Blackburn with Darwen news

• Manchester airport incident leads to action against police officer

  24-07-2024 22:01
  
  We know that a film of an incident at Manchester Airport that is circulating widely shows an event that is truly shocking, and that people are rightly extremely concerned about.
  
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• Bears, Pears, Foxes, Durham & Derbys win in One-Day Cup

  24-07-2024 21:02 via bbc.com
  
  Ed Barnard and Ed Pollock smash big tons as Warwickshire and Worcestershire dominate a run-filled return of the One-Day Cup.
  
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• Delays of up to an hour on M6 near Blackburn and Preston

  24-07-2024 18:53
  
  A broken down vehicle is causing long delays at rush hour on the M6.
  
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• Witness could help police after incident at Travelodge

  24-07-2024 18:26
  
  Officer said the alleged incident of child neglect happened at the hotel on New Hall Lane, Preston on Wednesday, January 31.
  
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• Manchester Airport: Video shows police officer kicking man on ground

  24-07-2024 17:24
  
  A video has emerged of a police officer booting a man in the face and stamping on him at Manchester Airport in which officers were allegedly "punched to the ground".
  
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• Fire which killed parents not suspicious - police

  24-07-2024 17:14 via bbc.com
  
  Police say the fire in Blackpool, which resulted in the deaths of a couple, was not started deliberately.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers: Tronstad keen to pick up where he left off

  24-07-2024 17:00
  
  Rovers midfielder Sondre Tronstad is keen to build on a promising first season at Ewood Park
  
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• Tragic Blackpool fire 'not being treated as suspicious'

  24-07-2024 16:33
  
  Police and emergency services said a fire in Blackpool which led to the deaths of two people is not being treated as suspicious. It follows a comprehensive investigation by officers from the Force Major Investigation Team and Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and other experts. Police said there had been speculation around potential third party involvement. Officers were called to Peter Street in Blackpool at 2.39am last Wednesday following reports of a fire with people trapped inside the prope
  
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• Tenants live in houses with 'mould so bad you can taste it'

  24-07-2024 16:25 via bbc.com
  
  Almost 500 homes inspected do not meet the Decent Homes Standard, according to a report.
  
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• UK malaria and dengue warning: How to prevent mosquito bites

  24-07-2024 16:19
  
  The UK government have warned about diseases such as dengue and malaria, which can cause severe disease.
  
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• Police investigating robbery in Blackburn release image

  24-07-2024 16:03
  
  Charlie Ray from Bacup, is wanted as part of enquiries over the incident last year.
  
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• Northern Lights will be visible over Lancashire tonight

  24-07-2024 16:00
  
  A rare opportunity to see the stunning Northern Lights has been predicted to occur this evening across Lancashire.
  
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• Darwen car park upgrades underway but youth hub demolished

  24-07-2024 16:00
  
  All 15 of Darwen's car parks are to be upgraded but the town's youth centre is to be completely knocked down it has been announced.
  
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• Blackburn's £30m roads' upgrade on the starting blocks

  24-07-2024 16:00
  
  The details of a £30 million upgrade to road and other travel links in South-East Blackburn have been finalised.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers man Szmodics most popular in Fantasy EFL

  24-07-2024 15:53
  
  Sam Szmodics is currently the most popular player in the new Fantasy EFL game after a brilliant season at Ewood Park
  
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• Work on ‘Blackburn’s biggest hole’ could last a week

  24-07-2024 15:44
  
  Delays at a busy Blackburn junction could last for the remainder of the week.
  
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• Blackpool plan for new elite training ground backed

  24-07-2024 15:44 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool's plans include 10 outdoor pitches, an indoor pitch and a two-storey training building.
  
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• Shop Darwen Tower Trail - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  24-07-2024 15:32
  
  Shop Darwen Tower Trail  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Eden Project Morecambe receives £2.5m funding boost

  24-07-2024 14:46 via bbc.com
  
  The attraction will feature three large biomes on Morecambe seafront and is expected to open in 2027.
  
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• Church's Art Deco library building is set for extension

  24-07-2024 14:00
  
  A 1920's Art Deco former library in Church's conservation area has been earmarked for an extension.
  
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• Driver in M6 crash which injured five people dies

  24-07-2024 13:12 via bbc.com
  
  A car left the motorway at Billsborrow, near Preston, and rolled several times, on Monday, police say.
  
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• Dentist explains the best time of day to eat sugar

  24-07-2024 13:05
  
  Should you eat sugar before or after a meal? A Dentist has explained the best time of day to eat it to avoid cavities and tooth decay.
  
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• Samlesbury's historic hall gets modern hybrid heating

  24-07-2024 13:00
  
  A historic haunted stately home in East Lancashire is to get a modern eco-friendly heating system.
  
