drug warrants at addresses in Clitheroe.
  
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• Clitheroe men sentenced for drugs and money laundering

  19-03-2024 18:00
  
  Ribble Valley Rural Task Force began the drugs and money laundering investigation in May, 2021, after executing drug warrants at addresses in Clitheroe.
  
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• Support group 'vital' for people with long Covid

  19-03-2024 17:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The face-to-face and online groups can include up to 100 people with long Covid.
  
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• Full list of all unclaimed National Lottery prizes

  19-03-2024 16:13
  
  From £1 million to £10,000 per month for a year, there are seven National Lottery prizes that are unclaimed in the UK - how to check if you've won.
  
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• Ted Baker calls in administrators with hundreds of jobs at risk

  19-03-2024 14:46
  
  Owners of high street chain Ted Baker have moved to push its British operations into administration, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.
  
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• Burnley's Chumbawamba say politician can't use hit

  19-03-2024 13:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The band wants Winston Peters, of the New Zealand First party, not to play Tubthumping at rallies.
  
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• When are the May local elections, and who can vote?

  19-03-2024 13:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Voters in parts of England and Wales will elect councillors, mayors and police commissioners in May.
  
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• What photo ID do you need to vote in elections?

  19-03-2024 12:38 via bbc.co.uk
  
  People will need to show photo ID at polling stations before voting in the local elections in May.
  
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• Northern Rail to recruit drivers and conductors in the region

  19-03-2024 11:54
  
  Northern Rail is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year, including in Blackburn
  
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• Burnley residents win £1,000 in People's Postcode Lottery

  19-03-2024 11:30
  
  People in a Burnley street were celebrating yesterday after their postcode was chosen for the People’s Postcode Lottery jackpot.
  
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• Gran who beat breast cancer takes to catwalk

  19-03-2024 11:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Bernadette Neville wants to raise awareness of the support available for women with breast cancer.
  
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• Is it illegal to enter a neighbour's garden to get a ball?

  19-03-2024 10:39
  
  Are you allowed to enter your neighbour's garden to retrieve your football and are they obligated to give it back to you in the UK?
  
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• How to claim compensation for pothole damage to your car

  19-03-2024 10:35
  
  Here is how you can claim compensation for damage to your car caused by a pothole in the UK.
  
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• Aldi recall as metal found in Tortilla Wraps sold across UK

  19-03-2024 10:33
  
  Aldi say this is an "isolated incident" after the wraps, which may contain pieces of metal following the possible tampering, were recalled
  
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• BA flight attendant reveals foods to avoid before flying

  19-03-2024 10:29
  
  Abby Dunn, Marketing Manager at Ocean Florida, shares her top tip for dealing with this common problem.
  
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• Lion Brewery's final days as demolition crew got to work

  19-03-2024 09:55
  
  The end of over a century of brewing in Little Harwood is recorded in this photo from 1992
  
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• Northern Rail to recruit drivers and conductors in Blackburn

  19-03-2024 09:38
  
  Northern Rail is looking to recruit more than 300 drivers and conductors across the North of England this year, including in Blackburn
  
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• Met Office and BBC forecast as weather map predicts snow

  19-03-2024 09:20
  
  WX Charts, which use Met Desk data, is forecasting multiple bands of snow moving through Scotland and England
  
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• Nightclub gets town's first police safety award

  19-03-2024 07:49 via bbc.com
  
  It won the award for its commitment to "improving safety and security" in the night-time economy.
  
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• App shows users what it's like to be disabled

  19-03-2024 07:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The app's founder hopes it will help people develop empathy for people with disabilities.
  
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• Plans for Grand Venue Blackburn car park set for approval

  19-03-2024 06:40
  
  Part-retrospective plans for a large car park next to a lavish Blackburn wedding venue look set to get approval from the council.
  
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• Home Bargains dupes for Olaplex, Charlotte Tilbury and more

  19-03-2024 06:03
  
  Savvy shopper recommends these dupes of Olaplex, Marc Jacobs and Charlotte Tilbury products that are available at Home Bargains.
  
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• Woman 'booted out' of hospital creates staff training video

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A woman whose step-dad’s final hours were “disturbed” by another patient has recorded a training video for East Lancashire Hospital’s Trust
  
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• ‘We are fully operational’: Audley centre back open

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  The Audley Centre based on Chester Street said in a statement that it was ‘thrilled’ to be back open again.
  
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• 'Untreated trauma led to our soldier son's suicide'

  19-03-2024 06:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  As a study says veterans need better mental health care, bereaved families share their stories.
  
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• Two Blackburn men to stand trial over '£50k benefits scam'

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A trial date has been set for two men charged in connection with an alleged £50,000 Universal Credit scam ring
  
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• Retailers set to get £1.5 million rates help in Hyndburn

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  Retailers and leisure outfits in Hyndburn are set to get a welcome £1.5 million shot in the arm.
  
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• Police in East Lancashire are hunting four wanted men

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  There's a couple of familiar faces on this week's most wanted list with two new suspects for you to keep an eye out for
  
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• Plans for five motorhome pitches at Colne's Piked Edge Farm

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  Five motorhome pitches with toilet facilities could be given the go ahead for a farm in Colne
  
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• New manager at Northcote near Langho delighted to take role

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  The new manager of Northcote Hotel near Langho says she is “delighted” to be promoted into the role.
  
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• Man told child he had a "fetish for girls wetting the bed"

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A pervert from East Lancashire told who he thought was a child he had fetishes involving girls wetting the bed.
  
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• Lithium battery fire starts inside Blackburn bin lorry

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A fire was started inside a waste collection vehicle in Blackburn after what is believed to be a lithium battery was set alight.
  
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• Holiday cottage at West Bradford farm approved by council

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  Farm owners’ plans to convert a garage on their site in West Bradford into a two-bedroom holiday cottage have been approved.
  
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• Friends trek to Everest Base Camp for East Lancs Hospice

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A group of men from Oswaldtwistle have raised money for East Lancashire Hospice by climbing to Mount Everest base camp.
  
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• Former Chinese takeaway in Nelson could become beauty salon

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  A former Chinese takeaway could be turned into a beauty salon if recently submitted plans are approved by the council
  
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• Families celebrate ‘spirit of Ramadan’ at Blackburn Rovers

  19-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers' Ewood Park is among the iconic UK venues to be hosting an Open Iftar event this year.
  
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