Blackburn with Darwen news

• Sarah Lancashire to star in new Netflix thriller Black Doves

  08-04-2024 21:44
  
  The six-part spy series will feature a star-studded cast that also includes A-listers Keira Knightley, Ben Whishaw and Tracey Ullman.
  
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• Strictly Come Dancing star lands role on new BBC dating show

  08-04-2024 21:40
  
  A Strictly Come Dancing finalist has 'landed' a role on a brand new BBC dating show after finding love with a co-star Dianne Buswell.
  
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• The hidden and surprising benefits of drinking red wine

  08-04-2024 20:36
  
  Drinking red wine is said to several benefits, find out what they are and how red wine could help your health.
  
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• Police conduct raids in Burnley for murder suspect Habibur Masum

  08-04-2024 20:21
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of the last known sighting of murder suspect Habibur Masum.
  
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• CCTV of last known sighting of murder suspect

  08-04-2024 20:21
  
  Police have released CCTV footage of the last known sighting of Bradford murder suspect Habibur Masum.
  
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• What are the health benefits of drinking coffee everyday?

  08-04-2024 19:53
  
  Here are the health benefits and drawbacks of drinking a cup of coffee every day.
  
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• Si King's special message for Dave Myers' 6000 bike riders

  08-04-2024 19:52
  
  Si King has paid tribute to the thousands of people who took part in a ride for The Hairy Bikers star Dave Myers.
  
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• Blackburn Eid prayers in the park cancelled due to weather

  08-04-2024 18:19
  
  The Eid prayers event takes place at Corporation Park during Eid morning and attracts large crowds.
  
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• Ted Baker set to close 15 stores - including Manchester Trafford

  08-04-2024 18:02
  
  Popular fashion company, Ted Baker, will be closing 15 of its stores in the coming weeks – with the Trafford Centre store being one of the closures.
  
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• Drone footage shows devastation of fire at Blackburn factory

  08-04-2024 17:57
  
  The fire broke out at a business centre off Preston Old Road, opposite the entrance to the Witton Park Arena.
  
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• One person cut from vehicle after crash on Blackburn road

  08-04-2024 17:16
  
  Police have closed a busy road in Blackburn following a crash.
  
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• Expect long delays after crash on busy Blackburn route

  08-04-2024 17:16
  
  Police have closed a busy road in Blackburn following a crash.
  
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• Police investigating fire at Royal Blackburn Hospital

  08-04-2024 16:40
  
  Firefighters were called to a blaze at Royal Blackburn Hospital on Sunday, the trust in charge of the hospital has confirmed. They confirmed there have been no injuries.
  
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• Rossendale Greens go 'all-out' in local elections on new ward map

  08-04-2024 16:00
  
  THE Green Party is to stand a full slate of 30 candidates for ten wards in the 'all-out'election for Rossendale Borough Council.
  
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• Road closure and 'heavy traffic' in Burnley due to crash

  08-04-2024 14:58
  
  A road is closed in Burnley and there is heavy traffic in the area due to a crash.
  
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• Jordan North: 20ft mural painted on side of Burnley pub

  08-04-2024 14:00
  
  A 20ft mural of Burnley radio DJ Jordan North has been painted on the side of the General Williams Inn.
  
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• 20ft mural of Jordan North painted on side of Burnley pub

  08-04-2024 14:00
  
  A 20ft mural of Burnley radio DJ Jordan North has been painted on the side of the General Williams Inn.
  
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• Local elections: Rossendale and Darwen's Reform UK candidate chosen

  08-04-2024 13:59
  
  REFORM UK has selected its General Election candidate for the Rossendale and Darwen constituency.
  
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• Lancashire university confirms 165 jobs must go to balance books

  08-04-2024 13:46
  
  MORE than 160 higher education jobs are thought to be under threat in Lancashire following a financial announcement by a leading employer.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen bidding war cuts special school transport cost - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-04-2024 13:46
  
  Blackburn with Darwen bidding war cuts special school transport cost  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen bidding war cuts special school transport cost

  08-04-2024 13:46
  
  A MINIBUS operators' bidding war has cut the cost to a local authority of specialist transport to an from school for children with Special Education Needs and/or Disabilities by £671,000.
  
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• Search for suspect with Burnley links after mum stabbed to death

  08-04-2024 13:16
  
  Police are continuing to search for Habibur Masum, who has links to Burnley, in connection with the fatal stabbing.
  
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• Rivington: Police target 'nuisance' off-road motorbikes at beauty spot

  08-04-2024 12:40
  
  Officers from Chorley and South Ribble’s neighbourhood policing team tackled the use of off-road motorbikes at Rivington.
  
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• When and where to see total solar eclipse in Lancashire

  08-04-2024 12:25
  
  A total solar eclipse will plunge much of North America into darkness today (April 8), turning the day skies into night – but will it be visible in Lancashire?
  
