Blackburn with Darwen news

• Eustace provides latest on Blackburn star Sam Szmodics

  26-07-2024 23:07
  
  Rovers' star man has been the subject of interest from Ipswich Town this week
  
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• Blackburn player ratings as Markanday and Tyjon impress

  26-07-2024 22:25
  
  Marks out of ten for Blackburn Rovers after their latest pre-season outing
  
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• Hedges scores on Blackburn Rovers return against Morecambe

  26-07-2024 22:11
  
  Blackburn Rovers fielded a youthful team as they drew 1-1 with Morecambe
  
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• Man who killed 'kind and popular' barman is jailed

  26-07-2024 19:52 via bbc.com
  
  A man who killed a 23-year-old barman who had become a father shortly before his death is sentenced.
  
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• Morecambe vs Blackburn Rovers LIVE

  26-07-2024 19:06
  
  Live coverage of Blackburn Rovers' latest pre-season outing as they face Morecambe
  
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• Morecambe 1-1 Blackburn Rovers LIVE

  26-07-2024 19:06
  
  Live coverage of Blackburn Rovers' latest pre-season outing as they face Morecambe
  
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• Morecambe 1-1 Blackburn Rovers

  26-07-2024 19:06
  
  Live coverage of Blackburn Rovers' latest pre-season outing as they face Morecambe
  
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• Dozens of vehicles caught speeding along Burnley roads

  26-07-2024 17:31
  
  Dozens of motorists caught speeding
  
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• Man who killed dad outside Blackpool nightclub sentenced

  26-07-2024 17:03
  
  A dad never got the chance to be a father to his baby daughter after being attacked outside a Blackpool nightclub.
  
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• Blackburn Aldi looking to recruit store colleagues

  26-07-2024 16:22
  
  Aldi is currently looking to recruit for 150 store colleagues in Lancashire, including Blackburn
  
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• Manchester Airport: Police officer faces criminal investigation

  26-07-2024 16:21
  
  A criminal investigation is now underway after a video emerged appearing to show a police officer kick and stamp on the head of a man who was lying face down on the floor, with a woman kneeling beside him at Manchester Airport.
  
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• Lancashire sign India all-rounder Iyer for August

  26-07-2024 16:11 via bbc.com
  
  India white-ball all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer signs short-term contract with Lancashire for One-Day Cup and County Championship games in August.
  
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• Olympic prepartion for Blackburn, Birchfield Care Home

  26-07-2024 16:00
  
  A Blackburn care home and their residents have gotten ready for this year’s Olympics with their very own torch ceremony.
  
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• Ipswich Town transfer message amid Sam Szmodics interest

  26-07-2024 16:00
  
  A key Ipswich figure has delivered an update on transfer aims amid interest in Rovers talisman Sam Szmodics
  
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• Man arrested on murder suspicion following shooting in Lancs

  26-07-2024 15:40
  
  A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a report of a shooting in Scarisbrick yesterday
  
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• Oak Fest coming to Accrington's Oak Hill Park this weekend

  26-07-2024 15:31
  
  The countdown is on for Oak Fest, Lancashire’s newest festival, as it gears up to return to Oak Hill Park for its second year this Saturday, July 27
  
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• What are the worst Olympic sports? I’d scrap 9 this second

  26-07-2024 14:50
  
  There are far too many sports in the Olympics, so, I feel these have had their time.
  
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• Clitheroe: Stonyhurst pupil gains West End role in Matilda

  26-07-2024 14:05
  
  A school in Clitheroe has announced one of its pupils has landed a key role in the play 'Matilda' on the West End after appearing on Britain's Got Talent.
  
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• Ex-Blackburn councillor condemns election 'hooliganism'

  26-07-2024 14:00
  
  A former councillor condemned 'political hooliganism' in this year's local and Parliamentary elections during a council meeting.
  
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• Murder arrest after man, 75, shot dead in field

  26-07-2024 13:56 via bbc.com
  
  A 29-year-old man from Scarisbrick remains in custody after police recovered a shotgun from the scene.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers confirm when tickets go on sale for Burnley

  26-07-2024 13:27
  
  Rovers have confirmed tickets for the trip to Burnley will go on sale in the week commencing Monday, August 12
  
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• Man hit 3 victims in pub with cosh jailed for over 15 years

  26-07-2024 13:24
  
  A man described by a judge as a "violent thug" has been jailed for 15 years and a half years after he attacked three people with a cosh
  
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• Blackburn Rovers column - Szmodics noise and potential deals

  26-07-2024 13:00
  
  This week's Rovers fan column looks at the interest in Sam Szmodics and how the squad is shaping up
  
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• Manchester Comic Con back with Dr Who and Walking Dead stars

  26-07-2024 12:30
  
  Manchester Comic Con will return this weekend (July 27 and 28) with Dr Who's Arthur Darvill and The Walking Dead's Lennie James among the stars
  
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• People on quad bikes seen 'at speed' in Blackpool park

  26-07-2024 12:26
  
  Two people on quad bikes have been seen 'riding inconsiderately at speed' in a very busy local park, according to police
  
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• Blackburn Rovers resume talks with McFadzean over new deal

  26-07-2024 12:12
  
  The latest on Kyle McFadzean as Rovers resume talks with the experienced defender to remain at Ewood Park next season
  
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• Haslingden Market contract decision problems questions

  26-07-2024 12:00
  
  Questions have been raised about whether advice was followed around choosing a contractor for Haslingden market’s £500,000 redevelopment.
  
