Blackburn with Darwen news

• Rockets take final-ball wicket to win by one run

  29-07-2024 23:16 via bbc.com
  
  Trent Rockets take two wickets with the final two balls to beat Manchester Originals by one run in a thriller at Old Trafford in the Hundred.
  
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• Appeal issued after surge of anti-social behaviour in Hyndburn

  29-07-2024 21:37
  
  Police said it has received “numerous complaints” related to anti-social behaviour in Hyndburn.
  
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• 2 children have died following knife attack in Southport

  29-07-2024 20:08
  
  Two children have died and nine have been injured, including six who are in a critical condition, following the stabbings in Southport, Merseyside Police Chief Constable Serena Kennedy said.
  
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• Holly Bradshaw: 'The relatable Olympian'

  29-07-2024 20:04 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Pole vaulter Holly Bradshaw goes into her 4th Olympics with 'underdog energy.'
  
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• Two fire engines called to Revidge Road, Blackburn

  29-07-2024 19:52
  
  Firefighters spend hour tackling house fire in Blackburn
  
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• Originals beat Rockets in Hundred's first one-run win

  29-07-2024 19:13 via bbc.com
  
  Manchester Originals produce some superb death bowling to beat Trent Rockets by one run in a final-ball thriller at Old Trafford in The Hundred women's competition.
  
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• Traffic building on M55 westbound after vehicle fire

  29-07-2024 18:59
  
  Traffic is building in the area, with severe delays of 45 minutes and building. The average speed on the road is 5mph.
  
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• Motorcycle rider crashed into pedestrian in Blackburn

  29-07-2024 17:37
  
  The illegal motorcycle was ‘driven at speed’ through the pedestrian area outside Blackburn Bus Station.
  
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• £500,000 rogue trader jailed for conning customers

  29-07-2024 17:33 via bbc.com
  
  A court hears that 39 victims were left "intimidated and scared" byJoseph Oliver.
  
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• Huw Edwards charged with having indecent images of children

  29-07-2024 17:28
  
  Huw Edwards will appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday morning (July 31).
  
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• Fire service called to two vehicle crash in Darwen

  29-07-2024 17:12
  
  At around 7.50am, two fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended a crash on Goose House Lane.
  
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• Fire service called to crash involving two vehicles in Darwen

  29-07-2024 17:12
  
  At around 7.50am, two fire engines from Darwen and Blackburn attended a crash on Goose House Lane.
  
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• Appeal after person defecated on Accrington Bus Station floor

  29-07-2024 16:57
  
  Police have released an image, after a person defacated on the floor of a bus station in Accrington.
  
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• Lancashire ‘conman’ stole six-figures from vulnerable people

  29-07-2024 16:19
  
  His victims were "held to ransom" and treated as "cash cows".
  
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• Victorian Blackburn pub demolition for car park moves forward

  29-07-2024 16:00
  
  THE demolition of a landmark Blackburn Victorian pub to make way for a carpark extension has moved a step closer.
  
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• Multiple 'stabbings' as police declare major incident in Southport

  29-07-2024 16:00
  
  EMERGENCY services are in Southport following a major incident this morning, Monday.
  
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• Burnley peer appointed as minister in the new government

  29-07-2024 16:00
  
  A former mayor of an East Lancashire borough has been appointed as a junior housing minister in the new Labour government.
  
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• Arte et Labore: Blackburn Rovers set to complete three deals

  29-07-2024 14:47
  
  Rovers Reporter Elliott Jackson chats with Ryan Hildred about the very latest transfer news
  
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• New Lancashire devolution vision 'must include mayor - MP

  29-07-2024 14:00
  
  The government is keen to see Lancashire get an elected mayor as part of any devolution deal, says an MP.
  
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• Hyndburn Leisure centre energy saving measures on cards

  29-07-2024 14:00
  
  Hyndburn Council is to spend £766,531 on further boosting energy saving measures at its main fitness and recreation centre.
  
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• Accrington Crematorium weekend closures for urgent repairs

  29-07-2024 14:00
  
  Urgent repairs the steeple and roof of Accrington Crematorium have started, meaning it will be closed on weekends.
  
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• Blackburn set to sign striker as third medical takes place

  29-07-2024 13:55
  
  Blackburn Rovers are set to sign Makhtar Gueye in a permanent deal to bolster their striking options
  
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• NWCL round-up: Walken maintain their push for promotion

  29-07-2024 13:03
  
  Walkden strengthened their Championship promotion chances with an enthralling 13-run win at home to bottom side Cherry Tree during Saturday’s 14th round of this season’s Anthony Axford North West Cricket League.
  
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• One Degree Challenge Survey Success - The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News

  29-07-2024 13:01
  
  One Degree Challenge Survey Success  The Shuttle: Blackburn with Darwen Council News
  
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• Heatwave as Lancashire experiences 27 degree heatwave

  29-07-2024 13:00
  
  Lancashire is set to be hit with a heatwave this week, with temperatures as high as 27 degrees, set to make the county as hot as Portugal.
  
