Blackburn with Darwen news

• Blackpool man jailed for raping teenager in hotel room

  31-07-2024 21:52
  
  Man raped girl, 13, in hotel room after befriending her on a beach
  
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• Southport riot: Seven Lancashire police officers injured

  31-07-2024 21:31
  
  Lancashire Police confirmed the officers were injured as part of its mutual aid response with Merseyside Police.
  
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• Stoke sign striker Gallagher from Blackburn

  31-07-2024 21:05 via bbc.com
  
  Stoke City sign striker Sam Gallagher from fellow Championship side Blackburn Rovers for an undisclosed fee.
  
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• Brown takes five as Derbyshire thrash Lancs in One-Day Cup

  31-07-2024 20:33 via bbc.com
  
  England T20 international Pat Brown takes 5-37 as Derbyshire hammer Lancashire, followed by One-Day Cup wins for Derbyshire, Somerset, Kent, Glamorgan, Yorkshire and Leicestershire.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers: Sam Gallagher completes Stoke City switch

  31-07-2024 20:30
  
  Sam Gallagher's Rovers exit has been confirmed after five years at Ewood Park
  
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• Traffic slow on Briercliffe Road in Burnley after crash

  31-07-2024 19:37
  
  Briercliffe Road is blocked and traffic is slow, both ways, between Active Way and Thursby Road.
  
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• Man who raped girl, 13, at seaside hotel jailed

  31-07-2024 18:50 via bbc.com
  
  Matthew Tallentire attacked the teenager after befriending her on a beach.
  
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• Colne Road in Burnley to be closed for some time due to fire

  31-07-2024 18:38
  
  Colne Road is currently closed and police anticipate it will be ‘closed for some time’.
  
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• Blackburn police thank public after finding stolen vehicle

  31-07-2024 18:04
  
  Officers were made aware of a vehicle that had been in the same spot for three to four weeks.
  
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• Police seize vehicles and issue warning notices in Nelson

  31-07-2024 17:27
  
  Police have seized vehicles, and issued others with warning notices, as its operation to ‘bin the bangers’ continues in Nelson.
  
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• Blackburn sign Gueye, Ohashi, Mafoumbi & McFadzean

  31-07-2024 16:52 via bbc.com
  
  Blackburn sign four players - forwards Makhtar Gueye, Yuki Ohashi and Exauce Mafoumbi, plus veteran defender Kyle McFadzean - in 24 hours.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Man tied up at home with own shoelaces at knifepoint

  31-07-2024 16:49
  
  A man was tied up with his own shoelaces in his home at knifepoint "in what appears to have been a case of mistaken identity"
  
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• Hyndburn township yobs on the rampage warning to councillors

  31-07-2024 16:00
  
  Senior councillors in an East Lancashire borough have been warned of a wave of yobbery in different areas.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers complete deal to re-sign Kyle McFadzean

  31-07-2024 16:00
  
  Rovers have re-signed experienced defender Kyle McFadzean for the upcoming season
  
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• Blackburn Rovers transfer latest: Gallagher, Szmodics, Gent

  31-07-2024 15:34
  
  The latest on the transfer front at Rovers with Georgie Gent set to move to League One
  
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• Northern uses tech to counter autumn leaves rail disruption

  31-07-2024 15:00
  
  A rail operator is preparing to take on the elements this autumn.
  
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• Samlesbury fire: Six engines remain at scene of large fire

  31-07-2024 14:33
  
  Six fire engines remain at the scene of a large farm building fire in Samlesbury.
  
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• Darwen parks' upgraded play areas ready for summer fun

  31-07-2024 14:00
  
  Work to upgrade the children’s playgrounds in two Darwen Parks is set to give the local youngsters a summer holiday boost.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers closing in on Batth after Norwich exit

  31-07-2024 13:29
  
  Rovers are closing in on Danny Batth after a long-standing interest in the former Norwich man
  
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• Ex-Saints forward Jones has serious brain condition

  31-07-2024 13:20 via bbc.com
  
  Former St Helens forward Josh Jones says he is suffering from a serious brain condition.
  
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• Hyndburn Council £20k leader budget now Cabinet Action Fund

  31-07-2024 13:00
  
  Hyndburn Council has created a £20.000 Cabinet Action Fund to support local groups and events.
  
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• Stoke boss outlines transfer hope amid Gallagher interest

  31-07-2024 12:02
  
  Stoke boss Steven Schumacher has issued an update on transfers amid interest in Rovers forward Sam Gallagher
  
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• Leyland rugby player Josh Jones diagnosed with CTE aged 31

  31-07-2024 12:00
  
  Former rugby league player Josh Jones, from Leyland, has revealed a devastating CTE diagnosis aged just 31.
  
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• Hyndburn Council boss sends condolences after Southport stabbings

  31-07-2024 12:00
  
  Hyndburn Council's leader has sent the borough's condolences to those affected by the mass stabbing in Southport.
  
