Blackburn with Darwen news

• Patient's death in corridor 'linked to poor care' - report

  11-04-2024 22:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A report on the Royal Blackburn Hospital says an average of 30 patients are being treated in corridors.
  
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• Warning after man stole items from parked vehicles in Sabden

  11-04-2024 21:38
  
  Officers are warning people in Sabden to remain vigilant after items were stolen from parked vehicles.
  
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• Driver arrested after police pull van over on M55

  11-04-2024 20:47
  
   Today (April 11), police stopped a white van on the M55. Checks found he was disqualified. He also tested positive for cannabis.
  
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• Mother heartbroken over daughter's stabbing death

  11-04-2024 20:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kulsuma Akter's mother says she is "in shock" following her daughter's death in Bradford.
  
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• Teenager in hospital after crash in Claughton on Brock

  11-04-2024 19:36
  
  Police were called yesterday (April 10), after reports of a crash between a Toyota Aygo and a Lexmoto Diablo 125 motorbike on Garstang Road at 2:05pm.
  
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• Man in court over murder of wife as she pushed pram

  11-04-2024 18:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed to death in Bradford city centre on Saturday afternoon.
  
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• Warning after Blackburn man targeted by WhatsApp scammers

  11-04-2024 18:48
  
  Men in Blackburn and Accrington have received WhatsApp messages or phone calls from people pretending to be from an Eastern European gang.
  
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• Starbucks drive-thru plan in Great Harwood set for approval

  11-04-2024 18:00
  
  A new drive-thru Starbucks coffee shop looks set to be coming to Great Harwood despite 13 objections from nearby households.
  
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• GMP: Man arrested on suspicion of threats to kill a police officer

  11-04-2024 17:40
  
  A 41-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of threats to kill a police officer and other offences, after a car was stolen yesterday evening
  
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• Investigation after train guard assaulted at Chorley Station

  11-04-2024 17:25
  
  A train guard was punched in the chest, put in a headlock and hit in the face with a coat, after asking a man about a ticket.
  
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• Boy arrested after police find bag of weapons

  11-04-2024 16:41 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A rucksack with three machetes, an axe and a lock knife was found by the side of the road.
  
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• Burnley boss Kompany given two-match touchline ban

  11-04-2024 15:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Vincent Kompany is given a two-match touchline suspension after his red card against Chelsea.
  
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• Greggs giving away free Jordan North breakfast butties

  11-04-2024 14:53
  
  Greggs has teamed up with Capital Breakfast to launch a brand new breakfast butty called "The Jordan" which will only be available on Friday (April 12).
  
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• Morecambe deducted three points by EFL

  11-04-2024 14:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Morecambe are deducted three points by the EFL for failing to adhere to an agreed decision after failing to pay players on time.
  
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• BLACKPOOL: Appeal for volunteers to support park events

  11-04-2024 14:00
  
  Blackpool’s Stanley Park bandstand will be rocking once more this summer as it hosts another programme of outdoor concerts – but an urgent call has gone out for more volunteers to support the events.
  
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• Habibur Masum in court charged with murder of young woman

  11-04-2024 13:05
  
  A Burnley man has made his first appearance in court today charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of Kulsuma Akter in Bradford.
  
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• CHORLEY COUNCIL: Planning sanction plea issued by leader

  11-04-2024 13:00
  
  The leader of Chorley Council has appealed to the government to recognise the borough does not have the space to build “another Buckshaw Village” – and remove the authority from a blacklist which restricts its planning powers.
  
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• Burnley grandmother's ambulance fall contributed to death

  11-04-2024 13:00
  
  A leg fracture sustained when ambulance crews used an unapproved lifting method contributed to the death of a Burnley grandmother, an inquest has found.
  
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• BLACKPOOL: Plans for 89 seafront flats finally approved

  11-04-2024 12:00
  
  A bid to demolish hotels on Blackpool seafront and replace them with 89 luxury flats has got the go-ahead more than two years after being first unveiled.
  
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• M&S plan to move out of town set to be rejected

  11-04-2024 11:30 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Marks & Spencer wants to relocate away from Blackburn but a report says there are better sites.
  
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• Family to climb hill 100 times in memory of daughter

  11-04-2024 09:14 via bbc.com
  
  The family is aiming to climb Pendle hill 100 times before what would have been her 25th birthday.
  
