Blackburn with Darwen news

• 'Largest ever' meth lab discovered in police raids

  13-06-2024 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  The laboratory was being dismantled at an address in Clitheroe and four men were arrested.
  
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• Huge amphetamine lab discovered in police raids

  13-06-2024 21:32 via bbc.com
  
  The laboratory was being dismantled at an address in Clitheroe and four men were arrested.
  
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• Blackburn update as discussions continue over three players

  13-06-2024 17:08
  
  Blackburn Rovers have fielded transfer interest in one of their players whilst discussions with two existing members of the squad continue
  
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• Epilepsy scare for Blackburn Harrier Jess at European Championships

  13-06-2024 17:05
  
  Jess Warner-Judd has revealed she suffered a mid-race seizure at the European Championships on Tuesday and has since been provisionally diagnosed with a form of epilepsy.
  
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• Two Huncoat small children's home plans blocked by council

  13-06-2024 17:00
  
  Plans for two small children's homes in a cul-de-sac in Huncoat have been rejected by Hyndburn Council.
  
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• New Church solar farm set to start generating next year

  13-06-2024 17:00
  
  A community-owned solar farm is set to be built by the end of next year to produce clean, renewable power.
  
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• Chorley pole vaulter Bradshaw already looking to the future

  13-06-2024 16:58
  
  HOLLY Bradshaw says the baton has already been passed on to her GB teammate Molly Caudery as she prepares for retirement - hopefully bowing out at the Paris Olympics.
  
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• Man with links to Blackburn wanted on recall to prison

  13-06-2024 16:56
  
  Police have launched an appeal to trace a 40-year-old who also has links to Warrington.
  
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• Cadet 'humbled' to support D-Day veteran

  13-06-2024 16:02 via bbc.com
  
  Veteran Richard Brock was accompanied by 17-year-old cadet Major Marcus Lilley during the anniversary.
  
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• Man charged after Nelson town centre air rifle incident

  13-06-2024 14:59
  
  Follows an incident on Tuesday 4 June in the pedestrianised area between Pendle Rise Shopping Centre and BetFred.
  
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• Childminder jailed for 12 years for killing baby boy

  13-06-2024 14:58 via bbc.com
  
  Karen Foster claimed Harlow Collinge had fallen and banged his head and she shook him "out of frustration".
  
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• Pensioner suffers broken hip in Rawtenstall town centre

  13-06-2024 14:47
  
  Officers want to speak to a man and a woman who came to the aid the pensioner.
  
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• Corrie's Alex Bain taking part in Tom Parker football match

  13-06-2024 14:30
  
  Blackburn ex-Corrie actor Alex Bain to play in charity football match weeks after his soap exit, for former Wanted star Tom Parker.
  
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• Childminder jailed for Harlow Collinge manslaughter

  13-06-2024 14:20
  
  A childminder has today been jailed for 12 years and 7 months for the manslaughter of a nine-month-old baby in Hapton.
  
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• Pendle Council boss in standards raps over ‘door-kicking and shouting’

  13-06-2024 14:00
  
  A DEPUTY council leader will face a standards hearing over complaints he kicked a town hall door during a meeting.
  
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• How do I register to vote in the 2024 UK election?

  13-06-2024 13:22 via bbc.com
  
  Here’s what you need to know about how you register to vote and when.
  
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• Swindon sign ex-Accrington defender Longelo

  13-06-2024 13:21 via bbc.com
  
  Swindon Town sign defender Rosaire Longelo on a permanent deal following his departure from Accrington Stanley.
  
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• Accrington Stanley: New 2024/25 kits celebrate town heritage

  13-06-2024 13:00
  
  Stanley have released their new kits which "highlight a key part of the town’s heritage"
  
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• Blackburn Rovers could net unexpected transfer windfall

  13-06-2024 12:51
  
  Blackburn Rovers could be due another add-on payment this summer at the European Championships
  
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• James Trafford on Burnley relegation and England involvement

  13-06-2024 12:16
  
  Burnley goalkeeper James Trafford on a "tough" first season at Turf Moor and his involvement in the England camp
  
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• Flintoff signs first professional Lancashire deal

  13-06-2024 11:54 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire batter Rocky Flintoff, the 16-year-old son of former England captain Andrew, signs his first professional contract.
  
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• Police appeal after man suffers stab wounds in Blackpool

  13-06-2024 11:41
  
  Officers were called to Lune Grove at the junction with Grasmere Road on Sunday morning
  
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• Wharton opens up on Blackburn upbringing and England 'dream'

  13-06-2024 11:24
  
  Blackburn Rovers' Adam Wharton faced the glare of the national media in Germany and spoke about his time at Ewood Park
  
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• Karen Foster to be sentenced for manslaughter of Hapton baby

  13-06-2024 11:24
  
  Live updates from the sentencing of Karen Foster, who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of baby Harlow Collinge in Hapton.
  
