Blackburn with Darwen news

• Main road closed after huge fire at Blackburn factory

  06-04-2024 21:13
  
  Preston Old Road is closed in Blackburn as firefighters tackle a huge blaze Witton Park
  
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• Main road closed after fire at Blackburn business park

  06-04-2024 21:13
  
  Preston Old Road is closed in Blackburn as firefighters tackle a huge blaze opposite Witton Park
  
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• Steel takes 5-25 as Surrey bowl out Lancashire

  06-04-2024 20:34 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Defending champions Surrey dismiss Lancashire for 202 as Cam Steel and Dan Lawrence both return career-best bowling figures.
  
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• Everton beat Burnley to boost survival hopes

  06-04-2024 20:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Dominic Calvert-Lewin capitalises on an Arijanet Muric error to score his second goal in as many games and help Everton to a priceless win over fellow strugglers Burnley.
  
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• Royal Mail: How can you tell if a stamp is fake? Expert tips

  06-04-2024 19:51
  
  This is how you can tell if first and second-class Royal Mail stamps are fake, according to a stamp expert.
  
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• Nestle reveals UK release of new Aero chocolate bar

  06-04-2024 19:50
  
  Nestle has revealed it is set to release a new Strawberry flavoured Aero chocolate bar in stores across the UK from May 2024.
  
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• Southampton stumble goes on with draw at Blackburn

  06-04-2024 19:01 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Blackburn Rovers hold Southampton to a goalless draw at Ewood Park as Saints fail to win for the third game in a row.
  
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• Watford and Preston play out goalless draw

  06-04-2024 19:00 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Watford and Preston play out a relatively drab goalless draw in the Championship.
  
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• Virgin Atlantic and BA planes collide at Heathrow Airport

  06-04-2024 18:13
  
  Two passenger planes - from British Airways and Virgin Atlantic - have collided while at Heathrow Airport on Saturday (April 6).
  
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• County Championship day three - radio & text

  06-04-2024 17:39 via bbc.co.uk
  Follow live text updates and BBC radio commentary from day three of the opening round of the 2024 County Championship.
  
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• Appeal to find missing teenager from Rawtenstall

  06-04-2024 16:48
  
  Fabian, 17, was last seen in the Haslingden Old Road area of Rawtenstall on Monday April 1.
  
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• UK flights cancelled due to Storm Kathleen as Jet2 issues warning

  06-04-2024 15:49
  
  Around 70 flights to and from the UK have been cancelled today (Saturday, April 6) as a result of Storm Kathleen and Jet2 has said more disruptions are possible.
  
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• Viennetta Vanilla recalled from Tesco due to allergy risk

  06-04-2024 14:40
  
  Viennetta Vanilla recalled from UK Tesco stores due to 'possible health risk' and a 'do not eat' warning has been issued by the Food Standards Agency.
  
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• Clitheroe: Man suffered head injuries after assault

  06-04-2024 14:34
  
  The incident happened on Wellgate in Clitheroe after the victim was knocked out.
  
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• Boy held after police officer struck by stolen car

  06-04-2024 13:55 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A stolen mobility car was "deliberately driven" at an officer as he approached it, police say.
  
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• Vimto Original recalled as ‘do not drink’ warning issued

  06-04-2024 13:05
  
  These Vimto Original 500ml bottles have been recalled by the Food Standards Agency as a 'do not drink' warning has been issued.
  
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• Family jailed over multimillion-pound drugs trade

  06-04-2024 12:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Ian Shacklady, his family and associates supplied large amounts of cocaine and heroin across the UK.
  
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• Radio 1's Greg James apologises over glass eye comment

  06-04-2024 11:10
  
  Greg James has apologised after his 'glass eye' comment in a promotional video for the new version of Roald Dahl's The Twits book caused a backlash.
  
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• How to shop at Aldi for cheaper from a deals expert

  06-04-2024 11:04
  
  Aldi might be Which's cheapest UK supermarket for three years running but this is how you can save even more on your supermarket shop.
  
