Blackburn with Darwen news

• Royal Mint: Rare 20p with error on sells 350x its face value

  21-06-2024 23:26
  
  The rare 20p coin has been dubbed "the holy grail of change collecting" by The Britannia Coin Company of Royal Wootton Bassett.
  
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• Jay Slater: Lancashire Police offer support to Spanish authorities

  21-06-2024 21:10
  
  Lancashire Police say they have offered support to emergency services in Spain amid the search for missing teenager from Oswaldtwistle, Jay Slater.
  
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• Jay Slater: Search for missing Brit focuses on village

  21-06-2024 20:30 via bbc.com
  
  Jay Slater, 19, has not been heard from since Monday when he said he needed water and had 1% battery.
  
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• Port Vale sign Fleetwood striker Stockley

  21-06-2024 18:50 via bbc.com
  
  Port Vale pay an undisclosed fee for Fleetwood striker Jayden Stockley, who joins the club on a two-year contract.
  
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• DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed £12,000

  21-06-2024 18:38
  
  Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures
  
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• Ryanair: Holidaymaker's hack to avoid 'stupid' baggage fine

  21-06-2024 18:31
  
  The clip of his antics at Arrecife Airport has gone viral, racking up more than 9,000 views on Facebook
  
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• BBC confirm pulling out of Junior Eurovision Song Contest

  21-06-2024 18:09
  
  The BBC has confirmed that they will no longer be taking part in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest.
  
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• Tenerife journalist says police doing all they can to find Jay Slater

  21-06-2024 17:30
  
  Canarian Weekly editor, Chris Elkington, says mum Debbie Duncan is staying at her apartment as she ‘doesn't want to be the person who finds him’.
  
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• Museum offers unique 'selfies' at 150th birthday party

  21-06-2024 16:05
  
  MUSEUM bosses have planned a 'People's Party' tomorrow as part of celebrations to mark their 150th birthday.
  
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• Newman's shoe factory plans upset sheltered housing residents

  21-06-2024 16:00
  
  Sheltered housing complex residents have objected to proposals to redevelop the remainder of the site of the former Newman Footwear factory.
  
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• Jay Slater: Crowds gather in Oswaldtwistle for prayers

  21-06-2024 16:00
  
  Around 50 people visited an Oswaldtwistle church to pray and leave messages for the 19-year-old Jay Slater, who is missing in Tenerife.
  
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• Jay Slater: Crowds gather in Oswaldtwistle for prayer service

  21-06-2024 16:00
  
  Around 50 people visited an Oswaldtwistle church to pray and leave messages for the 19-year-old Jay Slater, who is missing in Tenerife.
  
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• Blackburn bungalow work approved despite neighbour's plea

  21-06-2024 16:00
  
  The controversial enlargement of a Blackburn bungalow will go ahead despite a neighbour's plea for it it be blocked.
  
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• Rovers charged over fans' behaviour in Ipswich loss

  21-06-2024 15:53 via bbc.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers are charged with misconduct in relation to crowd control during the defeat by Ipswich Town in March.
  
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• Charity bosses jailed for gambling using donations

  21-06-2024 15:51 via bbc.com
  
  Kidz Come First collected money to fund equipment, healthcare and holidays for unwell children.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers hit with FA charge over crowd behaviour

  21-06-2024 15:30
  
  The club have until Monday to answer to the FA's charge against them
  
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• Usyk like a 'local amateur boxer' - Fury

  21-06-2024 15:06 via bbc.com
  
  Tyson Fury believes he beat Oleksandr Usyk in May's undisputed heavyweight contest and says the Ukrainian was like a "local amateur boxer".
  
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• Blackburn's Gaza candidates in social media war of words

  21-06-2024 14:00
  
  The two main candidates in the Blackburn election campaigning on the issue of Gaza are now in open conflict over whether one of them should stand aside.
  
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• Lego stolen from Blackburn Smyths Toys Superstores

  21-06-2024 13:36
  
  Police have released a CCTV image of a woman they want to speak with, in connection to the alleged thefts.
  
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• Warning of traffic disruption in Newchurch for Thomas Bull funeral

  21-06-2024 13:18
  
  Thomas Bull died on June 10, following a “tragic accident at his family home”. Police say this was a quadbike accident.
  
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• Jay Slater: Search teams spotted checking Tenerife river

  21-06-2024 13:15
  
  Search and rescue personnel, looking for Jay Slater, joined officers from the island’s Guardia Civil near the village of Masc.
  
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• What is the pollen count in Blackburn today? See forecast

  21-06-2024 12:36
  
  The pollen levels in Blackburn change but here is the pollen count in the town and other areas of Lancashire, including Darwen and Clitheroe, today (June 21).
  
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• Review: Importance of Being Earnest at the Royal Exchange

  21-06-2024 12:36
  
  There's always a risk in taking a classic and transposing it into a modern setting
  
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• Ex-Manchester United Nicky Butt sentenced for hitting biker

  21-06-2024 12:29
  
  Ex-Manchester United man and Salford City co-owner Nicky Butt has been banned from driving after hitting a biker with his car, causing them a broken femur.
  
