Blackburn with Darwen news

• Four fire engines tackle building fire in Bacup

  21-03-2024 22:12
  
  At around 6.18pm, four fire engines from Burnley and Bacup were called to Heys Street.
  
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• Helmshore Road in Haslingden closed due to ‘police incident’

  21-03-2024 21:47
  
  According to AA Traffic and Travel, a police incident has been reported on Helmshore Road in Haslingden.
  
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• Appeal after motorcyclist seriously injured in Preston crash

  21-03-2024 21:21
  
  Motorcyclist, in 30s, in hospital with serious head injuries after crash
  
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• Andrew Snowden discusses crackdown on cyber criminals

  21-03-2024 21:05
  
  The roundtable saw 14 business leaders share their views and knowledge on cyber security, to inform the policing response on disrupting online crime.
  
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• CCTV image released after girl hit by motorbike in Burnley

  21-03-2024 20:42
  
  It was reported that a teenage girl, close to the pedestrian crossing at the former Duke of York pub, was hit by a motorbike which then failed to stop.
  
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• 43 untaxed vehicles seized by police in towns around Pendle

  21-03-2024 19:36
  
  Dozens of untaxed and abandoned vehicles have been sensed by police, from towns around Pendle.
  
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• Part of Barrowford Road in Higham blocked after crash

  21-03-2024 18:32
  
  According to AA Traffic and Travel, a crash has been reported on Barrowford Road, both ways between Higham Road and Fir Trees Lane.
  
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• Nurse left dying man and pocketed patients' food

  21-03-2024 17:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Teresa Bacon, who acted "without compassion", has been barred from the nursing profession.
  
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• Men arrested after police find £11K in car travelling on M6

  21-03-2024 16:25
  
  Three men have been arrested after police found thousands of pounces in a car that was travelling on the M6.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen gets funding to improve traffic lights - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-03-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen gets funding to improve traffic lights  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen gets funding to improve traffic lights

  21-03-2024 16:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen has been awarded more than half a million pounds to improve the borough's traffic lights systems.
  
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• Historic high street in Bacup has been transformed

  21-03-2024 15:30
  
  Councillors met with representatives from Historic England, to mark the transformation of Bacup’s High Street Heritage Action Zone.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle man jailed for breaching sexual harm order

  21-03-2024 12:30
  
  An Oswaldtwistle man breached a sexual harm prevention order by travelling to meet an underage girl and engaging in a sexual relationship with her.
  
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• Rainbow zebra crossing defaced with graffiti

  21-03-2024 11:54 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Vandals target designs that have been brought in to show solidarity with LGBT+ community.
  
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• Coronation Street: Tina O'Brien responds to home incident

  21-03-2024 11:30
  
  Coronation Street star Tina O'Brien who plays the role of Sarah Platt has responded to reports she was involved in an 'unprovoked incident' outside her home.
  
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• Diversions in place as Darwen road shut after crash

  21-03-2024 11:05
  
  Police said the incident happened on Sudell road.
  
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• Up and coming bands to play in Darwen showcase this weekend

  21-03-2024 11:00
  
  A band touring their debut album and a Lancashire outfit garnering national radio airplay are heading to Sunbird Records in Darwen this weekend.
  
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• Darwen to host Adidas Spezial exhibit on 10 year anniversary

  21-03-2024 11:00
  
  An international Adidas exhibition to celebrate 10 years of its successful Spezial range is to be hosted in Darwen, hometown of curator Gary Aspden.
  
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• Men jailed for trainee barrister's one-punch death

  21-03-2024 10:52 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jack Jermy-Doyle, 25, died in hospital two days after being knocked out on a night out.
  
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• Former Labour activist Owen Jones quits party in protest

  21-03-2024 09:49
  
  Former Labour activist Owen Jones has quit the party today in protest at Keir Starmer's leadership.
  
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• Coronation Street's Julie Goodyear fading away says husband

  21-03-2024 09:49
  
  The husband of a Coronation Street legend has spoken about the pain of watching his fun-loving wife “slowly fading away”
  
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• Coronation Street: Julie Goodyear health update from husband

  21-03-2024 09:42
  
  Julie Goodyear who played the iconic role of Bet Lynch on Coronation Street is 'slowly fading away' following dementia diagnosis, her husband says.
  
