Blackburn with Darwen news

• Electoral Commission warn of 'abuse' at General Election

  04-07-2024 23:32
  
  The Electoral Commission warned there had been “unacceptable abuse and intimidation of candidates".
  
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• UK Exit Poll 2024: Labour and Keir Starmer on course to win

  04-07-2024 23:05
  
  Sir Keir Starmer will be the next Prime Minister according to the exit poll, which predicts Labour will win a Westminster majority
  
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• Results from East Lancashire seats in general election 2024

  04-07-2024 20:55
  
  Live coverage of the 2024 general election results, with votes taking place in Blackburn, Hyndburn, Burnley, Pendle and Clitheroe, Ribble Valley, Rossendale and Darwen.
  
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• Fleetwood sign midfielder Hunt and defender Bolton

  04-07-2024 20:08 via bbc.com
  
  Fleetwood Town sign former Everton midfielder Mackenzie Hunt and defender James Bolton from St Mirren.
  
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• Chorley boxer Jack Catterall ready to take on Regis Prograis

  04-07-2024 18:29
  
  JACK Catterall said he is excited about the prospect of facing two-time world champion Regis Prograis at Co-Op Live Arena next month - the first boxing event to be held at the new Manchester venue.
  
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• Zebra crossing to be relocated after boy injured in crash

  04-07-2024 17:51 via bbc.com
  
  A zebra crossing where a boy on a bike was clipped by a van will be relocated, officials say.
  
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• East Lancashire's best #DogsAtPollingStations for election

  04-07-2024 17:33
  
  The #dogsatpollingstations hashtag has become a permanent fixture of election day; here are some of the best efforts from East Lancashire today.
  
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• Plans for 5G phone mast in resort rejected

  04-07-2024 17:06 via bbc.com
  
  Planning officers say plans to site a 5G phone mast close to the Solaris Centre would be “incongruous”.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers net transfer windfall after Arsenal deal

  04-07-2024 16:56
  
  David Raya has finally made a permanent move to Arsenal from Brentford
  
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• Accrington sign Saints defender Awe on season loan

  04-07-2024 16:54 via bbc.com
  
  Accrington Stanley sign Southampton defender Zach Awe on a season-long loan.
  
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• Meet the polling staff who’ve spent ‘109 years counting votes’ - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-07-2024 14:30
  
  Meet the polling staff who’ve spent ‘109 years counting votes’  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen polling staff spent ‘109 years counting votes’ - Lancashire Telegraph

  04-07-2024 14:30
  
  Blackburn with Darwen polling staff spent ‘109 years counting votes’  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen polling staff spent ‘109 years counting votes’

  04-07-2024 14:30
  
  Alan Woods and Ian Haworth have worked in various polling stations across the borough, on General Election days across the years.
  
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• New Market Street in Colne partially closed after crash

  04-07-2024 14:05
  
  New Market Street is currently closed in both directions, between North Valley Road and Church Street, after a crash.
  
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• Man dies after crash on New Market Street in Colne

  04-07-2024 14:05
  
  New Market Street is currently closed in both directions, between North Valley Road and Church Street, after a man died after a crash.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers star sets challenge after learning curve

  04-07-2024 14:00
  
  Arnor Sigurdsson wants to hit the ground running after a stop-start debut campaign
  
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• Rossendale: Seven charged amid police drug investigation

  04-07-2024 13:30
  
  Seven of those arrested have been charged and were due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, July 4)
  
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• Anderson could still play for Lancashire - Benkenstein

  04-07-2024 12:48 via bbc.com
  
  Lancashire head coach Dale Benkenstein says bowler James Anderson has not ruled out a return to county cricket.
  
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• Man charged as police investigate alleged stabbing in Brierfield

  04-07-2024 12:33
  
  A man, in his 30s, was reportedly found with stab wounds to his back. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
  
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• Sephton is latest signing for Rammy

  04-07-2024 12:23
  
  With the new season less than a month away, manager Steve Wilkes continues to strengthen the Ramsbottom United squad, both on and off the pitch, writes Tony Cunningham.
  
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• Blackburn send strong message with Academy announcements

  04-07-2024 11:47
  
  Blackburn Rovers have confirmed anew batch of scholarship and first professional deals this week
  
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• Bereaved mum's social media warning after boy's death

  04-07-2024 11:26 via bbc.com
  
  Tommie-lee Gracie Billington's mum says she does not want anyone else to suffer like her family has.
  