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• Darwen residents call for removal of chicanes on busy town lane

  08-04-2024 12:20
  
  MORE than 150 Darwen residents have called on the borough council to removed traffic calming chicanes on Pole Lane claiming they have made the road more dangerous.
  
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• DWP PIP payments to increase today- what you'll get

  08-04-2024 12:08
  
  More than 3.3 million people in the UK claim PIP, figures from the DWP reveal
  
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• Try Aldi Lacura products for free - apply for the Beauty Club

  08-04-2024 12:05
  
  Aldi is recruiting new members of its Beauty Club for the second time - how to try exclusive Lacura products for free this summer.
  
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• Aslef train strikes today - full list of services affected

  08-04-2024 12:04
  
  Train services across the UK are set to be impacted today (Monday, April 8) by driver strikes from Aslef members - see all the services affected.
  
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• Drivers urged to check headlights or face unlimited fines

  08-04-2024 12:02
  
  Car expert, Darren Miller, from BigWantsYourCar.com discusses the need for new regulations, current penalties and practical tips for safer driving.
  
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• Met Office's weather warning for wind across Lancashire

  08-04-2024 11:23
  
  Lancs to be battered with rain
  
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• National Insurance: Millions to get £450 boost from today

  08-04-2024 09:52
  
  The main rate of employee national insurance has been cut by 2 per cent from 10 per cent to 8 per cent
  
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• Haslingden Road, Oswaldtwistle reopens after crash

  08-04-2024 09:45
  
  Haslingden Road near Oswaldtwistle has reopened following a 'minor injury' crash/
  
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• Rawtenstall teenager missing for a week found safe and well

  08-04-2024 09:23
  
  A teenager from Rawtenstall who was missing for a week has been found safe, police have confirmed.
  
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• Lorry driver on M6 near Preston nearly 3x drink-drive limit

  08-04-2024 09:09
  
  A lorry driver who was stopped on the M6 near Preston yesterday was nearly three times the drink-drive limit.
  
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• Lorry driver on M6 near Preston nearly 3 times drink-drive limit

  08-04-2024 09:09
  
  A lorry driver who was stopped on the M6 near Preston yesterday was nearly three times the drink-drive limit.
  
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• Minibus bidding war cuts cost of specialist school transport - Lancashire Telegraph

  08-04-2024 09:00
  
  Minibus bidding war cuts cost of specialist school transport  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Four in five of borough's ash trees could be lost - BBC

  08-04-2024 09:00
  
  Four in five of borough's ash trees could be lost  BBC
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost - bbc.co.uk

  08-04-2024 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost  bbc.co.uk
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost - BBC

  08-04-2024 09:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost  BBC
  
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• One lane opens on Preston Old Road, Blackburn after fire

  08-04-2024 08:46
  
  One lane has reopened on Preston Old Road, Blackburn, following a fire at Witton Business Park.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost - BBC.com

  08-04-2024 07:12
  
  Blackburn with Darwen: Four in five ash trees could be lost  BBC.com
  
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• Fewer people in Blackburn with Darwen completing cervical screenings - MSN

  08-04-2024 07:06
  Fewer people in Blackburn with Darwen completing cervical screenings  MSN
  
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• Volunteers collect 25 bags of rubbish as part of clean up

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  Members of the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir were taking part in the 'Great British Spring Clean'.
  
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• Tributes pour in for Briercliffe mum who died aged 47

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  Cheryl was originally diagnosed with cervical cancer in 2013 but received treatment. In 2022, after reporting leg pain while at Glastonbury Festival, she went to the doctors.
  
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• Super schools payout passed for ‘acoustic defects’ issues

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  EXTRA work to remedy 'acoustic defects' in East Lancashire super schools has been rubberstamped by county council chiefs.
  
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• Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital take on robots

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  Two new robots have joined the workforce in the pharmacies of the Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital – boasting the ability to gather more medication in an hour than could be picked by hand in a day.
  
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• Non-Muslims take part in 'fast for a day' challenge

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  The  ‘I’m Not A Muslim but I will Fast for one day’ project invites local people to fast during the month of Ramadan.
  
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• New activities to showcase Blackurn's canalside grounds

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  A NEW spring programme celebrating Blackburn's canalside spaces is set to be launched by an arts collective later this month.
  
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• Families warned over safety in the kitchen as Eid begins

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  People are now being reminded of the dangers whilst cooking ahead of the Eid festival which is taking place later this week.
  
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• ELR: Appeal launched to preserve Higher Woodhill viaduct

  08-04-2024 06:00
  
  A heritage railway in Bury says it must secure more than a million pounds to preserve an important landmark on its historic line.
  
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