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• Jay Slater’s family ‘drained beyond words’ as search continues

  21-06-2024 12:23
  
  Jay Slater’s family and friends ‘drained beyond words’ in ‘living nightmare’ search.
  
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• Jay Slater: New pictures released as police search Tenerife

  21-06-2024 11:10
  
  The hunt for Oswaldtwistle teenager, Jay Slater, who went missing during a holiday in Tenerife has entered its fifth day, after a helicopter and rescue dogs joined the search party.
  
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• Blackburn make sponsorship decision on Totally Wicked deal

  21-06-2024 10:37
  
  Blackburn Rovers will have a new front-of-shirt sponsor next season
  
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• Ian Wright makes same Adam Wharton point as Blackburn fans

  21-06-2024 10:19
  
  England have had their troubles in midfield at the Euros and Ian Wright has called for Adam Wharton to start
  
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• Traffic stopped on M6 due to 'police incident'

  21-06-2024 09:50
  
  Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire due to a 'police incident'. We will keep you updated
  
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• RECAP: Traffic stopped on M6 due to 'police incident'

  21-06-2024 09:50
  
  Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the M6 in Lancashire due to a 'police incident'. We will keep you updated
  
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• Police appeal after ice cream van set on fire in Burnley

  21-06-2024 09:21
  
  At around 2.30pm on Monday, June 19, police were called to Padiham Road in Burnley after an ice cream van fire.
  
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• Arrest made after police find 80 cannabis plants in Rishton

  21-06-2024 08:51
  
  Officers came to Wheatfield Street in Rishton and found 80 plants.
  
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• Jay Slater: Oswaldtwistle teenager still missing

  21-06-2024 08:32
  
  19-year-old Jay Slater, from Oswaldtwistle, is still missing. We will provide you with updates as we receive them.
  
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• Move to fortnightly bin collections ruled out

  21-06-2024 07:26 via bbc.com
  
  Ribble Valley's council leader vows not to change bin rounds despite a government savings demand.
  
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• RNLI volunteer retires after more than 50 years

  21-06-2024 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  Phil Denham, a recipient of the RNLI bronze medal for gallantry, is credited with saving many lives.
  
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• Euro 2024 column: France's weak spot and Scotland's lifeline

  21-06-2024 07:00
  
  The latest instalment of Euro view looks at France's chances without Kylian Mbappe, Scotland's shot in the arm and the posture of a former England number one
  
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• Children enjoy fun-filled scavenger hunt at Marls Pit

  21-06-2024 06:50
  
  More than 100 primary pupils had a fantastic, fun time exploring Marl Pits in Rawtenstall on a scavenger hunt.
  
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• Darwen drunk driver was more than four times legal limit

  21-06-2024 06:47
  
  A Darwen man who was found to be more than four times the drink drive limit could barely stand when police spoke to him.
  
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• Man was punched in random attack on way to work in Nelson

  21-06-2024 06:45
  
  A man attacked a total stranger in the street accusing him of being a paedophile while walking to work in Nelson.
  
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• Man emptied shelves into bags during theft rampage at B&M

  21-06-2024 06:44
  
  A man who went on a pre-planned “smash and grab” in a Burnley store has been given another chance despite having 60 theft offences on his record.
  
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• Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall appoint East Lancs solicitor

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  A woman from East Lancashire has been appointed to a North West law firm to 'strengthen the family law services' provided to clients at its Clitheroe office
  
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• Teacher presented national teaching award at Blackburn school

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  Zaitoon Bukhari picked up the silver award and was presented the honour in front of staff and pupils at Witton Park Academy.
  
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• Ribble Valley church was built with Derby prize money

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  Taken in 1974, this photo shows a Ribble Valley church with an unusual history
  
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• Parish of Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates relic discovery

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire church is celebrating the discovery of a relic after a step back into one woman’s family history brought about a rare discovery
  
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• New food takeaway in Colne proposed to Pendle Council

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  Plans have been submitted to Pendle Borough Council to turn a retail unit into a hot food takeaway in Colne
  
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• ‘Lytham Festival a highlight of summer’ say headliners James

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  Saul Davies doesn’t hold back when talking about James’ headline performance at the Lytham Festival next month
  
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• Lifetime achievement award for Blackburn Irish dance teacher

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  Philomena Keigher, received an award in Glasgow from The Irish Dancing Commission for her commitment to the pastime.
  
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• Lancs Foundation Trust nurse helps man reverse his diabetes

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  A former patient is celebrating losing six stone in weight after the help of a nurse from Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust who helped transform his life
  
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• Lancashire sub-postmasters affected by Post Office leak

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  A total of 12 sub-postmasters based in Lancashire have had their home addresses published by the Post Office on its website in a massive leak
  
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• Kaleidoscope Assessment Services 'not delivering good care'

  21-06-2024 06:00
  
  A residential family centre in Burnley that 'is not delivering good care and help' received a 'requires improvement' rating from Ofsted
  
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