Blackburn with Darwen news

• Rishi Sunak sends support amid Princess of Wales cancer news

  22-03-2024 19:36
  
  The Prime Minister has said that the Princess has “the love and support of the whole country” after she announced she is undergoing treatment for cancer via a video on Friday evening.
  
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• Kate Middleton reveals she delayed cancer news for children

  22-03-2024 19:21
  
  Kate Middleton has shared that she has cancer and discussed telling her children about the news in an appropriate fashion.
  
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• Kate Middleton confirms cancer diagnosis in Royal statement

  22-03-2024 19:02
  
  Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has announced she has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment.
  
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• 19-year sentence for Penwortham man who raped women

  22-03-2024 18:00
  
   Kieran Larbey raped two of the women and assaulted the third, attempting to suffocate her with a pillow.
  
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• Two jailed after shooting in busy area of Skelmersdale

  22-03-2024 17:51
  
  Stephen Birch, 32, was found with a gunshot wound to his leg and was taken to hospital to be treated.
  
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• Kirk Haworth to cook a banquet on Great British Menu

  22-03-2024 17:46
  
  Blackburn's Kirk Haworth has made it to the ‘banquet’ of the Great British Menu.
  
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• Mum's shock to find herd of cows outside new-build Longridge house

  22-03-2024 16:51
  
  A mum was rudely interrupted in her new-build home - by a herd of cows.
  
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• Blackpool: Rainbow zebra crossing defaced a day after being installed

  22-03-2024 16:37
  
  A zebra crossing that was given a rainbow makeover in solidarity with a town’s LGBTQ+ community has been vandalised – just a day after being unveiled.
  
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• Blackburn town centre road shut following burst water pipe

  22-03-2024 14:30
  
  A section Northgate outside the new Akbar’s and Blackburn Library has been closed to traffic.
  
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• Jake Berry slams Nike and FA over 'woke' England kit flag

  22-03-2024 14:28
  
  Rossendale and Darwen MP Jake Berry has labelled Nike and the FA 'woke' over the colours used on the new England football shirt.
  
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• Hypnotist Robert Temple in prison for fraud and hacking

  22-03-2024 13:46
  
  Robert Temple performed at the Albert Halls on February 10 after an application for a licence which made it into the local news and national news last month.
  
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• Mystery Lancashire man wins £117,000 on EuroMillions lottery

  22-03-2024 13:14
  
  The man did wish not to be been named and is known only as 'Mr N' from Lancashire.
  
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• Mystery Lancashire man win £117k on EuroMillions

  22-03-2024 13:14
  
  The man who wish not to be been named and is known only as 'Mr N'.
  
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• The dangerous viral cleaning hacks you should avoid

  22-03-2024 13:12
  
  Harmful trends that are dangerous to health and can cause costly plumbing issues are being promoted online
  
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• Aldi and Sainsbury's 'do not eat' warnings and recalls

  22-03-2024 13:11
  
  Aldi and Sainsbury's are among the UK supermarkets with 'do not eat' warnings in place on some of their products.
  
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• Card fee warning to millions of holidaymakers this Easter

  22-03-2024 13:10
  
  Experts have shared their tips for making your travel money go further when you are on holiday.
  
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• Church residents win People's Postcode Lottery jackpot

  22-03-2024 13:00
  
  Residents in Church are celebrating this morning after they won the £1,000 jackpot in the People’s Postcode Lottery.
  
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• 'Big cloud of smoke' as train derails and blocks line

  22-03-2024 12:17 via bbc.com
  
  Four passengers and four staff members were on board when the train derailed at Grange-over-Sands.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle PC admits sending images to police staff wife

  22-03-2024 12:15
  
  A former police officer from Oswaldtwistle is to be sentenced after pleading guilty to sending images of an injured suspect to his wife
  
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• Accrington interim boss Doolan appointed manager

  22-03-2024 12:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Accrington Stanley appoint interim boss John Doolan as their first-team manager on a three-year contract.
  
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• DVLA car tax: The 4 things drivers must do before April

  22-03-2024 12:08
  
  Vehicle excise duty (VED) on all but the cleanest new and used cars will increase from April 1, with an increase of around 6 per cent expected.
  
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• Arrest as girl, 13, struck by off-road motorbike

  22-03-2024 11:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The teenager was seriously injured when she was struck crossing the road in Burnley.
  
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• Witness appeal after girl hit by motorbike in Burnley

  22-03-2024 11:34
  
  A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and is currently in custody.
  
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• Accrol lined up for £127.5m takeover by Portuguese firm

  22-03-2024 11:18
  
  Established in 1996, Accrol is one of the biggest suppliers of toilet tissues and kitchen rolls in the country.
  