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• Council urges residents to play part in eliminating food waste - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-03-2024 08:00
  
  Council urges residents to play part in eliminating food waste  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Council handed half a million pounds to improve traffic lights systems - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-03-2024 08:00
  
  Council handed half a million pounds to improve traffic lights systems  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Illegal vapes with street value of £420k seized

  21-03-2024 07:19 via bbc.com
  
  More than 40,000 illegal vapes with a value of £420k have been seized in an "intelligence-led" operation.
  
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• Strictly heart-throb Graziano admits 'I'm an old romantic'

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  It’s a statement that will have female fans of Strictly swooning
  
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• St Luke and St Philip's Primary commended in inspection

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  St Luke and St Philip's Primary School, based on Hancock Street in Blackburn, has been commended in a recent inspection.
  
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• Pub of the Week: The Black Bull Inn and Restaurant, Old Langho

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  This week we have chosen an Old Langho pub, where staff say they have the 'best roast in the Ribble Valley' with 'famous Roast Sharing Boards'
  
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• Playground in Weir reopens following refurbishment

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A playground in Weir that was closed while it was revamped has now reopened to the public.
  
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• New street markets agreed during £20m Accrington revamp

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  STREET markets are set to be held on Thursdays and Saturdays while a major regeneration project is ongoing for Accrington.
  
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• Latest skin cancer technology introduced at East Lancs hospitals

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  The digital dermatology technology sees a healthcare professional take a high-quality image of a patient’s possibly cancerous skin issue. 
  
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• Fears on ‘delayed’ Pendle Council investigations and complaint updates

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Pendle councillor is worried about alleged delays into investigations about councillors and officers accused of bad behaviour, along with questions about resources, processes and attitudes surrounding complaints and grievances.
  
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• Ex-forces to sleep out in Barnoldswick for homeless veterans

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Eight ex-forces veterans from Barnoldswick and Earby will be giving up their beds for a night to raise awareness of veteran homelessness.
  
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• Disabled Changing Places toilets on rise in Blackburn

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  One new Changing Places facility opened this week at Blackburn Cathedral, and another is due to be opened at Blackburn Rovers’ Ewood Park next week.
  
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• Darwen: Historic civic memorabilia returns home

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  An ornamental casket, a ceremonial mace and a historic trophy are back in Darwen.
  
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• Community volunteers rally to revive Ramsbottom Civic Hall

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  The community has rallied as part of a bid to keep Ramsbottom Civic Hall "in use for "future generations".
  
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• Colne's commercial centre to be transformed into 14 flats

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A former commercial office building is set to be transformed into flats
  
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• Clitheroe primary school awarded £5,000 for 25 iPads for pupils

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  St Michael and St John's RC Primary School in Clitheroe is celebrating after bagging a £5,000 donation from national housebuilder Persimmon.
  
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• Burnley's ESP Play finds lack of UK spending on playgrounds

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Burnley company ESP Play has published research showing how a lack of outdoor play provision can be detrimental to childrens’ mental and physical health.
  
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• Buckshaw Retirement Village welcome flock of chicks

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A retirement village has welcomed a flock of chicks to bring comfort to residents. 
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council send food waste plea - Lancashire Telegraph

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council send food waste plea  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council send food waste plea

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council has urged its residents to play a part in eliminating the amount of food waste produced in the borough.
  
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• Blackburn: Slate roof finally restored to former snooker and pool bar

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  The new slates were installed by workers, nearly a year since the roof was replaced at the site, on Clayton Street
  
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• Blackburn: Parked cars blocking bin wagons from picking up rubbish

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Residents in Hare Clough Close in Blackburn have spoken out after their bins were not collected.
  
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• Blackburn man harassed ex-partner and sent threatening messages

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A MAN began harassing his partner when she ended the relationship.
  
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• Blackburn man blamed drug addiction for viewing child porn

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A drug addict who used to spend £200 a day on cocaine looked at sexual images of children
  
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• Blackburn burger van man and 'breadwinner' banned for drug driving

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A BURGER van man put his livelihood in jeopardy by drug driving.
  
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• Blackburn author on county lines education mission

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  A children’s author from Blackburn has made it her mission to educate young people about the dangers of county lines
  
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• Accrington Stanley giving away free Easter eggs to under 12s

  21-03-2024 06:00
  
  Children attending a clash between two Lancashire football teams on Good Friday will receive a free Easter egg
  
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