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• Blackburn Rovers: Update emerges on transfer strategy

  31-07-2024 11:06
  
  The latest Rovers Fan Forum minutes feature some interesting details on the club's transfer strategy ahead of the new season
  
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• Southport: Lancs Police help police far-right protest

  31-07-2024 10:24
  
  Lancashire Police officers have been thanked for their help in policing a far-right protest that descended into violence in Southport.
  
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• Injured Catterall cancels August fight with Prograis

  31-07-2024 09:41 via bbc.com
  
  Briton Jack Catterall’s light-welterweight contest against Regis Prograis in Manchester on 24 August is cancelled after he sustained an injury.
  
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• Ten fire engines called to Preston New Road, Samlesbury

  31-07-2024 08:19
  
  Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service says 10 fire engines have been called to reports of a building fire on Preston New Road, Samlesbury.
  
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• Paris Olympics 2024: How do the triathlon events work?

  31-07-2024 08:06
  
  Find out how the triathlon events work at the Paris Olympics as athletes are let to face medals today.
  
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• Refugee wins bursary to help chase vet dream

  31-07-2024 07:24 via bbc.com
  
  Ukrainian refugee Thomas Westley, 21, is studying in Lancashire after fleeing his homeland.
  
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• Special education needs classrooms plan approved

  31-07-2024 07:23 via bbc.com
  
  New classrooms will allow more children with additional needs to be educatedclose to home.
  
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• Music festival raises over £23k for charities

  31-07-2024 07:22 via bbc.com
  
  The five-day Lytham Festival brought in the cash through bucket collections for a range of worthy causes.
  
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• Care hub plan submitted at Accrington commercial premises

  31-07-2024 07:00
  
  The first floor of a town centre commercial premises is earmarked for use as a pre-school and overnight respite hub for children with learning disabilities.
  
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• Nelson FC sees 'significant' stadium upgrades approved

  31-07-2024 06:56
  
  One of East Lancashire's oldest football clubs has had 'significant' stadium upgrades approved, just in time for the new season.
  
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• Lancashire outdoor swim and diving centre put up for sale

  31-07-2024 06:28
  
  Capernwray Diving Centre in Lancashire is being marketed by Savills, on behalf of Hack Enterprises Limited, for an undisclosed sum.
  
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• What medicines shouldn't be taken together? Pharmacist warns

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  50% of people do not know about the side effects of the medicine combinations they take including common medications for high blood pressure, heart problems and blood sugar control conditions.
  
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• Samlesbury Hall hosts medieval skirmish for children

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Samlesbury Hall played host to its first skirmish event yesterday with visitors seeing a spectacle of medieval history.
  
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• Ramsbottom: Ban for wine business boss after Covid loan given to firm

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  A wine business boss has been disqualified from being a director after his firm obtained a Covid bounce back loan (BBL) it was ineligible for, a report has found
  
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• Pictures: Kate Nash entertains crowds at Oak Fest Accrington

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Kate Nash headlined Oak Fest, which was attended by more than 2,000 people on Saturday (July 27).
  
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• One lane of busy Blackburn route into town closed

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  One lane of King Street heading into the town centre is closed as work takes place on gas pipes.
  
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• New accessible toilets open at Clitheroe beauty spots

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Two beauty spots in Clitheroe have become fully accessible thanks to a £156,000 toilet scheme.
  
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• Nelson chicken shop owner banned by Insolvency Service

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  The director of a fried chicken shop from Nelson has been disqualified from being a company director by the Insolvency Service.
  
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• MARTIN FURBER: The perils of people-pleasing

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Summer is finally in full swing, and for many that means holidays, relaxation, and quality time with loved ones.
  
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• Lancashire patients to benefit from NHS dental access

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Access to dental services and oral health across Lancashire and South Cumbria is set to improve with the launch of an NHS programme.
  
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• Lancashire fish and chip restaurants struggle with costs

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  The rising cost of potatoes has put additional strain on fish and chip shop owners throughout East Lancashire.
  
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• John Eustace delighted with Ryan Hedges after injury return

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers are taking no risks with the Welshman after a second long injury lay-off
  
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• Hyndburn boss seeks answers to gates and fly-tip mystery

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  A senior councillor is trying to get to the root of why gates have suddenly been installed across a public footpath sparking an outbreak of fly tipping.
  
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• Ex-Rovers star Howard Gayle's 'Colour of my skin' campaign

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  Colour of my Skin (COMS) is a distinctive clothing brand launched by Kushy Singh and is supporting a new anti-racism campaign.
  
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• Electricity North West safety alert for school holidays

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  The firm is urging parents and guardians to warn their youngsters about the dangers of playing around powerful electricity equipment.
  
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• Electricity North West issue safety alert for school holidays

  31-07-2024 06:00
  
  The firm is urging parents and guardians to warn their youngsters about the dangers of playing around powerful electricity equipment.
  
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