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• Train services stopped at Blackburn due to lorry crash

  24-07-2024 12:44
  
  A lorry that has collided with a bridge between Preston and Blackburn has blocked train lines in every direction
  
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• Man dies at M6 crash with four others suffering injuries

  24-07-2024 12:34
  
  A 33-year-old man has died following a crash on the M6 at Preston which happened earlier this week
  
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• Man and a dog found treading water after tidal cut-off

  24-07-2024 12:33 via bbc.com
  
  The man and dog were walking on a beach in Lancashire when the tide suddenly crept in.
  
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• Work permits explained for Blackburn Rovers and EFL clubs

  24-07-2024 11:40
  
  Work permits explained for signings from abroad as Rovers close in on Yuki Ohashi
  
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• Blackburn Rovers closing in on Yuki Ohashi signing

  24-07-2024 10:18
  
  Rovers are closing in on Japanese attacker Yuki Ohashi from Sanfrecce Hiroshima
  
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• How to stop rats and snakes coming up through the toilet

  24-07-2024 09:52
  
  From rats to snakes, there are some wild creatures in the UK that can get into our toilets but expert plumbers have shared how to stop them.
  
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• Driver stopped in Garstang after blocking registration plate

  24-07-2024 09:16
  
  A driver was stopped by police on the motorway after their vehicle registration plate was blocked by a bicycle
  
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• Coronation Street's Martin Platt to return for Gail's exit

  24-07-2024 09:00
  
  Star of ITV's Coronation Street Martin Platt will be returning as character Sean Wilson as part of Gail's exit storyline.
  
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• Attack survivor's 'amazing' Tour de France honour

  24-07-2024 07:41 via bbc.com
  
  Travis Frain has ridden from Monaco to Nice with 75 other attack victims to help raise awareness.
  
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• Road upgrade plan won't improve congestion - MP

  24-07-2024 07:39 via bbc.com
  
  MP Paul Foster wants to turn the A582 into a dual carriageway between Lostock Hall and Penwortham.
  
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• Blackburn and Darwen: Plenty of free summer holiday fun

  24-07-2024 06:01
  
  Blackburn and Darwen council are offering plenty of free holiday activities to keep children entertained this summer.
  
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• Your chance to takeover Applejacks micropub in Longridge

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A unique opportunity to takeover Applejacks micropub in Longridge has arisen.
  
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• ‘West End coming to Blackburn’ as kids set to take to stage in Shrek musical - Lancashire Telegraph

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  ‘West End coming to Blackburn’ as kids set to take to stage in Shrek musical  Lancashire Telegraph
  
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• Speeding driver in 52-mile police pursuit reached 130mph

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A PROLONGED high-speed police pursuit covered 52 miles in just 24 minutes, at an average speed of 130mph.
  
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• Ribble Valley: Talks to address Whalley blighted by rowdy revellers

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  Licensing talks are under way regarding pubs, clubs, accusations of disorder and disturbances in a popular Ribble Valley village, councillors have been told.
  
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• Retro railway posters to be displayed at stations across Lancashire

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  The posters are designed by Paul Barlow at Creative Council,  a creative agency affiliated to Burnley Borough Council
  
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• Residents urged to give their view on major funding plans

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  The council said it has been working closely with communities in Burnley, Hyndburn, Pendle and Rossendale to develop the detailed plans.
  
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• Pendleside Hospice in Reedley unveils fresh new look

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  Pendleside Hospice has unveiled its refreshed new look, with plans to upgrade its retail shops on the horizon.
  
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• Partou Habergham Day Nursery rated 'good' by Ofsted

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  Partou Habergham Day Nursery and Pre-School, on Padiham Road, was inspected by Ofsted on June 26.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: Chipping away at micromanagers

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  This week, I thought I would talk about something that can chip away at our sense of well-being without us even realising it, micromanagement.
  
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• Langho: Plans for chapel to become community pub refused

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  Plans to convert a building in Langho which has previously been used as a chapel and a nursery into a community pub have been refused.
  
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• Lancashire shoplifting crackdown to deter gangs and protect staff

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A CRACKDOWN on shoplifting has been promised by Lancashire's police commissioner to stop organised criminals moving in and cut attacks on store staff.
  
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• Innisfree Child Care Limited rated 'requires improvement' by Ofsted

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  Innisfree Child Care Limited, on Langroyd Road, was inspected by Ofsted on June 19.
  
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• Flagship Blackburn hotel to become flats for young professionals

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A HISTORIC town-centre building once home to a flagship pub is to become nine flats for your professionals.
  
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• Dentist explains symptoms of receding gums to watch for

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A dentist has revealed the number one brushing mistake that can lead to gum recession and, in the worst-case scenario, tooth loss.
  
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• Darwen: Ex-detective, 91, back in 1960s police car at Motor Museum

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A former detective from Darwen has taken a trip back in time behind the wheel of a rare police sports car - the type he first drove back in the 1960s
  
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• Cycling pervert groped three teenage girls in Blackburn town centre

  24-07-2024 06:00
  
  A PEDAL-powered pervert indecently assaulted three teenage girls as he cycled past them in Blackburn town centre.
  
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