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• Karen Foster sentenced for baby manslaughter in Hapton

  13-06-2024 11:24
  
  Live updates from the sentencing of Karen Foster, who pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of baby Harlow Collinge in Hapton.
  
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• Son of England legend Flintoff signs pro deal at Lancashire

  13-06-2024 11:10
  
  Rocky Flintoff, the son of England legend Andrew, has penned his first professional deal at Lancashire
  
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• Blackpool FC owner's case moves to higher court

  13-06-2024 11:06 via bbc.com
  
  Simon Sadler, his company and others are accused of insider trading in Hong Kong.
  
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• Staff sickness concerns at Lancashire County Council

  13-06-2024 11:00
  
  A RAFT of physical and mental illnesses are causing a stubbornly high sickness absence rate at Lancashire County Council, cabinet members have been told.
  
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• Lancashire man's mystery holiday a proposal and wedding

  13-06-2024 11:00
  
  A man from Lancashire surprised his partner with a proposal and wedding two days later on a mystery holiday to Barbados.
  
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• Accrington sign striker Knowles from Boston

  13-06-2024 10:09 via bbc.com
  
  Accrington Stanley sign Boston United striker Jimmy Knowles on a two-year deal.
  
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• Drunk driver stopped for driving on M66 with defective wheel

  13-06-2024 08:59
  
  A driver who was involved in a crash continued to drive on the M66 without a tyre on one wheel. Road traffic officers said they stopped this vehicle which only had three tyres on the motorway overnight. The motorist who was three times over the drink drive limit had managed to travel from junction 2 on the M66 to the M60. Police managed to get this vehicle stopped following it being involved in a collision on M66. It travelled from J2 M66 on to M60 with only 3 tyres on it. Driver finally stopped
  
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• Oswaldtwistle residents warned over attempted thefts from cars

  13-06-2024 08:22
  
  Police in Hyndburn are warning residents after a spate of incidents where vehicles were targeted by criminals.
  
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• BBC offers big money deal to Alison Hammond to join new show

  13-06-2024 08:05
  
  The BBC has reportedly offered a 'big money deal' to ITV This Morning star Alison Hammond to join a rival show.
  
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• Food court plan for market hall scrapped

  13-06-2024 07:30 via bbc.com
  
  The new ruling Labour group scraps the Conservative plan for a food court at Accrington Market Hall.
  
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• Councils get funds to update old traffic lights

  13-06-2024 07:26 via bbc.com
  
  Councils across Lancashire get funding to update and improve traffic lights in the county.
  
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• Haslingden drink driver sped off from police at 65mph

  13-06-2024 06:24
  
  A drink driver led police on a high speed chase in Rawtenstall after initially slowing when ordered to stop.
  
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• The Star pub in Burnley is set to close its doors next month

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  The Star, on Manchester Road, will call last orders for the final time on Sunday, July 7.
  
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• Springfield Primary School in Burnley rated good by Ofsted

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  A primary school in Burnley has retained its good rating following an inspection by Ofsted.
  
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• Springfield Primary in Earby rated requires improvement

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  An Earby primary school has been told to improve its quality of education and early years provision following an Ofsted inspection.
  
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• Rossendale and Darwen candidates get into dentistry row

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  Rossendale and Darwen Tory and Labour candidates have clashed over the state of NHS dentistry in the constituency.
  
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• Ribchester bungalow could become two-storey family home

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  A man has applied to the council to partially demolish a Ribchester bungalow and add extensions to create a two-storey home with an annex.
  
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• Pub of the week: Thwaites' Hare and Hounds in Clayton

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  This week's pub aims to blend big portions with reasonable prices, offering a mix of 15 different burgers and a "giant" steak and kidney pudding
  
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• Oswaldtwistle manufacturer secures funding for new machine

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  An Oswaldtwistle pneumatics manufacturer has secured funding to acquire new machining equipment that will support an increase in exports.
  
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• Lancashire woman sentenced for neglecting more than 100 rats

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  More than 100 pet rats were found living in dirty and overcrowded conditions at a Lancashire home by the RSPCA.
  
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• Great Harwood man taking kids on VIP trip to Alton Towers

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  Man’s generous VIP trip for underprivileged sold out in 45 minutes
  
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• Freudenberg Sealing Technologies closes Great Harwood site

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  More than 70 jobs are set to go after a global firm with a site in Great Harwood confirmed it is closing the location.
  
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• Channel 5 drama Cold Call: Full cast list and how to watch

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  Channel 5's Cold Call stars Sally Lindsay as she falls victim to a cold call fraud that threatens to destroy her life. See the full cast list and how to watch.
  
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• Burnley sex offender had child abuse images on his phone

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley man was found to be in possession of more than 40 images depicting sexual abuse of children.
  
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• Blackburn Youth Darts Academy undergoes renovation

  13-06-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Darts Academy, that’s training the ‘next Luke Littler’ has undergone a transformation to get its young stars ready for the big stage.
  
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