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• Police searching for Blackpool woman missing for 12 days

  11-04-2024 08:53
  
  Police are searching for missing Blackpool woman Gail Hatton, who was last seen in the town on March 30.
  
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• Man charged with murder over death of mum pushing pram

  11-04-2024 08:48
  
  A man has been charged with the murder of a mum who was stabbed to death while taking her five-month-old baby for a stroll
  
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• Man charged after Kulsuma Akter murdered pushing pram

  11-04-2024 08:48
  
  A man has been charged with the murder of a mum who was stabbed to death while taking her five-month-old baby for a stroll.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit & PIP eligible for free driving lessons

  11-04-2024 08:39
  
  People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons
  
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• Free sewing course aims to fill skills shortage

  11-04-2024 07:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A 10-week course in Lancashire is open to anyone over the age of 17 and is completely free.
  
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• Smiths Hire and 21Digital expand contract after success

  11-04-2024 06:54
  
  A Blackburn digital marketing agency has seen its contract with a trades and DIY firm expand following a big boost in online sales.
  
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• Lancaster bomber flyover at Burnley armed forces day

  11-04-2024 06:26
  
  An upcoming armed forces day in Burnley will feature a flyover from a World War 2 Avro Lancaster bomber.
  
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• Choir to perform at Blackburn Salvation Army after tour

  11-04-2024 06:20
  
  A choir is to perform a homecoming show in Blackburn following a tour of Belgium where they visited war memorials to sing.
  
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• Specsavers in Colne marks five years serving the town

  11-04-2024 06:18
  
  Specsavers opticians in Colne has marked its fifth anniversary in the town, over which time it has delivered 25,000 eye tests.
  
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• Taylor Wimpey offering £500 to Feniscowles community groups

  11-04-2024 06:08
  
  A house builder with a development in Feniscowles is urging people already living in the area to nominate groups to receive a £500 funding boost.
  
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• Where potholes HS2 cash will be spent in East Lancashire

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  The councils responsible for fixing and maintaining East Lancashire's roads have revealed where the £4.7 million of potholes cash will be spent.
  
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• Whalley fish and chip shop staff abused due to price hikes

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Friary in Whalley released a statement asking customers to “go elsewhere” if they don’t like the price of items after staff were sworn at.
  
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• Princess Anne's tour of Helmshore Mills Textile Museum in Rossendale

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  Her Royal Highness toured Helmshore Mills, with museum service staff, Heather Davis and Louise Jacobsson.
  
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• Pictures as duo turn Haslingden pie factory into home

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  Pictures as duo transform pie factory into home on Channel 4 show
  
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• 'Mosque Walk to the Match' campaign launched by Accrington Stanley

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  The initiative saw more than 30 children and adults from the nearby mosque walk to the Wham Stadium to watch Accrington Stanley take on Crewe.
  
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• Marks and Spencer move from Blackburn suffers planning blow

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  Marks & Spencer's plans to leave Blackburn town centre for a new base at an out of town retail park has suffered a major setback.
  
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• LETTER: Princess Anne as PM would bring sense to Westminster

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  You can argue about the merits of having a monarchy - and many do - until the cows come home
  
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• Helen Bingley officially appointed Lancashire High Sheriff

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  Helen officialially took up the role as the new High Sheriff of Lancashire on April 5.
  
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• Casked Ramsbottom: Real ale bar showcasing local brews - pub of week

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  This weekend, we are launching Pub of The Week, a new feature highlighting some of the best local venues that Bury has to offer and showing off what makes hospitality in the borough so special.
  
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• Burnley law firm celebrates 100th anniversary in town

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  DRN Solicitors was founded by Mr Donald Race, who acquired two small rooms in a building in Hargreaves Street 100 years ago.
  
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• Britannia Tap and Grill named best pub in Lancashire

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  The Britannia Tap and Grill in Oswaldtwistle has been named the best pub in Lancashire at the National Pub and Bar Awards.
  
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• Blackburn park lake a sea of mud after water 'disappeared'

  11-04-2024 06:00
  
  The lake at Queens Park in Blackburn has been enjoyed by residents for many years
  
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• Burnley man charged with murdering mum pushing pram

  11-04-2024 01:25 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Kulsuma Akter, 27, was stabbed to death in Bradford city centre on Saturday afternoon.
  
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