Blackburn with Darwen news

• New signing Hunter's experience will be invaluable, says Doolan

  06-08-2024 22:38
  
  Stanley boss John Doolan's verdict on what new signing Ash Hunter will bring to the team
  
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• Lancashire policing figures reassure public ahead of potential disorder

  06-08-2024 20:53
  
  Key policing figures in Lancashire have said they want to reassure the public they will respond to any incidents of disorder following the tragic scenes in Southport last week.
  
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• First person jailed after clashes over Southport attack

  06-08-2024 20:14 via bbc.com
  
  James Nelson, 19, is handed a two-month jail term after pleading guilty to causing criminal damage.
  
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• Two fire engines called out to kitchen fire

  06-08-2024 19:29
  
  Two fire engines from Burnley and Nelson were called out to a kitchen fire in Burnley this afternoon (August 6).
  
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• Woman hurt after falling through Blackpool Central Pier

  06-08-2024 19:20 via bbc.com
  
  A woman is taken to hospital after falling through a section of Blackpool's Central Pier.
  
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• 'Long delays' on motorway following crash causing three-mile queues

  06-08-2024 19:19
  
  There are 'long delays' on the M6 near Samlesbury this evening due to a crash earlier this afternoon.
  
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• Mosque urges members 'not to engage' with planned far-right protest

  06-08-2024 18:58
  
  A mosque in Accrington has urged its members not to engage with a planned far-right protest in the town tomorrow (August 7).
  
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• One taken to hospital after three people rescued from river by fire service

  06-08-2024 18:38
  
  A man was taken to hospital after three people were rescued from the River Irwell in Bacup on Monday (August 5).
  
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• Man arrested after tipper truck crashes into two people

  06-08-2024 18:29
  
  A man has been arrested and two people are in hospital after a tipper truck crashed into them in Blackburn.
  
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• Man arrested after driver of tipper truck crashes into two people

  06-08-2024 18:29
  
  A man has been arrested and two people are in hospital after a tipper truck crashed into them in Blackburn.
  
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• Catterall delighted Prograis showdown in back on

  06-08-2024 17:53
  
  JACK Catterall’s eagerly-anticipated super-lightweight showdown with former two-time World Champion Regis Prograis is back on and will now take place in October at Co-op Live in Manchester.
  
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• Five in court over '£500k' damage to Burnley Barclays bank

  06-08-2024 17:00
  
  Five people, including one from Blackburn, have appeared in court charged with causing £500,000 worth of damage to the Barclays Bank in Burnley.
  
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• Man racially abused two police officers outside train station

  06-08-2024 16:48
  
  A Blackburn man has been ordered to pay compensation to two police officers after racially abusing them.
  
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• Three men admit their roles in seaside town disorder over weekend

  06-08-2024 16:34
  
  Three men have pleaded guilty to their roles in disorder which took place in Blackpool over the weekend.
  
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• 'Stand up to hate' after Muslim graves vandalised - vicar

  06-08-2024 16:04 via bbc.com
  
  Some gravestones were vandalised in the Muslim section of Burnley Cemetery on Monday.
  
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• New rail or tram link study for valley deserves chance

  06-08-2024 15:41
  
  Councillors have insisted a potential East Lancs to Manchester rail or tram link deserves further study - after a government funding axe.
  
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• UK WhatsApp users warned their accounts could be stolen by scammers

  06-08-2024 14:12
  
  Action Fraud recommends setting up two-step verification on your WhatsApp account to give an extra layer of protection to their account.
  
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• Pair in hospital after three rescued from river

  06-08-2024 13:57 via bbc.com
  
  Firefighters mounted a rescue after two men and a woman were spotted in difficulty in the River Irwell.
  
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• Trio admit their part in Blackpool disorder

  06-08-2024 13:42 via bbc.com
  
  Three men plead guilty to joining in with disturbances in the town on Saturday.
  
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• Immigration lawyers set to be ‘targeted’ by planned far-right protests

  06-08-2024 11:30
  
  Lancashire police said it would ‘robustly investigate any offences’.
  
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• Can you still use a burgundy passport for travelling in 2024? Rules to follow

  06-08-2024 11:18
  
  Do you still have a burgundy passport? Here are the rules for using one now that some Brits are using the new blue ones.
  
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• Immigration services ‘targeted’ with planned racist protests

  06-08-2024 11:17
  
  Lancashire police said it would ‘robustly investigate any offences’.
  
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• Speed camera warning to drivers who could be fined over myth

  06-08-2024 10:17
  
  The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.
  
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• Drivers issued warning over commonly believed speed camera myth

  06-08-2024 10:17
  
  The minimum penalty for being caught speeding on the UK's roads is a £100 fine.
  