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• LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL: Acting chief executive appointed

  26-07-2024 11:30
  
  An acting chief executive is set to take over at Lancashire County Council – nearly two months before the current boss leaves.
  
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• Captain hails Lostock legends in T20 Cup glory

  26-07-2024 11:23
  
  Captain James Evans heaped praise on two Lostock legends after they played a key role in helping the club secure Anthony Axford North West Cricket League T20 glory on Sunday.
  
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• Call to reopen Colne to Skipton railway link

  26-07-2024 11:15 via bbc.com
  
  Fast train services between Lancashire and Yorkshire must be looked at, councillors say.
  
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• Acting chief taking over as council boss next week

  26-07-2024 10:49 via bbc.com
  
  Mark Wynn will step into the top job at Lancashire County Council on a temporary basis from 1 August.
  
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• Yuki Ohashi update issued as Blackburn Rovers close in

  26-07-2024 10:15
  
  Yuki Ohashi's club have issued an update as Rovers close in on the Japanese attacker
  
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• Vet warns all dog owners of jellyfish on UK beaches

  26-07-2024 09:56
  
  The Head Vet at Tails.com has urged all dog owners going to UK beaches to be aware of jellyfish and what to do if their dog is stung.
  
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• Manchester Airport: Family appeal for calm after distressing incident

  26-07-2024 09:07
  
  The family at the centre of the Manchester Airport police controversy have made an appeal for calm after a video appeared to show a man being kicked on the floor by an officer.
  
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• Sainsbury's apologises over 'racist' trouser labelling

  26-07-2024 07:57
  
  A term on some trousers sold in Sainsbury's were criticised for using a 'racist' term which the supermarket has apologised for.
  
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• Former town centre pub to become nine flats

  26-07-2024 07:16 via bbc.com
  
  The top three floors of the former Thwaites House in Blackburn, will be converted into nine apartments.
  
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• Latest stages of work on £120m town revamp announced

  26-07-2024 07:13 via bbc.com
  
  Improvements to all Darwen’s car parks will include new surfacing, road markings and vegetation clearance.
  
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• Wilpshire charity to remodel building for vulnerable kids

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Child Action Northwest, a charity that has been supporting children and young people for 130 years, is set to remodel a property in Wilpshire.
  
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• Teacher who helps run bar and bistro makes national finals

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Laura Crowther been put forward for an EVA (Enterprise Vision Award)  for her work helping run The View Bar and Bistro at Oak Royal Golf Club.
  
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• Nelson knifepoint robber 'wanted to be sent to prison'

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A “selfish and callous” robber from Nelson ‘intentionally committed the robbery to be remanded into custody.’
  
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• Naaz volleyball side head home with trophy after famous win

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Naaz took on the much-fancied Toofan in the showpiece final at the first national volleyball Kokni tournament in Birmingham.
  
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• Musician set to reopen recording studio in Blackburn

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Imogen Storey said it felt like “the world was crashing down around her” after plans were announced to turn her Blackburn recording studio into flats.
  
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• Most and least expensive streets in Accrington revealed

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Recent data has revealed Accrington's most and least expensive streets over the last five years
  
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• Giant Blackburn cook shop opened without planning approval

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A major kitchen and household store in Blackburn opened in May without the necessary council approval, it has emerged.
  
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• East Lancashire campsites named in 'Outstanding Sites 2024'

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Two East Lancashire campsites have been named in an 'Outstanding Site' list for 2024
  
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• Darwen TikTok star Max Balegde announced as dating show host

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A TikTok star from Darwen has been announced as the host of a ‘brutally honest’ dating show, where single people reveal their worst habits.
  
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• Darwen Tennis Club marks 100th anniversary with party

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  Darwen Tennis Club marked their 100th anniversary at the weekend by holding a garden party and a plaque unveiling.
  
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• Darwen: Precious Moments Childcare rated 'Good' by Ofsted

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Darwen nursery where 'staff create a nurturing, home-from-home environment' has been rated 'good' by Ofsted
  
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• Darwen man to be sentenced after admitting wounding

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Darwen man will be sentenced later this year after admitting an offence of wounding.
  
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• Burnley man wins new dream car through BOTB competition

  26-07-2024 06:00
  
  A Burnley lorry driver, who has been recovering from surgery, wins a new £26,000 car through online competition BOTB.
  
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