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• Outgoing Blackburn Rovers player sends parting message

  04-07-2024 10:53
  
  Blackburn Rovers are in the market for a new goalkeeper after Leopold Wahlstedt left the club
  
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• Three charged with drugs offences following searches in Preston

  04-07-2024 10:27
  
  Police stopped a van on Muncaster Road, Preston, and reportedly found several thousand pounds in cash.​
  
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• General Election: East Lancs schools being used as polling stations

  04-07-2024 09:45
  
  General Election: Full list of schools closed today as they reopen as polling stations
  
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• Boy, 15, robbed at knifepoint on Ellesmere Road in Morecambe

  04-07-2024 08:35
  
  The teenager was making his way home at around 11.40pm, on July 2, on Ellesmere Road, when he was approached by three men.
  
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• Anger as cycle stunts damage nature reserve

  04-07-2024 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Conservationists hit out at cyclists for damaging wildflower meadows by creating makeshift jump ramps.
  
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• Which foods can you safely eat when they go out of date?

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Some foods are fine to eat after their best before and expiry dates, including bread, potatoes and dry pasta.
  
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• WATCH: Tree in Darwen falls close to cars and cyclist

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Watch the moment two cars and a cyclist were nearly struck by a fallen tree in Darwen earlier this week
  
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• Three more Hyndburn bids to turn houses into kids homes

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Three more proposals to turn family houses into small children's care homes in Hyndburn will be debated by councillors next week.
  
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• Schools win £20k claim against travel company over ski trips

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  The schools counterclaimed for repayment of the deposits already paid to Team4 prior to cancellation.
  
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• Oak tree in Great Harwood set to get special protection

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Councillors have been recommended to authorise a special order protecting an oak tree in Great Harwood.
  
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• New public car park included in plans for Ramsbottom housing estate

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  A decision on revised plans to build 57 homes near the centre of Ramsbottom is expected next week.
  
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• New priests and deacons ordained at Blackburn Cathedral

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Twenty-seven new priests and deacons from across Lancashire have been ordained at Blackburn Cathedral.
  
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• New flats plan above Rawtenstall restaurant approved

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  A plan for changes and creation of new flats above a Rossendale tapas restaurant has been approved by councillors.
  
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• Lancashire Pub of the Week: Hapton Inn in village of Hapton

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  This week’s pub features a sizeable beer garden with a stage setup, along with a food offering of chargrilled steaks and a £80 food challenge.
  
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• Inquest opens into death of Rishton teen Josh Sharpe at Astley Raceway

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Joshua Luke Sharpe, from Rishton, died on June 22 at the Astley Raceway MX in Tyldesley.
  
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• General Election 2024: When will the result be announced in your area?

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Here is a guide to when results will most likely be announced in constituencies across the North West.
  
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• Fundraiser to celebrate Accrington soldier's life

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Duncan – DJ – Johnstone, from Huncoat, was just 38-years-old when he died at home on March 8 2021.
  
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• East Lancashire Hospice's 10th Annual Ribble Valley pub walk

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  East Lancashire Hospice celebrated a monumental success with their annual Ribble Valley Pub Walk that took place late last month
  
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• Darwen Bar and Grill restaurant now open at old Essence site

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Chefs from a popular Mediterranean restaurant have opened up a new establishment in Darwen
  
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• Council respond as Clitheroe and Pendle postal votes 'not delivered'

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  A spokesperson for Pendle Council said it has received “a substantial number of reports of postal ballot packs not being delivered”.
  
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• Clitheroe Salvation Army shop to be converted to flats

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Clitheroe town centre building owned by Ribble Valley Council that was used as a Salvation Army charity shop and worship space in the past can be turned into apartments, councillors have decided.
  
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• Child rapist had been working on a fairground before going 'off radar'

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn magistrates heard Richard Mason had been “off radar” for five months.
  
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• Blackburn’s Steve Pemberton to be given honorary fellowship

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Steve Pemberton is one of three people set to be honoured by the University of Central Lancashire next week.
  
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• Blackburn woman died at home after ingesting substance

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn woman died after ingesting a substance she had ordered off the internet.
  
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• Blackburn when trams were main form of transport for many

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  This photograph which dates to around 1910 shows a busy Salford in Blackburn
  
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• Blackburn: Ken has voted in every general election for 74 years

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Kenneth Hartley, 93, will vote in his 25th as the country goes to the polls.
  
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• Accrington soapbox challenge returns to streets next month

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Spectators are set to line the streets of Accrington next month as its annual Soapbox Challenge returns for another year.
  
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• Accrington and Bolton pharmacies put up for sale by owner

  04-07-2024 06:00
  
  Five pharmacies across Bolton and Accrington have been put up for sale.
  
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