Blackburn with Darwen news

• Signs of metabolic syndrome as doctor issues warning

  22-07-2024 22:40
  
  A doctor has issued a warning over five 'subtle' signs of a 'deadly' syndrome that can lead to heart disease and strokes.
  
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• DWP Universal Credit warning as payments could be stopped

  22-07-2024 22:39
  
  Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer
  
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• Busy Blackburn junction closed after major defect in road

  22-07-2024 19:55
  
  One lane of Feilden Street where it meets Montague Street was closed to traffic.
  
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• Phase one of M56 roadworks near Manchester Airport completed

  22-07-2024 17:16
  
  The first phase of a multi-million pound project to resurface roads near Manchester Airport, including parts of the M56 motorway, has been completed.
  
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• Arena bombing affected survivor ‘in every conceivable way’ trial told

  22-07-2024 16:45
  
  The Manchester Arena attack affected a survivor’s life “in every conceivable way”, the High Court has heard at the start of a harassment trial.
  
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• Ex-BBC presenter and firefighter Beccy Barr dies aged 46

  22-07-2024 16:38
  
  Former BBC presenter and Lancashire fire firefighter Beccy Barr has died after being diagnosed with cancer last year.
  
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• Szmodics transfer latest as Blackburn reject Ipswich bid

  22-07-2024 16:34
  
  Blackburn Rovers have rejected a bid from Ipswich Town for Sam Szmodics, The Lancashire Telegraph can confirm.
  
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• Op Centurion sees reduction in anti-social behaviour

  22-07-2024 16:04
  
  Lancashire Police have announced one of their operations has seen a 13 per cent reduction in anti-social behaviour in hot spot areas across the borough
  
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• Lancs policing boss joins national call for fairer funding

  22-07-2024 16:00
  
  Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has backed a high-level call for a review of how forces are financed.
  
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• Blackburn chemical manufacturer plans warehouse expansion

  22-07-2024 16:00
  
  A chemicals factory in Blackburn is seeking a new warehouse as part of its plans to expand.
  
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• Blackburn Women discover fixtures with new streaming service

  22-07-2024 15:55
  
  Blackburn Rovers Women have discovered their fixtures for the 2024/25 Barclays Championship campaign.
  
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• Crash on M6 causes lane closure and severe delays of 60 mins

  22-07-2024 15:52
  
  Part of a motorway in Lancashire is closed at Preston due to a vehicle crash, causing severe delays
  
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• Crash on M6 at Preston causes severe delays on southbound carriageway

  22-07-2024 15:52
  
  Part of a motorway in Lancashire is closed at Preston due to a vehicle crash, causing severe delays
  
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• Crash on M6 at Preston causes severe delays of an hour

  22-07-2024 15:52
  
  Part of a motorway in Lancashire is closed at Preston due to a vehicle crash, causing severe delays
  
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• All food and drink stalls at Clitheroe Food Festival 2024

  22-07-2024 13:51
  
  From street food to cakes, here are all the stalls you can expect to see at Clitheroe Food Festival in 2024.
  
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• In Pictures: Buck Moon delights onlookers at Darwen Tower

  22-07-2024 13:30
  
  Pictures have been shared of a rare Buck Moon that shone over East Lancashire this weekend
  
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• Blackburn must accept Szmodics reality as speculation grows

  22-07-2024 13:26
  
  Blackburn Rovers want to keep their star man at Ewood Park but the noises around the player are growing
  
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• Blackburn must accept Szmodics reality as interest grows

  22-07-2024 13:26
  
  Blackburn Rovers want to keep their star man at Ewood Park but the noises around the player are growing
  
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• Altham’s Whinney Hill tip ‘like horror film’ as birds swarm

  22-07-2024 13:00
  
  Whinney Hill Recycling Centre in Hyndburn has been the subject of a number of complaints in recent months.
  
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• Pendle mayor's apology for row in Nelson mosque with council officer

  22-07-2024 12:28
  
  The Mayor of Pendle has apologised for breaching the borough’s code of conduct in a mosque argument with a council licensing officer during Ramadan two years ago.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn star Bradley Dack in talks with League Two club

  22-07-2024 12:00
  
  Bradley Dack is a free agent after leaving Sunderland but has held talks with a club in the fourth tier
  
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• Thousands attend annual transport festival

  22-07-2024 11:51 via bbc.com
  
  The annual event started in 1985 and showcases transport including vintage trams and classic cars.
  
