Blackburn with Darwen news

• Disappointing end for Chorley swimmer Hopkin in relays

  03-08-2024 23:15
  
  Adam Peaty was absent as Team GB, including Chorley's Anna Hopkin, surrendered their Olympic crown and world record in the mixed 4x100 metres medley relay final to the United States.
  
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• Winter Fuel Payment: Pensioners may not survive after cut

  03-08-2024 23:09
  
  A pensioner body has urged the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and the new Labour Party government to reverse scrapping the £300 Winter Fuel Payment.
  
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• Walton nets first goal but Reds beaten at Lancaster

  03-08-2024 22:43
  
  Tyler Walton scored his first goal in an Accrington shirt but ended up on the losing side in today’s final friendly at Lancaster City.
  
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• Chairs and bottles thrown as protesters clash in resort

  03-08-2024 22:34 via bbc.com
  
  Nearly 1,000 protesters are involved in disorder after a protest in one of England's best-known resorts.
  
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• Blackburn: Police dispersal order extended after protest

  03-08-2024 21:44
  
  A police dispersal order in Blackburn town centre has now been extended into tomorrow morning.
  
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• How long does a Blue Badge last? When to apply for new one

  03-08-2024 18:38
  
  This is how long a Blue Badge lasts in the UK before you need to renew it - see how to apply for one, according to GOV.UK.
  
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• 'Despicable scenes' across the UK amid far right protests

  03-08-2024 18:12
  
  Riot police have been involved in face-offs with protesters across the UK.
  
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• Live updates as protesters disperse from town centre

  03-08-2024 15:45
  
  Protesters have descended on Blackburn today (August 3) in light of the recent murders in Southport. An anti-racism counter-protest is also being held.
  
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• Live updates as protesters descend on Blackburn

  03-08-2024 15:45
  
  Protesters have descended on Blackburn today (August 3) in light of the recent murders in Southport. An anti-racism counter-protest is also being held.
  
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• Plea issued as Accrington ‘Asda cat’ reported missing

  03-08-2024 13:30
  
  A popular Accrington cat, known for hanging out at a local supermarket, has gone missing and his owner has issued a plea.
  
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• How to find where ants are coming from in the house

  03-08-2024 13:26
  
  Home expert reveals how to find where ants are coming from in the house and why they suddenly appear.
  
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• Blackburn transfer latest including goalkeeper and Hill link

  03-08-2024 13:19
  
  Blackburn Rovers have been linked with a new option in goal and former defender James Hill in the last few days
  
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• Children in Need video of Southport suspect removed

  03-08-2024 13:14 via bbc.com
  
  Axel Rudakubana, who is accused of murdering three girls this week, appeared in the advert age 11.
  
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• Tauheedul Islam mosque releases CCTV footage after burglary

  03-08-2024 13:00
  
  A Blackburn mosque is appealing for information following a burglary where computer equipment was stolen.
  
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• Blackburn sanction Jake Garrett loan with clause included

  03-08-2024 13:00
  
  Blackburn Rovers are now looking for a midfielder after allowing one of their players out on loan
  
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• Strictly's Krishnan Guru-Murthy on Amanda Abbington concerns

  03-08-2024 11:48
  
  Channel 4's Krishnan Guru-Murthy said he 'raised concerns' and 'spoke to people' about Amanda Abbington's Strictly Come Dancing experience.
  
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• Blackburn talking points as Dolan role offers transfer hint

  03-08-2024 11:17
  
  A round-up of the key talking points from Blackburn Rovers' pre-season victory over Stockport County
  
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•  Dispersal order across Blackburn due to planned protest

  03-08-2024 11:02
  
  The order came into effect at 8.40am and is in place for 12 hours, ending at around 9pm.
  
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• Church and mosque leaders share joint statement

  03-08-2024 10:51
  
  Bishop Jill Duff, Anglican Bishop of Lancaster and Hafiz Abdul Alim Chair of Lancashire Council of Mosques said 'division and hate had no place in Lancashire'.
  
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• Children 'at risk’ after open water swimming in Barrowford

  03-08-2024 10:27
  
  Children ‘put themselves at risk’ after swimming in open water with waterfall
  
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• Morrisons and Hovis crumpets recall due to 'pieces of metal'

  03-08-2024 10:26
  
  The affected products are the Morrisons Crumpets, Morrisons Savers Crumpets, Morrisons The Best Crumpets with Sourdough, and Hovis Crumpets
  
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• I glamped in the Dramatic Heart of Wales- why you should too

  03-08-2024 10:25
  
  From learning how to kayak and paddleboard to glamping for the first time, here's what I got up to in Neath, South Wales - a review.
  
