Blackburn with Darwen news

• Whitehall signs new Blackburn contract after injury

  15-07-2024 19:48 via bbc.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers midfielder Isaac Whitehall signs a new one-year contract after returning from a long-term injury.
  
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• Martin Lewis: How to save hundreds on flights this summer

  15-07-2024 19:48
  
  UK tourists flying to Spain or Greece this summer can save hundreds using a handy rebooking trick which is championed by Martin Lewis.
  
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• Dodgy Amazon Fire Sticks: Brits issued urgent warning

  15-07-2024 19:38
  
  Those who use the likes of Amazon Fire Sticks to illegally stream content have been warned that a crackdown is coming.
  
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• Body found in Jay Slater hunt near last phone location

  15-07-2024 19:01 via bbc.com
  
  The 19-year-old from Lancashire has been missing in Tenerife for more than a month.
  
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• Hyndburn Council backs e-bike battery safety campaign

  15-07-2024 18:00
  
  Hyndburn Council has backed a drive to tackle the danger of e-bike batteries which have caused 76 fires in Lancashire since 2020.
  
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• Man given restraining order for threats to Speaker

  15-07-2024 16:30 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Innes sent disturbing images to Sir Lindsay Hoyle and threatened him on social media, court hears.
  
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• Man who knocked out woman with claw hammer jailed

  15-07-2024 16:01 via bbc.com
  
  The CPS says Andrew Bernes is extremely violent and carried out a sustained attack on a woman in her home.
  
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• Blackburn special schools to get new football pitches

  15-07-2024 16:00
  
  A Blackburn school complex for children who struggle in mainstream education is set to get two new multi-use games areas.
  
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• Man sent 'threatening' social media message towards Sir Lindsay Hoyle

  15-07-2024 15:53
  
  A man posted a "threatening" social media message and sent an "aggressive" email with "disturbing" images towards the House of Commons Speaker
  
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• Man posted 'threatening' social media message to Sir Lindsay Hoyle

  15-07-2024 15:53
  
  A man posted a "threatening" social media message and sent an "aggressive" email with "disturbing" images towards the House of Commons Speaker
  
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• Blackburn's stance on Sam Szmodics stance after Ipswich link

  15-07-2024 15:30
  
  Blackburn Rovers' star man was linked with a move to the Premier League over the weekend
  
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• Council's climate change plan identifies three solar farm sites - Lancashire Telegraph

  15-07-2024 15:00
  
  Council's climate change plan identifies three solar farm sites  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Council identifies solar power sites

  15-07-2024 15:00
  
  Blackburn with Darwen Council's deputy leader has identified three potential sites for solar farms on its land as it aims to become carbon neutral.
  
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• Jay Slater: Human remains found in Tenerife

  15-07-2024 14:31
  
  Human remains have been found in Tenerife, where Lancashire teenager Jay Slater went missing, according to Spanish police
  
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• Police find human remains in Tenerife amid Jay Slater search

  15-07-2024 14:20
  
  Human remains have been found in Tenerife amid search for missing Lancashire teenager Jay Slater, police have said.
  
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• Blackburn confirm decision on Stockport pre-season match

  15-07-2024 14:17
  
  Blackburn Rovers were drawn against Stockport County in the Carabao Cup which put their pre-season friendly in doubt
  
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• Police launch campaign to tackle drink and drug drivers

  15-07-2024 14:12 via bbc.com
  
  Police say "selfish" drivers are putting lives at risk, despite knowing the consequences.
  
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• Blackburn's new bus services to link areas to town centre

  15-07-2024 14:00
  
  The next step towards re-instating bus services linking sheltered housing to Blackburn town centre has been taken as part of a £3.7m scheme.
  
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• Teen charged as police investigate East Lancs drug supply

  15-07-2024 13:58
  
  A 16-year-old boy is among those charged in connection to a police investigation into East Lancashire drug supply.
  
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• Ex-Burnley and Rangers man Arfield on Bolton Wanderers move

  15-07-2024 12:29
  
  Ex-Burnley midfielder Scott Arfield on his latest challenge in League One with Bolton
  
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• Mayor to reduce duties after cancer diagnosis

  15-07-2024 12:00 via bbc.com
  
  Abi Mills' son, Hamish, will attend some events and council meetings following his mother's diagnosis.
  
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• Met Office issue 18-hour warning for heavy rain in Blackburn

  15-07-2024 11:56
  
  The Met Office’s yellow warning is in force for 18 hours, beginning at 3pm today (July 15). It is not set to be lifted until 9am on Tuesday.
  
