Blackburn with Darwen news

• Reform UK drops candidates over 'racist comments'

  04-04-2024 18:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Campaign group Hope Not Hate claims it found historical derogatory tweets made two Reform candidates.
  
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• Lyon 'disappointed' by shortened Lancashire stint

  04-04-2024 18:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is disappointed his spell at Lancashire this summer will be shortened to manage his workload.
  
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• Man arrested after incident at Shah Jalal Mosque in Burnley

  04-04-2024 17:32
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage following an incident at the Shah Jalal Mosque in Burnley on Wednesday.
  
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• Police investigating after Ring doorbell smashed in Haslingden

  04-04-2024 16:45
  
  Police investigating after video shows person smashing Ring doorbell
  
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• Jack Straw urges Blackburn to shun Workers Party at election

  04-04-2024 16:20
  
  Former Blackburn Labour MP Jack Straw has urged voters not to vote for Workers Party of Britain candidate Craig Murray at the upcoming election.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen's most expensive streets revealed - Yahoo News UK

  04-04-2024 15:57
  
  Blackburn with Darwen's most expensive streets revealed  Yahoo News UK
  
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• Experts share how to clean your house to keep rodents away

  04-04-2024 15:18
  
  Having a rat infestation can cause your property to lose £20,000 or more of its value and damages can be expensive.
  
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• CCTV images released after 'phone stolen' on Longridge bus

  04-04-2024 14:23
  
  The alleged incident is said to have taken place on the number one bus, which travels from Preston to Longridge.
  
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• Man in hospital after being found unresponsive in Blackpool

  04-04-2024 13:43
  
  Officers were contacted by staff at Blackpool Victoria Hospital, at 11.30am on Wednesday (April 3). Staff said a patient was in critical condition.
  
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• Volunteer groups at 'crisis point' over NHS referrals

  04-04-2024 13:21 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Organisations in Lancashire say they are under pressure due to a rapid increase in "social prescribing".
  
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• Weather warning and storm predicted for Lancs at weekend

  04-04-2024 13:15
  
  Blackburn set to be as hot as Italy this weekend – but there’s a ‘thundery’ catch  thunderstorms are first
  
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• Can Surrey be beaten as County Championship returns?

  04-04-2024 12:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With the new County Championship season starting on Friday, can anyone prevent Surrey winning a third straight title?
  
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• Mosque intruder chased off after break-in

  04-04-2024 12:14 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lancashire Police say they are investigating the motive for the break-in at the mosque in Burnley.
  
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• Police seize six abandoned vehicles across Accrington

  04-04-2024 11:44
  
  Abandoned cars have been reported on Fairfield Street, Hartley Ave and Richmond Road
  
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• Driver reported after driving at 100mph on M61

  04-04-2024 09:38
  
  Police said the driver ‘must have thought they were on the Autobahn.
  
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• Fire service called to vehicle fire in Old Langho

  04-04-2024 08:56
  
  The fire service was called to a vehicle fire in Old Langho on Wednesday (April 3).
  
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• Fire service attend early hours vehicle fire in Old Langho

  04-04-2024 08:56
  
  The fire service was called to a vehicle fire in Old Langho on Wednesday (April 3).
  
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• Campaigners call for cemetery to be protected

  04-04-2024 08:47 via bbc.com
  
  They are urging a bishop to keep the site as a cemetery and stop it being redeveloped.
  
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• Police officer hit by stolen car in hit-and-run

  04-04-2024 08:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The officer was conducting investigations into the theft when he was hit by the car, police say.
  
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• Bones found in Morecambe Bay confirmed to be human

  04-04-2024 08:34
  
  Officers were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, at 4.10pm, on Easter Sunday (March 31), to reports that bones had been found in the water.
  
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• Rat infestation warning to UK households - how to get rid

  04-04-2024 08:29
  
  Rats and mice accounted for 271,343 visits to homes from pest controllers in 2023
  
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• Cycle path transformation to become more accessible

  04-04-2024 07:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A popular path for people walking and cycling near Lancaster has undergone a transformation.
  
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• House of the Dragon star Matt Smith's Blackburn Rovers dream

  04-04-2024 06:17
  
  House of the Dragon and Doctor Who star Matt Smith has said he dreams daily of taking over his beloved Blackburn Rovers.
  
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• Will Mellor and Ralf Little bringing podcast to Albert Hall

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Will Mellor and Ralf Little will be in Manchester tomorrow night when they bring their Two Pints podcast to the stage of the Albert Hall. We caught up with the pair to find out more
  
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• Sparthfield Happy Nursery Accrington gets outstanding Ofsted

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  An Accrington nursery was commended in the Ofsted report following an inspection in February.
  
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• Simonstone pub of the week with food deal people 'can’t get enough of'

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Ezme Longton and Elizabeth Whalley took over the Stork Hotel, Whalley Road, in December.
  
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• Rossendale Holiday Cottages and Glamping now offering weddings

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Couples looking for a rural wedding will be able to take advantage of the peaceful, green setting at Rossendale Holiday Cottages and Glamping.
  
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• Plans for two houses to become one in Mitton refused

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Plans to convert two cottages into one in Mitton have been refused by the council as they believe the proposed plans still amount to two houses.
  
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• Paradise Lane in Blackburn was 'haunt of prostitutes' in 87

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Paradise Lane in Blackburn was definitely not living up to its name when this photo was taken in October 1987
  
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• New disabled access facility opens at Blackburn Rovers

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Changing Places unit is located in the Fanzone, near the Blackburn End at Ewood Park is now available to access.
  
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• Lancashire voluntary groups in crisis due to people referred by NHS

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Volunteer organisations across Lancashire and South Cumbria have been pushed to “crisis point” by the number of people being referred to them for support by the NHS.
  
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• Haslingden: Future games developers visit Bletchley Park

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Year 12 and 13 A level Computer Science students from Haslingden High School and Sixth Form saw the subject come to life on a visit Bletchley Park in Milton Keynes.
  
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• Flood prevention schemes in Darwen approved by council boss

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council's growth boss has signed off three schemes designed to reduce flooding in the borough.
  
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• First look inside new Blackburn mosque ahead of charity trek

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  ‘Team Buraq’ are collecting funds for the new mosque just off Devonport Road.
  
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• Calderstones Hospital NHS staff left in 'financial peril', says UNISON

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  At least 40 members of staff were not offered a role with a neighbouring trust.
  
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• Burnley's Pastor Mick warns of dangers of nitazenes drug

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Pastor Mick Fleming is now warning people about the dangers of synthetic opioids, particularly nitazenes.
  
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• Burnley FC reveal when roof will be fixed after evacuation

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Clarets were taking on Wolverhampton Wanderers at Turf Moor when fans were moved due to a minor structural issue with the roof.
  
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• Briercliffe Primary School's art gallery with 600 pieces of work

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Children from reception all the way through to year six created artwork for the gallery at Briercliffe Primary School.
  
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• ‘Boom town’: 7 new buildings springing up in Blackburn

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  From retails units to storage here are some of the new projects under way in the town.
  
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• Bacup's £1.1million investment celebrated at event

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  A CELEBRATION event was held to mark the end of a project to restore and repurpose under-used buildings in Bacup.
  
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• All welcome to Haworth Art Gallery's newest exhibition

  04-04-2024 06:00
  
  Jessica runs Jessica Jayne Design from the Artists’ Studios at the Haworth Art Gallery and has carved and printed a variety of nature-inspired lino and wood block prints
  
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