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• Ribble Valley Festival bringing live music to more than 20 venues

  06-04-2024 11:00
  
  A Clitheroe bicycle shop is gearing up to host popular Yorkshire saxophone quartet Perfect Fourth, the latest addition to next month’s 2024 Ribble Valley Jazz and Blues Festival which runs over the early May Bank Holiday
  
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• East Lancs Scouting adventures from the 1990s

  06-04-2024 11:00
  
  Over the years, thousands of East Lancashire youngsters have enjoyed their time as a member of the various uniformed organisations
  
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• 42 Balloons world premiere at Lowry shows sky’s the limit

  06-04-2024 11:00
  
  Being part of a brand new musical is something every performer dreams of
  
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• Critically ill boy fulfils soldier dream for a day

  06-04-2024 10:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Noah, who is from Leyland, loves tanks and wished to be a soldier for a day.
  
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• Two casualties rescued from vehicle after crash in Blackburn

  06-04-2024 09:50
  
  The incident happened at around 4.30pm on Church Lane in Mellor.
  
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• More children and young people getting MMR jab

  06-04-2024 09:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Health bosses have warned measles 'hasn't gone away', urging people to ensure they are protected.
  
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• Britain's loudest birds are booming once again

  06-04-2024 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  The RSPB reports ten "booming" males at Leighton Moss - the most on the reserve since the 1990s.
  
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• CCTV images released following street assault in Chorley

  06-04-2024 08:40
  
  After one arrest, police are now asking for help in identifying a second suspect.
  
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• Are there train strikes today? All UK rail operators affected

  06-04-2024 08:26
  
  See all the train strikes taking place across the UK today (April 6), including TransPennine Express and Northern who will not run any services.
  
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• G4 superfan changes her name in honour of singers

  06-04-2024 07:48 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Christine Christie Ansell Duncan Jai Martin changed her name in tribute to the X Factor finalists.
  
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• What makes the best Guinness? I tested all the methods

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  From the pub to my own kitchen, I decided to try and find out which is the most affordable way of enjoying Guinness.
  
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• United Utilities vows change after Blackburn sewage spill rise

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  United Utilities has said it is “determined” to deliver change after new figures showed an increase in the number of sewage spills in Blackburn in 2023.
  
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• Ramsbottom Co-op Hall: Venue receives Theatre Trust funding

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  An ‘at-risk’ theatre in Ramsbottom has been granted thousands in funding to ensure its future in the community.
  
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• Oswaldtwistle: 18 bags of rubbish collected by litter pickers

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  Kath Everett – who founded the Ossy Litter Pickers in 2021 – says her team recently filled 18 bags of rubbish in one small area alone.
  
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• German council officers explore Pendle in twin town trip

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  Arts and Culture Officer,  René Lankeit and Town Planning Officer, Björn Anders visited Pendle, the twin town to Marl in Germany.
  
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• Funeral and death notices from the Lancashire Telegraph

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph has published 4 death notices in the last 7 days.
  
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• Dogs injured after being locked in cages Blackburn

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  Dogs left fighting for lives after being locked in cages and left for dead in Blackburn garage
  
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• Daisyfield Pools demolition process now under way

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  BLACKBURN with Darwen Council is pressing ahead with plans to knock down the Daisyfield Pools complex controversially closed in August last year.
  
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• Cancer survivor urges others not to ignore screening kit

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  A Hyndburn woman is urging others not to ignore cancer screening kits after hers revealed a surprise diagnosis.
  
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• Campaign to save Blacko's Cross Gaits pub from regeneration

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Grade II listed Cross Gaits has been a part of life in Blacko since 1736. 
  
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• Burnley man repeatedly slammed woman's arm in front door

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  A violent man from Burnley repeatedly slammed a woman’s arm in a door following an argument after he turned up at her house.
  
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• Burglars strike at Premier shop in Bury Road, Rawtenstall

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  A shopkeeper has been left frustrated and angry after a break-in at their shop in Rawtenstall where cash and expensive goods were taken.
  
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• ‘Boycott Israel’ graffiti written on building in Colne

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  The council has taken action after graffiti, an apparent reference to the war between Gaza and Israel, was painted on a building in Colne this week.
  
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• Accrington care home worker spent £6k on vulnerable resident's card

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  An Accrington care home worker used a vulnerable resident’s bank card to purchase more than £6,000 worth of household items.
  
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• 5 of the best brunch spots in Morecambe: Google Reviews

  06-04-2024 06:00
  
  From Beach House Cafe to Stone Jetty Cafe, here are five of the best places to get brunch in Morecambe, Lancashire according to Google Reviews.
  
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