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• Accrington: Police looking for man after shoplifting reports

  03-08-2024 08:37
  
  Police wish to speak with a man to in connection with shoplifting offences at at Farmfoods, Aldi, Lidl and Spar.
  
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• Accrington Farmfoods, Aldi, Lidl and Spar shoplifting investigation

  03-08-2024 08:37
  
  Police wish to speak with a man to in connection with shoplifting offences at at Farmfoods, Aldi, Lidl and Spar.
  
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• Multiversity plans take another step forward

  03-08-2024 08:13 via bbc.com
  
  A contractor has now been appointed to build the new £65m university campus.
  
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• Historic country show to celebrate farming and food

  03-08-2024 08:13 via bbc.com
  
  The Garstang Show was first held more 200 years ago and celebrates the best of the countryside.
  
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• 'I’m really proud to be returning to Eric'

  03-08-2024 07:28 via bbc.com
  
  Bob Golding returns to play Eric Morecambe again in a premiere at the Harpenden theatre which bears the comedian's name.
  
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• Blackburn’s AJ Odudu to return as host of Big Brother

  03-08-2024 06:05
  
  AJ Odudu said she is “so excited” to be back presenting Big Brother UK.
  
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• Stephanie Thorpe death subject of Channel 5 documentary

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Stephanie Thorpe, from Farnworth, died after attending the Restricted Forest festival in Blackburn, Lancashire, on June 25 of last year.
  
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• Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool named among UK's best

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Sandcastle Waterpark in Blackpool, Lancashire has been named among the best water parks in the UK.
  
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• Pictures: £1.8m Mellor home has cinema room and bar

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  With its own cinema room, the £1.8m Mellor home has five bedrooms and is “immaculately presented to an exceptional standard”.
  
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• National Gallery and LeftCoast partnership set for Blackpool

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackpool will host the National Gallery’s travelling art studio in partnership with arts organisation, LeftCoast, this September.
  
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• Mill Hill former church to become home for care leavers

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  A former Blackburn church has seen plans approved to become a 'stepping stone' house for children leaving local authority care.
  
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• M6 delays this weekend as electricity transformer transported

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Motorists have been warned to expect delays on the M6 this weekend while a huge electricity transformer is transported.
  
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• Lower Darwen restaurant ran by former chef to Premier League stars

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn and Darwen's business community got an exclusive preview of a new restaurant on July 30.
  
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• Life at Fearns High School in Nineties recalled in photos

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  We’re heading back to school in the Nineties in this week’s Looking Back
  
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• Kym Marsh let off leash as Cruella De Vil in 101 Dalmatians

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  From making her name as part of chart-toppers Hearsay to her 13 year stint on Coronation Street and beyond, Kym Marsh seemed like one of our warmest and most approachable stars
  
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• Huncoat man pleads not guilty to assault and stalking

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Huncoat man will stand trial after denying assault offences and stalking.
  
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• Full list of unclaimed estates in Lancashire for August 2024

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  The Treasury has revealed the 19 unclaimed estates that are available in Lancashire in August 2024.
  
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• Former Helmshore fraudster has Porsche recovered by SFO

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  More than £86,000 has been recovered from a man formerly of Helmshore convicted of a £1.3m property fraud.
  
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• Eustace names four positions he wants Blackburn to bolster

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  The head coach gave the latest on the transfer front after a busy week for the club
  
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• Colne murderer's sentence date fixed at Preston Crown Court

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Colne man who pleaded guilty to murdering his housemate has had a sentence date fixed.
  
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• Chess tables at Pendle Parks to improve mental health

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle Borough Council have utilised government funding to provide new chess tables.
  
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• Blackburn man successfully appeals against sentence

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Blackburn man has won an appeal against a sentence imposed on him after a judge and magistrates deemed the original sentence excessive.
  
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• Blackburn firm keeps family faith with 4th generation

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn family firm Graham and Brown has welcomed its fourth generation into the business in 26-year-old Iona.
  
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• Blackburn: Camilla Ainsworth lost car key on Rita at Alton Towers

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Camilla Ainsworth, a former contestant on The Apprentice, was at Alton Towers t with former Love Island star, Sam Jackson.
  
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• Blackburn and Preston among cheapest places to live in UK

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  Blackburn and Preston, Lancashire are among the most affordable places to live in the UK, according to research by Ciphr.
  
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• Aven in Preston pledge to keep fine dining affordable

  03-08-2024 06:00
  
  A Lancashire restaurant in the Michelin Guide and boasting three AA Rosettes is pledging to continue providing affordable fine dining.
  
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