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• Lancaster trains cancelled after Northern train derails

  22-03-2024 11:14
  
  The train, which was travelling towards Barrow, came off the tracks near Grange-over-Sands station.
  
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• 'Delayed’ complaints probes into Pendle councillors and staff fears

  22-03-2024 08:47
  
  A COUNCILLOR is worried about alleged delays into investigations about councillors and officers accused of bad behaviour.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle keep to reopen within fortnight after repairs

  22-03-2024 08:33
  
  REPAIRS to the historic keep at Clitheroe Castle should be complete within the next fortnight, it has been confirmed.
  
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• Blackburn museum benefits from extended openings for 150th year

  22-03-2024 08:23
  
  MUSEUM chiefs have announced extended opening hours as part of a cultural landmark's 150th anniversary year.
  
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• Blackburn Museum and Art Gallery's extended openings for 150th year

  22-03-2024 08:23
  
  MUSEUM chiefs have announced extended opening hours as part of a cultural landmark's 150th anniversary year.
  
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• Memorial benches to be scrapped by council

  22-03-2024 07:27 via bbc.com
  
  Space is running out and a council says it cannot continue to cover maintenance costs of the benches.
  
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• Resort's £21m multiplex cinema set to open

  22-03-2024 07:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The Backlot Cinema in Blackpool features one of the largest IMAX screens in the north west.
  
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• Bacup care worker stole vulnerable patient's bank card

  22-03-2024 06:55
  
  A carer in Bacup betrayed the trust of an "extremely vulnerable" patient by stealing his bank card and making a withdrawal.
  
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• Women stole Accrington man's wallet and tried to buy alcohol

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Two women stole a vulnerable man’s wallet in Accrington after breaking into his flat and attempted to buy alcohol using his bank card.
  
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• The Hyndburn Academy in Rishton receives library donation

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The Hyndburn Academy in Blackburn has been awarded £1,000 to spend on books for its library following a successful bid to the LoveReading4Kids scheme.
  
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• The Hyndburn Academy in Blackburn receives library donation

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The Hyndburn Academy in Blackburn has been awarded £1,000 to spend on books for its library following a successful bid to the LoveReading4Kids scheme.
  
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• Staff speak out as Calderstones Hospital closure nears

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The former Calderstones Hospital site is set to close at the end of the month, according to staff.
  
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• Ribble Valley Borough Council plants giant redwoods

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Ribble Valley Borough Council has planted two redwood groves in Clitheroe and Longridge to mark its 50th anniversary.
  
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• Raw chicken box mystery baffles businesses in Blackburn

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  A man has been returning to the same spot to dump raw chicken in the road in Blackburn, leading to confusion among local businesses.
  
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• Ramsbottom: EDM project manager to retire after 42 years

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  A "dedicated" project manager who has worked on assignments from fighter jets and luxury cars to interactive exhibits at children’s museums is retiring after nearly 42 years.
  
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• Private GP starts clinics at The Beardwood Hospital

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The service is being launched by Dr Nazneen Begum with plans in place to add more in the coming months.
  
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• Netflix crews visit Burnley pub to film Bank of Dave 2

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Pictures have emerged of Netflix film crews at The Talbot pub, on Church Street, which has been closed for several years.
  
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• National award for Cancer Research fundraiser from Whitworth

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Retired engineer Arnold Ashworth, 95, from Whitworth has been named a Cancer Research UK Honorary Fellow – an accolade his late wife Joyce was awarded in 2008.
  
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• Mayor of Pendle Brian Newman visits Pendle YES Hub

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The mayor of Pendle Cllr Brian Newman has visited Pendle YES Hub to observe the vital services it provides to young people in the borough.
  
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• Jam Coding awarded for revolutionising primary school computing

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn education provider has been recognised for revolutionising how primary schools teach computing
  
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• Great Harwood nursery boss looking to continue family legacy

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  The manager of a nursery in Great Harwood is looking to continue her mother’s legacy after taking over the running of the business.
  
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• Father and son, 2, take on Pendle Hill charity trek

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Talib Akhtar and son Muhammad, who is two-years-old, will be climbing Pendle Hill on Sunday April 21.
  
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• Desensitised are heading to Barnoldswick to win new fans

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Next weekend music lovers in the area are going to get the chance to catch the all-girl trio being championed by Suzi Quatro
  
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• Corporation Park in Blackburn to benefit from £750K funding

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Corporation Park in Blackburn is set to benefit from £750,000 in funding.
  
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• Burnley woman to represent Great Britain at baseball

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Samiya Rahman has been chosen to represent her country on the Great Britain women’s 2024 roster.
  
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• Blackburn businesses back boxer in tyre flipping challenge

  22-03-2024 06:00
  
  Bill Hodgson is taking on the gruelling challenge after hearing of the plight of 26-year-old Jordan who an inoperable brain tumour.
  
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