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• Skelmersdale teenager, 16, has been missing for six days

  22-07-2024 11:45
  
  Skelmersdale teenager Grace Ditchfield, 16, has not been seen since July 16.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers starlets' Euros dream comes to an end

  22-07-2024 11:22
  
  Northern Ireland are out of their Under-19 Euros after losing to Norway
  
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• Great Harwood woman's brain surgery cancelled by Microsoft outage

  22-07-2024 11:13
  
  A woman from Great Harwood saw her brain surgery cancelled at the 11th hour due to last week's Microsoft IT outage which surgeons relied on.
  
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• Police want to speak to man over sexual assault in Lancashire

  22-07-2024 11:02
  
  Police want to speak to a man over a report of a sexual assault in Lancashire at the weekend
  
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• Eustace's verdict on Blackburn friendlies and Austria camp

  22-07-2024 10:59
  
  The Blackburn Rovers head coach offered his thoughts after losing to FC Nurnberg
  
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• Latest look at future fighter jet being developed in Lancashire

  22-07-2024 08:55
  
  NEW concept models have been released for a future fighter being developed across Lancashire.
  
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• Colne braced to welcome the country’s elite racing cyclists

  22-07-2024 08:48
  
  Some of the top cyclists in the country will be heading to Colne tomorrow for the Fort Vale Colne Grand Prix.
  
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• GMP: Drug dealer 'stopped after chase from Blackpool'

  22-07-2024 08:27
  
  Police say they chased a drug dealer from Blackpool who was eventually stopped by Greater Manchester Police.
  
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• Housing estate approved despite local objections

  22-07-2024 07:25 via bbc.com
  
  A Tory councillor says a Blackburn scheme is "overkill", while a Labour counterpart calls it a "good plan".
  
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• New rules banning motorhomes come into force

  22-07-2024 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  The vehicles will not be allowed to park there from 18:00 to 08:00 BST from July 22.
  
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• Blackburn drunkard racially abused two police officers

  22-07-2024 06:13
  
  A man arrested for being drunk and disorderly racially abused two police officers while being transported to and at the police station.
  
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• Updated Edenfield masterplan to be debated by councillors

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  An updated masterplan linked to various planning applications to build 400 homes on 54 acres of land at Edenfield are set to be considered by Rossendale councillors
  
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• Retailer's verdict on why she quit Blackburn town centre

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Fleming Square was once described as the ‘jewel’ of the town centre, but it's now almost empty with one retailer blaming rampant anti-social behaviour.
  
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• Pilot scheme launched at every Blackburn with Darwen secondary school with scholarships and bursaries awarded - Lancs Live

  22-07-2024 06:00
  Pilot scheme launched at every Blackburn with Darwen secondary school with scholarships and bursaries awarded  Lancs Live
  
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• Padiham man to stand trial after denying strangling woman

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  A man from Padiham will stand trial next year after denying an offence of intentional strangulation.
  
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• Lancashire: New parking rules for these types of vehicles launch today

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  New rules banning motorhomes from overnight parking along St Annes promenade are set to come into force.
  
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• Lancashire firearms officers experience drop in incidents

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Firearms officers in Lancashire responded to almost 50 per cent fewer incidents this year compared to the previous yea.
  
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• Heavenly Desserts in Burnley voted best in Lancashire

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Heavenly Desserts in Burnley has been recognised at England’s Business Awards 2024.
  
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• Great Harwood park to close for eight weeks from today

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Masefield Close Play Area is set to be renovated for eight to 10 weeks from today (July 22).
  
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• Great British Rhythm and Blues Festival camping tickets going fast

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Tickets are selling fast for The Great British Rhythm & Blues Festival's campsite at Colne and Nelson Rugby Club
  
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• First ever Ramsbottom Festival proves to be a huge success

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  The first Ramsbottom Festival held this weekend has proven to be a huge success, with hundreds of visitors flocking to the town over the weekend.
  
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• Burnley man denies possession of an imitation firearm

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley man has pleaded not guilty to possessing an imitation firearm.
  
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• Blackburn tech-boss brings hi-tech skills drive to hometown

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  Every secondary school in Blackburn with Darwen is set to be part of a pioneering technology education pilot project by a homegrown talent.
  
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• Acer Lodge Care Home opens in Eleanor Street, Blackburn

  22-07-2024 06:00
  
  This Eleanor Street facility aims to provide exceptional care and support for older adults.
  
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