Blackburn with Darwen news

• Gogglebox: Tributes after death of George Gilbey

  27-03-2024 21:29
  
  TRIBUTES are being paid to a reality television star who has died.
  
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• Helen Flanagan on her recent struggles and theatre tour

  27-03-2024 21:20
  
  Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan has opened up about her struggles which led to her having to 'sadly' step back from the theatre tour Cluedo 2.
  
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• Helen Flanagan on her recent health struggles and theatre tour

  27-03-2024 21:20
  
  Former Corrie star Helen Flanagan has opened up about her struggles which led to her having to 'sadly' step back from the theatre tour Cluedo 2.
  
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• Village not right spot for prison, inquiry told

  27-03-2024 20:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A public inquiry reopens to hear evidence about road safety near a planned super prison in Lancashire.
  
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• Man jailed for eight years for drugs offences in Chorley

  27-03-2024 18:48
  
  Robert Dooley was initially arrested in October 2021 after he was seen dealing drugs.
  
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• Bank sorry for sharing woman's spending with ex

  27-03-2024 18:22 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sara Derbyshire, from Lancashire, says the bank's error is a "massive breach of privacy".
  
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• Eric Morecambe's widow Joan dies aged 97

  27-03-2024 17:51 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The widow of comedian Eric Morecambe has passed away "peacefully" after a short illness.
  
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• Blackburn still tracking McGuire - Broughton

  27-03-2024 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn director of football Gregg Broughton says Rovers retain an interest in signing striker Duncan McGuire.
  
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• Postmasters are an anchor for high streets and villages

  27-03-2024 17:43
  
  No two days are ever the same for Postmasters.
  
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• Burnley man charged after child injured by motorbike

  27-03-2024 17:42
  
  A man has been charged after a 13-year-old was left with serious injuries, when she was struck by a motorbike in Burnley.
  
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• Man jailed for murdering homeless friend

  27-03-2024 16:18 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Alison Dodds was brutally attacked by someone she trusted after being offered a safe place to stay.
  
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• Family tributes to Allison Dodds as man jailed for murder

  27-03-2024 16:05
  
  Alexander Hindley, 35, pleaded guilty in February to murdering Allison at his flat in Redcar Road, Blackpool.
  
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• Family pay tributes to Allison Dodds as man jailed for murder

  27-03-2024 16:05
  
  Alexander Hindley, 35, pleaded guilty in February to murdering Allison at his flat in Redcar Road, Blackpool.
  
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• Baxenden Golf Club earmarked for 25 metre 5G telecoms mast

  27-03-2024 16:00
  
  An East Lancashire golf club could be set for a 24 metre high telecommunications tower capable of handling 5G signals.
  
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• Baxenden Golf Club earmarked for 24 metre 5G telecoms mast

  27-03-2024 16:00
  
  An East Lancashire golf club could be set for a 24 metre high telecommunications tower capable of handling 5G signals.
  
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• Trio of drug dealers jailed for supplying cocaine in Preston

  27-03-2024 15:47
  
  Three men were snared supplying drugs across Lancashire after one was caught trying to hide 124g of cocaine in his underwear
  
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• Lyon's Lancashire stint cut to seven games

  27-03-2024 15:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spinner Nathan Lyon will now only be available for seven of Lancashire's County Championship games.
  
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• Marco Pierre White restaurant to open in Blackpool in May

  27-03-2024 15:25
  
  A new Marco Pierre White restaurant, called Marco’s New York Italian, is opening in Blackpool in May 2024.
  
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• Preston: Police appeal after boy, 4 dies in crash

  27-03-2024 14:48
  
  The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Tuesday (March 26) on New Rough Hey, Ingol.
  
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• Boy, 4, dies after being hit by minibus

  27-03-2024 14:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The child died after he was struck by a Citroen Relay minibus while riding his bike, police say.
  
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• Clitheroe Castle to be lit up for Ribble Valley's Jubilee

  27-03-2024 14:00
  
  The historic Clitheroe Castle is to be lit up to mark the 50th anniversary of Ribble Valley Council.
  
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• New Banksy-style artwork appears in Blackburn town centre

  27-03-2024 12:10
  
  A new artwork which looks like a piece by street artist Banksy has appeared in Blackburn town centre.
  
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• BBC confirms new The Weakest Link series with Romesh Ranganathan

  27-03-2024 11:49
  
  The BBC has confirmed a new series of The Weakest Link with host Romesh Ranganathan which is set to air on BBC One and iPlayer later in 2024.
  
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• Yorkshire Building Society launches £5000 deposit mortgage

  27-03-2024 11:46
  
  Yorkshire Building Society has launched a new £5,000 deposit mortgage to help first-time buyers get on the property ladder.
  