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• Blackburn injury latest as two players miss Austria trip

  15-07-2024 11:34
  
  Blackburn Rovers have a 29-man squad out in Austria for their week-long training camp
  
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• Dramatic pictures as car rescued from Skippool Creek

  15-07-2024 11:21
  
  Police, the fire service, and the coastguard were called at 11.50pm on July 13, to rescue a person who was stuck in a vehicle after crashing into the creek.
  
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• Eustace reiterates Blackburn transfer needs as wait grows

  15-07-2024 11:05
  
  Blackburn Rovers have yet to make a senior addition to their squad this summer
  
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• Euro 2024: We lost…but here’s some great pictures from last night

  15-07-2024 10:56
  
  Fans had descended on pubs, bars and other venues across Lancashire on Sunday to watch England take on Spain.
  
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• Driver rescued after car crashes into creek

  15-07-2024 09:58 via bbc.com
  
  The driver was taken to hospital following the incident, which happened as the tide was coming in.
  
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• Person arrested after spate of burglaries in Blackburn

  15-07-2024 09:17
  
  A local resident stopped and detained an offender until officers arrived. He has now been arrested.
  
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• Firefighters called to commercial garage fire in Rishton

  15-07-2024 08:38
  
  Two fire engines from Hyndburn and Blackburn attended a fire involving a commercial garage.
  
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• Sister pens book on brother's cancer death

  15-07-2024 07:18 via bbc.com
  
  Kay Backhouse says she made a promise to her brother before he died that she would tell their story.
  
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• Sewage could harm seaside town's future - MP

  15-07-2024 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  The MP blames poor enforcement, low government funding and chronic United Utilities underinvestment.
  
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• Retrospective permission for Clayton-le-Moors car wash

  15-07-2024 06:44
  
  Retrospective plans for a car washing and valeting facility that has operated without permission for almost two years have been granted by the council.
  
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• Haslingden man battered girlfriend in street while 'hyper'

  15-07-2024 06:16
  
  A man attacked his partner in the street after becoming hyper” because his medication had not been delivered.
  
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• Flats plan for Blackburn house approved by council

  15-07-2024 06:08
  
  Plans to turn a large end-terrace house in Blackburn into four self-contained flats have been permitted by the council.
  
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• What plants do rats hate? Keep rodents away with these

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  From peppermint to marigolds, these are five plants that rats hate - you can keep the rodents away by adding these to your garden.
  
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• ‘What a fantastic day’: Organisers praise first Darwen Pride

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Pride took place over the weekend and was headlined by former Eurovision singer Nicki French.
  
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• UCLan student who spent month in coma after catching Covid graduates

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  SWLNdegree - By Izzy Hawksworth
  
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• REVEALED: Full list of Pendle Business Award winners

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  The Fence Gate hotel and restaurant in Fence, Pendleside Hospice in Brierfield, and Graham Engineering in Nelson, are among the winners.
  
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• New scheme offers funding for Ribble Valley residents

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  The council has approved grants of up to £2,000 for people living in the area, either as a homeowner or tenant. 
  
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• Jordan North asks Clarets fans to help teen with cancer

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Jordan North's asked Clarets fans to take part in prize draws, which have been organised on behalf of Lucy Wright, from Great Harwood.
  
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• HAPPA unveils summer programme of family-friendly activities

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  An organisation dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of horses has unveiled a summer programme that's fun for all ages.
  
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• Flooded Blackburn alleyway has been cleared, say council

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Residents had spoken out over the alleyway which has been blocked for a number of months.
  
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• Controversial plans for 600 Blackburn homes 'should go ahead'

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  CONTROVERSIAL proposals to transform farmland on the outskirts of Blackburn into nearly 600 homes have been recommended for approval by planning bosses.
  
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• Charities urge Keir Starmer to prioritise children's issues

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Four out of five adults in the North of England would support a new law to eradicate child poverty, according to a post-election poll.
  
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• Blackburn College graduation time in pictures from the 1990s

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  The academic year has come to an end and for those students who have completed their studies, all that remains is the annual graduation ceremony
  
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• Blackburn actor Steve Pemberton receives honorary fellowship

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Steve Pemberton has received an honorary fellowship from the University of Central Lancashire.
  
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• Avoid falling prey to bad broadband, switch to BRSK

  15-07-2024 06:00
  
  Lancashire, Stop being victims of bad broadband. Switch to brsk’s full fibre BetterNet today!
  
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• Helen Flanagan wows fans with Celebs Go Dating dress

  15-07-2024 00:18
  
  Blackburn actress Helen Flanagan was dressed to impress ahead of her Celebs Go Dating date.
  
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