Blackburn with Darwen news

• Boy, 16, dies after crashing farm vehicle in Worsthorne

  30-03-2024 21:15
  
  A 16-year-old has died after crashing their vehicle into a field in Worsthorne.
  
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• Gladiators 2024: Who was crowned champions on the BBC show?

  30-03-2024 20:00
  
  See the contestants who have been crowned Gladiators champions tonight as the BBC reboot concludes.
  
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• BBC Gladiators: Fans complain about Gauntlet being too easy

  30-03-2024 19:17
  
  In the Gladiators 2024 Grand Final a number of fans made complaints about the Gauntlet game being too easy for contenders
  
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• O'Shea scores late as 10-man Burnley hold Chelsea

  30-03-2024 18:47 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dara O'Shea scores in the 81st minute as 10-man Burnley secure a vital Premier League point away at Chelsea.
  
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• EastEnders fans convinced of David Wicks return amid clues

  30-03-2024 17:18
  
  Fans of EastEnders are convinced that a show legend will be returning to the BBC programme amid new clues.
  
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• Man wanted in connection with assault may be trying to travel to Colne

  30-03-2024 16:00
  
  A man wanted in connection with an assault on an emergency services worker could be trying to get into East Lancashire, police say.
  
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• Fire engines called in Burnley as pallets go up in flames

  30-03-2024 14:10
  
  Two fire engines were called after a large number of pallets caught fire in a yard in Burney.
  
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• Pets at Home Easter eggs for dogs made my pet's year

  30-03-2024 12:07
  
  My dog tried her first pet-friendly Easter eggs and taste of chocolate from Pets at Home - this is why I think it made her year.
  
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• Gogglebox fans shocked after new family joins Channel 4 show

  30-03-2024 12:06
  
  Gogglebox fans have been left surprised after a new family joined the Channel 4 programme unexpectedly.
  
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• Man seriously injured in hit-and-run crash

  30-03-2024 11:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Police issue a CCTV image of a grey BMW that struck a pedestrian in his 90s in Blackburn.
  
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• Urgent recall issued for Magnum ice cream over metal pieces

  30-03-2024 10:26
  
  Unilever has issued an urgent recall of Magnum Classic Ice Cream after the 'possible presence of metal' makes the 'product unsafe to eat.'
  
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• Butcher hangs up his knives after 50 years

  30-03-2024 10:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Third generation butcher Tom Turner says he has absolutely loved his job but it is "time to go".
  
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• Rawtenstall: Two people cut from cars by fire service

  30-03-2024 09:04
  
  Two people were cut out of their cars after a crash in Rawtenstall on Friday (March 29).
  
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• Blackburn man, in 90s, taken to hospital after hit and run

  30-03-2024 08:46
  
  A man in his 90s was taken to hospital after being involved in a hit and run in Audley Range, Blackburn.
  
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• Haslingden woman caught driving high on cannabis three times

  30-03-2024 06:21
  
  A woman who was caught drug driving while high on cannabis three times in five months had crashed and had children in the car on one occasion.
  
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• Youth groups host annual Iftar in Blackburn during Ramadan

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The 'Great Big Iftar' was organised by the Youth Zone and One Voice Blackburn, with many people coming together.
  
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• What time is Gladiators final on tonight? When to watch on BBC

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The Gladiators final airs on BBC One and BBC iPlayer tonight (Saturday, March 30) - see what time to tune in.
  
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• Vacant Blackburn pharmacy to get 'modern' new shop front

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  A vacant former pharmacy in Blackburn is to get a modern new frontage and a back yard extension.
  
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• Turton Belmont Community Primary School rated good by Ofsted

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Turton Belmont Community Primary School has retained its good Ofsted rating.
  
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• Small claims in Burnley taking seven months to go to trial

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  People bringing small claims to the county courts in East Lancashire are waiting on average almost seven months for them to go to trial
  
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• Shabaz shows off designs by Blackburn jeweller at Brits

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  TikTok star Shabaz Ali said he was tempted to run away after being blinged up for the Brit Awards by luxury jewellers Pugata.
  
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• Rossendale empty homes row between MP and council heats up

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The bitter row between Jake Berry and Rossendale Council over a failed project to bring empty homes back into use has escalated.
  
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• NHS workers' fast raises £2,000 for cancer charity

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The annual event is hosted by Professor Mohammed Munavvar, the Royal Preston Hospital’s world-renowned chest consultant.
  
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• Look inside former 17th century farmhouse in Trawden

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Take a look through the keyhole at Lowlands Farm, a grade II listed farmhouse which dates back the 17th century.
  
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• Former Bury Woman of the Year and ex professional wrestler celebrating

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  A couple who met as teachers and went on to become fitness fanatics will be celebrating their diamond anniversary this weekend.
  
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• Fight club does Blackburn proud at British Championships

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  TMT Harwood Solicitors Fight Club competed at the WKO British Championships alongside 1,600 other fighters.
  
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• Easter in East Lancashire in great photos from the Nineties

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The Easter holidays are earlier than usual this year so we thought it appropriate to head into the archive and dig out some photos of some Easter celebrations in East Lancashire from the late-90s
  
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• East Lancs businesses named and shamed for tax default

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Two deliberate tax defaulters from East Lancashire have been named and shamed in data revealed by the government
  
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• David Walliams talks about Awful Auntie show in Manchester

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  As a stage version of his best-selling children’s book Awful Auntie heads to Manchester Opera House next month, David Walliams took time out to answer a few questions about the show
  
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• Chorley resident tells inquiry 'super prison' will add to traffic woes

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  A Chorley resident who used to work for the government department that wants to build a third prison in the village where she lives has told a reopened public inquiry that the plans can only add to the “frightening” number of near misses that already occur on roads in the area.
  
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• Can you still use a red passport for travelling in 2024?

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Do you still have a burgundy passport? Here are the rules for using one now that some Brits are using the new blue ones.
  
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• Burnley man's threats to 'bury' ex days after prison release

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  A man who was jailed for nine years for subjecting his ex-partner to a brutal attack and stabbing her in front of his own child, has been sent back to prison
  
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• Bolton preparing for dinosaur invasion at the Albert Halls

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Mike Newman is a man on a mission - his aim is to bring live entertainment to the whole family
  
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• Bishop Philip North shares Easter message

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Rt Rev. Philip North, speaks of 'joy overflowing this Easter because of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross', in a message which was shared online.
  
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• Best Indian restaurants in Blackburn according to TripAdvisor

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn isn’t short of amazing food spots, so why not treat yourself this bank holiday weekend?
  
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• Aughton among top holiday cottage spots in England

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Aughton in Lancashire has been named among England's top holiday cottage destinations.
  
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• 400 residents get new trees across Burnley in green project

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  The people of Burnley will be adding some extra greenery to their gardens this spring after taking part in the town’s Big Tree Giveaway.
  
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• 10 Lancashire events happening over Easter holidays

  30-03-2024 06:00
  
  Thrillseekers can visit Blackburn, where an Easter fair is taking place, and families can take advantage of an Easter egg hunt at Mrs Dowsons Farm.
  
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