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• Barclays issues apology after payment system and app down

  27-03-2024 11:43
  
  Barclays has issued an apology to customers on X after issues with payment systems and the banking app last night (March 26) which are now resolved.
  
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• BBC's Gladiators set for second series after successful reboot

  27-03-2024 10:30
  
  The reboot of sports game show Gladiators, on the BBC, is set for a second series The Mirror has revealed.
  
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• Home Bargains staff reveal the meaning of red star stickers

  27-03-2024 08:32
  
  What do the red star stickers on Home Bargains price tags mean as employees reveal the answer on Facebook?
  
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• 77 Blackburn with Darwen schools sharing pot of £700,000 - how much each will get - Lancashire Telegraph

  27-03-2024 08:00
  
  77 Blackburn with Darwen schools sharing pot of £700,000 - how much each will get  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Food bank's anti-loan shark campaign wins award

  27-03-2024 07:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackpool Food Bank is recognised for its "outstanding efforts" in tackling illegal money lenders.
  
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• Robot pets bring comfort to care home residents

  27-03-2024 07:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The pretend pooches and fake felines are being used at Belvedere Manor Care Home in Colne, Lancashire
  
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• Burnley man ends birthday celebration with night in cell

  27-03-2024 06:20
  
  A Burnley man who went on a night out to mark his birthday ended the celebrations by spending a night in a police cell
  
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• What medical conditions qualify for free prescriptions?

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  These are medical conditions and circumstances which mean you could be eligible for free prescriptions in England.
  
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• Vista Cielo in Clitheroe has closed after three years 

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Vista Cielo in Clitheroe hosted a free ‘farewell banquet’ on Saturday (March 23).
  
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• The Village Green Tea Room is shortlisted for award again

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A tearoom with the stunning backdrop of Rivington, is excited to welcome customers this Spring after being shortlisted for another award.
  
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• St James CE Primary School in Clitheroe to be redeveloped

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Plans to redevelop a primary school in Clitheroe have been given the go-ahead by council planning bosses.
  
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• Plans lodged for three-bedroom holiday cottage in Ribchester

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A woman has submitted plans to build a three-bedroom holiday cottage in Ribchester.
  
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• Penny Street shops in Blackburn were a popular draw for many

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Here’s a view of a street which holds special memories for many Blackburn shoppers
  
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• Pendle taxi safety measures with app checks and penalties for ‘lies’

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  New measures to improve taxi safety in Pendle have been welcomed and backed by borough councillors.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Faking illness can be cry for help

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  THE conversation around mental health has thankfully shifted in recent times. I’ve noticed changes in the last couple of years alone, since I started to write this column.
  
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• Man hid under Burnley woman's bed despite restraining order

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A “toxic” man hid from police under the bed of a Burnley woman who had a restraining order against him.
  
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• Hundreds turn out at Madina Mosque for 'Grand Iftar'

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Samosas, rice and pakoras was served to hundreds of guests at the Madina Mosque.
  
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• Horace Andy takes to stage at Burnley Mechanics on Thursday

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Jamaican roots reggae icon, best known for his work with Brit award winners, Massive Attack, is heading to Burnley this week
  
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• Disabled young people from Burnley descend on Parliament

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A total of 70 young people with learning disability and/or autism, some from Burnley, visited Parliament this week.
  
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• Darwen Market butcher hangs up his apron after five decades

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A DARWEN Market butcher is retiring after more than 50 years working on and then running his family stalls.
  
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• Darwen born terror attack survivor backs vigilance campaign

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Travis Frain was injured when a terrorist drove a hired car into pedestrians on Westminster Bridge in London. Here, he shares his life-saving advice.
  
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• Danger drivers filmed skipping lights on busy Darwen route

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  The incidents on the A666 Blackburn Road and Earnsdale Road have been filmed on dashcam.
  
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• Bury woman died after complications linked to her low weight

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A "friendly" woman died after complications linked to her low weight, an inquest has heard.
  
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• Burnley Netflix star Dave Fishwick sits down with loan shark on GMB 

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley businessman has sat down with an illegal money lender, often referred to as a loan shark, on an episode of Good Morning Britain.
  
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• Burnley Library to receive £165k in government funding

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  Burnley library is among 10 libraries and museums in the region to benefit from government funding to support upgrades and improve visitor experiences.
  
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• Burnley Council set for new crackdown on bedsit conversions

  27-03-2024 06:00
  
  AN East Lancashire local authority is set to crackdown on the controversial conversion of homes into bedsits from October.
  
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