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• How does artistic swimming work at the Olympics? Rules and how it's scored

  06-08-2024 08:45
  
  Artistic swimming has been part of the Olympics for decades, and here's how it works
  
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• Artistic swimming at the Olympics: Rules and scoring

  06-08-2024 08:45
  
  Artistic swimming has been part of the Olympics for decades, and here's how it works
  
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• Appeal to find missing 15-year-old with links to Lancashire

  06-08-2024 08:40
  
  Katelan, has been missing for almost two weeks and was last seen near Revolution in North Road, Durham City.
  
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• Appeal to find missing 15-year-old with links to Burnley

  06-08-2024 08:40
  
  Katelan, has been missing for almost two weeks and was last seen near Revolution in North Road, Durham City.
  
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• Champions beat leaders as close title race hots up

  06-08-2024 08:26
  
  Little Lever beat leaders Blackrod in the battle of the Premiership’s top two on Saturday to set up a late-season blockbuster title race also involving Salesbury in the Anthony Axford’s North West Cricket League.
  
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• UMPIRES' COLUMN: Non-strikers always need to be alert

  06-08-2024 08:12
  
  At one game last weekend the non-striker was given out run-out by backing up too far and the bowler broke the wickets before delivering the ball.
  
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• Ella Henderson to headline Illuminations switch-on gig

  06-08-2024 07:12 via bbc.com
  
  Singer-songwriter Ella Henderson will headline the Blackpool Illuminations switch-on concert.
  
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• GPs seeing 'unsafe number of patients per day'

  06-08-2024 07:08 via bbc.com
  
  The demand on Lancashire GPs is not sustainable, says a consortium of primary care medics.
  
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• Weimann's on Euros, 'strange summer' and Blackburn move

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  The Lancashire Telegraph sat down with the Austrian forward this week to discuss his move to Ewood Park
  
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• Ukraine Independence Day to be celebrated at East Lancs soapbox race

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Organisers of a soapbox challenge in Accrington event have announced the addition of a special celebration to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine.
  
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• Ukraine Independence Day celebration at Accrington soapbox race

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Organisers of a soapbox challenge in Accrington event have announced the addition of a special celebration to mark the Independence Day of Ukraine.
  
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• Two fresh faces on the list of East Lancashire's most wanted men this week

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  There are two fresh faces on the list of most wanted men in East Lancashire this week.
  
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• Supporter group reiterates communication issue and Venky’s concern

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Several issues were raised to Rovers ahead of the new season
  
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• Sunday League cancels season after 50 years due to pitch fees rises

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle Charity Sunday League said declining numbers and ever-increasing costs has “made it untenable” for it to carry on.
  
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• Road closures in Clitheroe for Civic Sunday Procession

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Roads in Low Moor, Clitheroe will be closed for the Civic Sunday Procession on Sunday, October 6.
  
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• Rescue team scrambled as walker suffers shoulder injury

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team recuse casualty from Rossendale Way, near to Scout Moor and were also called out to Pendle Hill.
  
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• Rawtenstall: Details of Jake Neary’s funeral announced

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Jake Neary, 31, died after a crash in an alleyway off Parramatta Street, on Friday, July 26.
  
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• Police in East Lancashire looking for these wanted men

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  There are two fresh faces on the list of most wanted men in East Lancashire this week.
  
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• Pendle Charity Sunday League cancelled due to pitch fees

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle Charity Sunday League said declining numbers and ever-increasing costs has “made it untenable” for it to carry on.
  
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• Padiham care home to create 100 new jobs for local people

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  A new Padiham care home will create more than 100 jobs to support adults living with complex needs.
  
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• NHS charity calls on community to support Power of Play appeal

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  ELHT is inviting the community to support its Power of Play appeal during the nation’s annual Playday celebration this week.
  
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• New Padiham care home creating more than 100 jobs

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  A new Padiham care home will create more than 100 jobs to support adults living with complex needs.
  
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• Mountain Rescue team scrambled during weekend of incidents

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Pendle and Rossendale Mountain Rescue team recuse casualty from Rossendale Way, near to Scout Moor and were also called out to Pendle Hill.
  
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• Monthly dressage competition taking place in Blackburn park

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
   A horse riding club hosted an equestrian show for all types of riders at Witton Country Park - with attendance free and prizes to be won.
  
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• Great Harwood café to close amid Starbucks and visa pressure

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Adam Ho and Hsin Ke Ho are in charge of 47 Coffee House, on Queen Street. They are set to leave the business on August 24.
  
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• Funeral details for 'larger than life character' who died in horror crash

  06-08-2024 06:00
  
  Jake Neary, 31, died after a crash in an alleyway off Parramatta Street, on Friday, July 26.
  
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