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• Council overspends on children’s services by £6.6m

  29-07-2024 12:47 via bbc.com
  
  Blackpool Council says better financial management means it was still able to stay within budget.
  
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• Ramsbottom man sentenced after sharing offensive posts online

  29-07-2024 12:05
  
  A man repeatedly shared offensive posts online "which encouraged violence and anger towards minority communities"
  
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• Eustace makes Blackburn transfer claim with two deals close

  29-07-2024 12:02
  
  Blackburn Rovers hope to tie up two deals early this week with head coach John Eustace keen for more arrivals
  
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• Man suffers serious injuries in Blackpool hotel assault

  29-07-2024 12:00
  
  A man is in hospital with serious head injuries after an assault outside a hotel in Blackpool.
  
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• Family cut off by tide rescued by lifeboat

  29-07-2024 11:48 via bbc.com
  
  The RNLI saved two adults, three children and two dogs treading water in the sea at Fleetwood.
  
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• Man seriously injured in resort assault

  29-07-2024 11:42 via bbc.com
  
  A man in his 50s suffered serious head injuries and was taken to hospital after the assault in Blackpool.
  
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• Man wanted over Preston assault after England Euro 2024 win

  29-07-2024 11:39
  
  A man is wanted over an assault which happened shortly after England's Euro 2024 win over the Netherlands.
  
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• Man in his 70s dies following crash in Cleveleys

  29-07-2024 11:30
  
  A man in his 70s has died following a crash in Cleveleys on Friday.
  
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• County's new devolution vision includes mayor

  29-07-2024 11:19 via bbc.com
  
  The Blackpool South MP Chris Webb says the government's keen for Lancashire to have an elected mayor.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers injury latest with updates on four players

  29-07-2024 10:17
  
  John Eustace has provided the latest on the fitness of four players after the weekend's friendlies
  
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• Rovers' Leonard & Gilsenan to miss start of season

  29-07-2024 09:40 via bbc.com
  
  Blackburn Rovers pair Harry Leonard and Zak Gilsenan will both miss the start of the upcoming 2024-25 season due to injury.
  
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• Recycling targets missed for Blackburn with Darwen Council - Lancs Live

  29-07-2024 09:40
  Recycling targets missed for Blackburn with Darwen Council  Lancs Live
  
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• Man found shot in Scarisbrick field named by police

  29-07-2024 09:23
  
  A man who was found shot in a field in Scarisbrick has been named by police.
  
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• Blackburn 'boy racer' stopped by police in town centre

  29-07-2024 09:14
  
  A "boy racer" was stopped by police in Blackburn town centre on Barbara Castle Way on Friday.
  
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• Tributes paid to cricketer after Rawtenstall crash death

  29-07-2024 09:06
  
  Tributes have been paid to a man described as “one of the best” who died in a crash in Rawtenstall on Friday.
  
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• Blackburn with Darwen Hotspots: Towering ambition - Lancashire Business View

  29-07-2024 09:00
  Blackburn with Darwen Hotspots: Towering ambition  Lancashire Business View
  
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• Blackburn fire extinguisher attacker given 18-year sentence

  29-07-2024 08:45
  
  A Blackburn man was beaten on the head by a “brutal” attacker with a fire extinguisher in his Blackburn home.
  
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• Original Gladiators referee John Anderson dies aged 92

  29-07-2024 07:49
  
  Star Gladiators, John Anderson the referee known for his 'iconic voice' has died aged 92.
  
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• Women's mountain challenge 'intense and challenging'

  29-07-2024 07:29 via bbc.com
  
  Four women pushed through fatigue, heat and altitude sickness to reach the summit of Mount Toubkal.
  
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• Woman honoured for disability dance school dream

  29-07-2024 07:29 via bbc.com
  
  Jen Blackwell set up an inclusive dance school after she struggled to find opportunities to teach.
  
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• Olympics Day 3 preview: Diving and gymnastics among schedule

  29-07-2024 07:27
  
  Tom Daley and synchronised diving partner Noah Williams will be hoping to earn a medal for Team GB on day 3 at the 2024 Olympics among other events
  
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• Bacup woman stole vodka from Morrisons after death of mother

  29-07-2024 06:07
  
  A Bacup woman turned to drink following the death of her mother and the breakdown of a long-term relationship.
  
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• Waddington: House approved in place of old farm buildings

  29-07-2024 06:00
  
  A cluster of buildings at a former poultry farm in Waddington are to be demolished and replaced by a three-bedroom house following planning approval.
  
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• Vacant Blackburn nursery building set to become madrassah

  29-07-2024 06:00
  
  A large former nursery building in Blackburn has been earmarked for a new mosque and madrassah.
  
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• Owner of Natural Choice in Darwen to retire after 47 years

  29-07-2024 06:00
  
  It’s the “end of an era” as the owner of a Darwen health food store prepares to retire after 47 years.
  
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